2025 Christmas Events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
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.
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.
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!
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Here are local events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter for National Science Week.
Feel like some retro fun? Tocal Homestead is holding their Peek into the Past event on Sunday 27 July 2025 from 10am to 3pm.
Brickfest is back for 2025! Newcastle’s premier and longest-running LEGO fan event is on July 5 & 6 at Newcastle Racecourse.
Grab your mouse ears and get ready for a party as Disney On Ice skates into Newcastle again. This much-loved family favourite ice spectacular returns with Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero in Newcastle from 3 to 6 July 2025.
Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day is back for 2025 on Saturday 10 May. Meet your local firefighters, get up close to a fire truck and learn more about home fire safety.