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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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Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
For ages 5 to 12 years.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.
We run a fun relaxed Summer Youth Club for children aged 5 -11 years where,
- You can try arts and crafts
- You can join cooking activities
- You can play games with others
- You can take part in sports
- You get a healthy snack each day
- You can spend time with friends
There is something for everyone, come and have a great time, try new things and have fun.
Book via the website or turn up on the day.
This year we will be offering Summer drop-in sessions for children and young people. We have three different sessions for age related. All sessions will include pool party's, themed food, crafts, sports, team games and challenges, cooking.
We are an inclusive wrestling club that welcomes everyone of different ages and skill levels. We will be having a free summer camp for kids and teens this year for a week in August. There will be a free lunch provided for those eligible for free school meals.
To book: Message privately on social media, or contact us by email or text
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
One hour in the pool with inflatables and one hour in the cafe.
Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.
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.
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.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Bring your child along for lots of fun, messy activities. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough, pasta play and more.
A friendly group to support communication for 1 to 2 year olds
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for all children under 5 and their parents or grandparents. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Baby area Physical Play Healthy Snack Music/song time
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Come along and spend some quality family time together and meet new people at our summer activities. Have fun with our arts & crafts, be creative and try new foods with our cooking sessions, enjoy some free play and get physical with our team sports. For ages 4 to 13
For ages 5 to 12 years
This is a group of lads who are new to the project. For ages 15 to 18 years
Gentle and friendly walks around Newcastle. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance project
Session 2: Creative crafts
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
For girls aged 11 to 16 years.
Come along and join us for choir practice!
Band open to children of all abilities. Come along and join us!
We offer a safe space where you can ask questions about sexual health, relationships or just have a chat!
Nine Voices is an alternative choir for young people aged 14-18 in the North East.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Learn about film in a relaxed, accessible environment and join in at your own pace. For women aged 12 to 25 with neurodiversity or a mental health condition on an assessment waiting list or awaiting treatment.
A free contemporary dance class. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14 to 24 who enjoy dance.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
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.
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
A fun weekly youth group for young people aged 8-15. Sessions are inspired by the interests of the young people. They are given choice and decide how they want the drop in to look.
Youth sessions for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school
Dance classes. For all ages and abilities
Enjoy an end of day relaxation session either in person or on Zoom. For adults aged 18+ with a learning disability and autistic people.
Printed on August 14th 2026