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 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 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.

Thursday 26 August 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

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

Thursday 26 August 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Basic level English lessons

Thursday 26 August 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Thursday 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Thursday 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 11.30am to 12.30pm

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

Thursday 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

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

Thursday 26 August 2027, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

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

Thursday 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

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

Thursday 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank

Thursday 26 August 2027, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.

Thursday 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 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 26 August 2027, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 26 August 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 26 August 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 26 August 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 26 August 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 26 August 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 26 August 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 26 August 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 26 August 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 26 August 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 26 August 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 26 August 2027, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 26 August 2027, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

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

Thursday 26 August 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 26 August 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 26 August 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

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

Thursday 26 August 2027, 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Thursday 26 August 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 26 August 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Thursday 26 August 2027, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

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

Thursday 26 August 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 26 August 2027, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 26 August 2027, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on December 20th 2025