Christmas holiday update
🎄Many services are closed over the festive period so please check before you visit. Find out more on our Christmas opening page – and have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
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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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 of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
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 group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their familes under 5
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
Stay and Play for children 0-5 years
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.
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).
This is an outdoor group at Scotswood gardens for children aged 0-4 years.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
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.
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.
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.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
A safe space for young lads aged between 10-12 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 5 to 7 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.
If you are age 11 to 18 year olds (or up 24 if you have additional needs). Come and sing with us!
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.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.