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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Friday 5 May 2028, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!

Friday 5 May 2028, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

A self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.

Friday 5 May 2028, 5.15pm to 6.45pm

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

Friday 5 May 2028, 6.30pm to 9.30pm

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

Friday 5 May 2028, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Our Senior Youth Session at Gala Field is a free, open-access session for young people aged 13–19.

Saturday 6 May 2028, 9.45am to 11.30am

Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.

Saturday 6 May 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am

Join us for family activities for children 0-8 years

Saturday 6 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

For dads, grandads and all male carers and their children.

Saturday 6 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Free day visits for young people aged 11 to 16 from Newcastle and nearby areas

Saturday 6 May 2028, 10.45am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7 to 11 year olds!

Saturday 6 May 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 6 May 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club

Saturday 6 May 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Saturday 6 May 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our Game Changers social club

Saturday 6 May 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social club

Saturday 6 May 2028, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

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.

Monday 8 May 2028, 8.30am to 4.30pm

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.

Monday 8 May 2028, 9.30am to 10.30am

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Monday 8 May 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.

Monday 8 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Monday 8 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Monday 8 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Monday 8 May 2028, 10.00am to 11.45am

A fun filled session with music, singing, dancing, and sensory exploration. Come along and make new friends.

Monday 8 May 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Monday 8 May 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Monday 8 May 2028, 11.30am to 1.00pm

Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years

Monday 8 May 2028, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Monday 8 May 2028, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

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

Monday 8 May 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.

Monday 8 May 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 8 May 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 8 May 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 8 May 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 8 May 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 9 May 2028, 8.30am to 4.30pm

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.

Tuesday 9 May 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services

Tuesday 9 May 2028, 9.30am to 10.30am

A group for children age 0-3 with a visual impairment.

Tuesday 9 May 2028, 9.30am to 10.30am

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Tuesday 9 May 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am

Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years

Tuesday 9 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Tuesday 9 May 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 9 May 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 9 May 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 9 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Tuesday 9 May 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 9 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Tuesday 9 May 2028, 10.30am to 11.30am

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).

Tuesday 9 May 2028, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Tuesday 9 May 2028, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Tuesday 9 May 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on August 14th 2026