Enjoy Free Family Fun at Mayfield Day
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.
Edgeworth Trains: Ride On a Miniature Train With Your Kids
If you have young train lovers in your family, Edgeworth Trains is a must-do.It’s a local institution that both kids and adults will love and it’s returning soon!
75+ Free & Low-Cost Things to Do With Kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Looking for some affordable family fun? You don’t always have to spend lots of money on activities to entertain babies and kids. There’s lots of free and low-cost things to do in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
10 Tips to Start Birdwatching with Kids
Want a hobby the whole family can enjoy? Try birdwatching with kids. Whether you head to the park, nature reserve or just hang out in your backyard, start observing birds.
Try Snorkelling! Six Spots to Snorkel With Kids In Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens
On the lookout for your next family adventure? Here are our top tips plus recommendations for some of the best kid-friendly snorkelling spots in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens.
Heddon Greta Drive-In: Enjoy a Movie in Your Car!
Pack up the kids and the car, grab some blankets and your favourite movie night snacks – and head to the Heddon Greta Drive In!
Explore Nobbys Headland On Weekends
Nobbys Headland is open to the public on weekends so go for a walk with your family and enjoy the views of Newcastle, Nobbys Beach, Stockton Bridge and Newcastle Harbour
When is the International Space Station Visible Over Newcastle & the Hunter Region?
If you see what looks like a very bright star in the sky over the Newcastle & Hunter region, it could be the International Space Station. Here’s how to spot it.
Discover Newcastle through Free Family Scavenger Hunt Printables
Get out and explore Newcastle! Newy with Kids, with the support of City of Newcastle’s Boost Your Place placemaking, has developed a series family scavenger hunts to download.
Walka Water Works Limited to Walks & Picnics
Walka Water Works picnic and recreation area has reopened but in a very limited way.
Visit Newcastle Toy Library to Borrow Toys & Games for Your Kids
Borrow toys for your kids at the Newcastle Toy Library, a volunteer run community organisation that promotes play for children aged newborn to eight.
25 of the Best (and Mostly Free) Things to Do in and Around Newcastle
You don’t need to worry about spending a lot of money on a visit to Newcastle. There are heaps of free and inexpensive things to do in and around this former steel town.
125 Free Kids Activities to Save Money on Family Fun
You can still have fun with your kids without spending a cent. Here are 125 kids activities for free family fun to enjoy with kids of all ages.
Play Disc Golf with Frisbees at Armstrong Park in Lambton
Ever played disc golf? It’s like golf only using a frisbee and there’s now a 6 hole course at Armstrong Park in Lambton that’s great for kids.