Your Guide to Family Fun

What’s On in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

Find family-friendly events, festivals, markets, kids shows & concerts, and school holiday fun happening across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.

What’s On This Month School Holiday Guide

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Mr Squiggle

⌖ Newcastle Museum
✦ All ages
⊚ Free

1 SEP

Pre-School Art School

⌖ MAC yapang, Boolaroo
✦ Ages 0 – 6
⊚ Free but bookings preferred

2 SEP

Story Explorers

⌖ Newcastle Museum
✦ Ages 3 – 5
⊚ Free

12 & 13 SEP

Open Day

⌖ Hunter Valley Martial Arts – all 6 centres
✦ All ages
⊚ Free

12 SEP

Hawker Street Markets

⌖ Hamilton Station Park
✦ All ages
⊚ Free

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19 SEP

Living Smart Festival

⌖ Speers Point Park
✦ All ages
⊚ Free

19 SEP

Illuminate

⌖ Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace
✦ All ages
⊚ Free

20 SEP

Move for MADA Fun Run & Event

⌖ Harold Gregson Park, Maitland
✦ All ages
⊚ Free. Registration fee for run

25 SEP – 4 OCT

New Annual

⌖ Various locations Newcastle
✦ All ages
⊚ Free & ticketed events

26 & 27 SEP

Brickfest

⌖ Newcastle Jockey Club
✦ All ages
⊚ Ticketed

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Markets

Find local markets, food, crafts and unique finds

Shows

Live shows, kids theatre and family performances

Storytimes

Free storytimes and activities at local libraries

Kids Art

Creative art and craft sessions for kids

Festivals

Family-friendly festivals and community events

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Annual Celebrations

Australia Day

Lunar New Year

Easter

Anzac Day

Mother’s Day

NAIDOC Week

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