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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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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.
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 clubs for 7-11 year olds!
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 clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Come along for a free lunch and chat with others. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
For children aged 5-12 years. Races around our inflatable Go Kart track in the Sports Hall
For children aged 5-12 years. Design and make your own models, all equipment provided.
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.
Inclusive and supportive sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with a learning disability.
For children aged 5-17 years. Giant inflatable bouncy castle, slide and more
Relaxed Sessions offer a calm and welcoming environment for visitors with special educational needs and disabilities.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.
Roll up, roll up! The circus is in town! Step right up for a magical, madcap adventure in our spectacular pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears!
For children aged 5-17 years. Giant inflatable bouncy castle, slide and more
A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.
For children aged 5-12 years.
Have fun doing various activities.
Supervised sessions with organised games and spot prizes in our soft play area. For children aged up to 8 years.
Siblings between the age of 1-8, are welcome to join their siblings.
Relaxed Sessions offer a calm and welcoming environment for visitors with special educational needs and disabilities.
Join us to watch Newcastle Eagles take on Caledonia Gladiators in this Super League Basketball game. For visually impaired children and young people living in the north east.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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!
Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
For children aged 5-12.
We want to help your family. We want your child to feel happy. We want them to feel safe and active. Our Winter sessions are fun. Your child can play. They can make friends. We give every child a warm meal. We give snacks too. No child goes hungry here. Your child will enjoy: Games Sports Crafts Warm food We welcome all children. We welcome all families. You do not need to worry. You can book a place easily. You can ask us anything. We are here to help.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults for women only.
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