Looking for toddler activities in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? Find the best things to do with your toddler, from playgrounds and swim classes to library sessions and indoor play.
Twelve easy nature craft activities to try with kids, from leaf rubbings and bug hotels to pressed flower suncatchers. All made with things from the backyard or a local park.
Have some fun at home. Grab the kids, look in the pantry and get creative making these DIY face and body treatments.
With so many beautiful waterways around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, going fishing with your kids is a great way to get out in nature and make some fun, lasting memories.
If your family loves LEGO, there’s lots of fun activities and event in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter to enjoy including LEGO Club at a local library, Brickfest or LEGO books.
Do your kids want to try orienteering? Newcastle Orienteering Club is offering free Mini courses for juniors, families and novices Wednesday afternoons.
Explore the magic of Port Stephens’ marine life this June! Port Stephens Marine Creatures: Great and Small is a free, family-friendly exhibit features 2D and 3D models, a VR experience, interactive quiz, and more. Perfect for kids of all ages.
Looking for things to do with your children? Here are some ideas for fun family activities you can do at home with your kids.
Download free self-guided scavenger hunts for kids across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens. Perfect for school holidays, weekends & free family days out
Stuck inside? Here are 25+ rainy day activities to keep kids entertained at home — from movies and board games to craft, science experiments and more.
Pick your own fruit fresh from the farm — here’s our complete guide to the best fruit picking farms in NSW for families, with what’s in season, prices and everything you need to know before you go.
Looking for an escape room in Newcastle or the Hunter Valley? Here’s your guide to the best family-friendly escape room experiences in the region.
Looking for indoor activities for kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter? Discover 30+ places including play centres, museums, trampolines, cinemas and free indoor fun.
If you’re looking for an activity that helps kids build confidence, resilience and focus while also keeping them active, martial arts with Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre is a fantastic option.