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COMING UP FOR FAMILIES

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MAY 14 – 24

The Bugs

⌖ Civic Theatre Newcastle
✦  All ages
⊚ Ticketed

MAY 21

Digitales

⌖ MAP mima Speers Point
✦ Ages 2 – 5 & parent / carer
⊚ Free

MAY 22

Twilight Kitchen & Market

⌖ Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre
✦ All ages
⊚ Free

MAY 31

Edgeworth Trains

⌖ Edgeworth
✦ All ages
⊚ $3 per ride

JUN 1 – 5

You’re Kidding Me

⌖ Charlestown Square
✦ All ages
⊚ Free

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