Megan from Newcastle Carers will be at Galafield.
Come and talk to her to learn what her team does and how they can help you and your family.
Events
Explore What's On in Newcastle for Children, Young People and Families
Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.
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Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for all children under 5 and their parents or grandparents. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Baby area Physical Play Healthy Snack Music/song time
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
A new LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for young people aged 13-18 in the Outer West of Newcastle provided by Pride Action.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.
A fun weekly youth group for young people aged 8-15. Sessions are inspired by the interests of the young people. They are given choice and decide how they want the drop in to look.
A safe space for girls aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
For children aged 0-5 years.
Need help with family law?
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
The North East Law Centre can help you with:
- Domestic abuse
- Orders to help keep you safe
- Time and contact with your child
- Maintenance payments
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Other family law worries
You do not need an appointment.
Just come along and talk to someone who can help.
Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Gaming/E-sports
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.
Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.
Printed on May 2nd 2026