35 Best Halloween Movies for Kids & Families (2026)
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.
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.
Planning a Halloween party or a spooky car trip? Here’s our list of the best Halloween songs, from kid-friendly classics to eerie hits for older kids and teens.
Building a Christmas playlist for the car, the kitchen or a school holiday party? Here’s our list of the best Christmas songs, classic and new, for the whole family.
55+ best Christmas movies sorted by age group, from Aussie classics to new 2026 releases. Find the perfect film for movie night this holiday season.
Find out where the best Christmas Carols are being held around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter in 2026.
Looking for amazing Christmas lights displays in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Valley area? If so, this list is for you.
Head to Honeysuckle Park in Newcastle for a play in a pirate ship! This former industrial maritime land at Honeysuckle is now a harbourfront park with a maritime-themed play area
Where are the best dog-friendly camping destinations in NSW to go camping or stay in a cabin within 3 hours of Newcastle? Here’s a list.
Lambton Pool has an aquatic playground and splash park with a tipping bucket, a 100m waterslide, and pools for every age. Open end of August to end of May.
Find swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and kids across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens, with ages, pool temps and local tips for every school.
Visit Merewether Beach, a National Surfing Reserve and home of Surfest. Patrol times, parking, nearby cafes and a free family scavenger hunt.
Cool off at Merewether Ocean Baths next to Merewether Baths. It’s one of the most popular family-friendly swimming spots in Newcastle.
Newcastle’s only true city beach. Swim patrols, parking, surfing, the Canoe Pool, Shark Alley, the South Newcastle skate park and whale watching.
A popular beach for swimmers, surfers and snorkellers, this eastern facing beach is formed by the breakwall. Great family beach!