Come Together on Australia Day with City of Newcastle Events
Come together on the public holiday with COVID-Safe community activities for the whole family across the city – there’s something for everyone with events organised by City of Newcastle.
Come together on the public holiday with COVID-Safe community activities for the whole family across the city – there’s something for everyone with events organised by City of Newcastle.
To mark Australia Day 2021, there are a few family-friendly events happening around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter.
Maitland Regional Art Gallery is hosting Free Art January which includes 26 days of fun art activities, 6 exhibitions and an inflatable installation.
Instead of fireworks events, there are seven community events organised on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to celebrate new year.
Good riddance 2020! Unfortunately, there are only a few NYE events planned. Check the status of events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
Celebrating Halloween during a pandemic? Here are lots of ideas to enjoy a fun and safe 2020 Halloween in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland.
September is Save the Koala Month and to celebrate, here are a few ways to appreciate this marsupial cutie. You can try to spot a koala, adopt a koala or even learn more about them.
Go for a family drive and spot scarecrows in Yarramalong. This is a perfect family activity for those who want to stay socially distanced in their own vehicles.
Father’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday 6 September) and what better excuse for the kids to get crafty and create something handmade for their Dad, Pop or Grandad.
Buy local with a special Father’s Day Gift Guide featuring presents you can purchase online from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter businesses.
Enjoy online events and activities for National Science Week 2020, Australia’s annual celebration of science & technology.
Get together with other readers across Australia for the 2020 National Simultaneous Storytime. It will feature the book ‘Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas’ written by Lucinda Gifford.
Due to COVID-19, Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day 2020 will be virtual. There will be live-streaming from fire stations with tours, safety advice & more.
The popular You’re Kidding Me program organised by Lake Macquarie City Council is going online, with a series of free workshops for families to stream at home.