Head to Merriwa on the June long weekend to experience the 2026 Festival of the Fleeces. The festival honours the great wool tradition of the region and, on the Saturday, is headed-up by the famous Running of the Sheep in their red socks.
Gather on the shores of Lake Macquarie to see boats pass by for Float Your Boat. It runs on Friday 19 & Saturday 20 June 2026
In celebration of the Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival, Lake Macquarie City Council is inviting budding artists to participate in the Young Dobell competition.
Grab your mouse ears and get ready for a party as Disney On Ice skates into Newcastle again. This much-loved family favourite ice spectacular returns with Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars in Newcastle from 9 to 12 July 2026.
Disney On Ice returns to Australia in 2026 with the Magic in the Stars show. Here are the tour dates, cities, tickets and tips for families attending Disney On Ice.
Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day is back for 2026 on Saturday 9 May. Meet your local firefighters, get up close to a fire truck and learn more about home fire safety.
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.
Hunter Drama is bringing The Bugs to the Playhouse at Civic Theatre Newcastle from 14–24 May 2026. This fast-paced comedy features a cast of 33 young performers aged 9 to 14 — and it promises to be a genuinely fun night out for the whole family.
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 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.
Your complete guide to Sydney school holidays April 2026 — the best free, paid, outdoor and indoor activities for families across Greater Sydney.
Spot Mega Creatures at Hunter Valley Gardens these school holidays. The popular Mega Creatures event returns for four weeks from 28 March to 26 April 2026
Here are the best kids & family shows in 2026 including concerts, kids theatre, musicals & live performances in Newcastle, Central Coast & Sydney.
If you’re looking for an enjoyable, interesting and free family activity this summer, visit Murrook Culture Centre and experience Underwater Earth’s Out of Sight Out of Mind exhibit, currently on display until the end of February. Immerse yourself in local Worimi Aboriginal history and culture while you are there.