Featured Events
Family Events for Count Us In: A Disability Inclusion Festival
Newcastle's first disability inclusion festival is a month-long series of events held throughout the area. Events include DAD, a film about autism and fatherhood, low-sensory experience and a positive special needs parenting session.
What's On
Mark Your Calendar: 15 Fun Newcastle Events in October
What’s on in Newcastle in October? Here’s the month’s top events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter especially selected for families
Hikes & Trails
Explore Bush & Beach on the Yuelarbah Walk at Glenrock Lagoon
Part of the Great North Walk, the Yuelarbah Walk in Glenrock State Conservation Area takes you along bridges, past waterfalls and through beautiful rainforest to Glenrock Lagoon.
Travel & Holidays
50+ Camping & Holiday Parks to Stay Within a 3 Hour Drive of Newcastle
Camping, glamping or villa stay? Here's a list of 50+ kid-friendly spots in Newcastle & the Hunter, Port Stephens, Mid-North Coast, Central Coast & Sydney
Museums & Galleries
History, Tunnels & Views: Visit Fort Scratchley
Take your family and enjoy views and discover the past at Fort Scratchley in Newcastle. Either take a self-guided tour around the fort or do a guided tunnel tour.
Featured Posts
Celebrating Halloween 2019 in Newcastle & the Hunter
Here's details of kids Halloween 2019 events and activities in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland and how you can celebrate Halloween.
Playgrounds
New Timber Playground at Coldstream Crescent Playground in Rankin Park
Partially fenced, this new playground in Rankin Park contains a wooden play structure, swing set and logs for kids to balance and jump.
Useful Guides
Ultimate Newcastle Kids Birthday Party Guide
Whether you're looking for a birthday venue, party place, local park, party entertainment or a cake, we've got you sorted with over 100 options to choose from! Find the perfect way to celebrate your child’s special day.
Free & Low-Cost
Create Art With Your Kids at Art Cart at Newcastle Art Gallery
Held every weekend from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Art Cart is a free art program for children of all ages, in which they can create and experience art at Newcastle Art Gallery.
