All Aboard for Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest 2026
Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest is back in 2026! This popular festival of all things steam has something for the whole family.
Andy Griffiths’ YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things at Civic Theatre Newcastle
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.
Vivid Sydney 2026 with Kids: Best Lights, Family Areas & Tips
Vivid Sydney is back in 2026! This festival of light, music, food & ideas is a much-loved attraction for families. Here’s our best tips for a great night out with kids
Model Newcastle: Local History in a Miniature World at Newcastle Museum – Extended Until 19 April
The current exhibition Model Newcastle: Big stories, little things is on now at Newcastle Museum. It’s local history on a teeny-tiny scale!
2026 Newcastle Fringe: Jam-Packed with 15 Family-Friendly Shows
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.
How to Celebrate Easter with Kids in 2026: Activities, Traditions & Family Ideas
Looking for Easter ideas for kids? Discover Easter activities, traditions, egg hunts, family movies and events to celebrate Easter with children.
Enjoy Live Music Outdoors in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Enjoy live music in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Maitland. You can enjoy free events such as Friday Chill, LIVE at The Levee and Music in the Podium.
Clean Up Australia Day: Get Involved To Clean Up Our Community
This year, get your family involved in Clean Up Australia Day. This day is Australia’s largest annual national community-based litter clean up event. It’s on Sunday 2 March 2025 and there are a variety of different local activities you can do to help clean up our community.
Library Adventures: Kids Storytimes You Won’t Want to Miss in Newcastle, Lake Mac and Hunter
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.
2026 Newcastle Show: Where City Meets Country
It’s a weekend of fun when the Coates Newcastle Show returns in 2026. Take your kids to enjoy amusement rides, farm animals, entertainment & fireworks
25+ Unique Rural Shows, Fairs and Festivals to Enjoy in the Newcastle & Hunter Region
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!
Press Play: A Weekend of Family Fun in Speers Point
Press Play is back at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima with a weekend of family-friendly fun in Lake Macquarie. A kids disco, workshops and more.
Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars in Lake Macquarie
Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars is back with a screening of The Wild Robot at outdoor cinema in Lake Macquarie in February.
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year with Kids
In 2026, Tuesday February 17 marks the start of Lunar New Year. Celebrate by attending a Lunar New Year event, eating dumplings, crafting a lantern. Read on for more fun ideas to celebrate Lunar New Year with your family!