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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Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am 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.

Wednesday 5 August 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. 

Wednesday 5 August 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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am 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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports

Wednesday 5 August 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. 

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Wednesday 5 August 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!

Wednesday 5 August 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

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Drop in to talk with us about sexual health and relationships. There will be a learning disability sexual health nurse there too.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

For ages 5 to 14 Years.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Join us this summer to explore healthy transitions.

Wednesday 5 August 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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.15am to 12.45pm

Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Wednesday 5 August 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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

Where every woman belongs. A welcoming space for women from all backgrounds to connect, share and celebrate together.

Wednesday 5 August 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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.

Wednesday 5 August 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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Newcastle Booster Club Summer HAF is fun and engaging. We offer exciting and engaging activities.  

Some of the activities are

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Air-hockey
  • Arts and crafts
  • Organised trips to nearby parks, the aquarium, bowling, minigolf and Adventureland. 

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 to 16 years

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Wednesday 5 August 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.

Wednesday 5 August 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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.

Wednesday 5 August 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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.00pm to 2.00pm

Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.00pm to 2.00pm

One hour in the pool with inflatables and one hour in the cafe.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

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

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

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

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

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

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

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

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 1.00pm 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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Bring your child along for lots of fun, messy activities. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough, pasta play and more.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Our group is focused on providing sessions for all children under 5 and their parents or grandparents. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Baby area Physical Play Healthy Snack Music/song time 

Wednesday 5 August 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

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Wednesday 5 August 2026, 1.00pm 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.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Come along and spend some quality family time together and meet new people at our summer activities. Have fun with our arts & crafts, be creative and try new foods with our cooking sessions, enjoy some free play and get physical with our team sports. For ages 4 to 13

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 2.30pm to 5.00pm

This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 2.30pm to 3.45pm

Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

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