Are you a creative builder? Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.

No need to book, all materials are provided. Suitable for ages 4+.

Children must be supervised by a parent or carer. 

We love story times at Newcastle Libraries. These sessions

• encourage language development, 
• help foster a love of books, 
• are really, really fun! 

Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends. Listen to stories that will encourage young children to develop a life-long love of books from an early age. These sessions do not need to be pre-booked, please feel free to drop in.

Bring your child along for a fun filled session with other children. This will help to develop their personal, social and emotional skills.

Activities include song and rhyme and sensory play.

A great opportunity to meet other local families. 

• Physical activity
• Baby area
• Music / song time

Term time only.

A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers.

They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.

Parent and toddler groups offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They also offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. 

Booking maybe required at some groups.

For 5-11 year olds. Fun activities - arts and crafts, dance, sing and make new friends.

For more information please ring. 

A fun filled musical session with songs and rhymes. Suitable for under 2 years.

Sessions include physical activity and music/song time.

Antenatal Classes

A multi-award winning theatre, drama and creative learning charity.

Based in Northumberland, we co-create compelling, dynamic, socially-relevant, and high-quality theatre, film and creative projects - with children, young people, and communities. 

Our purpose is to support people to have better quality inter-personal relationships with on another, and to use theatre and drama-based activities as a methodology to achieve this; helping people connect, have fun, learn and grow together.

Serving hot breakfasts, lunchtime favourites and top-quality coffee. Cafe Hope Cowgate is a place for families and people from the local community to enjoy affordable meals in a friendly space. Based at our Cowgate Centre site, its profits help keep our life-changing services accessible to babies, children, young people and their families.

ACFC Holiday Camps are a full day of coaching, for children in a safe, enjoyable and engaging environment. Due to founder, Andrew Cartwright’s, worldwide experience of coaching, ACFC holiday camps offer a unique and rich experience for young players, using successful approaches which have been tried and tested worldwide.

Venue: Newcastle Benfield JFC, Walkergate, NE6 4NU

All sessions 9.30am - 3pm

Mon 21st Jul - Fri 25th Jul, Mon 4th Aug - Fri 8th Aug, Mon 18th Aug - Fri 22nd Aug 

NBC Fun & Fitness Activities: hot nutritious meal and healthy snacks; games, sports; arts and crafts; music, dance and movement, trips to parks and gardens, Maths, English, Science Tutoring Activities from KS1 to GCSE

This is a warm, kind, caring space because - 

Our summer programme is for both primary school and high school children. The activities we provide meet the needs of children from age 5-16. We provide a range of outdoor activities - trips to interesting and educational places. We have games and sports - air hockey, table tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, football. Our hot meals are very popular; hot meals served with fruits, fruit juice and vegetables and unlimited supply of water.

Monday to Thursday during the holidays. Monday 21 July - Thursday 28 August 2025.

Mondays 11am-3pm, Tuesdays 11am-3pm, Wednesdays 11am-3pm, Thursday 12am-4pm

22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August, 26th August 2025

The Haven Juniors (5-12 years):  3:00 pm - 5:00pm 

Looking for fun, free activities this summer? Our Junior sessions are perfect for ages 5–12. Every day is packed with things to enjoy! Here’s what your child can look forward to: • Sports, games, and outdoor play • Arts, crafts, and creative fun • Music, dancing, and drama • A free, healthy meal every day.

22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August, 26th August 

Juniors: (5-12 years) 11:00am - 1:00pm

Looking for fun, free activities this summer? Our Junior sessions are perfect for ages 5–12. Every day is packed with things to enjoy! Here’s what your child can look forward to: • Sports, games, and outdoor play • Arts, crafts, and creative fun • Music, dancing, and drama • A free, healthy meal every day.

We create a safe and friendly space. Children can make friends, try new things, and have fun.

This space is just for you. Come hang out, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s free, fun, and made for Young People aged 11–19. Here’s what we offer: • Chat, chill, and confidence-boosting sessions • Sports & Games • Arts, crafts, and creative projects • Music, dance, and self-care activities • Trips, workshops, and fun challenges • A free, tasty meal every time It’s a safe space to talk, laugh, and grow. Come on your own or bring a friend.

25th, 26th July, 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th August - 6.30pm - 9.30pm

We love story times at Newcastle Libraries - they encourage language development, help foster a love of books, and most importantly, they're really, really fun! 

Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, explore what the library has to offer, make friends and listen to stories that will encourage young children to develop a life-long love of books from an early age. These sessions do not need to be pre-booked, please feel free to drop in.

Under 5's.

Have an amazing experience at our summer holiday family activities. Lunch is also provided. These sessions are fully funded for all eligible children aged 3-11 years with SEN additional needs and who are in receipt of free school meals and living in Newcastle upon Tyne. Children must attend with parent or carer.

Wednesdays and Fridays 30th July until 22nd August 2025:

Looking for fun, free activities this summer? Our Junior sessions are perfect for ages 5–12. Every day is packed with things to enjoy! Here’s what your child can look forward to: • Sports, games, and outdoor play • Arts, crafts, and creative fun • Music, dancing, and drama • A free, healthy meal every day We create a safe and friendly space. Children can make friends, try new things, and have fun.

25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August - 11am - 1pm

This Summer, we’re running a free holiday club for young people. It’s packed with exciting activities, tasty food, and great company! 

Here’s what you can expect: 

Fun sports games and activities for children and young people aged 5-16 on the Jubilee Estate. 

Monday to Thursday 

Sovereign Place Weeks 1-4 12.00-14.00pm

Elswick Park Weeks 1-4 16.00-18.00pm

Please contact Hat-Trick on 0191 242 4894 to book

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Mon 21, Tue 22 July

Mon 28, Tue 29, Wed 30 July 

Mon 4, Tues 5, Wed 6 August

Mon 11, Tues 12, Wed 13 August

Mon 18, Tues 19, Wed 20, Thurs 21, Fri 22 August

Please check social media for times

Tree House Family SEND arts and movement activity days offer families a unique experience to play, move and eat together. Specialist Support Staff will be on hand to offer advice and professional artists will deliver quality play, movement and arts and crafts - indoors and outdoors. We work closely with Healthworks who provide free, nutritious food for all attendees at each session.

Northern Cultural Projects fosters community development through inclusive, participatory cultural projects.

For more information please contact Silvie Fisch on 0753 7106950 or email silvie.fisch@northernculturalprojects.org

Monday 28th July 10am until 2pm, 

Tuesday 29th July 10am until 2pm, 

Wednesday 30th July trip offsite, limited numbers available, 

Thursday 31st July 10am until 2pm, 

Friday 1st August 10am until 2pm