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 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.00am 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.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

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

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.00am to 11.00am

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

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm

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

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.30am to 4.00pm

Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.30am to 2.30pm

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people in school and college environments.

Thursday 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 9.45am to 11.15am

A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.

Thursday 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Basic level English lessons

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 12.30pm

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends.

Thursday 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 10.30am 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.

Thursday 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 11.30am to 12.30pm

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

Thursday 5 February 2026, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.

Thursday 5 February 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.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Thursday 5 February 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Thursday 5 February 2026, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

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

Thursday 5 February 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank

Thursday 5 February 2026, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right support.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).

Thursday 5 February 2026, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Thursday 5 February 2026, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 5 February 2026, 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 5 February 2026, 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 5 February 2026, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on December 19th 2025