Monster Truck Mayhem Roars into Newcastle Showgrounds This January!
Monster Truck Mayhem hits Newcastle Showgrounds on 17 January with monster trucks, FMX and epic family entertainment. Grab your tickets early!
Monster Truck Mayhem hits Newcastle Showgrounds on 17 January with monster trucks, FMX and epic family entertainment. Grab your tickets early!
Newcastle’s Civic precinct is about to shine a little brighter! City of Newcastle is lighting up the season with the return of its much-loved Christmas … Read Article
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.
Get wild at Blackbutt Reserve and cool off at Lambton Pool. This New Lambton family day out is perfect for summer play and wildlife spotting.
Visit the reimagined Newcastle Art Gallery, and enjoy the initial reveal by booking a timed entry and free guided tour. Get creative with the kids by joining in one of the drop-in Studio Weekends sessions.
From gelato in a cup to a classic waffle cone, here’s our list of ice cream parlours to get an ice cream or gelato in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter.
A new exhibition Model Newcastle: Big stories, little things open at Newcastle Museum on Saturday 27 September. It’s local history on a teeny-tiny scale!
Join the excitement at New Annual 2025 in Newcastle with art, music, & outdoor experiences for everyone. Tons of free family fun!
For a whimsical experience, visit the Fairy Garden in Broadmeadow. This enchanted grotto created by a local neighbour, features trees, winding paths, lots of plants and many figurines. It’s a lovely little spot to take young kids.
Gregson Park playground in Hamilton includes equipment for all-ages & abilities incorporating traditional play equipment plus nature & water play.
Go for a walk! Stroller-friendly, flat family walking tracks or challenging bush & nature trails, we’ve put together a collection of our favourite family walks in Newcastle.
Enjoy a play in the adventure playground in Richley Reserve at Blackbutt Reserve. It’s a great playground that encourages nature play, adventure and risk-taking.
Get out of the house and go for a bike ride with your kids. We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family cycle routes in Newcastle.
Swap the everyday grind for the charm of rural life at a regional show, fair, or festival! There’s fun, family-friendly events on offer all year round celebrating the heart and soul of our regional communities. From gravity-defying billy cart races to quirky brick throwing contests and kombis, there’s something for everyone. Even pig and Dachshund races!