Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The 2026 Australian Offshore Superboat Championships opened at Lake Macquarie on 17-18 October with record entries, Todd Kelly winning all three Supercat Extreme races, and a wider Action Fest filling the weekend. Round two lands at Wyndham Harbour in February.
All-ages EP launch show by Newcastle alt-metal artist Maple's Pet Dinosaur, with live bands, at Tower Cinema.
Jazz performance by Tom Avgenicos and his quartet Delay 45 as part of the Newcastle Art Gallery's after-hours Friday Night Sounds series.
Two nights of Halloween parties at Bernie's Bar, with an Emo Night Halloween Edition on Friday and a Monster Mash Laneway Party on Saturday, plus drag performances.
Cruiser Nightclub's Halloween 2026 haunted boat party on Newcastle Harbour with DJ sets, themed drinks and dancing aboard the MV Calmer.
Family-friendly Halloween celebration with spooky tunnel tours, surprises and eerie entertainment at the historic Fort Scratchley.
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Newcastle Brew Shop, part of Noble Barons, supplies home brewing, distilling, BBQ and sausage making gear from Lambton. This post covers its beer kits, prices, customer reviews and delivery options. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday.
A look at Hubro, the family-run café at the south end of Darby Street in Cooks Hill, known for its Hu-brew cold brew, Silverskin coffee and a range of toasties, bagels and acai bowls. Includes opening hours, menu highlights and the family history behind the name.
Halloween afternoon for kids with costumes, dancing, games, face painting, a jumping castle and a haunted house maze.
Weekly Sunday farmers market with local produce, boutique wineries, gourmet foods and artisan items, plus food trucks and family attractions.
Family-friendly Halloween festival with a trick-or-treat trail, monster obstacle course, slime workshops, a reptile show and outdoor Ghostbusters cinema.
Monthly drop-in book chat for teens and adults to discuss and get creative about their favourite young adult fiction.
Two nights of Halloween parties at Bernie's Bar, with an Emo Night Halloween Edition on Friday and a Monster Mash Laneway Party on Saturday, plus drag performances.
The Exchange Hotel in Hamilton hosts the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 3 November at Nonna Bizzarro, with a fixed menu from A$119, DJs, sweepstakes and prizes. The venue's Sports Bar also runs A$12 cocktails from 2 to 6 pm on race days.
The Village Newcastle on Beaumont Street in Hamilton is a Greek-inspired cafe run by Sam Tsolakis since 2017. It serves brunch and lunch with a Greek twist, a specialty Crema Coffee Garage blend, and is open daily from 7am to 3pm.
Suzi Quatro brings her Down Under 2026 Tour to Speers Point Park on Saturday 14 November, with the Baby Animals as special guests. The post covers Quatro's career and other tour dates, the Baby Animals' history and current line-up, and the promoter Face to Face Touring.
The Hunter's Pantry is an independent gourmet grocery and cookware store in The Junction, Newcastle, with a deli, a wide pantry range and kitchen equipment. This post covers the range, prices, customer reviews, opening hours and the store's recent history.
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Newcastle's biggest day on the track with a 10-race program headlined by The Hunter, fashion, gourmet food and an evening party.
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An all-day festival experience with over 300 brews from 50+ craft breweries, gourmet food vendors, live music and activities on the Newcastle Foreshore.
A-League Men's football match between Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix.
