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.
Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest is back in 2026! This popular festival of all things steam has something for the whole family.
Here are the best kids & family shows in 2026 including concerts, kids theatre, musicals & live performances in Newcastle, Central Coast & Sydney.
Andy Griffiths’ YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things comes to Civic Theatre Newcastle. A funny stage adventure for kids aged 6–12 these school holidays.
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
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.
The current exhibition Model Newcastle: Big stories, little things is on now at Newcastle Museum. It’s local history on a teeny-tiny scale!
Newcastle Fringe Festival is back for 2026. This festival is a diverse, inspirational and super creative festival that showcases a smorgasbord of performing arts. This year, there are 15 fun, family-friendly shows designed to delight kids, parents and grandparents alike.
Celebrate 30 years of Glendale City Centre this March with family events, prizes, storytime sessions and markets. Here’s what’s happening.
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.
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!
Swap the everyday grind for the charm of rural life at a regional show, fair, or festival! There’s fun, family-friendly events on offer all year round celebrating the heart and soul of our regional communities. From gravity-defying billy cart races to quirky brick throwing contests and kombis, there’s something for everyone. Even pig and Dachshund races!
Get out and enjoy some fun art workshops with your kids. There are free art sessions available across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.