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Australia Day 2022: What’s On In Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter

To mark Australia Day 2022, there are a few family-friendly events happening around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter.

Family Fun & Fireworks at Lake Mac Festival

Enjoy two big days of free family fun at the 2022 Lake Mac Festival with waterfront events at Croudace Bay, Warners Bay, Rathmines, Belmont and Speers Point plus Saturday fireworks!

Eating Out With Kids: 40+ Newcastle Family-Friendly Spots with Playgrounds & Kids Areas

Here’s a selection of family-friendly cafes and restaurants in Newcastle, Maitland and Lake Macquarie that offer playgrounds or kids area.

Discover Newcastle through Free Family Scavenger Hunt Printables

Get out and explore Newcastle! Newy with Kids, with the support of City of Newcastle’s Boost Your Place placemaking, has developed a series family scavenger hunts to download.

Make it Maitland This Summer With Tons of Family Activities

As part of Make it Maitland this summer, there are plenty of free and affordable activities happening across Maitland these summer holidays.

Get Exploring with Lake Mac Nature Treasure Trails

Lake Macquarie City Council has a new school holiday program called Lake Mac nature treasure trails. Along the way, use your smartphone to access clues and answer local knowledge questions by looking around you.

Press Play for Fun at MAP mima in Speers Point Park

Join Lake Macquarie City Council for a week of summer events and activities at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima in Speers Point Park starting on 15 January.

What Local School Playgrounds are Open During School Holidays?

Head to your local school for a play during the school holidays. Selected schools in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter region will be open for the community to enjoy.

Kids Eat Free in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter

Don’t feel like cooking but want to save on going out with your family? Here’s a list of where kids can eat free (or cheap) in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region all week long!