Easy homemade Christmas gift ideas for kids to make, from salt dough ornaments and jar gifts to Rudolph treat bags. Budget-friendly, heartfelt and genuinely fun to do together.
Discover 25 practical ways to enjoy Christmas on a budget. From DIY gifts to free events, save money without sacrificing the festive spirit.
Find out where the best Christmas Carols are being held around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter in 2025.
Looking for amazing Christmas lights displays in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Valley area? If so, this list is for you.
Catch Santa out and about as he travels through neighbourhoods on a fire truck spreading Christmas cheer around the region.
If you’re around Lake Macquarie on Christmas Eve, keep an eye out for Floating Santa also known as Santa on the Lake. Each year, Santa sails around visiting different jetties.
Wondering what’s open? Here’s a handy holiday services guide showing what’s open over Christmas and New Year in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter for 2025/26 break.
Grab some popcorn and chill out with your family watching some classic Christmas movies. Here’s a list of family-friendly Christmas movies to watch with your kids.
Newcastle Permanent is bringing Christmas Under the Stars to King Edward Park on Saturday 13 December 2025. Event includes Christmas carols & a movie.
Celebrate the magic of Christmas 2025 with our guide to the best local events, markets, carols and festive fun across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Maitland is going all out this year for Christmas! Choose from free Santa photos, a giant Christmas tree, an outdoor movie and more for you & your kids to enjoy.
Christmas carols, light displays, Santa photos, fire truck runs + more. Enjoy our 2025 Christmas guide for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & 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.
It’s Christmas time again and there’s loads of local Christmas kids storytime and craft sessions around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.