Top 15 Things to Do in Newcastle with Kids
Planning a visit to Newcastle and want to know what to do with kids? Here’s an insider guide to family fun.
Holiday Hacks – How to Get Organised For Christmas (Without Losing Your Mind)!
Take the chaos out of Christmas! Discover practical tips to stay organised, manage your budget and enjoy more festive fun with less stress this holiday season.
Jingle in the City! Celebrate the Festive Season with City of Newcastle
Newcastle’s Civic precinct is about to shine a little brighter! City of Newcastle is lighting up the season with the return of its much-loved Christmas … Read Article
Christmas Lights Spectacular at Hunter Valley Gardens – Our Review + Top Tips for 2025
Planning to go to the 2025 Christmas Lights Spectacular at Hunter Valley Gardens? Read this first to find out our best tips for a family night out!
Pixie Play Café, a Boutique Indoor Play Centre for Kids Under 6
A new Lake Mac play space! Pixie Play Café in Rathmines is a boutique indoor play centre for kids 0 – 6 offering creative play zones, a cafe & relaxing space for families.
Pick Your Own Oranges on the Central Coast
Want a fun day out? Go fruit picking with your family. It’s orange picking season on the Central Coast, just an hour south of Newcastle.
Starting School: 50 Tips to Prepare You And Your Child
Do you have a child starting school? Here’s some great advice from other parents about uniforms, school lunches, volunteering and the first day of school.
50 Best Books to Educate Kids & Teens About Race, Racism and Diversity
Introduce concepts of race, diversity and inclusion by reading books about different characters and families. Here a range of books by Australian and international authors for different age groups which cover different representations of colour, creed and culture.
Plenty of Fun Awaits at Gregson Park Playground in Hamilton
Gregson Park playground in Hamilton includes equipment for all-ages & abilities incorporating traditional play equipment plus nature & water play.
How to Teach Your Kids About Race, Racism and Diversity
Racism and discrimination are challenging subjects. As parents, we need to speak to our kids about race and racism and how to embrace diversity and tolerance.
Donate Your Gently Used Kids Gear to We Care Connect
If your kids have outgrown clothing, shoes and toys and they’re still in good condition, donate it to We Care Connect.
How to Make Homemade Playdough, It’s Easy!
Don’t buy playdough for your kids. Make it instead with this easy homemade playdough recipe. Most of the ingredients are in your pantry already. Super easy and cheap and last for ages.
Skate at South Newcastle Skate Park – Skate Bowl & Terrain Park
Head down to South Newcastle Skate Park located at Newcastle Beach. It features an inclusive skate bowl and also a terrain park for skaters, scooters and riders including wheelchair athletes of all skill levels.
60 Minutes To Puzzle Your Way Out of An Escape Room
Experience the adventure of an escape room with your kids. Now open in Newcastle, Escape Reality offers a fun challenge!