Upcoming events
Newcastle City presents NYE 2024
Newcastle's Hunter River is set to light up for New Years Eve 2024 at Queens Wharf foreshore
Come down to the Queens Wharf foreshore precinct and join in the fun for all ages and abilities from 4:00pm - 9:15pm.
What you can expect:
Massive fireworks display (9:00pm)
Inflatables, rides & obstacles
DJ Dancefloors including one kids zone
Sensory Area for families
Food trucks & market stalls
Maitland Harness Racing
Food and Beverage Outlets, Free Jumping Castle, Mini Trots, Ice Cream Van, bring the family for a great night out
Emporium Market
Emporium is a place for all creators to showcase their masterpieces, our market dates currently coincide with cruise ship visit dates however you don't need to be a visitor to support our local creatives.
With a mix of vendors at every market we are sure that a drop in is worth your wile! We have local artists, creators and food vendors at this event.
Jump on the light rail and we are at the Civic stops front door. We hope that you can drop by for something to eat or a quick look at the talent in our region.
Glendale Farmers & Artisan Market
Genuine boutique farmers & artisans market trading under the "Big White Top" at Stockland Glendale
Market Stalls
Food Vendors
Fresh Produce
The Night Market - Newcastle
Join our New Generation Night Market Movement - Street Food, Dessert Bar Bliss, Talented Artisans, HUGE 40SQM OUTDOOR CINEMA FEATURING "IF" PG, Live Music, Thomas The Tank Engine Rides, Spongebob Slide, PLUS EVEN MORE RIDES. $5 entry includes all rides/movie/entertainment (children under 3's FREE)
Emporium Market
Emporium is a place for all creators to showcase their masterpieces, our market dates currently coincide with cruise ship visit dates however you don't need to be a visitor to support our local creatives.
With a mix of vendors at every market we are sure that a drop in is worth your wile! We have local artists, creators and food vendors at this event.
Jump on the light rail and we are at the Civic stops front door. We hope that you can drop by for something to eat or a quick look at the talent in our region.
Hillsborough Public School
We are so excited about the upcoming 'End of Year Extravaganza'! With huge thanks to our incredibly hardworking P&C for organising this event with fantastic entertainment planned, food trucks and raffles! Check out the link here to see the amazing raffle prizes, tickets are only $2 each!
Lambton Park Carols
Celebrate Christmas with your friends, family and community!
On Sunday 15th December, 2024, Lambton Park will once again be turned into a Christmas family carnival as thousands of locals come together for Lambton Park Carols.
Lambton Park Carols is a FREE, family-friendly, community celebration of Christmas held in beautiful Lambton Park, in the heart of Newcastle. Brought to you by Hunter Bible Church.
Enjoy a host of local Newcastle food trucks, activities and amusements (🎡 rides! 🏰 jumping castle! 🚒 fire truck!), all your favourite carols performed live, and an epic 💥 fireworks finale.
Invite your picnic pals and bring the kids for an evening of celebration, live music, local food, and Christmas cheer.
✨ WHAT'S ON
5pm - Christmas fair with food trucks, activities and amusements
7pm - All your favourite carols kick off on stage
9pm - An epic fireworks display to finish
🎉 WHEN
Sunday 15th December, 2024
5pm — 9pm
🌳 WHERE
Lambton Park
Corner of Morehead St & Howe St, Newcastle
🚗 PARKING
There is on-street parking available around Lambton Park. We love our Lambton neighbours! So please avoid blocking driveways, laneways and access to private residences.
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More info on our website:
Homegrown Markets
Lake Mac’s largest Christmas market! The perfect place to shop local-made this Christmas with a huge lineup of over 150+ makers
Homegrown Markets curate a lineup of quality handmade & design stalls from across the Hunter region in one stunning lakeside location
This event is Sun 15th Dec from 10am-2pm
Lots of on-site & surrounding parking, a large playground, heaps of yummy street food, coffee, kids entertainment & more!
Maryland-Fletcher Community Carols
We’ll be rocking out at Community Carols Under the Stars VERY SOON!
Mark Saturday 14th December in your calendars and come join us for a night of fun, food, kids activities and – of course – carols.
Carols is a family-friendly, everyone-welcome event hosted outdoors at New Vine Church. Food stalls, coffee cart, cold drinks, live entertainment, and free kids activities (including farm animals!) will be part of the festivities.
Keep an eye on this event for more info, and let us know you’ll be there with bells on. Over-the-top Christmas costumes welcome and encouraged!
See you there!
Homegrown Markets
Homegrown Markets returns to The Station, Newcastle on Sat 14th Dec for a HUGE Christmas market + fun day!
Meet Santa, enjoy a huge lineup of kids entertainment from face painting, jumping castles, Christmas craft, amusement rides, roving entertainers + more! Sponsored by HCCDC
As always, we'll be bringing a lineup of fab handmade & design stalls, yummy street food, live tunes & entertainment
Find over 100+ stalls to shop local-made this Christmas!
Gwandalan & Summerland Point Food Truck Fair
Gwandalan & Summerland Point Food Truck Fair
Twilight Christmas Festival Avondale
Join us for a special Christmas celebration at Avondale School. Enjoy an evening of food trucks, market stalls, petting zoo, carnival rides, and fireworks, plus music performances by our student ensembles.
Admission is free.
More details to come.
This is a family friendly event. Limited parking available at venue. Pets, alcohol and other narcotics are strictly prohibited.
Avondale School will not be hosting the annual Community Christmas Carols event in 2024. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and invite you to join us for our Twilight Christmas Festival as we welcome in the holiday season together.
Homegrown Markets
Homegrown Markets returns to Rowlands Park at The Junction, Merewether for our Christmas Market Day! 🎄
We’ll be bringing a lineup of fab handmade & design stalls, yummy street food, live tunes & entertainment 🙌🙌
Find over 100+ stalls to shop local-made this Christmas! ✨
Huntlee Carols in the Park
Carols in the Park - Join Us for a Festive Evening!
Get into the holiday spirit with us at Carols in the Park! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable night of music, joy, and holiday cheer under the stars.
Date: 7th December 2024
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Location: Huntlee District Park - 1 Triton Blv, North Rothbury
Special Highlights:
Sing along to your favorite carols with live performances to bring out the Christmas magic
A special visit from Santa himself! Don’t miss the chance for the kids to meet him and capture a memorable photo
Delicious food trucks serving a variety of festive treats and meals to satisfy your cravings
Bring a blanket, your best singing voice, and your holiday cheer! This is a free event for all ages, so gather everyone you know and celebrate the season with us.
Don’t miss out on a night full of holiday joy and community spirit! See you there!
The Night Market Newcastle
Join our New Generation Night Market Movement - Street Food, Dessert Bar Bliss, Talented Artisans, HUGE 40SQM OUTDOOR CINEMA FEATURING "IF" PG, Live Music, Thomas The Tank Engine Rides, Spongebob Slide, PLUS EVEN MORE RIDES. $5 entry includes all rides/movie/entertainment (children under 3's FREE)
Greta Public School Carols
Join us to celebrate the festive season, our beautiful children, wonderful school and amazing Greta community!
✨ Carols
🌭 BBQ
🛍️ Market Stalls
☕️ Coffee van
🍰 Cakes
🎟️ Raffles
Lake Mac Carols
We're proud to present a spectacular evening of entertainment at the Lake Mac Carols event at Speers Point Park.
The event will feature kids activities along with food trucks, family friendly entertainment and a jam-packed main stage program including a special visit from Santa!
www.lakemac.com.au/Lake-Mac-Carols
Proudly sponsored by Domaine Homes and Scion Audio & Events
Nulkaba Public School's Twilight Fair
Nulkaba Public School's Twilight Fair. Come along for an afternoon of fun! Lots of food, fun rides and activities and raffle with fabulous prizes.
Tarro Public School Carols
ALL WELCOME to Tarro Public School's Christmas Capers
* Market Stall
* Food Trucks
* Face Painting
* Music/Entertainment
* Mega Raffle
Emporium Market
Emporium is a place for all creators to showcase their masterpieces, our market dates currently coincide with cruise ship visit dates however you don't need to be a visitor to support our local creatives.
With a mix of vendors at every market we are sure that a drop in is worth your wile! We have local artists, creators and food vendors at this event.
Jump on the light rail and we are at the Civic stops front door. We hope that you can drop by for something to eat or a quick look at the talent in our region.
Beresfield Public School Carols
SAVE THE DATE:
Our annual Christmas Carols are going to be held on Wednesday 27th November 2024.
Dinner & Dessert options include
• Newcastle Spiral Spuds
• The Crafty Pit BBQ & Catering
•Crescent Star Food
• Swirl N Dip
• Sweet B's Treats
Fun for the whole family
• Silly Street Face Painting
• AE Hair Design
•Charlene Edwards Photography
•2nd Hand Shop
And SANTA of course...
Lake Macquarie Twilight Market
Join us for the annual Lake Macquarie Christmas Market on the beautiful Warners Bay Foreshore. We have all your favourite vendors to take care of all your Christmas shopping needs.
Dinner is sorted with an array of fabulous Street Food trucks.
We hope you will join again this year!
Homegrown Markets
Homegrown Markets are back at Rowlands Park, The Junction on Sun 24th Nov from 10am 'til 2pm ~ Newy's new monthly market
Heaps of fab makers, designers & foodies, live music, face painting, gourmet produce & more
We’re soooo excited to be hosting monthly events at The Junction.. the community support from our launch events has been amaaaazing & we can’t wait to grow this new market community with you all!
Newcastle Spiral Spuds' 6th Birthday!
Established in November, 2018, Newcastle Spiral Spuds has become a local staple in the Hunter Valley. We want to thank everyone for the support over the years! 6️⃣
On Sunday November 24th at Homegrown Markets The Junction 10am - 2pm, come grab a free cookie as a thank you from us. 🧡
Cookies will be gluten free & vegan sugar cookies. We will have 100 to give-away. 🍪
We will also have some '2 Free Spirals' cards to give-away 🔥🥔
A secret code word will be available on socials on the day. Say the phrase to receive a card! (1 per person)
Thank you again for all the support and excited for the future! 🧡