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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Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right support.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
The Early Words Together programmes give parents the awareness, skills and confidence to provide a language-rich Home Learning Environment that supports their child's language and early literacy development.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions and would like to progress further, perhaps alongside more experienced players. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends from other schools and work together to create some fantastic arrangements of music, featuring a wide variety of different styles.
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music! You'll learn a varied mix of music from traditional Caribbean, 60's Rock 'n' Roll, 80' pop classics to modern chart toppers. We welcome young people from Year 5 upwards.
The group leader is Louise Brydon, the Music Director from the Newcastle All Stars Steel Orchestra, one of the longest running Steel Bands in the North East.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
A group for parents and carers and their children.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
For 13-19 year olds. 'A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.'
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13. Whether you know just three or four notes on your instrument, or you are an experienced player, you will enjoy working together to create some energetic arrangements of famous folk tunes.
During rehearsals, you will have the opportunity to develop your musicianship further with plenty of opportunity to explore sight reading and ensemble skills. Students are given sheet music for their own parts to take home and practice.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
Join our inclusive music-making programme, for 12 to 17 year olds. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 - 19 years
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.
Specialist football sessions for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral.
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 - 11 years
Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29