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 30 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.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 8.50am to 10.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.00am 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 30 December 2025, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.00am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please notes there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am

A weekly Clothes Bar providing children's clothes to local families in need

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am

a 10-week course focusing on emotional health & well-being of your baby/chilld/teen

Tuesday 30 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.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.30am to 4.00pm

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

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.00am

Stay and Play for children 0-5 years

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 30 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.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.00am

A fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.

Tuesday 30 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.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 9.45am to 11.45am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

This festive holiday period our community coaches are delivering fun activities to keep kids entertained and active, including multi-sport themed games, arts and crafts, movies and much more. 

Understanding the importance of nutrition, our HAF activity days provide each young person with a healthy meal at lunch and healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day. 

This ensures that children have the energy and focus to enjoy and benefit from our activities fully. 

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 4.00pm

Our story catchers will lead children through festive crafts, exciting activities and winter story times.

For children aged 5-16 years.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come on a sensory story adventure using books, Makaton, movement and play.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 1.30pm

We are delivery cricket sessions for children aged 5-12 who receive free school means in the Newcastle Council area!

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 4.00pm

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

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 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 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Elite PE & Wellbeing specialise in delivering high quality active camps to schools, parents and communities. We deliver a wide range of different activities such as dodgeball, gymnastics, football, archery, fencing, axe throwing and more. 

We also deliver enrichment sessions including cooking classes and outdoor adventure.

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

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Tuesday 30 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.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Elite PE & Wellbeing specialise in delivering high quality active camps to schools, parents and communities. We deliver a wide range of different activities such as dodgeball, gymnastics, football, archery, fencing, axe throwing and more.
We also deliver enrichment sessions including cooking classes and outdoor adventure.

Tuesday 30 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.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 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 30 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.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Active Future is working with Newcastle Street Games to bring a fun and festive Christmas activity camp for your children this Christmas. Our Multi-Sport and Activity camps are designed to provide fun, active, and inclusive experiences for eligible children in Newcastle. 

Activities include : Multi Sports, Nerf battles, Glow in the dark dodgeball and Christmas crafts. 

Our programme is FREE for children on benefit related Free school meals and they will receive a delicious hot meal each day.

For ages 5 - 11 years.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Come along for fun day at our amazing activity camp, we will have, football, arts and crafts, Lego, colouring, and so much more........

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Active Future is working with Newcastle Street Games to bring a fun and festive Christmas activity camp for your children this Christmas. Our Multi-Sport and Activity camps are designed to provide fun, active, and inclusive experiences for eligible children in Newcastle. 

Activities include : Multi Sports, Nerf battles, Glow in the dark dodgeball and Christmas crafts. 

Our programme is FREE for children on benefit related Free school meals and they will receive a delicious hot meal each day.

For ages 5 - 11 years.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Fun Winter activities for Children and young people

Tuesday 30 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.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Elite PE & Wellbeing specialise in delivering high quality active camps to schools, parents and communities. We deliver a wide range of different activities such as dodgeball, gymnastics, football, archery, fencing, axe throwing and more. 

We also deliver enrichment sessions including cooking classes and outdoor adventure.

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

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Join us during the Christmas holidays for our Football and Multi Sports Camps Each DAY will consist of: Skills and drills, Mystery Games, Tournaments, Quizzes and much more ....

For ages 5 - 12 years

To book: Contact hub

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Come and join us for holiday fun! For children aged 8-16 years

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 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 30 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Elite PE & Wellbeing specialise in delivering high quality active camps to schools, parents and communities. We deliver a wide range of different activities such as dodgeball, gymnastics, football, archery, fencing, axe throwing and more.
We also deliver enrichment sessions including cooking classes and outdoor adventure.

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.30am to 12.00pm

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

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10.30am to 2.30pm

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

Tuesday 30 December 2025, 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 30 December 2025, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

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