Family-friendly Halloween celebration with spooky tunnel tours, surprises and eerie entertainment at the historic Fort Scratchley.
Hands-on contemporary art workshops for children and families at The Lock-Up, running on the last Saturday of each month.
Halloween afternoon for kids with costumes, dancing, games, face painting, a jumping castle and a haunted house maze.
An exhibition celebrating the career of Newcastle-born puppeteer Murray Raine, featuring his marionettes from Punch and Judy to pop culture.
Weekly Sunday farmers market with local produce, boutique wineries, gourmet foods and artisan items, plus food trucks and family attractions.
Dance showcase by groups from 18 Catholic schools from the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, part of the ASPIRE production series.
A popular harbour cruise aboard the MV Calmer featuring a high tea menu, complimentary bubbles, and a licensed bar, suitable for birthdays and family celebrations.
A family- and pet-friendly night out where everyone wears sleepwear, featuring a best-dressed competition.
Newcastle's biggest day on the track with a 10-race program headlined by The Hunter, fashion, gourmet food and an evening party.
An interactive stage spectacle designed for children, blending music, laughter and educational content in a high-energy show.
Free multisport day for people with disabilities to try sports like athletics, swimming, football and cycling in an inclusive environment, with a meet-and-greet with Paralympians.
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.
The Superjesus and Chocolate Starfish co-headline a live music event at the Newcastle Harness Racing Club as part of the Carnival of Cups.
Interactive family show with giant dinosaur puppets, presented by Andrew Kay & Associates.
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.
A-League Men football match between Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium.
AIMS-accredited marathon and half marathon with a scenic course along Newcastle's harbour and beaches, starting and finishing at Foreshore Park.
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 hands-on, guided clay modelling workshop where participants can explore clay at their own pace with no prior experience needed.
A reading support program for primary school-aged children where they read one-on-one with a volunteer and their dog in a calm, positive environment.
Olympic-style school sports games bringing together the best school-aged athletes from across Australia to represent their State or Territory.
Free weekly art club for children aged 5 to 15 to explore new techniques and discover the stories behind the art in the library's collections.
