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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.
Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
Where every woman belongs. A welcoming space for women from all backgrounds to connect, share and celebrate together.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
This is a free webinar for parents via Zoom and will be delivered by Katherine and Kerry, two of our Autism Family Support Specialists.
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.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A group for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 with autism. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
A friendly group to support communication for 1 to 2 year olds
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
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
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.
Nine Voices is an alternative choir for young people aged 14-18 in the North East.
The FAB (Fantastic and Brilliant) Group is a place for young people aged 11 to 25 who have SEND. Come together every month to make friends and share experiences
An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
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.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Are you looking for a more relaxed and quieter way to explore Newcastle College? Our SEND Friendly Open Event is designed with you in mind!
Printed on June 18th 2026