Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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.
Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.
Join us for our indoor walking session. A great session for those looking for a gentle return to exercise after injury, accident or a period of inactivity.
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
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
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 for children 0-5 (0-8 in the holidays).
A dance project for people aged 60 and over. Move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community.
Weekly boxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
The Streetwise Project Workers offer young aged 13 - 19 years old who attend the Hub a chance to have their say.
A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 7 - 12 years.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
We work with all young people regardless of their background and experience of youth work.
We will always say hello!
It’s youth work without a building! Instead of you going to a club, workers come to you.
You might see them in the park or at the shops. Our workers are there to listen, chat, support, direct to other activities in the community and help make your neighbourhood a better place to live and for young people to feel safe.
0191 2115773
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
For adults (aged 18+) with a learning disability or autism. Come along if you like singing or listening to music.
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.
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people and teenagers on the streets of Benwell.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please notes there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
A weekly Clothes Bar providing children's clothes to local families in need
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
No appointment necessary for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
A friendly group for carers of young children under 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Helping support you look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.
a 10-week course focusing on emotional health & well-being of your baby/chilld/teen
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. Including music to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Printed on April 17th 2026