Activities for kids in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Events, classes & places in Newcastle upon Tyne · Local guides
45 outings in Newcastle upon Tyne. Check each outing for ages, access and booking.
Messy Church at All Saints Gosforth
25 October 2026 at 15:00
Stories, songs, craft activities and refreshments for young children with parents or carers.
Young Person Group at Fenham
26 October 2026 at 18:00
Join NE Youth for sport, arts, crafts and team-building with other young people.
Wild about Board Games
28 October 2026 at 18:30
Try beginner-friendly nature-themed board games, including Wingspan, at the reserve.
Search for the Water Ladybird
29 October 2026 at 10:00
Look for water ladybirds along reedbeds and pond edges on a beginner-friendly wildlife walk.
Halloween Crafts at Gosforth Library
30 October 2026 at 11:00
Drop into Gosforth Library over half term for spooky crafts with the family.
Brilliant Bat Crafts for Children
31 October 2026 at 14:00
Learn bat facts, draw a bat poster and make an air-dry clay bat to take home.
St Aidan’s Family Halloween Event
31 October 2026 at 15:30
Bouncy castle, face painting, disco, games, a Halloween story and tea for children and their grown-ups.
Storytime at Fenham Library
2 November 2026 at 10:30
Listen to stories, discover books and meet other families at this free under-five session.
Young Person Group at Fenham
2 November 2026 at 18:00
Join NE Youth for sport, arts, crafts and team-building with other young people.
Winter Bird Walk at Gosforth Nature Reserve
4 November 2026 at 10:00
Search for winter visitors with a local birder on a relaxed walk around the reserve.
Jellyfish and Bees at St J’s and B’s
5 November 2026 at 09:30
Sing, move and explore music with an early-years music specialist.
Lego Club at Fenham Library
6 November 2026 at 15:30
Build and create with the library’s Lego at a free supervised family session.
Swap Don’t Shop: Kids Edition
7 November 2026 at 10:00
Exchange outgrown children’s clothes and toys for good-quality preloved finds.
Storytime at Fenham Library
9 November 2026 at 10:30
Listen to stories, discover books and meet other families at this free under-five session.
Young Person Group at Fenham
9 November 2026 at 18:00
Join NE Youth for sport, arts, crafts and team-building with other young people.
Jellyfish and Bees at St J’s and B’s
12 November 2026 at 09:30
Sing, move and explore music with an early-years music specialist.
Messy Church at All Saints Gosforth
29 November 2026 at 15:00
Stories, songs, craft activities and refreshments for young children with parents or carers.
Borrow toys from Gosforth Library
Try different toys and games at home through the library’s lending collection.