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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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Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Join us this Easter at Blue Flames. We run fun holiday activity days. Your child can play, create, and learn. We welcome children aged 5–12. Sessions run during the Easter holidays. 

Everything happens in a safe environment. Your child will enjoy: 

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

We delivery cricket sessions for children aged 6-11 who receive free school meals in the Newcastle Council area!

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.15am to 10.30am

Free tasty breakfast

Fun activities

Meet other parents and carers

Friendly staff to help if you need anything

No need to book, just turn up.

Come along and start your day in a happy way!

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.00pm

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 2.30pm

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 3.00pm

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Get your young one moving and making friends this April with Company of Others' Spring Dance Intensive! Led by professional choreographer Michael Heatley, this week of FREE dance workshops is packed with fun, imagination and performance. A great way for kids and teens to build skills and make friends in a supportive environment during the school break!

Lunch and refreshments provided.

For ages 6 - 12 years.

To book: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDSZWVV

Thursday 16 April 2026, 9.45am to 11.15am

A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We will be delivering family & youth sessions for our current young people who are registered. If you are interested in registering with us please get in touch. Lots of spring themed activities on offer.

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 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

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Basic level English lessons

Thursday 16 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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16th April - Art and Music Day at the Deaf Centre

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

0191 2324104

 

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

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 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.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Don't miss our Easter HAF Eggstravaganza at The Lighthouse Project! 

6 days of fantastic activities and delicious food! 

Try new things and make new friends.

Activities across the holidays include: Cooking, Dance, DJ Workshops, Forest School, Sport, Escape Room, Wellbeing, Drumming, Rock Band and MORE! Get signed up quick as places are limited!

For ages 8 -12 years old.

Thursday 16 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.  

Thursday 16 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.

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Multi-sport camp

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

For people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.

Thursday 16 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/

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Free Easter holiday activity sessions for children aged 5+. There will be loads of free fantastic activities for the children who live in Newcastle and get free school meals.

Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Thursday 16 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) 

Thursday 16 April 2026, 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

Thursday 16 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.

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