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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Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 4.30pm

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 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.

We are fully booked for the first week of the holidays but still have some availability in the second week.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Easter fun and activities open to all ages but children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There will be various arts, crafts, games and activities on each day. We will have outdoor sports and games as well as some inflatables. Lunch will be provided to the children attending these sessions

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Football Skills and Drills camp for ages 5 to 13 years

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group with an Islamic flavour. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children. Story time and health snack is provided.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Childcare for the holidays.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.15am to 11.45am

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A group for women in the North East aged 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

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

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 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.

Friday 17 April 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 17 April 2026, 11.00am to 2.00pm

Bowling for Westgate FC Under 12s Team. Come along to a fun filled session at Lane 7 with Healthworks. You will be provided with a packed lunch and a game of bowling - parents/carer must attend.

To book: Please contact Lisa direct to be added to the waiting list as this session is fully booked

The Department of Education Holiday Activity Fund programme is to support young people aged 4-16 attending Newcastle City Councils schools that are eligible for Free Schools Meals or in need during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.

Friday 17 April 2026, 11.00am to 12.45pm

We run a fun relaxed Easter Youth Club for young people aged 5 -12 years where, 

  • You can try 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

Friday 17 April 2026, 11.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 11.00am to 12.45pm

Fun Easter youth club for young girls aged 5-12 years.

Friday 17 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

 

Friday 17 April 2026, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds

Friday 17 April 2026, 12.00pm to 5.00pm

We offer a range of offsite activities including: swimming, trampolining, horse-riding, parks, assault courses. We provide a nutritious packed lunch with fresh ingredients. We use a mini bus to transport children and young people to the activity.

These sessions are open to young people from 8 - 18 years who are already current users of the project.

Friday 17 April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Friday 17 April 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

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.

Monday 13th April Teens Karaoke and Bowling 12-4pm, 

Tuesday 14th April Sweden Session (Cooking, Games, Crafts and Sensory Activities) 12-4pm,

Wednesday 15th April China Session (Cooking, Games, Crafts and Sensory Activities) 12-4pm, 

Thursday 16th April Spain Session (Cooking, Games, Crafts and Sensory Activities) 12-4pm, 

Friday 17 April 2026, 12.15pm to 1.15pm

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.

Friday 17 April 2026, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Family event for 1 - 5pm

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Calling all men and male carers, come and join us for a fun filled session with the little ones you look after.

Friday 17 April 2026, 1.00pm to 4.30pm

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 12 - 17 years.

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

We are running four sessions all SEND appropriate, two Circus training sessions on 09/04/26, one Beat Box and break dancing session on 13/04/26 and a rave with bouncy castle, disco and entertainer on 17/04/26.

For ages 5 - 16 years.

To book: call the centre.

The Department of Education Holiday Activity Fund programme is to support young people aged 4-16 attending Newcastle City Councils schools that are eligible for Free Schools Meals or in need during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.

Friday 17 April 2026, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Friday 17 April 2026, 1.15pm to 3.15pm

We run a fun relaxed Easter youth club for young people aged 11 - 16 years.
You can try cooking and baking


You can do arts and creative work


You can play games with others


You can join sports activities


You get a healthy snack


You can chill with your friends


You can also meet new people


There is something for everyone.


Come and have a great time.


Try new things and have fun.

 

Free open access session  - No booking required

Friday 17 April 2026, 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Join us for an afternoon of multi-sport for children and young people with SEND aged 8 plus years.

Friday 17 April 2026, 2.00pm to 6.00pm

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.

Friday 17 April 2026, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

For pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.

Friday 17 April 2026, 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Come along as a family to enjoy cooking, arts & crafts, sports and games.

To book: https://sportfin.io/simplified/activity/activity-2477-cheff-cooking-healthy-eating-fitness-fun/

This is a warm, caring and kind place because:

Friday 17 April 2026, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.

Friday 17 April 2026, 3.00pm to 7.15pm

Monday -  3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project

                 Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers

Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project

                 Session 2: Homework club

Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project

                  Session 2: Creative crafts

Friday 17 April 2026, 3.00pm to 4.00pm

Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.

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