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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Friday 24 September 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 10.00am to 4.30pm

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Friday 24 September 2027, 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 24 September 2027, 10.00am to 11.00am

Come and hear your favourite books brought to life through an engaging read-along for preschool-age kids

Friday 24 September 2027, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group with an Islamic flavour. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children. Story time and health snack is provided.

Friday 24 September 2027, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.

Friday 24 September 2027, 10.15am to 11.45am

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A group for women in the North East aged 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.

Friday 24 September 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.

Friday 24 September 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.

Friday 24 September 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.

Friday 24 September 2027, 10.30am to 11.30am

A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups

Friday 24 September 2027, 10.30am to 11.30am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Friday 24 September 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.

Friday 24 September 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.

Friday 24 September 2027, 11.00am to 11.30am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Friday 24 September 2027, 12.15pm to 1.15pm

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 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.

Friday 24 September 2027, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.

Friday 24 September 2027, 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 24 September 2027, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

For pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.

Friday 24 September 2027, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.

Friday 24 September 2027, 3.00pm to 5.00pm

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 3.00pm to 4.00pm

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 3.30pm to 4.40pm

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

Friday 24 September 2027, 3.30pm to 4.40pm

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

Friday 24 September 2027, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years

Friday 24 September 2027, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 3.45pm to 4.45pm

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

Friday 24 September 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.

Friday 24 September 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years

Friday 24 September 2027, 4.15pm to 5.00pm

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 11.

Friday 24 September 2027, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Friday 24 September 2027, 5.00pm to 8.00pm

This fun and social youth group is for young disabled adults aged 18 and over.

Friday 24 September 2027, 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 24 September 2027, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Youth sessions for children aged 11+ who have started secondary school

Friday 24 September 2027, 6.30pm to 9.30pm

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

Friday 24 September 2027, 7.15pm to 9.00pm

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

Saturday 25 September 2027, 9.00am to 10.00am

Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'

Saturday 25 September 2027, 9.00am to 10.00am

Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'

Saturday 25 September 2027, 9.30am to 10.15am

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

Saturday 25 September 2027, 9.45am to 11.30am

Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.

Saturday 25 September 2027, 10.00am to 1.00pm

Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers. For ages 11 - 16 years

Saturday 25 September 2027, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.

Saturday 25 September 2027, 10.00am to 11.30am

Join us for family activities for children 0-8

Saturday 25 September 2027, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Free day visits for young people aged 11-16 from Newcastle and nearby areas

Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at Ouseburn Farm! Each week, small groups of young people will spend a day discovering life on our working city farm - meeting the animals, getting stuck into gardening, and exploring the outdoors.

You’ll get the chance to:

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