Monkey Baa Theatre Company’s beloved stage adaptation of Where is the Green Sheep? is coming to Civic Theatre Newcastle from 9–11 July 2026. A magical, immersive theatre experience for children aged 1 to 6 and their families.
Gregson Park playground in Hamilton includes equipment for all-ages and abilities, incorporating traditional play equipment, plus nature and water play.
Looking for the best whale watching spots in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens? Here’s your family guide to spotting humpbacks from shore — free, local and easy.
Winter is no reason to stay home. Here are 12 tried-and-tested family day outs across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter — most of them free.
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.
Lambton Park is a firm favourite with local families. It offers a range of play equipment suitable for a variety of age groups from toddlers to school-aged kids.
A former steam tram route, the Tramway Track is now a 3.9 kilometre off-road cycle / pedestrian track which connects Wallsend to Glendale.
Newcastle has some fantastic playgrounds — here’s our guide to the best parks across the city, from Adamstown to Wallsend and everywhere in between, with local tips on what to expect at each one.
Blackbutt Reserve in New Lambton is one of Newcastle’s best free family days out. Here’s everything you need to know — animals, feeding times, playgrounds, café and how to get there.
From the iconic Bathers Way to bush tracks in Glenrock, here are 20 of the best walks in Newcastle to do with kids — covering all ages, abilities and pram requirements.
Want to explore the coast of Newcastle? Jump on board CoastXP, an adventure boat tour. It combines sightseeing with local history & marine life.
Explore Stockton on a family bike ride. This 7km flat and easy bike path stretches from Stockton Bridge around the peninsula to the breakwall.
Here’s our big list of playgrounds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter which are fenced, perfect if you have a new walker (or runner!) in your family. We’ve included a list of fully-fenced and partially-fenced playgrounds.
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