Annual Events Archives

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 National Simultaneous Storytime Reading ‘Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller’

Get together with other readers across Australia for the 2026 National Simultaneous Storytime. It will feature the book Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd and illustrated by Jake A Minton.

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.

Celebrate Youth Week 2026 in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

Get involved in NSW Youth Week 2026 Running from 16 – 26 April, 2026, 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.

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.

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.

Our Bushland Festival: A Nature-Themed Festival For the Whole Family

Save the date for Our Bushland Festival! The nature-themed event celebrates the unique flora and fauna of the Cessnock area with a huge line-up of engaging activities for the whole family to enjoy!