It’s Christmas time again and there’s loads of local Christmas kids storytime and craft sessions around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. Here are some sessions for your kids to enjoy.
Kids Crew – Christmas Stockings
Get into the festive spirit with our first Kids Crew Christmas event of the year. With simple sewing, create a Christmas stocking and decorate it with fun Christmas designs.
Ages: 8-12 years
Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Location: Raymond Terrace Library & Tomaree Library
Cost: Free, bookings required
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Eco-friendly Christmas Decorations Workshop
Join Newcastle Libraries for this fun 2-hour workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to create your own fabric Christmas bunting, ribbon chains, pom-pom garlands, fabric gift bags and more. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels and ages. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Wallsend Library
Cost: Free for Newcastle residents
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Christmas Storytime & Craft in the Park – Huntlee
Join Fiona from Cessnock City Library for ‘Storytime & Craft in the Park – Christmas Edition.’ Bring your picnic blanket and the little ones for a lovely festive morning with books and craft.
Ages: Aimed at 2 – 6 years, but all ages welcome
Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025
Time: From 10am
Location: 1 Triton Boulevard, Huntlee
Cost: Free
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Custom Christmas Ornament Workshop @ Fab Lab
Learn how to create your own custom laser cut Christmas ornaments. Join Lake Mac Libraries for a festive Custom Christmas Ornament Workshop at Fab Lab, where you’ll create unique and cherished ornament(s) to adorn your tree and/or home.
Ages: Suitable for ages 12+, and will require basic computer skills
Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025
Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm
Location: Lake Mac Libraries Fab Lab, Windale
Cost: $20.15, bookings required
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Crafty Cinema at East Maitland Library
Join East Maitland Library for a special holiday edition of Crafty Cinema. Make bookish holiday decorations using recycled materials while watching the madcap adventures of The Grinch (2018). BYO snacks.
Ages: Family event
Date: Friday 12 December 2025
Time: 6.30 – 8pm
Location: East Maitland Library
Cost: Free, bookings required
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Custom Christmas Ornament Workshop @ Fab Lab
Learn how to create your own custom laser cut Christmas ornaments. Join Lake Mac Libraries for a festive Custom Christmas Ornament Workshop at Fab Lab, where you’ll create unique and cherished ornament(s) to adorn your tree and/or home.
Ages: Suitable for ages 12+, and will require basic computer skills
Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm
Location: Lake Mac Libraries Fab Lab, Windale
Cost: $20.15, bookings required
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🎄 🎅🏼 Make sure that you don’t miss any of the other fun and family-friendly Christmas events and activities in Newcastle and the Hunter, visit the Newy with Kids Guide to Christmas.