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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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Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social club
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.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.
Fun messy activities for children 0-5 years old, including gloop, playdough painting, pasta play and more!
No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities for ages 0- 5 year olds
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities for children 0-5 (0-8 in the holidays).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Pop in a chat with a Careers Advisers.
A safe space for young lads aged between 10-12 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
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.
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.
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Printed on April 29th 2026