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 4 May 2028, 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 4 May 2028, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Boogie Bairns is a FREE sensory / play session for children aged 0-2 years old. The session offers play and social opportunities, along with music and resources to support your child's development. No need to book, just come along - spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis. For more info, contact 0191 2724244

Thursday 4 May 2028, 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 4 May 2028, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

A welcoming space to connect and play. For children aged 0 to 5 with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 4 May 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Thursday 4 May 2028, 4.00pm to 4.45pm

Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 to 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 4 May 2028, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in further education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead. No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed. Just come along.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 4 May 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

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

Thursday 4 May 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Girls group for 8-16 years. Sessions include crafts, activities and cooking, based on suggestions made by the group. A relaxed and supportive environment, creating a safe space for girls to come together.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 4.15pm to 5.45pm

Join our inclusive music-making programme for 12 to 17 year olds with SEND and their non-disabled peers. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!

Thursday 4 May 2028, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 10 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Football and gaming for ages 12 to 14 years

Thursday 4 May 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 to 17 years.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 5.15pm to 7.15pm

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

Thursday 4 May 2028, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

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

Thursday 4 May 2028, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

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

Thursday 4 May 2028, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Our Blakelaw Youth Session is a free, open-access session for young people aged 11–16.

Thursday 4 May 2028, 7.30pm to 8.30pm

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

Friday 5 May 2028, 8.30am to 4.30pm

The Newcastle Health Visiting service (0-19 service) are very excited to announce that we now have another self weigh facility for parents to use to weigh their baby.

Friday 5 May 2028, 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 5 May 2028, 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 5 May 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.

Friday 5 May 2028, 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 5 May 2028, 10.00am to 10.45am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 2 to 3 Year Olds.

Friday 5 May 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

“You don’t have to have everything figured out. This is a space to pause, create, connect and discover what you need to do to flourish”.

Friday 5 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.

Friday 5 May 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 5 May 2028, 11.00am to 11.45am

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3 to 4 year olds.

Friday 5 May 2028, 11.00am to 12.45pm

In our relaxed Neonatal Baby Massage sessions, you will learn and practice massage techniques which support bonding with your baby and improve infants’ sleep patterns alongside helping relieve colic, wind and constipation.

Friday 5 May 2028, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

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

Friday 5 May 2028, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Friday 5 May 2028, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Calling all men and male carers, come and join us for a fun filled session with the little ones you look after.

Friday 5 May 2028, 2.15pm to 3.15pm

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Friday 5 May 2028, 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football, Arts and Crafts

Friday 5 May 2028, 3.00pm to 4.00pm

Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.

Friday 5 May 2028, 3.30pm to 4.40pm

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

Friday 5 May 2028, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.

Friday 5 May 2028, 3.30pm to 4.40pm

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

Friday 5 May 2028, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Friday 5 May 2028, 3.45pm to 4.45pm

Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!

Friday 5 May 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on November 13th 2026