Consider your local park or playground as a party venue! Here’s a list of parks and playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter ideal for hosting a kids birthday party or celebration.
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Go for a drive out to Mount Sugarloaf. At 412 metres high, Mt Sugarloaf can be seen across Newcastle & Lake Macquarie and you can walk to the summit.
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What’s on in February? Here’s the month’s top events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter specially selected for families.
Press Play is back at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima with a weekend of family-friendly fun in Lake Macquarie. A kids disco, workshops and more.
To mark Australia Day 2026, there are family-friendly events happening around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter.
The Maitland Showground will again come alive for three days in February 2026 with a range of activities, attractions, entertainment, competitions, and exhibitions along with an array of rides, amusements and free fun activities.
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Head on down to Maitland Park this Australia Day to take part in a range of family friendly games, activities, performances, free day pool entry, and Dive In Cinema.