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 25 May 2028, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Supporting women who experience complex motherhood.

Thursday 25 May 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Thursday 25 May 2028, 10.00am to 3.00pm

A free, weekly theatre group for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 16+ who live in Newcastle. Take part in community projects, live events, and outreach workshops.

Thursday 25 May 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. No diagnosis or referral needed, and no need to book. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.

Thursday 25 May 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

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

Thursday 25 May 2028, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

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

Thursday 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 May 2028, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Thursday 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 May 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 25 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 25 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 25 May 2028, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

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

Friday 26 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 26 May 2028, 9.15am 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 26 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 26 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 26 May 2028, 10.00am to 10.45am

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

Friday 26 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 26 May 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 26 May 2028, 11.00am to 11.45am

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

Friday 26 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 26 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 26 May 2028, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Friday 26 May 2028, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

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

Friday 26 May 2028, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!

Friday 26 May 2028, 5.15pm to 6.45pm

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

Friday 26 May 2028, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Our Senior Youth Session at Gala Field is a free, open-access session for young people aged 13–19.

Friday 26 May 2028, 7.15pm to 9.00pm

An evening social for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their family and friends

Saturday 27 May 2028, 9.30am to 10.15am

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

Saturday 27 May 2028, 10.00am to 1.00pm

A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.

Saturday 27 May 2028, 1.00pm to 3.30pm

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

Saturday 27 May 2028, 1.30pm 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 27 May 2028, 6.00pm to 9.00pm

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

Sunday 28 May 2028, 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 28 May 2028, 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.

Monday 29 May 2028, 8.20am to 11.00am

A relaxing drop-in session to enjoy books, stories and songs together. Choose a book to take home, bring it back and swap for another on your next visit. Refreshments and snacks available.

Monday 29 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.

Monday 29 May 2028, 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 29 May 2028, 9.30am to 10.30am

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

Monday 29 May 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

Struggling to get something done online? Pop in for a cuppa and get the support you need in a friendly space. Everyone welcome and no appointment needed.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
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