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.
DIY Spa Day for Kids: Kid-Friendly Pamper Ideas to Try at Home
Have some fun at home. Grab the kids, look in the pantry and get creative making these DIY face and body treatments.
Best Fishing Spots with Kids & Teens in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
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.
Love LEGO? Here’s Fun Family Activities & Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
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.
10 Play-Based Activities for Preschoolers
Here are some play-based activities and ideas that will support your preschooler and prepare them with the skills to be a lifelong learner.
Play Disc Golf with Frisbees at Styles Park in Rathmines
Ever played disc golf? It’s like golf only using a frisbee and it’s available at Styles Point Reserve in Rathmines
Try Orienteering with Your Family
Do your kids want to try orienteering? Newcastle Orienteering Club is offering free Mini courses for juniors, families and novices Wednesday afternoons.
Learn About Local Marine Life at the Port Stephens Marine Creatures: Great and Small Exhibit
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.
150+ Kids Activities For Family Fun at Home
Looking for things to do with your children? Here are some ideas for fun family activities you can do at home with your kids.
Play Disc Golf with Frisbees at Armstrong Park in Lambton
Ever played disc golf? It’s like golf only using a frisbee and there’s now a 6 hole course at Armstrong Park in Lambton that’s great for kids.
Free Family Scavenger Hunts in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens
Download free self-guided scavenger hunts for kids across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens. Perfect for school holidays, weekends & free family days out
Rainy Day Activities for Kids to Do at Home
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.
Fruit Picking in NSW: Where to Go With Kids
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.
Escape Rooms in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley for Families
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.