Newcastle Fringe Festival is back for 2026. This festival is a diverse, inspirational and super creative festival that showcases a smorgasbord of performing arts. This year, there are 15 fun, family-friendly shows designed to delight kids, parents and grandparents alike.
Swap the everyday grind for the charm of rural life at a regional show, fair, or festival! There’s fun, family-friendly events on offer all year round celebrating the heart and soul of our regional communities. From gravity-defying billy cart races to quirky brick throwing contests and kombis, there’s something for everyone. Even pig and Dachshund races!
Press Play is back at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima with a weekend of family-friendly fun in Lake Macquarie. A kids disco, workshops and more.
It’s a weekend of fun when the Coates Newcastle Show returns in 2026. Take your kids to enjoy amusement rides, farm animals, entertainment & fireworks
The Maitland Showground will again come alive for three days in February 2026 with a range of activities, attractions, entertainment, competitions, and exhibitions along with an array of rides, amusements and free fun activities.
See Acquist at Civic Park this summer. A free outdoor dance performance for families, with music, movement and a relaxed under-the-stars vibe.
Celebrate the magic of Christmas 2025 with our guide to the best local events, markets, carols and festive fun across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Lake Mac is set for a super-charged weekend afloat and on shore! The Lake Mac Action Festival is a high-energy event held from 18-19 October. Showcasing action on both land and water, the festival brings together the excitement of on-water speed competitions, classic cars, live music, and a range of family-friendly entertainment.
Join the excitement at New Annual 2025 in Newcastle with art, music, & outdoor experiences for everyone. Tons of free family fun!
Celebrate diversity at the Riverlights Multicultural Festival in Maitland. This free family-friendly festival showcases cultures from around the globe including global cuisine, live music and dance, language classes and more.
Mayfield Day includes an amazing display of food trucks, kids workshops, interactive entertainment, live music, market stalls and local business pop ups on Saturday 18 October from 10am until 3pm.
What’s on in September? Here’s the month’s top events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter specially selected for families.
The Hunter Science Festival is back for 2025 at Newcastle Museum. This hugely popular day is filled with FREE science fun and hands-on experiences for kids of all ages!
What’s on in August? Here’s the month’s top events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter specially selected for families.