Don’t feel like cooking on Christmas Day? Discover restaurants, hotels and clubs offering Christmas Day lunch and dinner in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens. From festive seafood buffets and traditional Christmas roasts to waterfront dining and family-friendly meals, find somewhere special to celebrate Christmas 2026.
Discover the best 2026 advent calendars in Australia. From LEGO and toy advent calendars for kids to beauty, chocolate, tea and alcohol advent calendars for adults, find your perfect countdown to Christmas.
Natural Lights Photography offers two options for unique Christmas photos: Santa in the Park sessions at Tocal Homestead and Christmas winter wonderland sessions at Catherine Hill Bay in Lake Macquarie.
Christmas storytime and craft sessions at libraries across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter
This Christmas, try something new and explore your senses by checking out these ten fun & unique Christmas activities that you can do with babies & kids.
Celebrate the magic of Christmas 2026 with our guide to the best local events, markets, carols and festive fun across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
‘Tis the season to be making special memories with your family. Whether it’s looking at Christmas lights, going to carols in the park or just hanging out watching a movie, spend some quality time with your kids. Here’s some things to tick off the list.
Find where to get Santa photos in 2026 across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter, including free sessions, shopping centres, sensitive Santa, AUSLAN and pet-friendly options.
Head to a payphone and dial #HO HO HO (#46 46 46) and make a free call to Santa. From now until Christmas Eve, Telstra is connecting all of their payphones around Australia to the North Pole.
Get in the Christmas spirit and get your kids to write a letter to Santa. Simply bring your letter to your local Post Office before 24 December. Pick up a special gift and Santa’s reply on the spot. While stocks last!
Your 2026 guide to Christmas movies, concerts and shows in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter, including free events, ticketed shows and accessible sessions.
Enjoy the experience of shopping at local markets in the lead up to Christmas. There’s a variety of markets in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. Find unique Christmas gifts and treats, enjoy live entertainment and food.
If you’re after the fragrant pine smell of a real Christmas tree this festive season, this list is for you. Find out how you can purchase a tree in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter.
From toy drives to food hampers, here’s how Newcastle families can give back this Christmas 2026. Local charities, drop-off locations and easy ways to get kids involved.