Don’t Miss Lake Mac POP BAM! – A Pop Culture Festival
Wham, bam, POP BAM! Lake Macquarie’s pop culture festival returns on Saturday 26 July at Rathmines Theatre
Peek into the Past at Tocal Homestead
Feel like some retro fun? Tocal Homestead is holding their Peek into the Past event on Sunday 27 July 2025 from 10am to 3pm.
20+ Events to Celebrate 2025 NAIDOC Week in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people during NAIDOC Week. Here are local events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
National Tree Day: Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Get involved planting trees for National Tree Day. Here are some locations around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter.
Get Ready for Newcastle Brickfest 2025: A LEGO Fan Event
Brickfest is back for 2025! Newcastle’s premier and longest-running LEGO fan event is on July 5 & 6 at Newcastle Racecourse.
Kids Big Day Out at The Levee: a School Holiday Spectacular for Families
Join Kids Big Day Out Maitland for a day of fun science shows, reptile shows, life-like dinosaursgiant games, & amazing activities for the whole family.
Step Back in Time at Maitland Heritage Fest Family Fun Day
Looking for a fun winter outing with the kids? Head to Maitland on Sunday 15 June for the Maitland Heritage Fest Family Fun Day, a celebration of local history, hands-on fun and classic community charm.
Snow Time in the Garden 2025 at Hunter Valley Gardens: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Planning a trip to Snow Time in the Garden at Hunter Valley Gardens with your kids? Here’s our tips for enjoying a fun family day out enjoying winter activities.
Illuminate Raymond Terrace: A Glowing Winter Celebration for the Whole Family
Get ready for a night of glowing lights, live entertainment and family fun! Illuminate Raymond Terrace is back on the 14 of June 2025!
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.
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 2026: 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 Friday 19 & Saturday 20 June 2026