Looking for a fun winter outing with the kids? Maitland’s historic Church Street precinct comes alive on Sunday 14 June 2026 for the Maitland Heritage Fest Free Family Fun Day. A celebration of local history, hands-on fun and classic community charm, there’s plenty to keep the whole family busy from the moment you arrive.
Maitland Heritage Fest Family Fun Day runs from 10am to 3pm across Maitland’s historic Church Street precinct and Olive Street.
What’s On for Families
The day spans several venues across the precinct, so it’s worth downloading the full program and map before you head out.
Kids’ Activities
- Treasure Hunt with 8 sites to visit
- Sanjex’s Vintage Wonders old-fashioned games (free for all)
- Free face painting in the Maitland Public School Paddock on Olive Street
- Kids’ dress-up gazebo
- Botanical drawing activities with artist Gillian Hewitt ( a returning favourite)
- Frank’s Fantastic Puppets puppet display in the CWA Hall, plus learn how to make your own puppet
- Silhouette portraits by Geoff Pearce. Free, hand-cut silhouette portraits at the CWA Hall (sponsored by Burton Automotive). Numbers are limited, so book your time slot in advance.
Carriage Rides (ticketed)
Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage rides with Cinderella Arrivals, a black fairytale carriage pulled by Friesian horses, doing laps around the Church Street precinct. Each ride is approximately 10 minutes.
- $23 per person | $115 for the whole carriage (up to 6 people)
- Meet outside Brough House, Church Street
- Book via TryBooking
Heritage Displays & Demonstrations
- Heritage stone mason, blacksmith with a steam forge, woodworkers and steam engines
- Vintage farm machinery
- Classic cars
- New in 2026: Dungog Pedalfest bicycle history display in St Mary’s Church Grounds, including a Dandy horse and the history of cycling in Maitland
- Maitland SES showcase
- Grossmann House self-guided tours, 10:30am–3pm ($5 per person; National Trust members free)
- Brough House open with textile exhibition, museum displays and refreshments (gold coin donation)
There’ll also be live entertainment from 10am until 1pm and a good spread of food stalls across the sites.
This is a lovely day out for families who enjoy exploring, learning something new and connecting with the community. Most activities are outdoors, so rug up to stay warm.
Whether your kids are history buffs or just love running around in the fresh air, there’s something here for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to step back in time and enjoy a fun family day out in Maitland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maitland Heritage Fest Family Fun Day is Sunday 14 June 2026, 10am – 3pm.
Maitland Heritage Fest Family Fun Day is held across the Church Street precinct and Olive Street, Maitland. The day is spread across four venues, so download the program and map before you go.
Entry to the day is free. Carriage rides are $23 per person, and self-guided tours of Grossmann House are $5 per person (free for National Trust members). Food stalls are priced separately.
Street parking is available around the Church Street precinct.
It’s a winter’s day in the Hunter, so rug up — most activities are outdoors.
All ages. Younger kids will love the face painting, dress-ups and puppets, while older kids can tackle the treasure hunt and vintage games.
For more information, visit the Maitland Heritage Fest website.
More Things to Do in Maitland with Kids
Planning a longer day out? Check out our guide to things to do in Maitland with kids for parks, playgrounds and family-friendly spots in the area. You can also browse our Hunter Valley with kids guide if you’re making a full weekend of it.
Keep up with what’s on across the region via our family events calendar.