Enjoy the experience of shopping at local markets in the lead up to Christmas. There’s a variety of markets in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. Find unique Christmas gifts and treats, enjoy live entertainment and food.
Newcastle’s Civic precinct is about to shine a little brighter! City of Newcastle is lighting up the season with the return of its much-loved Christmas … Read Article
Planning to go to the 2025 Christmas Lights Spectacular at Hunter Valley Gardens? Read this first to find out our best tips for a family night out!
Head to a payphone and dial #HO HO HO (#46 46 46) and make a free call to Santa. From now until Christmas Eve, Telstra is connecting all of their payphones around Australia to the North Pole.
Find out where the Santa Photos are being held around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter in 2025. There’s also Sensitive Santa, Pet Sessions and AUSLAN Santa sessions available.
This holiday season, teach your children the true gift of giving. Here are some ways that families can give back and help those less fortunate around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.
Decorating your home for Christmas? Add your home to the Newy with Kids Christmas Light Trail.
Explore Christmas Lights Spectacular, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest and most breathtaking display of over four million lights.
Looking for fresh Elf on the Shelf ideas for 2025? Discover 50 fun, easy and Aussie-inspired Elf setups from quick last-minute ideas to hilarious Christmas scenes that will keep the kids smiling all December long!
Looking for a Christmas or end of year gift for a teacher to say thanks for all their efforts in educating kids. Here’s a few ideas for small gifts for teachers to show your appreciation.
If you’ve been dreaming of a more sustainable Christmas, here’s some handy tips for sustainable decorating, gifting, feasting and more. Small changes make a big difference. Create some new traditions and inspire family and friends.
Enjoy some tunes playing while you get into the Christmas spirit. Here’s a Spotify playlist that we at Newy with Kids put together.
Discover the best 2025 advent calendars in Australia. From LEGO and toy advent calendars for kids to beauty, chocolate, tea and alcohol advent calendars for adults, find your perfect countdown to Christmas.
Christmas is the time to be unique! Book your Christmas photos with Natural Lights Photography at Tocal Homestead & Morpeth Commons or Christmas winter wonderland sessions at Catherine Hill Bay.