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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Monday 27 July 2026, 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.

Monday 27 July 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Fun messy activities for children 0 to 5 years old, including gloop, playdough painting, pasta play and more!

Monday 27 July 2026, 9.45am to 11.15am

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

Monday 27 July 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.

Monday 27 July 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.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

For children aged 5 to 13 years.

Monday 27 July 2026, 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.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us this summer to explore healthy transitions.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their familes under 5

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Summer Fun at FAR, providing a range of activities for children and young people from the Fenham area.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

For ages 5 to 14 years

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals.  Your child can enjoy:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Dodgeball
  • Nerf Games
  • Tag Games
  • Den Building 
  • Team challenges and lots more fun activities. 

We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities. 

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children under the age of 5. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.45am

A fun filled session with music, singing, dancing, and sensory exploration. Come along and make new friends.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals.  Your child can enjoy:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Dodgeball
  • Nerf Games
  • Tag Games
  • Den Building 
  • Team challenges and lots more fun activities. 

We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities. 

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Pre-school aged disabled children can enjoy the soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play at Tim Lamb Children's Centre.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us for a fun summer holiday club at Newcastle University Sport Centre. For ages 8 to 16.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

For ages 8 to 13 years.

Each morning will begin at 10:00 and finish at approximately 15:00. On the days of trips the timings may be slightly different but this will be communicated well in advance. 

The day is split into morning and afternoon activities. The mornings will be fun, interactive and creative activities. Such as: drones, coding, building towers, games, arts, gardening and languages. 

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

A general level class for Yoga.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We're excited to offer fun, inclusive summer sessions for children and young people with SEND at Hadrian School aged 3 to 12 years old!

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

We provide a safe space for the children aged 5-10 years to explore and join in with activities that interest them and encourage them to try new activities.

Monday 27 July 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

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.00am to Monday 24 August 2026, 2.00pm

We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. 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. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence. 

Monday 27 July 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.

Monday 27 July 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.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

Come along and try a range of adapted bikes. Learn to cycle and ride in a safe environment both indoor and outdoor. For adults with disabilities.

Monday 27 July 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.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.30am 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.

Monday 27 July 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Join us for a range of activities this summer. For children aged 5+.

Monday 27 July 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.

Monday 27 July 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Summer 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.

Monday 27 July 2026, 11.00am to 1.00pm

Come along if you would like to learn more about bodies and staying healthy. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Monday 27 July 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Monday 27 July 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.

Monday 27 July 2026, 11.30am to 1.00pm

Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years

Monday 27 July 2026, 12.00pm to 2.00pm

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

Monday 27 July 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.

Monday 27 July 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.

Monday 27 July 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Monday 27 July 2026, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

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

Monday 27 July 2026, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Enjoy this inclusive seated dance class for all abilities.

Monday 27 July 2026, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

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

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

Monday 27 July 2026, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

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

Monday 27 July 2026, 1.00pm to 4.30pm

Our Summer Dance Intensive offers a week of dance, creativity and performance for children and young people.  Led by professional choreographer, Michael Heatley, dancers will spend the week learning new skills.  They will be creating original movement and working together to make a brand new performance piece to share with family and friends at the end of the week.  Whether your young person already loves to dance, or is keen to try something new, this is a welcoming space to build confidence, make friends and be part of a creative team.

Monday 27 July 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.

Monday 27 July 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on June 30th 2026