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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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Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2 to 3 Year Olds.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 3 to 4 year olds.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Our Senior Youth Session at Gala Field is a free, open-access session for young people aged 13–19.
A free monthly workshop for deaf children and young people age 5 to 12 years. Try out writing, storytelling, acting, lighting and backstage skill.
A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.
Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.
A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.
The Newcastle Health Visiting service (0-19 service) are very excited to announce that we now have another self weigh facility for parents to use to weigh their baby.
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Struggling to get something done online? Pop in for a cuppa and get the support you need in a friendly space. Everyone welcome and no appointment needed.
Free group for toddlers and their parents/carers. Join us for fun, activities, crafts, songs and healthy snacks!
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
A fun filled session with music, singing, dancing, and sensory exploration. Come along and make new friends.
No need to book just pay on arrival. £1 per family
Pre-school aged disabled children can enjoy the soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play at Tim Lamb Children's Centre.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For children aged 5 to 7 and must be signed in.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in further education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead. No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed. Just come along.
Fun sport and friendly boccia session for SEND/disabled children and adults.
A safe space for young people aged between 10 to 14 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
A weekly LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for young people aged 13-18 in the Outer West of Newcastle provided by Pride Action North.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For children aged 8 to 11 years and must be signed in.
The Newcastle Health Visiting service (0-19 service) are very excited to announce that we now have another self weigh facility for parents to use to weigh their baby.
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
This group is for young parents under 21 years of age to come together with their baby and meet other young parents.
Join us every Tuesday in August, starting from 4 August at 10am, in the Trevelyan Building, Newcastle College.
Bring the children along and enjoy a range of fun, informal and inclusive activities designed to help families learn together.
Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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