Visit a Fire Station for Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day 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.
What’s On for Mother’s Day 2025 in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Spoil mum and grandma this Mother’s Day. Here are the some Mother’s Day events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter.
Participate in Simultaneous Storytime Reading ‘The Truck Cat’
Get together with other readers across Australia for the 2025 National Simultaneous Storytime. It will feature the book The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell.
Newcastle Mother’s Day Classic Run / Walk Returns for 2025
Register for the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic by running or walking the Newcastle event on Sunday 11 May and raise money for breast cancer and ovarian cancer research.
Press Play: A Weekend of Family Fun in Speers Point
Press Play is back at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima with a weekend of family-friendly fun. Be immersed in Sandy Sanderson’s exhibition Communia Omnia – That which belongs to all, that explores the hidden forces that shape our world, dance the night away at a kids disco, or join in Whale Chorus Kids’ workshops.
Family Friendly Fringe: Newcastle Fringe Celebrates 10 Years
Newcastle Fringe Festival is back for 2025. This festival is a diverse, inspirational and super creative festival that showcases a smorgasbord of performing arts. This year, there’s a huge line-up of exciting and interactive shows just for kids!
2025 Newcastle Show: Where City Meets Country
It’s a weekend of fun when the Newcastle Show returns in 2025. Take your kids to enjoy amusement rides, farm animals, entertainment & fireworks
Enjoy a Weekend of Family Fun at the 2025 Maitland Show
The Maitland Showground will again come alive for three days in February 2025 with a range of activities, attractions, entertainment, competitions, and exhibitions along with an array of rides, amusements and free fun activities.
Experience Free Global Dance, Art, Food & Language Workshops in October Brilliant Together
October Brilliant Together: Experience the power of dance, art, food, and language and celebrate diversity in a new program by Lake Macquarie City Council.
Our Bushland Festival: A Nature-Themed Festival For the Whole Family
Save the date for Our Bushland Festival! The nature-themed event celebrates the unique flora and fauna of the Cessnock area with a huge line-up of engaging activities for the whole family to enjoy!