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.
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.
Celebrate Youth Week 2025 in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Get involved in NSW Youth Week 2025 Running from 9 – 17 April, 2024, Youth Week is a chance for young people aged 12 to 24 to have their voice heard, celebrate and have fun! There are a number of free events happening across our region.
Mega Creatures Return to Hunter Valley Gardens During the School Holidays
Spot Mega Creatures at Hunter Valley Gardens these school holidays. The popular Mega Creatures event returns for four weeks from 5 April to 4 May 2025
All Aboard for Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest 2025
Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest is back in 2025! This popular festival of all things steam has something for the whole family.
Disney On Ice Tours Australia in June & July 2025 With the Find Your Hero Show
Grab your mouse ears and get ready for a party as Disney On Ice skates into Australia again. This much-loved family favourite ice spectacular returns with Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero in June and July 2025.
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Hunter Sports Centre, kaiyu nungkiliko!
To mark the reopening of Hunter Sports Centre, Lake Macquarie City Council is hosting a free Community Open Day from 12pm – 3pm on Saturday 29 March where everyone is welcome to explore and enjoy the space.
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.
Try Orienteering with Your Family With Free Mini-Courses
Do your kids want to try orienteering? Newcastle Orienteering Club is offering free Mini courses for juniors, families and novices Wednesday afternoons.
Inspire Girls in Sport at the Lake Mac Women in Sport Festival
Join Lake Macquarie City Council’s Women in Sport Festival in March for a week of fun activities which empower young girls and women in sport.
Celebrate Australia Day in Maitland Park
Head on down to Maitland Park this Australia Day to take part in a range of family friendly games, activities, performances, free day pool entry, and Dive In Cinema.
Experience Free Global Dance, Art, Food & Language Workshops in October Brilliant Together
October Brilliant Together: Experience the power of dance, art, food, and language and celebrate diversity in a new program by Lake Macquarie City Council.