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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Monday 3 July 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

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.

Monday 3 July 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

Free group for toddlers and their parents/carers. Join us for fun, activities, crafts, songs and healthy snacks!

Monday 3 July 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

No need to book just pay on arrival. £1 per family

Monday 3 July 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Pre-school aged disabled children can enjoy the soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play at Tim Lamb Children's Centre.

Monday 3 July 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Monday 3 July 2028, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

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.

Monday 3 July 2028, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

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.

Monday 3 July 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Fun sport and friendly boccia session for SEND/disabled children and adults.

Monday 3 July 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

A safe space for young people aged between 10 to 14 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Monday 3 July 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A weekly LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for young people aged 13-18 in the Outer West of Newcastle provided by Pride Action North.

Monday 3 July 2028, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Monday 3 July 2028, 5.15pm to 6.45pm

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.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Come and say hi between 10am-2pm.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

This group is for young parents under 21 years of age to come together with their baby and meet other young parents.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

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.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

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

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For children aged 5 to 7. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

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.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A fun youth group for siblings of disabled children and young people. A brilliant opportunity to come together for fun and friendship.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for children aged 5 to 11, including those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

A supervised youth club for children aged 7 to 13 years old with additional needs and disabilities.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 5.15pm to 6.45pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For children aged 8 to 10 years.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

We're in the North locality Team - out doing detached youth work - chatting with young people.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport. For children and young people with down syndrome

Tuesday 4 July 2028, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for all young people aged 12 to 18, or up to 24 for those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.

Wednesday 5 July 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A welcoming and supportive drop in group. For parents, carers and children under 5 with diagnosed or undiagnosed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Wednesday 5 July 2028, 3.45pm to 5.30pm

Enjoy Yoga in a warm, friendly and relaxing calm space with other young people

Wednesday 5 July 2028, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.

Wednesday 5 July 2028, 4.00pm to 8.00pm

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.

Wednesday 5 July 2028, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

Sessions focus around youth voice, informing our wider provision and trips.
Join in our activities and games of the young people's choosing, in a relaxed youth club.

Wednesday 5 July 2028, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport. For children and young people with a visual impairment.

Wednesday 5 July 2028, 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport. For children and young people with a cerebral palsy.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 7.30am to 8.30am

For parents, carers and their children - start the day in a happy way!
Free tasty breakfast

Thursday 6 July 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

A place for parents and carers to chat and mutually support each other. This takes place at the Tim Lamb Children's Centre.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 9.45am to 11.15am

A free pre-school support group for families with young children who have neurological or motor disorders (such as cerebral palsy). It provides a range of fun, nurturing, sensory based activities.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 10.00am to 11.00am

Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 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.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

A welcoming space to connect and play. For children aged 0 to 5 with special needs and/or disabilities. No diagnosis needed.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 3.00pm to 6.00pm

A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Girls group for 8-16 years. Sessions include crafts, activities and cooking, based on suggestions made by the group. A relaxed and supportive environment, creating a safe space for girls to come together.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A safe space for girls aged between 10 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

A supervised youth club for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Thursday 6 July 2028, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

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

Thursday 6 July 2028, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Our Blakelaw Youth Session is a free, open-access session for young people aged 11–16.

Friday 7 July 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

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