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 12 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Benefits support and advice

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A group for adults only, where the activities are led by you.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We're excited to offer fun, inclusive summer sessions for children and young people with SEND at Hadrian School aged 3 to 12 years old!

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 4.30pm

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We will be offering a safe and welcome environment for children to attend and participate in a range of physical and educational activities.

For ages 4-12

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

We provide a safe space for the children aged 5-10 years to explore and join in with activities that interest them and encourage them to try new activities.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Our HAF camp offers a fun-filled day of multi-sport and activities for children, covering everything from cricket, football and dodgeball to drawing and interactive workshops.  The day is packed with a range of activities designed to keep young people active, engaged and having fun.  Food is also provided.

We are delivering cricket sessions for children aged 6 to 12 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area! 

To book: https://www.cricketqube.com/pages/book

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Summer Fun at FAR, providing a range of activities for children and young people from the Fenham area.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 12.00pm to 2.00pm

One hour in the pool with inflatables and one hour in the cafe.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Amazing free holiday activities (Table Tennis, dancing, cycling, football, street cricket and trips to trampoline and soft play for both kids and young people) for children and young people within the African community (5-17 years old) in physical activities, enrichment activities and serve free meals to all.

To book: Contact us on phone or email

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 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 12 August 2026, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 12 August 2026, 2.30pm to 3.45pm

Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on June 26th 2026