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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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A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.
Basic level English lessons
Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
A weekly safe space for parents and carers of children with SEND. Drop in to chat, share and support each other.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun 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.
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 friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Join us at Larry’s Lanes for an exclusive game of family bowling. For visually impaired children and young people living in the north east.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Join Explore Learning for an hour long session designed to help Year 6 children gain confidence in the run up to SATS tests.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right support.
Run in conjunction with The West End Foodbank
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A trampoline session for people with special educational needs and disabilities. Suitable for all ages.
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.
A space for girls to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
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!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 14.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
A group for parents and carers and their children.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday eveing at NUcastle.
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.
Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
For 13-19 year olds. 'A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.'
Join our inclusive music-making programme, for 12 to 17 year olds. Try music technology, looping, recording and percussion to create music. No experience needed!
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities