Harvest Festival: A Weekend of Fun at Local Farms in the Central Coast Hinterland
Take a glimpse behind the farm gate and explore rural farming communities at Harvest Festival in the Central Coast hinterland.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with the Luminous Festival in Maitland
There’s a new winter festival in Maitland that you won’t want to miss! The winter solstice celebration, Luminous, is heating up with a full program of light displays and interactive experiences.
Head to Merriwa for Festival of the Fleeces
Head to Merriwa on the June long weekend to experience the 2025 Festival of the Fleeces. The festival honours the great wool tradition of the region and, on the Saturday, is headed-up by the famous Running of the Sheep in their red socks.
Vivid Sydney 2025 with Kids: Read This First to Have a Great Family Night Out
Vivid Sydney is back in 2025! This festival of light, music, food & ideas is a much-loved attraction for families. Here’s our best tips for a great night out with kids
You’re Kidding Me, the Largest Child & Family Expo in the Hunter Returns
Discover a variety of programs, resources and services that parents and families can access at You’re Kidding Me Expo, the Hunter’s biggest children and family expo.
Float Your Boat 2025: Watch a Flotilla of Boats Sail Past on Lake Macquarie
Gather on the shores of Lake Macquarie to see boats pass by for Float Your Boat. It runs on the weekend of 20 & 21 June 2025
Visit a Fire Station for Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day 2025
Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day is back for 2025 on Saturday 10 May. Meet your local firefighters, get up close to a fire truck and learn more about home fire safety.
Join in the Fun at 2025 Variety Family Fun Day – CANCELLED
Support Variety, The Children’s Charity and attend the Variety Family Fun Day on Saturday 24 May in Foreshore Park, Newcastle from 11am to 3pm.
Participate in Simultaneous Storytime Reading ‘The Truck Cat’
Get together with other readers across Australia for the 2025 National Simultaneous Storytime. It will feature the book The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell.
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.
Tocal Field Days: Enjoy a Taste of the Country
Head out to Tocal Field Days during the first weekend of May. This three-day agricultural event at Tocal Agricultural College has lots of fun things to do for the family, whether you’re from the city or the bush.
Anzac Day 2025 Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
Commemorate Anzac Day 2025. Here’s a guide to Anzac Day services around the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter region.
Press Play: A Weekend of Family Fun in Speers Point
Press Play is back at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima with a weekend of family-friendly fun. Be immersed in Sandy Sanderson’s exhibition Communia Omnia – That which belongs to all, that explores the hidden forces that shape our world, dance the night away at a kids disco, or join in Whale Chorus Kids’ workshops.
How to Celebrate Easter 2025 with Kids
There’s much to celebrate at Easter. We have lots of ideas to celebrate Easter with your family including Easter events as well as Easter egg hunts at home, Easter craft and Easter-themed books.