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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.
Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 10.00am to 1.00pm
Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Saturday 8 January 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.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 10.45am to 12.00pm
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Saturday 8 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social club
Saturday 8 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Saturday 8 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.30pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Saturday 8 January 2028, 11.00am to 11.30am
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 1.30pm to 3.00pm
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
Saturday 8 January 2028, 4.30pm to 8.00pm
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Saturday 8 January 2028, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Sunday 9 January 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Anyone with sensory needs can enjoy Life Science Centre with reduced lighting and sound levels.
Sunday 9 January 2028, 12.00pm to 1.00pm
A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.
Monday 10 January 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.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.00am to 11.00am
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers. They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.00am to 12.00pm
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.00am to 12.00pm
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.00am to 3.00pm
Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children under 5 and babies.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, and young children under the age of 5.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities for ages 0- 5 year olds
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
Fun messy activities for children 0-5 years old, including gloop, playdough painting, pasta play and more!
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music and things to get young ones moving.
Monday 10 January 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.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
A friendly group for carers of young children under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
Come and join us for free coffee
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 1.30pm
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Monday 10 January 2028, 9.45am to 11.45am
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Monday 10 January 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Monday 10 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Monday 10 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their familes under 5
Monday 10 January 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am
For children aged 0 - 6 months or pre crawlers.
Monday 10 January 2028, 10.00am to 4.30pm
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 17th 2026
Printed on April 17th 2026