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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Tuesday 3 March 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 1.30pm to 4.00pm

Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Book in for a chat with a Careers Advisor.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 2.30pm to 4.30pm

A friendly interest and social group. It is for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 3.30pm to 6.45pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 3.30pm to 5.00pm

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

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

An SEN friendly table tennis session with no loud music and reduced capacity. Suitable for all ages.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for children aged 5 to 11, including those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A fun youth group for siblings of disabled children and young people. A brilliant opportunity to come together for fun and friendship.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

A supervised youth club for children aged 8 to 14 years old with additional needs and disabilities.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. For girls aged 11 - 13 years

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Welcoming young people aged 8-12 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.   

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Play and meet new friends in a relaxed environment supported by Newcastle United Foundation coaches. Age 16 to 29

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

4 different sessions to attend each week.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Family cricket for any family with children aged 5—12   Drop in.

Tuesdays - 16:45 - 17:45

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

An accessible place for young people with different disabilities. Be active, make friends, and, above all, have fun!

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

'The session includes different activities, girls sharing good news, lots of fun, games, art & crafts. Girls aged 5-11 years

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Enjoy a range of sports, games and activities for ages 8 to 19.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 5.00pm to 6.00pm

An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

Make new friends, build confidence, and perform music that makes you feel amazing in Newcastle’s newest and most exciting children’s choir. 

Designed for young people aged 7-10, each session is fun and engaging and uses music from a wide variety of styles and cultures. We’ll explore warm-ups, rounds, part singing and vocal harmony to get the most from our voices. Over the year, there’ll be the opportunity to take part in a number of public performances and the chance to work together with our Newcastle Youth Choir. 

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 5.45pm to 7.00pm

Welcoming young people aged 13-16 years old, these sessions are focused on the music that young people want to sing and play. Including a mixture of singing, musical games, songwriting and playing, we’ll do our best to make sure everyone has a great time playing and creating music! Participants might have never played music before, they might want to improve their musical skills or they might just want to try something a little different.   

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

A free inclusive weekly gaming session. This is for all young people aged 12 to 18, or up to 24 for those with additional needs. Come together, socialise, and play many different consoles with friends.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 6.00pm to 7.00pm

A friendly environment for women aged 16-29 to improve their health and wellbeing at our free football sessions.

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Come and join in the fun with a game of Bingo!'

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Newcastle Youth Choir is an exciting youth choir open to young people aged 10-18, whether they are complete beginners to singing or experienced singers in or outside of school. 

Through the course of the year, we learn a wide variety of different styles of music in our regular rehearsals. We also prepare for a number of public performances. 

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 8.30am to 9.00am

Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 9.00am to 4.00pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 9.00am to 3.00pm

Get support to: look for work, complete job applications, practise interview skills, practise English, Maths and ICT.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 9.15am to 10.30am

Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 9.15am to 12.00pm

NE1 CAN and Newcastle Hospitals Trust will bring together around 10 departments from within the Allied Health Professionals sector, giving young people the opportunity to find out about ‘other’ qualified careers within the NHS. Expect to interact with Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, Physiotherapy and lots of others with the word ‘therapy’ at the end of the job title!

Suitable for students:

  • Wishing to work in the NHS
  • Keen to learn about professional careers
  • Capable of studying at degree level

120 Spaces 

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm

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

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Benefits support and advice

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Fun outdoor adventures for children aged 0 to 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 10.00am 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.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on December 20th 2025