Some events are about more than a fun morning out. The Move for MADA Family Fun Run is one of them. Now in its third year, this Maitland community event brings families together to raise funds and awareness for children and young people affected by domestic and family violence.
If you have a sweet tooth, mark your calendar for the Festival of Sweets & Treats. It’s on Sunday, 11 October, from 9am to 3pm at The Station Newcastle.
Mayfield Day includes an amazing display of food trucks, kids workshops, interactive entertainment, live music, market stalls and local business pop ups on Saturday 18 October from 10am until 3pm.
Stock up on delicious in-season fruits and vegetables. Here’s some local farmers markets in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Maitland area to attend with your kids.
If you have young train lovers in your family, Edgeworth Trains is a must-do.It’s a local institution that both kids and adults will love and it’s returning soon!
Hunter Valley Martial Arts is running free resilience and anti-bullying workshops across six centres in August, plus an Open Day in September. Here’s what’s on and how to register.
Where in the world can you find a wobbly swing bridge and an old Weet-Bix factory? You might be surprised to learn that you can see both at Cooranbong in western Lake Macquarie while walking along the banks of peaceful Dora Creek.
Walk the Awabakal Nature Reserve from Dudley to Redhead. Trail tips, distance, parking, the hidden lagoon and best lookouts for Newcastle families.
Finding the right child care in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland or the Hunter Valley? Browse our suburb-by-suburb guide to 100+ long day care centres, preschools and early learning centres across the region.
Heading to the Central Coast with kids? Here’s our local guide to the best beaches, animal parks and family stays, all under 1.5 hours from Newcastle.
Wander around Nelson Bay on a fun scavenger hunt. We teamed up with Port Stephens Council in September 2023 to develop a fun Scavenger Hunt … Read Article
Run with wild abandon through a sunflower field or pick a bunch of bright yellow sunflowers to brighten your, or a loved one’s, day. A visit to a sunflower field make a great day out, not to mention a fabulous photo backdrop. Here are three places to see and pick sunflowers around Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast.
It might be cold, but there’s still plenty to get the family out the door. Discover August 2026 events, family activities, festivals and things to do in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.
Catholic Schools Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle presents Scrambled, the 2026 ASPIRE production, coming to Civic Theatre Newcastle next week.