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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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)
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.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
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.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
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.
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.
We are fully booked for the first week of the holidays but still have some availability in the second week.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
A welcoming group for ages 12 - 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.
A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
A mix of activities, games and sports where the children can decide what they do. Different options every 40 minutes.
Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Join Useful Vision at Stepney Bank Stables for an exclusive session in stable management. For children and young people with a visual impairment.
We run a fun relaxed Easter Youth Club for children aged 5 -12 years where,
There is something for everyone, come and have a great time, try new things and have fun.
Free open access session - No booking required
We offer exciting and engaging activities.
Some of the activities are
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
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.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
We offer friendly, open sessions. You can come along and join in. You will feel welcome here. We provide healthy food each day. You can enjoy meals with friends. It is all free for you. We create a safe, welcoming space. You can relax and be yourself. We are here to support you. What you can enjoy: fun activities each day games and group play time to make new friends We would love you to join us.
For ages 7 - 16 years
To book: see Facebook page
Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
One hour in the pool with inflatables and one hour in the cafe.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Come join in the holiday fun with us at Denton Youth & Community Project. We have a range of fun activities for ages 7-16. Yummy food will be provided at all sessions.
Tuesday 7th April Coastal Scavenger Hunt 12-4,
Wednesday 8th April Toon Scavenger Hunt 12-4pm,
Thursday 9th April Teens Coastal Scavenger Hunt 12-4pm,
To book: Email sara@dycp.org.uk
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
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
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.
Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
We offer friendly, open sessions. You can come along and join in. You will feel welcome here. We provide healthy food each day. You can enjoy meals with friends. It is all free for you. We create a safe, welcoming space. You can relax and be yourself. We are here to support you. What you can enjoy: fun activities each day games and group play time to make new friends We would love you to join us.
For ages 12 - 16 years
To book: see Facebook page
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Early Words Together. A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 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.
We offer friendly, open sessions. You can come along and join in. You will feel welcome here. We provide healthy food each day. You can enjoy meals with friends. It is all free for you. We create a safe, welcoming space. You can relax and be yourself. We are here to support you. What you can enjoy: fun activities each day games and group play time to make new friends We would love you to join us.
For ages 7 - 16 years
To book: see Facebook page
Be Who you Want To Be with Supported Internships.
In partnership with Homegroup in Newcastle, our new supported Internship offer is for any young person with an Education, Health and Care Plan (ECHP)
We provide free wrestling sessions during the Easter. Wrestling is a fast paced, exciting and physical sport. Wrestling is an Olympic sport based on taking down and controlling your opponent. We perform the sport on matting and there's no striking, so it's safe for all ages. We play games, develop gymnastic skills and learn how to do the oldest sport in the world. We provide a free meal at the end of the session for those who are eligible for free school meals.
1.30-3.30pm Kids (5-11 years old), 3.30-5.30pm Teens (12-15 years old)
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Come along as a family to enjoy cooking, arts & crafts, sports and games.
To book: https://sportfin.io/simplified/activity/activity-2475-cheff-cooking-healthy-eating-fitness-fun/
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
This is a group of lads who are new to the project.
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.