Discover the best 2026 advent calendars in Australia. From LEGO and toy advent calendars for kids to beauty, chocolate, tea and alcohol advent calendars for adults, find your perfect countdown to Christmas.
Go mountain biking with your kids! Here are some recommendations for some of the best family-friendly mountain bike tracks in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter region.
Nestled in the Watagans near Cooranbong, Awaba Mountain Bike Park is one of the Hunter’s premier mountain biking destinations. While it’s well known for hosting national mountain bike events, it’s also a fantastic place for families, beginners and young riders looking to build confidence on two wheels.
Looking for the best Halloween movies for kids? From gentle picks for littlies to teen favourites, here’s our ultimate family Halloween movie guide for 2026.
Enjoy some family fun in Maitland this spring with a vibrant program of family-friendly events and community activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from Street Eats, author events, Garage Sale Trail and Riverlights festivities.
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.
Here’s educational & entertaining sensory baby & toddler play activities using things you have at home. Fun for parents and kids!
Wander through a local market. There are loads to choose from in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter including farmers markets, art shows and more.
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!
Looking for a new kids class or mum and bubs activity this year? Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter are home to a wide range of baby, kids, tweens and teen classes, from art and music to sport, drama and more.
October is packed with fun family activities, from school holiday shows to events and festivals. Discover things to do in October 2026 in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.
Looking for ideas for the September / October school holidays? Discover family-friendly activities, events and things to do with kids across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Your complete guide to Sydney school holidays September and October 2026 — the best free, paid, outdoor and indoor activities for families across Greater Sydney.
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.