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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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Our Beginner’s Exercise Group is a friendly introduction to exercise. It is open to all carers no matter their level of fitness.
Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come along and try a range of adapted bikes. Learn to cycle and ride in a safe environment both indoor and outdoor. For adults with disabilities.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
Come along and get moving in a fun supportive environment. Enjoy this inclusive seated dance class for all abilities. Everyone is welcome including those with multiple sclerosis. These sessions are led and taught by Hildy Harland every Monday at 12:30. They take place in the Tesco Community Room at Tesco Extra in Kingston Park. There are accessible toilets, parking facilities, and ramped access. For more information about attending, please contact newcastlegateshead@mssociety.org.uk.
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 to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
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.
Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Pop in a chat with a Careers Advisers.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
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.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
For 13-19 year olds. 'A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.'
A safe space for young lads aged between 10-12 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
The perfect place to meet new friends, have fun and get free confidential advice and information
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
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.
Come along and get support and advice. For lads aged 16 + years
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
4 different sessions to attend each week.
Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.
If you are age 11 to 18 year olds (or up 24 if you have additional needs). Come and sing with us!
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 6 to 12.
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.
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.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building. For aged 11 - 16 years
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more