Visit a Fire Station for Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day 2026
Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day is back for 2026 on Saturday 9 May. Meet your local firefighters, get up close to a fire truck and learn more about home fire safety.
Visit Kilaben Bay Reserve Playground: A Shady Lakeside Park
Head to Kilaben Bay Park. This lakeside park features a playground, picnic spots, and a public jetty for swimming, fishings and kayaking.
Explore the Parks & Playgrounds at Wangi Wangi
Explore Wangi Wangi at Lake Macquarie. As well as lakeside parks, you can visit Dobell House, a museum about artist Sir William Dobell
Participate in National Simultaneous Storytime Reading ‘Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller’
Get together with other readers across Australia for the 2026 National Simultaneous Storytime. It will feature the book Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd and illustrated by Jake A Minton.
Bring your Frisbees to Jesmond Park to play Disc Golf
Ever played disc golf? It’s like golf only using a frisbee and it’s available at Jesmond Park.
Neegulbah Park in Macquarie Hills: Climb Away at This Shady Park
Head for a play at Neegulbah Park in Macquarie Hills. This playground is packed with climbing equipment, two slides and swings and surrounded by trees.
What’s On for Mother’s Day 2026 in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Looking for what to do this Mother’s Day in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter? Discover family-friendly events, easy ideas, free activities and ways to celebrate with kids.
What’s On in May 2026 — Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Valley
Looking for what’s on around Newcastle this weekend? Discover May 2026 events, family activities, festivals and things to do in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.
Family Emergency Kit: How to Be Prepared for Natural Disasters
Is your family prepared for the unexpected such as a bushfire, flooding or East Coast Low? Here are tips on how you can prepare including creating a Family Emergency Kit.
10 Fun and Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026
Mother’s Day is on Sunday 10 May 2026. It’s a day to celebrate mothers, nans, grandmas, carers and other important women in our lives. Celebrating the day needn’t be boring or expensive. Choose from one of the following ideas, gather your favourite people and enjoy the day your way.
Search for Tree Stump Fossils at Swansea Headland Petrified Forest
For something a bit different, take your kids to Swansea Headland and search for fossils. Here, you’ll find remnants of a petrified forest. It’s believed that there was a volcano 250 million years ago off Swansea coast.
Playgrounds with Nearby Pubs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Craving some good old-fashioned pub grub? Head to a local pub or club for lunch or dinner. Here’s our list of local pubs and clubs that have playgrounds nearby.
Get Your Kids Painting a Portrait or Landscape for the Young Dobell Competition!
In celebration of the Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival, Lake Macquarie City Council is inviting budding artists to participate in the Young Dobell competition.
Bernie Thompson Park Playground: A Fully-Fenced Playground at Shoal Bay
Searching for a secure spot for the kids? Bernie Thompson Park Playground in Shoal Bay is fully-fenced and set under a canopy of established trees. With a great mix of climbing equipment, swings, and nature-play elements, it’s a stress-free choice for families visiting the bay.