If you or your child have sensory needs you might want to consider one of these sensory-friendly activities. Some venues offer respite areas for visitors with sensory needs while others hold special events. There’s also information on some sensory-friendly activities you can do at home.
Sick of screen-time struggles? Vist LEAP Museum in Morisset for hours of hands-on, creative and imaginative play for all ages. Grown-ups are encouraged to join in too, so gather the whole family for a fun family day out.
Father’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday 3 September) and what better excuse for the kids to get crafty and create something handmade for their Dad, Pop or Grandad.
It may not be the first place that comes to mind if you’re considering a day out with the family, but there are a few secret gems hiding in the Medowie/Raymond Terrace area to interest families with children of all ages.
Thinking of hitting the road & taking the kids to the Australian Outback? Newy with Kids writer Meg shares her tips for a great family trip.
If you have a little train lover in your family, you can’t beat a visit to Richmond Vale Railway Museum. Enjoy steam ride train rides, play with signalling equipment and learn about the Richmond Main Colliery.
Visit Aussie Ark with your family in the Barrington Tops and get up close to Tasmanian Devils, an endangered species.
Tomaree Aquatic Centre in Port Stephens is a great place to cool off on a hot day. It has a 50m pool, a kids pool, a wading pool plus a large waterslide.
The Snowy Mountains Region is well known as a NSW winter holiday destination, but did you know that there is lots for adventurous families to do there in the warmer months?
Don’t miss the reptile show at Blackbutt Reserve in Newcastle. It’s an educational & entertaining hands-on experience for kids and adults.
If your family loves LEGO®, there’s lots of fun activities and event in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter to enjoy including LEGO Club at a local library, LEGO workshops or LEGO books.
It’s a rite of passage for kids to pick up nits at school or childcare. Nit comb, conditioner and a beverage! Here’s what you need to prevent & treat a head lice infestation in your family.
Your wannabe Ninja Warriors will have the time of their lives at Ninja Parc, a ninja-style obstacle park while burning off excess energy and learning new skills.
Milk a cow, bottle-feed baby animals, ride a tractor-trailer and pat a koala. There’s so much fun for families at Oakvale Wildlife Park in Port Stephens.