Celebrate Halloween at Wallsend Frights Presented by Curious Legends
Join Curious Legends & Newy with Kids on Friday 31 October for a frighteningly fun Halloween with Wallsend Frights: A Hallows Evening, a free family-friendly event.
20+ Ways to Celebrate Halloween as well as Trick-or-Treating
Celebrate Halloween in Australia! It gets bigger each year with kids dressing up & trick or treating. Here are 20 fun ways to celebrate Halloween!
Take Little Ones for a Swim at Grannies Pool
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.
New Playground & Basketball Court at Beauford Avenue Reserve in Maryland
There’s a new playground in Maryland to visit with your kids. City of Newcastle has recently refurbished the play space at Beauford Avenue Reserve in Maryland.
It’s a Super-Charged Weekend at the Lake Mac Action Festival
Lake Mac is set for a super-charged weekend afloat and on shore! The Lake Mac Action Festival is a high-energy event held from 18-19 October. Showcasing action on both land and water, the festival brings together the excitement of on-water speed competitions, classic cars, live music, and a range of family-friendly entertainment.
Book Your Christmas Photos at Tocal Homestead or a Winter Wonderland in Catherine Hill Bay
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.
Take Part in the 2025 Aussie Bird Count
Looking for a fun nature activity to do with your kids? Sign up for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count running from 20 to 26 October 2025.
Swim at Stockton Pool – Now With a New Playground & BBQ Area
Enjoy a day out with kids at Stockton Pool. Enjoy pools, volleyball court, playground and large grass area.
Cool Off at Mayfield Swimming Pool
Enjoy a day out with kids at Mayfield Pool. Enjoy pools, basketball court, playground and large grass area.
Take the Family to Wallsend Pool
Enjoy a day out with kids at Wallsend Pool in Newcastle. With three pools, there’s fun for the whole family.
School Holiday Fun at New Annual
Join the excitement at New Annual 2025 in Newcastle with art, music, & outdoor experiences for everyone. Tons of free family fun!
Riverlights 2025: A World of Fun for Families in Maitland
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.
Capture the Magic of Christmas This Year with a Photography Mini Session
As the festive season draws near, it’s the perfect time to freeze-frame those fleeting moments of family joy. A Mini Session with Alpha Imagery does just that, a quick fun filled session capturing some special memories in the midst of the chaos.
Parks & Playgrounds with Shade in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
If you’re looking for a park or playground in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter with plenty of shade on a hot, sunny day check out our list.