Events

Discover the best places to see jacarandas in bloom across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. Find purple streets, family photo spots and more!

Head out for a spot of fishing with your kids. Let’s Fish Lake Mac, Lake Macquarie’s own fishing competition is back in 2025. This is a fun kid-friendly event so get together with friends and family and register for this fishing competition.

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.

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.

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.