Looking for toddler activities in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? Find the best things to do with your toddler, from playgrounds and swim classes to library sessions and indoor play.
Looking for rainy day activities for kids? From museums and libraries to indoor play centres, movies and bowling, here are plenty of fun ideas around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
Finding the right child care in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland or the Hunter Valley? Browse our suburb-by-suburb guide to 100+ long day care centres, preschools and early learning centres across the region.
Playgrounds suitable for toddlers? Here’s a list of local playgrounds for toddlers that offer age-appropriate equipment, soft ground coverings, and some even have fencing for those kids who love to run.
Borrow toys for your kids at the Newcastle and Hunter Toy Library, a volunteer run community organisation that promotes play for children aged newborn to eight.
Not all kids TV shows are created equal. This list covers the best shows for every age group — from gentle preschool picks your toddler will love to shows tweens and teens will actually choose to watch. Includes Australian favourites and international hits, all sorted so you can find the right show for the right age.
Visit your local library for free programs for families such as Baby Book Time, Storytime and Lego Club as well as the opportunity to borrow books, toys, eMags, Audiobooks and more.
Are you new in town, a new parent or just looking for some new friends for your child or yourself? Playgroup is an informal session where mums, dads, grandparents, caregivers, children and babies meet up in a relaxed and friendly environment. Here’s a list of Newcastle playgroups sorted by suburb as well as some special interest playgroups.
Here’s some activities you can enjoy with your mothers group in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter including walks, baby book time at the local library and baby classes.
Here’s educational & entertaining sensory baby & toddler play activities using things you have at home. Fun for parents and kids!
Feeling lonely? You’re not the only one. Newy with Kids gets loads of emails and messages asking for tips from new mums on how to make friends in Newcastle. It can be a challenge to find new friends when on maternity leave or a stay-at-home mum but here’s eight tips to make mum friends.
This cute little neighborhood park has play equipment and a covered picnic shelter and is perfect for those with babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Need childcare in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? Here’s some advice on how to find and choose an early childhood service in the region.