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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.
Use the filters to narrow down events by age, location, type or date.
Monday 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Monday 15 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Monday 15 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Monday 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 May 2028, 11.30am to 1.00pm
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
Monday 15 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 15 May 2028, 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Each week there are activities to help little ones learn and get moving.
Monday 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 16 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 16 May 2028, 9.30am to 11.30am
Come along for friendly advice and support from a variety of services
Tuesday 16 May 2028, 9.30am to 11.00am
Stay and Play for children 0 to 5 years
Tuesday 16 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 16 May 2028, 9.30am to 10.30am
A group for children age 0-3 with a visual impairment.
Tuesday 16 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Tuesday 16 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Tuesday 16 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 16 May 2028, 10.00am to 2.00pm
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Tuesday 16 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 16 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 16 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 16 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 16 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 16 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 16 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.
Tuesday 16 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. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Tuesday 16 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.
Tuesday 16 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 10 years.
Tuesday 16 May 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 16 May 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.
Wednesday 17 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.
Wednesday 17 May 2028, 9.15am to 10.30am
Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
Wednesday 17 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.
Wednesday 17 May 2028, 10.00am to 11.30am
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Wednesday 17 May 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.
Wednesday 17 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.
Wednesday 17 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.
Wednesday 17 May 2028, 2.00pm to 3.45pm
For ages 5 to 12 years
Wednesday 17 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.
Wednesday 17 May 2028, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Enjoy an end of day relaxation session either in person or on Zoom. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
Wednesday 17 May 2028, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Our squad brings passion, dedication and heart to every match. This is inclusive football, players of all abilities are welcomed with open arms.
Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on August 14th 2026
Printed on August 14th 2026