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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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For women who are Refugee or Asylum experienced and/or are women of the Global Majority
Fortnightly movement sessions to connect to your body, be creative, spend time with others, and improve mental and physical health.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.
For babies: 6 weeks - crawling
5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place
For those with a basic knowledge of Ballet
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly interest and social group. It is for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Monday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project
Session 2: Creative crafts
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Those wishing to sign up can contact Rachel - rachel@prideactionnorth.org.uk - 07378492807 or Spike - plusgroupne@gmail.com - 07495836069
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Weekly ballet workshops led by a professional dancer for young people to develop their ballet technique, learn choreography, and experience the joy of ballet.. For children ages 12 - 17 years.
Welcoming young people aged 8-12 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
Family cricket for any family with children aged 5—12 Drop in.
Tuesdays - 16:45 - 17:45
This is a long-running, self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. For boys aged 10-13 years.
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
A self organising group of girls who mainly attend Sacred Heart who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities. Individuals who attend often introduce new friends to the group.
Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.
'The session includes different activities, girls sharing good news, lots of fun, games, art & crafts. Girls aged 5-11 years
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!
We're in the North locality Team - out doing detached youth work - chatting with young people.
Make new friends, build confidence, and perform music that makes you feel amazing in Newcastle’s newest and most exciting children’s choir.
Designed for young people aged 7-10, each session is fun and engaging and uses music from a wide variety of styles and cultures. We’ll explore warm-ups, rounds, part singing and vocal harmony to get the most from our voices. Over the year, there’ll be the opportunity to take part in a number of public performances and the chance to work together with our Newcastle Youth Choir.
Welcoming young people aged 13-16 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.
A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 8 to 13 years.
An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.
Newcastle Youth Choir is an exciting youth choir open to young people aged 10-18, whether they are complete beginners to singing or experienced singers in or outside of school.
Through the course of the year, we learn a wide variety of different styles of music in our regular rehearsals. We also prepare for a number of public performances.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
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!
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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