Free School Holiday Activities for Kids
School holidays don’t have to be expensive. Discover free school holiday activities for kids including outdoor adventures, creative ideas at home and community activities families can enjoy.
Explore Rathmines with a Newy with Kids Scavenger Hunt!
Check out our latest Newy with Kids scavenger hunt! We teamed up with Lake Macquarie City Council to develop a fun scavenger hunt in Rathmines, our second in Lake Macquarie.
125 Free Kids Activities (Fun Things to Do With Kids at Home & Outdoors)
Looking for free things to do with kids? Discover 125 fun and creative activities for kids at home, in the backyard and around your community. Perfect for weekends, rainy days and family time without spending money.
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.
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!
Support Children’s Hospital & Buy the Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Entertainment Book
Order your new Newcastle, Central Coast and the Hunter Entertainment™ Digital Membership through Newy with Kids. Our chosen charity is the John Hunter Children’s Hospital with $14 from each download going directly to them.
Explore Swansea with a Newy with Kids Scavenger Hunt!
Get out and explore Swansea! Newy with Kids has teamed up to develop a fun scavenger hunt for kids, around Swansea
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.
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.
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.
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!