Bluey's Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children's television series, featuring puppets and original music.
A community festival of local sustainability initiatives, artists, workshops and market stalls, with lakeside yoga, talks and demonstrations.
Showcase of renovation, building, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor living trends with free entry and parking.
A 10-day festival of art, music and ideas with public art, live performance and music across Newcastle locations.
A community-led LEGO fan event featuring giant cityscapes, Star Wars displays, hands-on building areas, and a 'Find A Minifigure' hunt.
A day of wineries, chefs, distillers and stalls from the Hunter region on the Newcastle foreshore, featuring food trucks, live music and a kids' area.
A one-day youth music festival featuring twelve local Novocastrian youth acts, with giveaway prizes and mini golf running alongside the music.
Hands-on making workshops for children to create shifting landscapes inspired by tides and drift, part of the Cavitation project by Izabela Pluta.
Artist Clare's first solo show celebrating familiar moments of Australian coastal life, with local music, food and a kids' colouring corner.
Guided backstage tours of the Civic Theatre Newcastle, exploring its history, architecture and performance spaces.
A workshop for ages 4-12 at the McIntyre Theatrette, where children strut their stuff in a theatrical setting.
Disney's Frozen the Musical brings the animated classic to life on stage, featuring all the iconic songs and sensational new numbers, with a live orchestra and special effects.
A showcase of the best and freshest local produce and gourmet delights, where customers buy groceries directly from farmers and makers.
Third annual festival of artisan chocolate, desserts, live music, food trucks and market stalls at The Station, with masterclasses and kids' entertainment.
A 15km point-to-point run, walk or roll on the Fernleigh Track from Adamstown to Belmont, with a 1500m race for kids.
A-League Men's football match between Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix.
Family-friendly musical Beauty and the Beast JR at the Civic Theatre Playhouse in Newcastle.
An interactive stage spectacle designed for children, blending music, laughter and educational content in a high-energy show.
The 48th annual Bikers For Kids toy run where motorbikes ride from Stockton to Connolly Park loaded with toys, followed by a family day with face painting, kids' rides, market stalls, food trucks and live music.
A festive Christmas production featuring dancers, aerialists, singers and an illusionist, with a grand appearance from Santa Claus.
A community-led, neuro-affirming day celebrating neurodiversity and mental health with market stalls, food, and interactive spaces in a family-friendly environment.
Point-to-point running event from Bar Beach to Carrington with 12km, 6km and 2K-4-FUN distances, part of the City of Newcastle NewRun Festival.
The Australian Masters Games return to Newcastle after a 25-year absence, with up to 12,000 athletes across 50 sports expected to take part.
A ceramics workshop for all ages where participants can enjoy a coffee and learn hand-building techniques in a calm, supportive space.
A four-week play-based science club for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their carers, focusing on hands-on learning through play.
A creative workshop where participants work together to produce paper lamp decorations for the New Annual Art Party.
A fundraiser selling over 40,000 second-hand books, CDs, DVDs and games to support student scholarships at the University of Newcastle.
