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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Fun sessions and activities at Skills for People. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Our ukulele group is designed for children who may have started exploring the ukulele in school during whole class sessions and would like to progress further, perhaps alongside more experienced players. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends from other schools and work together to create some fantastic arrangements of music, featuring a wide variety of different styles.
Playing Steel Pans is a great way to make new friends & play fun songs without needing to be able to read music! You'll learn a varied mix of music from traditional Caribbean, 60's Rock 'n' Roll, 80' pop classics to modern chart toppers. We welcome young people from Year 5 upwards.
The group leader is Louise Brydon, the Music Director from the Newcastle All Stars Steel Orchestra, one of the longest running Steel Bands in the North East.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
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.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7-13. Whether you know just three or four notes on your instrument, or you are an experienced player, you will enjoy working together to create some energetic arrangements of famous folk tunes.
During rehearsals, you will have the opportunity to develop your musicianship further with plenty of opportunity to explore sight reading and ensemble skills. Students are given sheet music for their own parts to take home and practice.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 - 19 years
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, 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 social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community
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 relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Come and hear your favourite books brought to life through an engaging read-along for preschool-age kids
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
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.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
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.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
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.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
For pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years
Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!