Halloween Family Fest is coming to Newcastle for the first time! Taking over Griffith Park in Stockton across two weekends this October, the family-friendly festival features trick-or-treating, carnival rides, slime workshops, costume contests, creepy critters, inflatables and outdoor screenings of Ghostbusters.
Looking for kid-friendly Halloween events around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? We’ve scared up the best Halloween fun for families with a massive list of Halloween events!
Looking for Halloween fun in Sydney? Explore ghost trails, haunted wonderlands, kids’ craft and spooky festivals for the ultimate family Halloween adventure.
Lake Mac is set for a super-charged weekend afloat and on shore! Lake Mac Action Fest is a high-energy event held from 17-18 October 2026. 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.
What’s on in January? Here’s the month’s top events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter specially selected for families.
Find the best indoor play centres in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter. From soft play and trampoline parks to ninja courses and climbing walls, perfect for rainy days, school holidays and family outings.
Everything you need for Halloween in Australia: events, costumes, movies, books, music and more. Your ultimate family guide to celebrating Halloween.
Looking for free things to do in Sydney with kids? Discover 100+ ideas including beaches, playgrounds, festivals, museums and family-friendly events across Sydney.
Cheaper pool entry is here for summer. Enjoy $2 entry at selected Newcastle inland pools in Beresfield, Mayfield, Stockton and Wallsend.
Being environmentally friendly has never been more important, and it is easier than you think to get the whole family on board the planet-saving train. Here’s our top ways in Newcastle & the Hunter to get involved and become a family full of eco-warriors!
Join Curious Legends on Saturday 31 October for a frighteningly fun Halloween with Wallsend Frights: A Ghastly Haunting, a free family-friendly event.
Thinking about solar or a battery for your home but put off by the cost or confused by the process? That’s why City of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie City Council and Maitland City Council joined forces to create Solar Neighbourhoods, an award-winning community program designed to make solar and batteries simple and more affordable.
On the lookout for your next family adventure? Here are our top tips plus recommendations for some of the best kid-friendly snorkelling spots in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens.
How to get kids into birdwatching, identify common Australian birds, and find the best family-friendly spots