Speers Point Park: Epic Fun at the Massive Lake Macquarie Variety Playground
How amazing is the massive Speers Point Variety Park? This 2-hectare fully fenced park is packed with fun play equipment for kids of all ages.
See Dr Karl at the 2025 Living Smart Festival in Lake Macquarie
The Living Smart Festival is back for 2025 with workshops, cooking demonstrations, performances and more. This event encourage people to learn about and embrace everyday sustainability practices.
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!
Where to Bike in Lake Macquarie: 10+ Cycle Paths & Trails to Enjoy With Your Family
We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family bike rides and mountain bike trails in Lake Macquarie to suit a variety of ages and abilities.
Visit the New Playground at Jewells Parade Reserve
Looking for a new spot to take the kids for a play? There’s a lovely new neighbourhood playground tucked away in a shady reserve on Jewells Parade in Lake Macquarie that’s worth checking out.
Best Spots on Land for Whale Watching in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens
It’s whale watching season & here are the best places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens to spot humpbacks whales in their annual migration.
You’re Kidding Me, the Largest Child & Family Expo in the Hunter Returns
Discover a variety of programs, resources and services that parents and families can access at You’re Kidding Me Expo, the Hunter’s biggest children and family expo.
Float Your Boat 2025: Watch a Flotilla of Boats Sail Past on Lake Macquarie
Gather on the shores of Lake Macquarie to see boats pass by for Float Your Boat. It runs on the weekend of 20 & 21 June 2025
Enjoy Play With Lake Views at Toronto Foreshore Playground
You’ve got to love a fully fenced playground with views of Lake Macquarie! This playground located at Toronto NSW is suited to a wide range of ages.
Get Your Kids Painting a Portrait or Landscape for the Young Dobell Competition!
In celebration of the Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival, Lake Macquarie City Council is inviting budding artists to participate in the Young Dobell competition.
Rathmines Park: Enjoy this Upgraded Plane-Themed Playground With Lake Views
Take your kids for a play at Rathmines Park. Former home of the RAAF Catalina Flying Boat Base, it features plane-themed play equipment and a great view of the lake.
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.
25 Things to Do in Lake Macquarie With Kids
Whether you’re looking for something to do as a local or you’re visiting with your family, there are lots of fun things to do in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales with kids.
Playgrounds with Nearby Pubs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Craving some good old-fashioned pub grub? Head to a local pub or club for lunch or dinner. Here’s our list of local pubs and clubs that have playgrounds nearby.