Looking for things to do with your kids? There are so many events that happen throughout the year in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens area. Here’s a list by month of local events which you can enjoy with your family.
There is a mix of ticketed and free events for parents, grandparents and carers to enjoy some family fun.
Select your desired month and browse through the events happening that month. Note: seasonal event listing are updated about a month before the season.
You can also see events happening by month.
January
Australia Day: What’s On In Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
Free Art January at MRAG
Ultimate Guide to Summer in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
February
Maitland Show
Press Play: A Weekend of Family Fun in Speers Point
Ultimate Guide to Summer in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
March
Clean Up Australia Day
Try Orienteering with Your Family With Free Mini-Courses
Lake Mac Women’s Sport Festival
Newcastle Show
Newcastle Fringe Festival
Celebrating Easter in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Easter Events in Sydney To Enjoy With Kids
Sydney Royal Easter Show
April
What’s On in April in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Hunter Valley Steamfest
Mega Creatures at Hunter Valley Gardens
Youth Week
Anzac Day Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
May
What’s On in May in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Enjoy Free Family Fun at Mayfield Day
Sculptures at Scratchley
Newcastle Mother’s Day Classic Run / Walk
Mother’s Day Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
You’re Kidding Me Family Expo
Variety Family Fun Day
Tocal Field Days
June
What’s On in June in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
20+ Things to Do This Winter With Your Family Around Newcastle
15 Free & Low Cost Winter Activities To Do With Kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Dobell Festival
Illuminate Raymond Terrace
Maitland Heritage Fest
Merriwa’s Festival of the Fleeces
Whale Watching in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens
July
What’s On in July in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Disney On Ice returns to Newcastle
Lake Mac POP BAM! – A Pop Culture Festival
Kids Big Day Out at The Levee
Monster Jump: Giant Obstacle Course
NAIDOC Week Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
National Tree Day: Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Peek into the Past at Tocal Homestead
August
What’s On in August in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
National Science Week: What’s On in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Winterheat
Community Day at Glendale City Centre
September
What’s On in September in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Our Bushland Festival
Father’s Day in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Lake Mac’s Living Smart Festival
October
What’s On in October in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
October Brilliant Together
Tuff Nutterz
Riverlights Multicultural Festival
Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Fast and Loud Festival
Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars
Halloween Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Halloween Events in Sydney for Kids and Families
November
What’s On in November in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Let’s Fish Lake Mac
Christmas Lights Spectacular at Hunter Valley Gardens
December
What’s On in December in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
The Wiggles Pre-Christmas Concert
Ultimate Guide to Summer in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Christmas Carols in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Christmas Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
Christmas Events in Sydney
Christmas Under the Stars: Christmas Carols at King Edward Park
See Santa on the Lake on Christmas Eve
New Years Eve Fireworks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter
City of Newcastle NYE Event
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