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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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Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Lads Friendship Group for 15-17 year olds ran by the Patchwork Project. Patchwork Project is a neighbourhood project aimed at working with those in the locality over a long period of time.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.
Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.
A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.
An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.
For babies: 6 weeks - crawling
5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Those wishing to sign up can contact Rachel - rachel@prideactionnorth.org.uk - 07378492807 or Spike - plusgroupne@gmail.com - 07495836069
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
This is a long-running, self organising group of lads, majority Slovak Roma, with many family bonds who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.
A self organising group of girls who mainly attend Sacred Heart who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. Individuals who attend often introduce new friends to the group.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
We have a weekly football drop in session for any young person to attend aged 12+. The young people can come socialise with mates and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Fun activities to support babies communication and language development, for 0 - 23 month olds.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children, for chrildren with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food
Come and have fun in a group where we will play outdoors, craft and have food.
Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
This is a group of children and young people who already attend / have attended patchwork
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.
The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Printed on February 11th 2026