Join Glendale City Centre for a free fun-filled, family-friendly Community Day on Saturday 30th August from 10am to 2pm, in the under cover market precinct alongside the vibrant Glendale Farmers & Artisans Markets!
This exciting event celebrates our local community with a full line-up of interactive activities, emergency service displays, free entertainment and more.
Meet Your Local Heroes
Don’t miss the chance to meet the amazing teams who keep our community safe:
- Police: Meet Sergeant Jim! The newest member of the Lake Macquarie Police District – A specially outfitted Suzuki Jimny, along with your local police team to say hello and answer questions.
- Fire, Ambulance & SES: Crews will be showcasing their emergency vehicles — perfect for curious minds (and great photo ops!)
Please Note: All emergency service vehicles in attendance are active and may be required to respond to emergency calls at any time. This means they may experience delays or may need to leave the event unexpectedly. If an emergency vehicle needs to exit the event space, please follow all instructions from event staff.
Free Kids Gymnastics Course
Thanks to the newly refreshed Hunter Sports Centre, kids can test their skills and have a blast on a FREE gymnastics course – fun, safe and packed with energy!
Free Face Painting & Craft Station
Let the little ones get creative with FREE face painting and hands-on crafts!
Roaming Entertainment
Keep your eyes peeled for our roaming performers bringing colour and excitement to every corner of the event – think stilt walkers, jugglers and surprises around every turn!
Win a Glendale City Centre Gift Card!
Enter our Community Day Competition for your chance to WIN* 1 of 2 Glendale City Centre Gift Cards worth $250! Simply scan the competition signage and complete the entry form on the day – it’s free and easy.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
Discover What’s Happening in Your Community
- Chat with the Lake Macquarie City Council team to learn about upcoming events, services, and programs in your area.
- Connect with local organisations such as the Mark Hughes Foundation, and Dog Rescue Newcastle.
- Listen to the NewFM crew as they broadcast live!
While You’re Here…
Don’t forget to explore the Glendale Farmers & Artisans Market, right next to the action under the market canopy. Stock up on fresh produce, handmade treats, and local goodies!
Open every Saturday from 8:00am – 2:00pm
Come down, bring the whole family, and celebrate the amazing people and groups that make our community shine.
For more information about the event, visit the Glendale City Centre website.
