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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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Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Multi-sport camp

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We are providing children and young people the opportunity to participate in wide range of different sports and activities throughout the day including archery, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and more, as well as providing a substantial, healthy meal and snacks. We also deliver enrichment sessions based around healthy eating, cooking and outdoor adventure activities so the children can learn to lead a health, active lifestyle.

For ages 4 - 16 years.

To book: https://sportfin.io/clubs/elitepeandwellbeing/

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.30pm

At the Deaf Centre we offer a range of activities that cover all interests. 

Our children's activities are suitable for ages 3 to 10 and our Youth Group ones for age11+. 

There will be opportunities for arts and crafts sports, and gaming as well as the chance to learn about healthy eating or BSL in a fun environment.

Tuesday 7th April - Youth Group Bowling/ E sports/ Golf.

To book a space - deafcentre@svp.org.uk

0191 2324104

 

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Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 5.00pm

An exciting range of activities to cater for children and young people. Including: Peddle Go karting, Soft play, bouncy castle, Dodgeball, trips, cookery classes, Arts n crafts, pickleball, football etc.

To book: visit https://kentonparksportscentre.co.uk/

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Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

NAPI SEND Exclusive Easter Holiday HAF Family Activities provide inclusive, family-friendly sessions for children and young people with SEND. Families can enjoy fun activities such as arts and crafts, sensory play, games and social activities in a safe and supportive environment during the Easter holidays. Sessions are delivered (NAPI) in partnership with Hadrian School and Sir Charles Parsons School through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme.

For ages 3 - 18 years.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We offer a free camp for children entitled to means tested free school meals. We deliver a range of activities including Arts & Crafts, Dance, Fitness, Board Games and more. We offer a free hot meal and ask that children bring their own water bottle.

For ages 7 - 11 years.

Complete a registration form in your school (Our Lady) 

Tuesday 7 April 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.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness Sessions for those who are in receipt of FREE school meals.

Session for children aged 5-8 years old.

To book email Clare Thompson at clare@northeastdance.com

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Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We are Action Foundation. We are a refugee charity. We support young people and families. Our Young Lives team helps you. We listen and give the support you need. This Easter holiday, we offer 8 fun days. You can join us for safe, happy days. You try new things with people you trust. Each day includes free tasty food. We all eat together. You can enjoy calm time on the beach. To breathe, relax and feel good. You can also try surfing and skateboarding. You try with friends and your youth workers. They make sure you feel safe. We hope you join us. We would love to see you.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.

Tuesday 7 April 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.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

6 days of fun, friendly activities here at NUCASTLE

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We offer a free camp for children entitled to means tested free school meals. We deliver a range of activities including Arts & Crafts, Dance, Fitness, Board Games and more. We offer a free hot meal and ask that children bring their own water bottle.

For ages 7 - 11 years.

To book: Please complete a registration form from your school (St Michael's & St Paul's) 

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Ready for the best holiday ever? 

🏉☀️ Our Easter HAF multi-sport programme provides fun and exciting activity days for children and young people from low-income households. 

We are hosting a series of camps, where children eligible for free school meals can come down to Kingston Park, eat nutritious food, make new friends and stay active at no cost.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

8 days of fun activities for children aged 5-8, 9-12 and 13-19, a mixed of trips, centre based arts and crafts.

To book: EMAIL farcentre@btconnect.com or inbox our social media.

Please note that we are currently fully booked, places on our reserve list only, no walk in's, places need to be prebooked.

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Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Online creative therapy group for parent carers. We offer support to SEN families as well as foster carers and adopters.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.30pm

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

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Get ready for an action-packed Easter at SoccerWorld Newcastle!

Keep the kids active, happy and entertained over the holidays with our exciting mix of sports and creative activities.  Our multi-sport camp is bursting with fun, including football, dodgeball, tennis and loads more!

Every day brings friendly competitions, chances to win prizes, opportunities to earn certificates and trophies, plus children can show off their creativity in our trophy design contest.  

Tuesday 7 April 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.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

With thanks to StreetGames, we are offering 8 FREE days of forest school in Benwell. These sessions are for children and young people who receive benefit-related free school meals. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We have Lots of fun planned including visits from the Blood Bikes, RNLI, Yoga, Dance and so much more

0191 8104406

Hello@sportscampsNE.co.uk

Visit our website, www.sportscampsne.co.uk to book

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Ready for the best holiday ever? 

🏉☀️ Our HAF multi-sport programme is designed for children and young people from low-income households/on Free school meals. 

We are hosting a series of activity days where children eligible for free school meals can come down to Newcastle College Sports Hall, have loads of fun, eat nutritious food, make new friends and stay active at no cost. 

If you know anyone who would benefit or would like to sign someone up, please follow the link below!

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Football Skills and Drills camp for ages 5 to 13 years

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Tuesday 7 April 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.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for fun this Easter. We run holiday activity days. Your child can try many activities: arts and crafts, basketball, football, and hockey, dodgeball, nerf battles, tag and chase games, den building and outdoor play.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.30am to 2.30pm

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.30am to 2.30pm

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

Gentle and social walks in many different places. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.30am to 2.30pm

A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do.

Tuesday 7 April 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.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.40am to 12.40pm

A subtitled screening of the film Hoppers. For anyone that has a hearing impairment.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 11.00am to 4.00pm

EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Spring 2026 programme for ages 8-16yrs provides enrichment, physical activity, alongside informal learning of healthy eating and balanced lifestyles. Hype provides both centre-based and outdoor activities. These include educational support, self-development workshops, group activities sports, team games, excursions, and trips. All is underpinned by EMTEP’s mentoring and befriending engagement with positive BAME role models.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 11.00am to 1.00pm

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

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 11.00am to 12.45pm

We run a fun  Easter Youth Club for children aged 5 - 12  years where, 

  • You can take part in arts and crafts
  • You can join cooking activities
  • You can play games with others
  • You can take part in sports
  • You get a healthy snack each day 
  • You can spend time with friends

 You can also make new friends, there is something for everyone, come and have a great time, try new things and have fun.

Free open access session  - No booking required

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 11.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for a free Easter themed arts/crafts, movement workshops, HealthWorks providing healthy indoor picnic lunch, and sensory activities for SEND young people and families in Newcastle.

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

We offer exciting and engaging activities.  

Some of the activities are

  • Table Tennis
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Air Hockey
  • Art and Craft

We have a calming space for children to chillout.

We provide hot nutritious healthy meals.

We visit the parks and other interesting places.

For ages 5 - 16 years

To book: Email: newcastleboosterclub@yahoo.com with details of your child

 

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

We’re running Easter sessions for local kids. You can join us for games, crafts, and time outdoors. We also take short trips to places nearby. The sessions are free and include a free lunch for children who get free school meals. Each session lasts 4 hours. Trips need to be booked and your consent before we go. We keep things friendly and calm so the kids can relax and enjoy the day.

For ages 8 to 16 years.

To book: Email contacts: pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 12.00pm 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

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.

For babies: 6 weeks - crawling

5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place 

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 12.00pm to 3.00pm

Easter has landed at Jobes Gym!

Join us for a fantastic Easter experience at the gym with 4 free sessions on Tuesday, April 7th, Thursday, April 9th, Tuesday, April 14th, and Thursday, April 16th! 

Enjoy a blend of fun, games, and fitness activities, plus a delicious hot meal included. If your child is entitled to free school meals, be sure to DM our socials to secure their spot. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

To book: Please message our Social Media Pages to book your place

Tuesday 7 April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on March 31st 2026