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
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!
Australia Day 2026: What’s On In Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
To mark Australia Day 2026, there are family-friendly events happening around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter.
Where to See and Pick Sunflowers Around Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast
Run with wild abandon through a sunflower field or pick a bunch of bright yellow sunflowers to brighten your, or a loved one’s, day. A visit to a sunflower field make a great day out, not to mention a fabulous photo backdrop. Here are three places to see and pick sunflowers around Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast.
Enjoy a Weekend of Family Fun at the 2026 Maitland Show
The Maitland Showground will again come alive for three days in February 2026 with a range of activities, attractions, entertainment, competitions, and exhibitions along with an array of rides, amusements and free fun activities.
Celebrate Australia Day in Maitland Park
Head on down to Maitland Park this Australia Day to take part in a range of family friendly games, activities, performances, free day pool entry, and Dive In Cinema.
Ngarrama 2026 – Sit, Listen and Know: Reconciliation in King Edward Park
The University of Newcastle welcomes you to Ngarrama – a kid-friendly event of reflection on the eve of Invasion/Australia Day. Sharing of stories, knowledge and culture.
What’s On Maitland This Summer? Tons of Family Activities
Enjoy some family fun in Maitland this summer with a vibrant program of family-friendly events and community activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
New Year’s Eve in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter: 2025 Events & Fireworks
What’s on for New Year’s Eve? Here’s some local NYE events & fireworks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter to farewell 2025 and celebrate New Year’s Eve with your friends and family.