Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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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Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Join us for our indoor walking session. A great session for those looking for a gentle return to exercise after injury, accident or a period of inactivity.
The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A dance project for people aged 60 and over. Move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
This is an outdoor group at Scotswood gardens for children aged 0-4 years.
These free sessions are for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 18+.
A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
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.
The djembe, a wooden hand drum, is one of West Africa’s best known instruments. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have tried some djembe drumming workshops in school, our djembe drumming group will develop valuable musicianship through listening, learning and playing together as part of a group.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to make music together and meet new friends from other schools.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
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.
Weekly boxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
A safe space for young lads aged between 10-12 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 5 to 7 years.
A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 7 - 12 years.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 6 to 12.
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
We work with all young people regardless of their background and experience of youth work.
We will always say hello!
It’s youth work without a building! Instead of you going to a club, workers come to you.
You might see them in the park or at the shops. Our workers are there to listen, chat, support, direct to other activities in the community and help make your neighbourhood a better place to live and for young people to feel safe.
0191 2115773
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
For adults (aged 18+) with a learning disability or autism. Come along if you like singing or listening to music.
Lads Friendship Group for 15-17 year olds ran by the Patchwork Project. Patchwork Project is a neighbourhood project aimed at working with those in the locality over a long period of time.
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Enjoy playing in a band, work with professional gigging musicians and build valuable experience to get you and your band further in the music industry! Designed for young people aged 11 and upwards.
Rehearsals take place on set Mondays during term time. For more information, please see our event calendar. For any queries, please email us.
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
Get active with Hat-Trick at these free inclusive sessions. Have fun playing sports including football, cricket, tennis and more. For children aged 12 to 18.
For teenagers. Project workers engage with young people on the streets around Benwell
Printed on April 1st 2026