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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Wednesday 26 April 2028, 9.00am to 12.00pm

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.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 9.15am to 10.30am

Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

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.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 9.30am to 3.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 10.15am to 12.45pm

Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

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.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 8.30am to 2.00pm

Come and try our tasty home-made food!

Thursday 27 April 2028, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 9.15am to 10.30am

Come along for a free tasty breakfast to meet other parents and carers with young children under the age of 5

Thursday 27 April 2028, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 9.30am to 3.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 9.30am to 2.30pm

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

For children aged 0-5 years.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 11.00am to 3.00pm

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.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 11.30am to 12.30pm

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old. 

Thursday 27 April 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).

Thursday 27 April 2028, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

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.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 5.45pm to 7.15pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Friday 28 April 2028, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Friday 28 April 2028, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 28 April 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Friday 28 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds.

Friday 28 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Friday 28 April 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 28 April 2028, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Friday 28 April 2028, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 year olds.

Friday 28 April 2028, 12.15pm to 1.15pm

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 29th 2026