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.

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Thursday 6 April 2028, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Suitable for girls aged 10 - 12 years

Thursday 6 April 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music. For Children aged 9+

Thursday 6 April 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Thursday 6 April 2028, 3.45pm to 5.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs for children aged 4+

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.00pm to 4.45pm

Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 - 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Come and have fun in a group that includes playing outdoors, craft and food.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.30pm to 5.00pm

Many children are known to us as they have waited years 'to turn 8'. They can also be siblings or children of those we have worked with over the years. Most attend local primary schools. New members are always welcome.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Family fun club Arts and Crafts session

Thursday 6 April 2028, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

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

Thursday 6 April 2028, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions are for children aged 12+ and include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years

Thursday 6 April 2028, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 - 17 years.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 5.15pm to 7.15pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years

Thursday 6 April 2028, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

This is a group for children and young people who already attend or have attended patchwork

Thursday 6 April 2028, 5.45pm to 7.15pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Thursday 6 April 2028, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people can come and make friends and take part in activities such as sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Thursday 6 April 2028, 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years

Thursday 6 April 2028, 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Friday 7 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.

Friday 7 April 2028, 9.15am to 11.30am

A welcoming, friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Friday 7 April 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community

Friday 7 April 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday 7 April 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Friday 7 April 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music and things to get young ones moving.

Friday 7 April 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Friday 7 April 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.

Friday 7 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 7 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 7 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds.

Friday 7 April 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.

Friday 7 April 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.

Friday 7 April 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Need help with family law?
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.

The North East Law Centre can help you with:

  • Domestic abuse
  • Orders to help keep you safe
  • Time and contact with your child
  • Maintenance payments
  • Divorce
  • Mediation
  • Other family law worries

You do not need an appointment.
Just come along and talk to someone who can help.

Friday 7 April 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children.

Friday 7 April 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities.

Friday 7 April 2028, 10.15am to 11.45am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Friday 7 April 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups

Friday 7 April 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 7 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.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on April 15th 2026