Celebrate Halloween at Wallsend Frights Presented by Curious Legends
Join Curious Legends & Newy with Kids on Friday 31 October for a frighteningly fun Halloween with Wallsend Frights: A Hallows Evening, a free family-friendly event.
Join Curious Legends & Newy with Kids on Friday 31 October for a frighteningly fun Halloween with Wallsend Frights: A Hallows Evening, a free family-friendly event.
Lake Mac is set for a super-charged weekend afloat and on shore! The Lake Mac Action Festival is a high-energy event held from 18-19 October. Showcasing action on both land and water, the festival brings together the excitement of on-water speed competitions, classic cars, live music, and a range of family-friendly entertainment.
Looking for a fun nature activity to do with your kids? Sign up for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count running from 20 to 26 October 2025.
A new exhibition Model Newcastle: Big stories, little things open at Newcastle Museum on Saturday 27 September. It’s local history on a teeny-tiny scale!
Join the excitement at New Annual 2025 in Newcastle with art, music, & outdoor experiences for everyone. Tons of free family fun!
Celebrate diversity at the Riverlights Multicultural Festival in Maitland. This free family-friendly festival showcases cultures from around the globe including global cuisine, live music and dance, language classes and more.
Mayfield Day includes an amazing display of food trucks, kids workshops, interactive entertainment, live music, market stalls and local business pop ups on Saturday 18 October from 10am until 3pm.
If you have young train lovers in your family, Edgeworth Trains is a must-do.It’s a local institution that both kids and adults will love and it’s returning soon!
Get your kids involved in nippers! They’ll learn essential life saving skills and meet new friends all while having fun outdoors. The nippers season runs from October to March, with registrations now open.
There’s no shortage of fun this spring in Maitland! From Maitland Riverlights, Hunter Valley Rodeo and Bling & Bloom to comedy, art, food, and nature experiences – explore a season full of vibrant events and family-friendly activities in the heart of the Hunter.
Get out on the weekend and enjoy some fun art workshops with your kids. There are free art sessions available across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
Wander through a local market. There are loads to choose from in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter including farmers markets, art shows and more.
Our public libraries in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephen have got you covered with a variety of storytimes that are perfect for kids of all ages.
The Wiggles will be back in Newcastle for their traditional pre-Christmas shows at Newcastle Entertainment Centre and tickets go on sale this week.