Visit a Fire Station for Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day 2026
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.
Participate in National Simultaneous Storytime Reading ‘Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller’
Get together with other readers across Australia for the 2026 National Simultaneous Storytime. It will feature the book Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd and illustrated by Jake A Minton.
Get Your Kids Painting a Portrait or Landscape for the Young Dobell Competition!
In celebration of the Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival, Lake Macquarie City Council is inviting budding artists to participate in the Young Dobell competition.
Tocal Field Days: Enjoy a Taste of the Country
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.
Celebrate Youth Week 2026 in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
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.
Mega Creatures Return to Hunter Valley Gardens During the 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
Discover Local Aboriginal Culture at Murrook Culture Centre Williamtown
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.
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.
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.
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.