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, 9.30am 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, 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 1.30pm

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

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

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 11.30am

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, 10.15am 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 11.30am

Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

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

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 11.00am

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

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 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 to 2 year olds

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

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 

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

Bring your child along for lots of fun, messy activities. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough, pasta play and more.

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, 2.30pm to 5.00pm

This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 3.00pm to 7.15pm

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

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 3.00pm to 5.30pm

A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 3.30pm to 6.30pm

A weekly LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for young people aged 13-18 in the Outer West of Newcastle provided by Pride Action.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Weekly kickboxing sessions.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Learn about film in a relaxed, accessible environment and join in at your own pace. For women aged 12 to 25 with neurodiversity or a mental health condition on an assessment waiting list or awaiting treatment.

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, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

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.

Wednesday 26 April 2028, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

After School Group for ages 11 to 14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more

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, 9.00am to 3.00pm

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

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 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

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 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 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 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 12.00pm

Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Develop your conversational English skills for those aged 18+

Thursday 27 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

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 to 5 years.

Thursday 27 April 2028, 10.00am to 3.00pm

A free, weekly theatre group for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ who live in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on May 13th 2026