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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Tuesday 23 December 2025, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for children aged 5 to 11, including those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Welcoming young people aged 8-12 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.   

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 11 - 13 years

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A fun youth group for siblings of disabled children and young people. A brilliant opportunity to come together for fun and friendship.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

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

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

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

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

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

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Family cricket for any family with children aged 5—12   Drop in.

Tuesdays - 16:45 - 17:45

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

We are an inclusive Olympic-style wrestling club located inside Walker Activity Dom in Newcastle. We are offering a free wrestling class for kids and teens on both Tuesday nights during the school break in December. The Walker Activity Dome will be providing the free meals for the children either before or after their session.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

'The session includes different activities, girls sharing good news, lots of fun, games, art & crafts. Girls aged 5-11 years

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

An accessible place for young people with different disabilities. Be active, make friends, and, above all, have fun!

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

Make new friends, build confidence, and perform music that makes you feel amazing in Newcastle’s newest and most exciting children’s choir. 

Designed for young people aged 7-10, each session is fun and engaging and uses music from a wide variety of styles and cultures. We’ll explore warm-ups, rounds, part singing and vocal harmony to get the most from our voices. Over the year, there’ll be the opportunity to take part in a number of public performances and the chance to work together with our Newcastle Youth Choir. 

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5.45pm to 7.00pm

Welcoming young people aged 13-16 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.   

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Come and join in the fun with a game of Bingo!'

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A friendly environment for women aged 16-29 to improve their health and wellbeing at our free football sessions.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for all young people aged 12 to 18, or up to 24 for those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Newcastle Youth Choir is an exciting youth choir open to young people aged 10-18, whether they are complete beginners to singing or experienced singers in or outside of school. 

Through the course of the year, we learn a wide variety of different styles of music in our regular rehearsals. We also prepare for a number of public performances. 

Tuesday 23 December 2025, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

We are an inclusive Olympic-style wrestling club located inside Walker Activity Dom in Newcastle. We are offering a free wrestling class for kids and teens on both Tuesday nights during the school break in December. The Walker Activity Dome will be providing the free meals for the children either before or after their session.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 8.30am to 9.00am

Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 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.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 9.00am to 3.00pm

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

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 9.15am to 10.30am

Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 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 24 December 2025, 9.30am to 1.30pm

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

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Benefits support and advice

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.00am

A friendly and relaxed group to enjoy with your children aged 0 to 5. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities with or without diagnosis.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 10.00am to 4.00pm

Round up your mates for high-tempo five-a-side football at Blakelaw.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 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 24 December 2025, 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 24 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.00am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 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 24 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am

Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Winter culture club which is a 4 day club which includes sports activities, arts and crafts, games and a place to make friends.

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 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 24 December 2025, 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 24 December 2025, 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 24 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Wednesday 24 December 2025, 10.30am to 11.30am

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

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on December 16th 2025