Best Weekend Markets in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens & Hunter Valley
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.
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.
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.
Wander through the wetlands. Belmont Wetlands State Park offers short, family-friendly walks through beautiful coastal bushland and wetlands.
Pack your picnic baskets and get ready to go on a jungle picnic adventure with Emma Memma and her Memma mates at the Civic Theatre on 30th August!
Reading books is a lovely way to bond with your child. Babies love hearing their parent’s voice so spend some time reading to them.
Planning on seeing Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks in person? Here’s how to get free tickets to Cahill Expressway, NSW National Parks and harbour vantage points for NYE 2026.
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.
Whether you’re looking for a birthday venue, party place, local park, party entertainment or a cake, we’ve got you sorted with over 100 options to choose from! Find the perfect way to celebrate your child’s special day.
Hamilton Hawker Street Markets returns Saturday 12 September 2026 at the new Nyiirunba Park. Free entertainment, neon night market vibes and local food vendors.
Celebrate diversity at the Riverlights Multicultural Festival in Maitland. This free family-friendly festival showcases cultures from around the globe including global cuisine, live music and dance, language classes and more.
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.
Planning a family day trip to The Levee, Maitland this spring? Here’s our local guide to riverside fun, murals, cafés, playgrounds and Riverlights.
Part of the Great North Walk, the Yuelarbah Walk in Glenrock State Conservation Area takes you along bridges, past waterfalls and through beautiful rainforest to Glenrock Lagoon.
The best stargazing spots, observatories and space camps for kids in NSW, from Sydney Observatory to Siding Spring and the Warrumbungles Dark Sky Park.