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.
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!
The Newcastle region is blessed with beautiful, clean and family-friendly beaches. But which ones suit babies & toddlers or older kids? Here’s info on the best beaches for kids in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens.
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.
Head to Rathmines Youth Hub in Lake Macquarie. It features a skate park, pump track and multi-court. The facility is suitable for bikes, skateboards and scooters.
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.
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.
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.
It’s whale watching season & here are the best places in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens to spot humpbacks whales in their annual migration.
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.
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
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.
In celebration of the Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival, Lake Macquarie City Council is inviting budding artists to participate in the Young Dobell competition.
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.