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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Thursday 15 January 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Thursday 15 January 2026, 6.00pm to 8.30pm

If someone in your family is under 18, and is autistic, has a learning disability or is waiting for a diagnosis, please come along.

Thursday 15 January 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Thursday 15 January 2026, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

Thursday 15 January 2026, 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years

Thursday 15 January 2026, 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Friday 16 January 2026, 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.

Friday 16 January 2026, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 16 January 2026, 9.15am to 11.30am

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

Friday 16 January 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.

Friday 16 January 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A workshop for parents and carers, and their children.

Friday 16 January 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.

Friday 16 January 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

Friday 16 January 2026, 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.

Friday 16 January 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

An opportunity to look behind the scenes to see what life is like both on and off the stage

Friday 16 January 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday 16 January 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.

Friday 16 January 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 16 January 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Come and hear your favourite books brought to life through an engaging read-along for preschool-age kids

Friday 16 January 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 16 January 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 16 January 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 16 January 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Friday 16 January 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 16 January 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds

Friday 16 January 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Friday 16 January 2026, 10.15am to 11.45am

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

Friday 16 January 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 16 January 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 16 January 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 16 January 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 16 January 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 16 January 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

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

Friday 16 January 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 16 January 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 16 January 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 16 January 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 16 January 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 16 January 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.

Friday 16 January 2026, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Friday 16 January 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 16 January 2026, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

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

Friday 16 January 2026, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

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

Friday 16 January 2026, 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football, Arts and Crafts

Friday 16 January 2026, 3.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Friday 16 January 2026, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years

Friday 16 January 2026, 3.30pm to 4.40pm

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

Friday 16 January 2026, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Friday 16 January 2026, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Friday 16 January 2026, 3.30pm to 4.40pm

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on December 17th 2025