NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and this year it will be held from 6 -13 July 2025. This year, the theme of NAIDOC week is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. Here are local NAIDOC Week events and activities in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
NAIDOC Week Opening and Fun Day – Raymond Terrace
Join in the Port Stephens NAIDOC Week events to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Port Stephens. The Raymond Terrace event will include a flag raising and speeches at Council Admin Building, a march down William street and a community day at Riverside Park.
Date: Thursday 3 July 2025
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Raymond Terrace
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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Kiray Putjung Aboriginal Corporation Flag Raising and Welcome to Country
Join Kiray Putjung Aboriginal Corporation to honour NAIDOC week 2025, the local Aboriginal Community and ackowledge the culture of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Date: Saturday 5 July 2025
Time: 10am
Location: TAFE Park, Cessnock
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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Kiray Putjung Aboriginal Corporation NAIDOC Family Fun Day
Everyone is invited to this great day out to celebrate Aboriginal culture. There will be weaving workshops, entertainment, Elders marquee and market stalls.
Date: Saturday 5 July 2025
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: TAFE Park, Cessnock
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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Newcastle NAIDOC March and Festival
Start at Newcastle Civic Park from 9 am for a flag-raising ceremony before joining in a friendly procession to Foreshore Park for a day full of celebration, culture, and community spirit! There, kicking off at 10am, we’ll have a day of music, dancing, entertainment, food and catching up with mob. Main stage with Musical acts, children’s performers and dancers through the day. Come down and meet up with friends and family, rain, hail or shine.
Date: Monday 7 July 2025
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Civic Park and Newcastle Foreshore
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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Wonnarua Art and Culture Workshop at Kurri Kurri Library
Learn more about the oldest living culture in the world with local indigenous artist, Kerri-Ann Taggart.
Date: Monday 7 July 2025
Time: 11am – 12pm
Location: Kurri Kurri Library
Age Group: 5 – 12
Cost: Free (bookings essential)
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Wonnarua Art and Culture Workshop at Cessnock City Library
Learn more about the oldest living culture in the world with local indigenous artist, Kerri-Ann Taggart.
Date: Monday 7 July 2025
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Location: Cessnock City Library
Age Group: 5 – 12
Cost: Free (bookings essential)
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Celebration of Existence March – Maitland
Join Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council for the Celebration of Existence March. Come early and get painted up before the march. Join in for lunch at Mindaribba LALC after the march.
Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Time: 9.30am for 10am start
Location: Maitland Court House
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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NAIDOC Storytime at Raymond Terrace Library
Join Port Stephens Library for a NAIDOC week storytime. Celebrate the oldest living culture on earth by listening to stories, enjoying activities and crafting. Browse their beautiful collection of books by Indigenous Australian authors and illustrators.
Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Location: Raymond Terrace Library
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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NAIDOC Storytime at Tomaree Library
Join Port Stephens Library for a NAIDOC week storytime. Celebrate the oldest living culture on earth by listening to stories, enjoying activities and crafting. Browse their beautiful collection of books by Indigenous Australian authors and illustrators.
Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Location: Tomaree Library
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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Barkuma’s NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day
Barkuma’s Family Fun Day has a strong focus on providing positive access opportunities to various services for our Indigenous community, as well as raising awareness within the local community. Free activities for all ages, amusements and entertainment. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Time: 10am -2pm
Location: Binarri Jinama-Gu, Sawyers Gully
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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NAIDOC Week Storytime at Cessnock City Library
The Wayapa Storytimes at Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Libraries are run by Rainbow Crow Cultural Collective, and are an Aboriginal-led early literacy program designed to integrate Indigenous perspectives into Storytime sessions. These Storytime sessions aim to create a welcoming
and inclusive space where both Indigenous and non-Indigenous families can connect with culture and enjoy early learning experiences.
Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Cessnock City Library
Age Group: 0 -6
Cost: Free
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Sharing Culture Art Workshop – Windale Hub
Create your own Aboriginal inspired art to celebrate NAIDOC Week. Join Aboriginal artist Emily Lloyd for a fun and creative workshop where everyone will create their own artwork to take home.
Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Location: Windale Hub
Age Group: 5+
Cost: Free but bookings required
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Lake Macquarie NAIDOC Week 2025 Flag Raising Ceremony
Join Lake Macquarie City Council at MAP mima to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025. The celebration will include a smoking ceremony and traditional dance performance, followed by afternoon tea and drinks (supplied).
Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Location: MAP mima, Speers Point Park
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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NAIDOC Week Fun Day – Nelson Bay
Join in the Port Stephens NAIDOC Week events to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Port Stephens. Participate in a NAIDOC Week march along Stockton Street followed by a family fun day at the Nelson Bay foreshore.
Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025
Time: 9am – 2:30pm
Location: Nelson Bay foreshore
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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Singleton NAIDOC Community Day
Everyone is invited to take part in the whole-of-community NAIDOC Week event at Singleton Showground. Join in a Welcome Ceremony, free BBQ, bushtucker tasting, mini corroboree, cultural activities, traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dances, koorioke, jumping castles, face painting, balloons and reptile show. There’ll be 30+ services as well as community stalls and an Elders tent.
Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025
Time: 10 – 2pm
Location: Singleton Showground
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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NAIDOC Week Wapaya Storytime at Kurri Kurri Library
The Wayapa Storytimes at Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Libraries are run by Rainbow Crow Cultural Collective, and are an Aboriginal-led early literacy program designed to integrate Indigenous perspectives into Storytime sessions. These Storytime sessions aim to create a welcoming
and inclusive space where both Indigenous and non-Indigenous families can connect with culture and enjoy early learning experiences.
Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Kurri Kurri Library
Age Group: 0 – 6
Cost: Free
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Wanay Disco – Metford
Join DJ Vesta Kids at a Wanay Disco. Free entry to disco. All children must be supervised by their parents or guardians. Contact on 4015 7000 or email admin@mindaribbalalc.org to register your attendance.
Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025
Time: 6pm -9pm
Location: 1A Chelmsford Avenue, Metford
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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NAIDOC Week for Kids: Stories to Share – Toronto Library
Kids can colour at our activity table, while enjoying Indigenous stories from Storybox Library on the screen.
Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Time: Call in anytime between 1-3pm, no need to book
Location: Toronto Library
Age Group: Call in anytime between 1-3pm, no need to book
Cost: Free
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Mindaribba’s NAIDOC Family Fun Day
Join Mindaribba LALC for a family fun day. Celebrate culture, community, and connection with them as they honour this year’s NAIDOC theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”. Lots of fun to be had by all including rides, food, elders tent, market stalls, craft activities, free sausage sizzle and much more.
Date: Friday 11 July 2025
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Harold Gregson Park
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Free
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Let us know if there’s more NAIDOC Week 2025 events to add to this list. Email info(at) newywithkids.com.au.
