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25.01.2022 Come play and check out Newcastle’s biggest ball pit at Little Sandpiper - Kotara at Westfield Kotara! Let your imagination begin here. This innovative play centre features lots of fun amusements for kids ages 0 - 12 years. There are ball pits, climbing platform, space tunnel, adventure gym, slides and electronic gaming area. Little Sandpiper also host birthday parties as well! Book now to be the first to have your very own special Little Sandpiper party. Don’t forget everyon...e including all adults supervising need to bring socks or purchase a pair of non-slip Little Sandpiper socks. For more info: https://www.littlesandpiper.com.au/ Want to know how they keep their ball pit clean? Check out the TikTok video https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSodrawL/

25.01.2022 Speech development, mood management, transitioning to school, child development & yoga! Lake Macquarie City Council’s You’re Kidding Me program is presenting its final activities for 2020, with six free workshops to inform and entertain parents and their children. Choose from five online workshops to enjoy from your home or choose yoga in the park at Speers Point. Click through to the article for all the details.

25.01.2022 Here's a gorgeous coastal walk starting from Caves Beach. It's a bit of an adventure in some spots but you can stop for a swim along the way.

24.01.2022 Have your say about iconic National Park. It's one of Newcastle's oldest and largest parks and City of Newcastle is looking for input. Share your thoughts about National Park by filling in an online survey, dropping a pin on an interactive map or attending a drop-in information session at National Park on Saturday 21 November.

24.01.2022 Pristine bushland, beautiful water views and history. Wangi Point in Wangi Wangi in western Lake Macquarie has it all. Offering several walking tracks, picnic spots, and fishing spots, it's a wonderful place for families to visit.

24.01.2022 Cows eyes, cricket snacks, perception tests, anatomy model Mike and samples of unknown liquid! Join Newcastle Museum scientists Cath and Emma as they present fantastic pop-up science at Newcastle Museum! No bookings required, just come and find them in the Museum on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school holidays from 10am to 12pm and 1pm - 3pm. And if planning a trip to the museum and haven't already experienced the Questacon Colour Exhibition, do it. It's worth visiting but you'll need to book ahead. More info: https://newywithkids.com.au/questacon-colour-exhibition-ne/

21.01.2022 Support local and do your Christmas shop at local markets in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. Here's a list of markets in the lead up to Christmas. Find unique Christmas gifts and treats, enjoy live entertainment and food. If we've missed one, let us know.

21.01.2022 Community centres, libraries, museums and galleries, parks, recreation facilities and gardens. These are all community spaces that we're fortunate to have here in Newcastle. City of Newcastle knows how important this social infrastructure is to the community, so they're working on a new strategy to make sure the community has access to these spaces now and into the future. They want to hear from you about what you value, love and need in your community, so click through to find out how to provide your input.

19.01.2022 Noticing rubbish around your community? Get involved in Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 7 March. You can join events around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter or create your own event with friends and family or even sign up for the Clean Up Australia PLOG-A-THON (picking up litter while on your walk)!

19.01.2022 Fully-fenced and packed with play equipment, Rose Point Park in Singleton is a worth a visit or a stop if you're driving by. This regional playground is suitable for kids of all ages and abilities. It's got everything from climbing equipment, a variety of swings, slides, flying foxes. in-ground trampolines to a NEOS 360 section (a part-electronic game, part-competitive sport). More info: https://newywithkids.com.au/rose-point-park-singleton/

18.01.2022 Check out the cool 3D Chalk The Walk art trail, part of City of Newcastle's New Annual Festival. Four amazing artists are transforming our footpaths into interactive art. Find Jenny McCracken’s artwork called Steampunk Search Engine at Visitor Information Centre, Rudy Kistler’s artwork at Market Street Lawn near Signal Box, Zac Craig’s artwork at Laman Street by the library and Leo Uribe’s artwork at Crown & Hunter by The Lucky Hotel. See the artists at work on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February and explore the trail until 21 February 2021. Strike a Pose and tag #NewCTW *** Update from Chalk the Walk. The artworks are complete and have been sealed. You can pose for photos. We just ask you to be gentle with them in the wet *** More info: https://chalkthewalk.com

18.01.2022 Thinking less toys and more experiences this Christmas? We're with you! Buy your kids some experience gifts that they can enjoy. Here are 50+ Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter kids & family experiences to suit all ages and budgets.

17.01.2022 Gone but not forgotten...Inspired by the loss of her mother-in-law, Kate Worrall created a children’s book ‘Little Reminders’ to help families keep memories alive. This customisable book is designed to support families through their grief and loss by keeping their precious memories alive after the loss of a loved one such as a grandparent, parent, sibling, friend or even pet. My Photo Storybooks

17.01.2022 Waterworld Central returns to Newcastle starting Monday 21 December. Join in for some summer school holiday fun with giant inflatable pools and slides to splash and play around in plus a massive dino slide. Enjoy activities like paddling around in the paddle boat pool, spinning yourself silly on the Tea Cups, or seeing what it’s like to walk on water in the zorb cylinder! It runs until 26 January 2021 at The Station Newcastle. More info: https://newywithkids.com.au/waterworld-central-newcastle/

17.01.2022 As part of the New Annual Festival, Chalk The Walk is coming to Newcastle featuring four amazing street artists. See the 3D artists at work on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February at the Visitor Information Centre, Market Street Lawn, Laman Street and the corner of Crown & Hunter. You can then explore the trail and take photos with the chalk creations until 21 February 2021 For more info: https://chalkthewalk.com/

17.01.2022 If you have a train lover in your family, visit Richmond Vale Railway Museum in Hunter Valley. Go for a ride on miniature and full-sized steam trains, operate train signalling equipment and learn about the steam train and mining history of the region.

17.01.2022 Cool off at a local pool! Newcastle Pools which includes Lambton Swimming Pool, Mayfield Swimming Centre and Wallsend Swimming Centre have now reopened.

16.01.2022 There's so much to see and do at Green Point Foreshore area between Belmont and Valentine. There's a flat shared pathway for walking and biking which starts from Belmont. Enjoy beautiful Lake Mac views plus there are picnic areas and spots for fishing, kayaking and standup paddle boarding. Don't miss Sea Eagle Lookout. You can also venture off onto various dirt trails in Green Point. More info: https://newywithkids.com.au/green-point-walk-lake-macquarie/

15.01.2022 NAIDOC Week runs this week and to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, there is a number of local and virtual events and activities to enjoy. Visit Newcastle Museum to discover the story of the Kuueeyung, hear a cultural story in song via the Newcastle Art Gallery website, listen to podcasts from Newcastle’s Aboriginal communities and see artwork at Wallsend Library. More info: https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/e/t...hings-to-do/naidoc-week In Lake Macquarie, you can visit the Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie to view Yapang.The word ‘yapang’ means journey or pathway in Awabakal language, and is the name given to the dedicated program of Aboriginal exhibitions and related projects within MAC. In this area is the exhibition 'Manggan - Gather, Gathers, Gathering' from the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre in South Australia. More info: https://mac.lakemac.com.au/current-exhibitions

15.01.2022 Head to Civic Park for a Christmas Tree Maze starting on Thursday 3 December. Get lost in the maze which will be made of 120 fully sized fresh Christmas pine trees. By day, kids will have a great time finding their way through the maze and by night, onlookers can enjoy the sparkling solar-powered tree lights, helping give the city a little extra Christmas spirit. Civic Park’s Christmas Tree Maze runs from 7am to 7pm from Friday 4 December to Saturday 12 December. It's free to enter. *** Please note that the maze will open at 3pm on Thursday 3 December following the installation of the maze in Civic Park **** This event is one of the events for A Very Newy Christmas produced by Enigma and funded by City of Newcastle’s Special Business Rate Program.

14.01.2022 Are you sick of the generic shopping centre photos with Santa and are after quality images worthy of hanging on the wall? Natural Lights Photography wants to capture real and honest moments in a non-intrusive way. They present to you treasured images, unlike anything you have seen before. Nestled in the heart of Catherine Hill Bay is this stunning location, perfectly stylised to look like an Australian winter wonderland. It is a unique backdrop for this year's family photos. Yes, they are COVID safe! They have a COVID plan in place and will provide you with hand sanitizer on the day. Their location also offers an outdoor setting that is great for social distancing and is an alternative to public space shopping centres. Book your photos today! https://nlphotography.com.au/portrait-pho/christmas-photos/

14.01.2022 Who has their Christmas lights on already? Add your place to the Newy with Kids Christmas Lights Display! We’re encouraging people to decorate their home so that we can create an epic trail of Christmas lights in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Valley for Christmas 2020. For inspiration, check out some beautiful Christmas homes from last year. To add your home, visit https://newywithkids.com.au/best-christmas-lights-newcastl/

14.01.2022 Heading to the beach this weekend? We've put together a helpful list of things to pack for a day at the beach with kids. As well as heaps of useful tips, it contains cool beach gear like Australian-made sand-free towels from local company Fashion Fish Designs, beach toys from Lollipop Kids and an innovative beach wagon from Ezy Beach which doubles as a beach chair.

14.01.2022 Get free tickets to see the Newcastle Jets at Maitland Sportsground for an A-League trial match against brand new club Macarthur FC, on Thursday 26 November kicking off at 5.15pm. In recognition of the lack of events due to COVID-19, Maitland City Council has decided that all general admission tickets for the game can be acquired free of charge, with grandstand seats only being $5 per seat regardless of age. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place which means reduced attendance numbers, so get in early to secure your space. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at www.maitlandevents.com.au/events/jets-vs-macarthurfc/ from 12pm.

13.01.2022 Capture a special Christmas memory at Jesmond Central. Their Santa photos start on Saturday 21 November and run until Christmas Eve. Your wellbeing is their priority, so physical distancing will be implemented during your photography session. BONUS: Every child who has their photo taken will receive a small gift from Santa. There are also Paws & Claws Santa pet photos available on selected dates. The set will be located on the Gallery Level, near ALDI. Online bookings are essential and please note there will be no walk-ins to maintain social distancing. More info: https://www.jesmondcentral.com.au/whats-o/santa-photos-2020

12.01.2022 WIN TICKETS! PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" Presented by Stan is coming to Newcastle on 29 May and we have family passes to give away to PAW Patrol fans! To enter, visit: https://newywithkids.com.au/paw-patrol-live-australia-tour/ PAW Patrol. Stream now on Stan.

11.01.2022 Have you heard of Naru Beach? This beach located on the shores of Lake Macquarie is a gorgeous spot. It's a small beach reserve at Marks Point located at the end of a dirt road. Note: there's no amenities and it does get busy but worth a visit. More info: https://newywithkids.com.au/naru-beach/

11.01.2022 FIRE AND RESCUE OPEN DAY CANCELLED Due to a ban issued by the Fire Brigade Employees Union (FBEU) citing health and safety concerns around COVID-19, there will be no Open Day activities taking place in fire stations across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Lower Hunter and Central Coast scheduled for Saturday 15 May. FBEU Statement: https://fbeu.net/2021/05/13/code-red-open-day/... NSW Fire and Rescue Response: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=619 Any inquiries need to be directed to NSW Fire and Rescue.

10.01.2022 Get out for the day and explore Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest by bike. Follow the path from Tea Gardens over the Singing Bridge and down to the beachside town of Hawks Nest.

10.01.2022 If you're heading to Dubbo to visit Taronga Western Plains Zoo, stay a couple of more days. There are tons of fun things to do with kids including the Royal Flying Doctor Experience, Dubbo Gaol, Wellington Caves and the Dubbo Regional Adventure Playground.

10.01.2022 Drive-Thru Christmas Lights! Central Newcastle Church in Warners Bay presents Christmas Central: A FREE Drive-Thru Lights Experience from 13 - 20 December. Hop in the car and take a trip through Polar Express, WhoVille, Santa’s Workshop and more. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves will be there so your family can take a COVID safe Santa Photo from the comfort of your own car! It's free but you can skip the queue by registering for your Elf Fast-Pass via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/christmas-central-a-drive-t

10.01.2022 FIRE AND RESCUE OPEN DAY UPDATE Although the official NSW Fire and Rescue events have been cancelled, there are some local fire stations proceeding with Open Day events. CARDIFF... Fire and Rescue NSW Station 251 Cardiff is now holding their Open Day onsite. Due to a late agreement between the FBEU and the higher powers of Fire and Rescue Open Day 2021 will now be at Cardiff Fire Station. This replaces the event formerly scheduled at Macquarie Hills Little Athletics Facility (Neegulbah Park) tomorrow Saturday 15 May from 10am till 2pm. Instead, the event will go ahead at Cardiff Fire Station between 10am and 2pm. There will be a variety of fire safety demonstrations as well as the opportunity to explore a real working fire station and the fire trucks within. Cardiff Rotary will be there operating their Charity BBQ. Sausage sandwiches will be $3 and cans of soft drink $2. A full Covid Safety plan will be in place and guidelines will be followed. All money raised will go ahead towards local community projects. MINMI Fire and Rescue NSW Station 377 Minmi will be open for Open Day on Saturday 15 May. Wallsend-Maryland Rotary. will be cooking a BBQ. Come and learn about home fire safety and meet your local firefighters. RUTHERFORD Fire & Rescue NSW Station 455 Rutherford is open for Open Day from 10am to 2pm. TARRO Fire And Rescue NSW Station 454 Tarro will have their engine bay doors tomorrow from 10am till 2pm! They will have a sausage sizzle thanks to 2322 MEN'S SHED and coffee from Big Ben's Mobile Cafe Food and coffee will be for sale out the front of the station so please come support your local organisations and businesses! The ex Mortdale pumper will be on display also. WALLSEND Fire and Rescue NSW Station 484 Wallsend is open for Open Day on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. WANGI Fire and Rescue NSW Station 485 Wangi Wangi is open for Open Day on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Wangi Men’s Shed will be holding a BBQ with all proceeds going to the Men’s Shed. NOTE: Until events are officially confirmed by individual stations, we will not be including them due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Fire Station Open Day. We're reluctant to send people to fire stations that may or may not be open. Any incorrect information and we'll cop abuse. If there are other local fire stations holding events tomorrow, please let us know with a link to the event and we'll add it to the list. Thanks for your patience and understanding. We know there are lots of different information and updates around this event. - Newy with Kids

09.01.2022 Count down to Christmas with an advent calendar. We've selected our favourite 2020 advent calendars. There's many to choose from including beauty products, stationery, LEGO, toys, chocolate, wine and beer. Our list covers all bases and price tags from budget to splurge! And if you prefer, you can make your own personalised advent calendars.

09.01.2022 Have you spotted a Tribe cargo bike out and about? Local Newcastle company Tribe Bikes has recently launched a line of cargo bikes to transport kids, pets and more. Great for family adventures to the park, beach or shop.

09.01.2022 Beach, ocean bath or local pool? Where do you head with your kids on a hot day? If you're looking for kid-friendly beaches and ocean baths, here are a few to visit when you want to cool down on a summer's day Pictured: Merewether Ocean Baths

09.01.2022 Scoot for HMRI! The Jack Murphy Scooter Fest will be back to raise funds for the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) for research into Sudden Cardiac Death. The 2nd Jack Murphy Scooter Fest will be held at Parrey Skatepark at 38 Munibung Road, Cardiff on Saturday 29 May at 9am.This event is in memory of Jack Murphy who died suddenly in 2018 of Sudden Cardiac Death. It’s $25 per entry with all proceeds to HRMI. Registrations close 19 May and the event is open to all.... More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/120343746641436

08.01.2022 Art Cart at Newcastle Art Gallery is back! Initially returning every Saturday for two sessions (10:30am - 11:15am & 11:30am - 12:15pm). It's free but bookings are required via Trybooking. It is suitable for children of all ages, with supervision required by a parent or carer. All materials are supplied and is a lot of fun!

07.01.2022 Check out mozzie-repellent t-shirts by Borne Clothing. This Newcastle startup makes ethical, sustainable, mozzie repellent clothing & uses the profits to fight against mosquito-borne diseases. Kids t-shirts are coming soon. More info: https://newywithkids.com.au/mosquito-repelling-borne-cloth/

07.01.2022 Naughty or nice? Have you checked the official 2020 Naughty and Nice List compiled by the North Pole Government. https://www.christmasaffairs.com//Naughty-and-Nice-List-20 Not surprisingly, most of the people I know are on the Naughty list. Cut us some slack Santa. It's been a tough year!

07.01.2022 Wondering what's on for Australia Day around the region. There aren't as many events happening as usual due to the pandemic. However, there are still lots of fun activities and events to mark the day like pool parties, picnic in the park, movies and a Tiger Moth flyover!

05.01.2022 Predicted to be sizzling this weekend. Here are some tips on keeping your family cool.

04.01.2022 Who are you going to nominate for Citizen of the Year 2021? Nominate someone who stepped up this year for the City of Newcastle's 2021 Australia Day Awards and make sure they're recognised for their efforts.

03.01.2022 Handcrafted by kids! There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to get crafty with the kids and make some thoughtful homemade gifts for teachers or family and friends. Here are some easy ideas that you can try with your little ones with step by step instructions kid-tested by Newy with Kids writer Odette! https://newywithkids.com.au/homemade-christmas-craft-gifts/

03.01.2022 Not long until Floating Santa! Every year on Christmas Eve for the past 40 years, Santa travels around the Western side of Lake Macquarie by boat visiting different jetties and handing out lollies to kids. Unfortunately, this year, he won't be stopping at the jetties or handing out lollies but you'll still see him sailing past five lakeside locations. For all the details, click through to the article.

02.01.2022 Enjoy some school holiday fun on the Central Coast! It's the region next door and the perfect place to enjoy some fun with your kids. Choose from 13 activities in four different locations including mini golf, drumming sessions, mask making, painting, lantern making and laser tag. Registrations are essential as there are limited session numbers.

02.01.2022 BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Grab our new summer eBook. It's on sale now for 50% off. It features 15 fun itineraries for a family day out in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter. All the planning is done for you. Get set for a fun day out with your kids or grandkids. For more information or to purchase, visit https://newywithkids.com.au/newy-with-kids-ebook-summer/ Thanks to everyone who purchased our previous eBook. Your support ensures that we can keep sharing the best family-friendly events, activities and attractions in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter.

02.01.2022 Macquarie Pier at Nobbys Beach has reopened this week with a pathway upgrade. There's more work to be done though with lighting, signage and other materials highlighting the pier’s maritime heritage features expected to be installed in early 2021. Nobbys Headland is also now open to the public on weekends and public holidays excluding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day from 8am to 4pm.

02.01.2022 For a special treat this year, National Simultaneous Storytime will be broadcast from the ISS. This year National Simultaneous Storytime takes place on Wednesday 19 May at 11am (AEST) from the International Space Station and will feature the book Give Me Some Space! written by Philip Bunting and published by Scholastic Australia. This year the book will be read by an astronaut from the International Space Station. ALIA, along with the Australian Space Agency and The Office of... the Chief Scientist, and with help from Science Time From Space, will bring an additional science and educational component to National Simultaneous Storytime in 2021. You can also join Lake Mac Libraries for this livestream at Warners Bay Theatre. The event runs from 11am - 11:30am on Wednesday 19 May. It's a free event but bookings are required. More info: https://newywithkids.com.au/participate-in-national-simult/

02.01.2022 Need inspiration for your child's next birthday party? The Newy with Kids Birthday Party Guide has been updated. Whether you’re looking for a birthday venue, party place, local park, party entertainment or a cake, we’ve got you sorted with 100+ options to choose from!