Float Your Boat 2026: Watch a Flotilla of Boats Sail Past on Lake Macquarie
Gather on the shores of Lake Macquarie to see boats pass by for Float Your Boat. It runs on Friday 19 & Saturday 20 June 2026
Step Back in Time at Maitland Heritage Fest Family Fun Day 2026
Looking for a fun winter outing with the kids? Head to Maitland on Sunday 14 June 2026 for the Maitland Heritage Fest Family Fun Day, a celebration of local history, hands-on fun and classic community charm.
Free & Low Cost Winter Activities To Do With Kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Beat the winter blues without breaking the bank! Here are some fun, free or low cost activities to keep the kids happy all season long.
Snow Time in the Garden 2026 at Hunter Valley Gardens: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Planning a trip to Snow Time in the Garden at Hunter Valley Gardens with your kids? Here’s our tips for enjoying a fun family day out enjoying winter activities.
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
Harvest Festival: A Weekend of Fun at Local Farms in the Central Coast Hinterland
Take a glimpse behind the farm gate and explore rural farming communities at Harvest Festival in the Central Coast hinterland.
You’re Kidding Me, the Largest Child & Family Expo in the Hunter Returns
Discover a variety of programs, resources and services that parents and families can access at You’re Kidding Me Expo, the Hunter’s biggest children and family expo.
Head to Merriwa for Festival of the Fleeces
Head to Merriwa on the June long weekend to experience the 2026 Festival of the Fleeces. The festival honours the great wool tradition of the region and, on the Saturday, is headed-up by the famous Running of the Sheep in their red socks.
Find a Free & Low-Cost Kids Art Workshop in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Get out and enjoy some fun art workshops with your kids. There are free art sessions available across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
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.