Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
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Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Local men making pies, having a chat, tackling isolation, boosting mental health and improving social skills.
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).
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. For ages 5 to 12 years. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Community street cricket session which runs every Thursday evening at NUcastle.
Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.
Folk Band is a mixed instrumental ensemble designed for young people aged 7 to 13.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 16 year olds
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.
Junior After School Group for ages 8 to 11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.
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!
A safe space for girls aged between 10 to 16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Newcastle united Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.
Football and gaming for ages 12 to 14 years
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a community. For children aged 12 to 17 years.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 12+ years
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 to 19 years
A weekly session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral. For ages 10 to 18 years.
A safe space for girls aged between 11 to 16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
Our Blakelaw Youth Session is a free, open-access session for young people aged 11–16.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For boys aged 8 to 11 years
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.
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.
Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2 to 3 Year Olds.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
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.
Calling all men and male carers, come and join us for a fun filled session with the little ones you look after.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football, Arts and Crafts
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 to 11 years
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere for children under 5. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people.
Printed on August 14th 2026