Looking for things for teens to do in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? From outdoor adventures and sports to creative activities, hangout spots and free ideas, this guide shares 75 fun activities teenagers will love.
Looking for free things to do with kids? Discover 125 fun and creative activities for kids at home, in the backyard and around your community. Perfect for weekends, rainy days and family time without spending money.
For those seeking a different, fully-fenced playground, or anyone exploring the southern end of Lake Macquarie, Bernie Goodwin Memorial Park in Morisset has plenty of equipment to keep the kids occupied.
Newcastle Fringe Festival is back for 2026. This festival is a diverse, inspirational and super creative festival that showcases a smorgasbord of performing arts. This year, there are 15 fun, family-friendly shows designed to delight kids, parents and grandparents alike.
Looking for Easter ideas for kids? Discover Easter activities, traditions, egg hunts, family movies and events to celebrate Easter with children.
Looking for rainy day activities for kids? From museums and libraries to indoor play centres, movies and bowling, here are plenty of fun ideas around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
Get out and enjoy the water around the region in a kayak or on a stand up paddle board. Here list of places where you can go for a paddle with your family around the region.
Looking for places for kids and dogs? Here are our favourite places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter for off-leash areas, dog-friendly walks and dog-friendly beaches.
What’s on in March? Here’s the month’s top events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter specially selected for families.
Two playgrounds, exercise area & half-sized netball/basketball court, bike & scooter paths and public art makes Bower Reserve Playground in Medowie a top family spot.
Enjoy live music in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Maitland. You can enjoy free events such as Friday Chill, LIVE at The Levee and Music in the Podium.
Trying to plan future school holidays or long weekends away? Here’s a list of Queensland school terms dates for public schools as well as QLD public holidays.
Trying to plan future school holidays or long weekends away? Here’s a list of NSW school terms dates for public schools as well as NSW public holidays.
Take your kids for a play at Rathmines Park. Former home of the RAAF Catalina Flying Boat Base, it features plane-themed play equipment and a great view of the lake.