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 29 April 2027, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 3.15pm to 4.15pm

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. 

Thursday 29 April 2027, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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.  

Thursday 29 April 2027, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

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

Thursday 29 April 2027, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Thursday 29 April 2027, 3.45pm to 5.00pm

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

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.00pm to 4.45pm

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.  

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

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

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

For 13-19 year olds. 'A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.'

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

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

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years

Thursday 29 April 2027, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 5.15pm to 7.15pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years

Thursday 29 April 2027, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 - 19 years

Thursday 29 April 2027, 5.45pm to 7.15pm

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

Thursday 29 April 2027, 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 29 April 2027, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Specialist football sessions for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 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 29 April 2027, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.

Thursday 29 April 2027, 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 29 April 2027, 7.30pm to 8.30pm

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

Thursday 29 April 2027, 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 30 April 2027, 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 30 April 2027, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Friday 30 April 2027, 9.15am to 11.30am

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

Friday 30 April 2027, 9.30am to 11.30am

A safe space for parents and carers. Come along, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community. Everyone is welcome!

Friday 30 April 2027, 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 30 April 2027, 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 30 April 2027, 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 30 April 2027, 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 30 April 2027, 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 30 April 2027, 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 30 April 2027, 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 30 April 2027, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

Friday 30 April 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 30 April 2027, 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 30 April 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Friday 30 April 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 30 April 2027, 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.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on December 23rd 2025