Head out for a spot of fishing with your kids. Let’s Fish Lake Mac, Lake Macquarie’s own fishing competition is back in 2025. This is a fun kid-friendly event so get together with friends and family and register for this fishing competition.
Looking for kid-friendly Halloween events around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? We’ve scared up the best Halloween fun for families with a massive list of Halloween events!
Looking for Halloween fun in Sydney? Explore ghost trails, haunted wonderlands, kids’ craft and spooky festivals for the ultimate family Halloween adventure.
From gelato in a cup to a classic waffle cone, here’s our list of ice cream parlours to get an ice cream or gelato in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter.
Do your kids love animals? Check out these zoos, wildlife parks and reserves in Newcastle & Hunter Valley that gives families the opportunities to get up close to animals.
Celebrate Halloween in Australia! It gets bigger each year with kids dressing up & trick or treating. Here are 20 fun ways to celebrate Halloween!
Have a splash around Grannies Pool. It’s a swimming lagoon near Blacksmiths Beach in Lake Macquarie. Facing the Swansea Channel, this shallow tidal pool is perfect for under 6s.
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.
What’s on in October? Here’s the month’s top events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter specially selected for families.
Christmas is the time to be unique! Book your Christmas photos with Natural Lights Photography at Tocal Homestead & Morpeth Commons or Christmas winter wonderland sessions at Catherine Hill Bay.
Enjoy a day out with kids at Stockton Pool. Enjoy pools, volleyball court, playground and large grass area.
Playgrounds suitable for toddlers? Here’s a list of local playgrounds for toddlers that offer age-appropriate equipment, soft ground coverings, and some even have fencing for those kids who love to run.
Enjoy a day out with kids at Mayfield Pool. Enjoy pools, basketball court, playground and large grass area.
Enjoy a day out with kids at Wallsend Pool in Newcastle. With three pools, there’s fun for the whole family.