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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Saturday 20 December 2025, 10.00am to 1.00pm

Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers. For ages 11 - 16 years

Saturday 20 December 2025, 10.00am to 1.00pm

Our youth group is for young people ages 6-14 with additional needs. Come along to have fun meet new friends.

Saturday 20 December 2025, 10.30am to 12.30pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 10.30am to 11.00am

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 10.30am to 11.30am

New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.

Saturday 20 December 2025, 10.45am to 12.00pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 11.00am to 1.00pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 11.00am to 11.30am

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.30pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.

Saturday 20 December 2025, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.

Saturday 20 December 2025, 1.30pm to 2.15pm

A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.

Saturday 20 December 2025, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Inclusive and supportive sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with a learning disability.

Saturday 20 December 2025, 3.00pm to 3.45pm

A FREE sensory story-time for young people with learning disabilities ands their families.

Saturday 20 December 2025, 3.00pm to 3.45pm

Relaxed Sessions offer a calm and welcoming environment for visitors with special educational needs and disabilities.

Saturday 20 December 2025, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Saturday 20 December 2025, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Saturday 20 December 2025, 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Come and join in the fun with a game of Bingo!'

Saturday 20 December 2025, 6.30pm to 9.30pm

A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Sunday 21 December 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.

Sunday 21 December 2025, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Our relaxed screenings are open to all, but is particularly mindful of neurodiverse audiences. Changes are done to create an inclusive, relaxed environment.

Sunday 21 December 2025, 11.00am to 12.00pm

A sensory storytelling play space for people with learning disabilities and their families.

Sunday 21 December 2025, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.

Sunday 21 December 2025, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

A sensory storytelling play space for people with learning disabilities and their families.

Sunday 21 December 2025, 3.00pm to 3.45pm

Relaxed Sessions offer a calm and welcoming environment for visitors with special educational needs and disabilities.

Monday 22 December 2025, 8.30am to 9.00am

Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!

Monday 22 December 2025, 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.

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.00am to 11.00am

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

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.00am to 12.00pm

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

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Festive fun at the Cowgate Centre for those receiving free school meals.

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Monday 22 December 2025, 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 22 December 2025, 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 22 December 2025, 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.

Monday 22 December 2025, 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.

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.30am to 1.30pm

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

Monday 22 December 2025, 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.

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Monday 22 December 2025, 9.30am to 11.00am

This parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults for women only.

Monday 22 December 2025, 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.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on December 16th 2025