Family activities in Newcastle
Little legends welcome: shows, workshops, holiday fun and family days out in Newcastle.
These are listings filed under Family in Newcastle: shows, workshops and days out aimed at families. An all-ages gig in another category is not pulled in just because kids could tag along.
This is Newcastle, not Sydney. The two cities are not blended. Age rules appear on an event only when the organiser published them.
Listings updated (Newcastle time). Past events drop off on their own.
Plan the day in Newcastle: Saturday date night, Family Sunday under $50 or a free afternoon.
Sunday 15 November
Wednesday 18 November
Thursday 19 November
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Wednesday 25 November
Friday 27 November
Good for Kids School Health and Wellbeing Conference 2026
8:30 am – 3:30 pm · Hunter Sports Centre and Gym · Glendale
Good for Kids Munch & Move Conference 2026
8:45 am – 4:00 pm · Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia · Shortland
You're Kidding Me - Come and try Gymbaroo
9:30 am – 11:00 am · Windale Hub, bilyabayi · Windale
Black Friday Sonny Angel + Smiski Swap Meet
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm · Zebra Finch Kotara · Kotara
Saturday 28 November
Monday 30 November
Friday 11 December
Tuesday 12 January
Tuesday 26 January
15 upcoming events in Newcastle. Most common: family. 8 listed as free.
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Good to know
- What are family-friendly things to do in Newcastle?
- These are upcoming listings filed under family in Newcastle. VibePeep currently lists 15 upcoming listings for this page.
- How many free events are shown for Newcastle?
- 8 of the events shown on this page are listed as free. That count is only the events on this page, not every free event in Newcastle.
- What’s the next listing in Newcastle?
- November 2026 Kid's Disco - Party Table — Sunday 15 November at East Maitland Bowling Club. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the organiser before you go.
- What makes a listing family-friendly in Newcastle?
- It is filed under Family. VibePeep does not guess from the title. Check the event page for any age note the organiser actually wrote.
- Does this include all of NSW?
- This is Newcastle, not Sydney. The two cities are not blended.
Listings are gathered from organisers, official guides and ticketing sites and re-checked regularly. Times, prices and availability can change, so always confirm with the organiser before you go. Sponsored placements are always labelled.