Abernethy, Cessnock

Week of Riverlights – West African Drum and Dance Workshop with Fodé Mané

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Oct 2025 to 9 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

Join Fodé Mané (Jamo Jamo Arts) for an exciting experience in West African Drum and Dance! Immerse yourself in the...

Week of Riverlights – Aqua Vibes (Tuesday)

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Oct 2025

Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: Free

Visit Maitland Pool for Aqua Vibes.A fun, water based program that mixes exercise with Latin and World rhythms and beats...

Kids Belly Dance Workshop with Dance of Life Belly Dance and Drums

Food and Wine

11 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

Bring the kids along for a fun and interactive dance experience that celebrates music and culture from around the world....

Superboat Spectator Lunch Cruise

Festivals and Celebrations

18 Oct 2025 to 19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.8 kms | Price from: $65.00

Join them for exclusive access centre of course to experience the excitement of the Lake Macquarie Superboats. Whilst watching the...

Draw It Your Way – Still Life Drawing Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: $30.00

In this creative, hands-on workshop kids aged eight to 12 will explore the art of still life drawing while learning...

Spilling the Tea

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

3 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

Join artist Shan Turner Carroll for a relaxed workshop where you can explore a range of materials and mediums, including...

Week of Riverlights – Aqua Vibes (Wednesday)

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Oct 2025

Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: Free

Visit Maitland Pool for Aqua Vibes.A fun, water based program that mixes exercise with Latin and World rhythms and beats...

Collectors’ Plant Fair Hunter Valley

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Oct 2025 to 19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 21.9 kms | Price from: $13.70

Green thumbs rejoice at the return of The Collectors' Plant Fair to Maitland for another exceptional year.Plant enthusiasts, mark your...

Week of Riverlights – The Singing Circle (Wednesday)

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

Join The Singing Circle, a Newcastle-based group that brings people together through the healing power of song. In this uplifting...

The Verandah Project Bush Dance

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Sep 2025

Distance from: 21.9 kms | Price from: $67.00

Early High Street Maitland was adorned in beautiful Iron Lace Verandahs. However, a majority of them were lost between 1915-1945;...

Drop In Recycled Monster Art

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

30 Sep 2025 to 3 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

Unleash your creativity and bring your wildest creatures to life at this Recycled Monster Art Workshop! Drop in to craft...

Great Moscow Circus

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 Sep 2025 to 21 Sep 2025

Distance from: 21.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Australia's favourite circus. Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush with Australia's top BMX and scooter riders, electrifying trampolinists, and the heart-stopping...

Twilight Delights at Grossmann and Brough Houses

Food and Wine

18 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.0 kms | Price from: $40.00

Eye-catching projections, unique tours and enjoy a special evening of drinks and canapes served in the flower-filled garden.There's nothing quite...

Mercer Wine Dinner

Food and Wine

16 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: $90.00

Indulge yourself with a four course dinner perfectly paired with eight Mercer wines. Forget traditional varietals, think new, vegan friendly,...

Tricia Flanagan: Landrelations

Exhibition and Shows

6 Sep 2025 to 12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: Free

Experience Tricia Flanagan's multi-venue exhibition.Tricia Flanagan's exhibition spans across Lake Macquarie/ Awaba between the Museum of Art and Culture, yapang...

The Bushwackers at Full Throttle Ranch

Concert or Performance

20 Sep 2025

Distance from: 16.7 kms | Price from: $25.00

With a career spanning decades, The Bushwackers are making a historic return to their classic 80's stomping ground. Full Throttle...

Clay Workshop With Artist Indeah Clark for Kids

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

9 Sep 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

Join local artist Indeah Clark for a special hands-on clay workshop for kids aged five and up and their families....

Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

1 Jun 2026

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Lake Macquarie Dobell Festival is an annual month-long arts festival inspired by the life and work of esteemed artist...

Communal En Plein Air Painting with Rebecca Rath

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Sep 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: $45.00

Join artist Rebecca Rath for a day of en plein air painting along the scenic banks of Coquun, the Hunter...

Spring School Holidays at Hunter Valley Gardens

Exhibition and Shows

27 Sep 2025 to 12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 15.4 kms | Price from: $31.00

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a fun and colourful family day out at Hunter Valley Gardens these school holidays....

Harbour2Vine Cycle Classic

Community Event

12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 12.2 kms | Price from: $60.00

This scenic and family-friendly event allows cyclists of all experience levels to ride the 34km (Hunter only), 58 kilometres or...

Street Eats – Aberglasslyn

Food and Wine

26 Sep 2025

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Free

Join in for Street Eats – 80s Hits!Get ready for a rad evening packed with delicious food family-friendly activities, and...

Hunter Valley Rodeo

Sporting Events

10 Oct 2025

Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: $24.50

Get ready, Maitland – the rodeo is coming to town! The Hunter Valley Rodeo rolls into the Maitland Showgrounds, delivering...

Week of Riverlights – Spin Poi Workshops

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

Come along to the Maitland Regional Art Gallery Lawn for free Spin Poi workshops suitable for all ages! Poi is...

Experience the Buzz

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Sep 2025 to 8 Nov 2025

Distance from: 19.0 kms | Price from: $55.00

Ever wondered what it's like to be a beekeeper or what the inner workings of a living beehive are really...

Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show – Cessnock

Concert or Performance

18 Sep 2025

Distance from: 6.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

With clips of his sold-out shows currently going viral on TikTok, internationally lauded comedic hypnotist Haiming Jiang is bringing his...

Seventh Wonder performs Fleetwood Mac – Cessnock

Concert or Performance

25 Jul 2026

Distance from: 6.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Hailed as one of the world's leading Fleetwood Mac shows, and managed by Former Fleetwood Mac manager Dennis Dunstan, Seventh...

Park Waves Festival – Maitland

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Mar 2026

Distance from: 21.9 kms | Price from: $219.90

Park Waves Festival, curated by Australian metal giants Parkway Drive, is a travelling festival that made its debut in Dresden,...

Hunter Valley Boutique Wine Show

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

26 Sep 2025

Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: $150.00

Hunter Valley Boutique Winemakers Award Celebration Luncheon is open to everyone, and it's set to be an unmissable afternoon of...

Riverlights Lantern Drop In Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Oct 2025 to 10 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

During The Week of Riverlights, the community is invited to make paper lanterns at Maitland Regional Art Gallery. The lanterns...

Lake Mac POP BAM – Pop Culture Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

25 Jul 2026

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: $0.00

Wham, bam, POP BAM! Lake Macquarie's annual popular culture festival returns this July. Join us for the ultimate pop culture...

Week of Riverlights – Lele’s Cultural Awareness Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

9 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

Join Lele, also known as Voice of Lele, for an intimate and powerful Cultural Awareness Workshop that will open your...

Lantern Making Workshop for Adults 16 years plus

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

Join in for a hands-on workshop where you'll craft your own floating lotus flower lanterns - symbols of peace, hope,...

Collage Animation Workshop For Kids Ages 8 – 12

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: $30.00

Get ready to bring your imagination to life! In this fun, hands-on workshop, children aged 8–12 will learn how to...

Week of Riverlights – The Singing Circle (Friday)

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

Join The Singing Circle, a Newcastle-based group that brings people together through the healing power of song. In this uplifting...

Wollombi Markets – October Long Weekend

Markets

6 Oct 2025

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

With more than 120 stalls to explore, you'll find everything from farm-fresh produce, plants, and handmade crafts to clothes, tools,...

Maitland Show

Exhibition and Shows

13 Feb 2026 to 15 Feb 2026

Distance from: 21.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Maitland Show returns to celebrate 164 years of the annual show.Over three days there will be plenty of entertainment for...

Riverlights Spin Poi Workshops

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

Learn to spin poi!Poi is simple, fun, and effective for all ages and abilities. Come along and play poi as...

Still Life Drawing Workshop for Teens

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

This workshop invites teens to dive into the world of still life drawing – whether they're just starting out or...

Week of Riverlights – Aqua Vibes (Friday)

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 Oct 2025

Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: Free

Visit Maitland Pool for Aqua Vibes.A fun, water based program that mixes exercise with Latin and World rhythms and beats...

New Year’s Eve Cruise on Lake Macquarie

Festivals and Celebrations

31 Dec 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: $99.00

Hop aboard Lady Mac and avoid the foreshore crowds on New Year's Eve this year. Join Nova Cruises on Lake...

Celebrate Recycled Monster Art with Artist Darren Horsefield

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

23 Sep 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

Join artist Darren Horsfield in his exhibition Recycled Monster Art for afternoon tea to celebrate the opening of the exhibition.Recycled...

Pokolbin Market

Markets

7 Sep 2025 to 22 Aug 2027

Distance from: 23.3 kms | Price from: Free

Every Sunday, the heart of he Hunter Valley wine country comes alive with the vibrant atmosphere of the weekly Pokolbin...

Maitland Riverlights – Flamenco Dance Workshop – Gypsy Gym Zumba

Community Event

11 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

Experience Gypsy Gym, a flamenco-style dance fitness workshop that combines fun, movement, and cultural education. This engaging session offers a...

Week of Riverlights – Kids Pasta Making Workshop by the River

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

9 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

With guidance from the Slow Food Hunter Valley team, kids will roll and shape their own strozzapreti pasta, learn the...

Week of Riverlights – Spark Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

Join the talented team from Curious Legends in this hands-on, family-friendly workshop where imagination meets light! You'll create your very...

Christmas Buffet Lunch

Festivals and Celebrations

25 Dec 2025

Distance from: 12.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Escape the kitchen and let them take care of everything with a lavish Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Rydges Resort...

Wupa@Wanaruah Aboriginal Art Exhibition and Trail

Exhibition and Shows

6 Sep 2025 to 30 May 2026

Distance from: 14.1 kms | Price from: Free

Wupa@Wanaruah is a free Aboriginal art and culture exhibition that is annually facilitated by Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation, in conjunction with...

Confetti and Chaos – Argenton

Concert or Performance

26 Sep 2025

Distance from: 22.1 kms | Price from: $97.36

Brought to you by the makers of Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, this is the worst wedding reception you'll ever...

Stomp! Wine, Pottery and Cheese

Food and Wine

26 Sep 2025

Distance from: 16.6 kms | Price from: $160.00

Stomp! Wines and Hunter Valley Ceramics are partnering to bring Pottery, Wine and Cheese to you.This two hour event is...

MAC yapang Art Prize opening celebration and award announcement

Festivals and Celebrations

17 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: Free

Celebrate the opening of the inaugural MAC yapang Art Prize finalist exhibition and the announcement of this year's MAC yapang...

Maitland Riverlights – Rhythms of Cuba: Salsa Workshop by Dance on Newy

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

Get ready to move your body and feel the vibrant rhythm of Cuba! In this lively Cuban Salsa workshop, you'll...

Bling and Bloom at The Levee

Markets

20 Sep 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Celebrate spring with Bling and Bloom at The Levee and get your fix of flowers, fragrances, jewellery and fun.With a...

Wine and Art

Food and Wine

20 Sep 2025

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: Free

This D'Vine Festival weekend, slow things down and indulge your creative side with Wine and Art at Keith Tulloch Wines.The...

Maitland Garden Ramble

Exhibition and Shows

20 Sep 2025 to 21 Sep 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: $5.00

The annual Maitland Garden Ramble is ready for springtime. Pre purchase a ticket for entry to all five gardens. Tickets...

Week of Riverlights – Capoeira Pop-Up Class!

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

Come try Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, and music into one dynamic art! These workshops...

Float Your Boat

Festivals and Celebrations

19 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

Lake Macquarie's iconic fluorescent flotilla is set to brighten local shores and spirits when the family favourite 'Float Your Boat'...

Teens Clay Workshop With Indeah Clark

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

9 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Free

Join local artist Indeah Clark for a creative clay workshop designed especially for teens aged for 13 to 17. In...

Melbourne Cup Lake Cruise

Festivals and Celebrations

4 Nov 2025

Distance from: 22.8 kms | Price from: $85.00

Hop aboard "Lady Mac" departing Booragul Public Wharf next to Lake Mac Art Gallery.Join Lake Macquarie Cruises to celebrate the...

Week of Riverlights – PCYC Judo 4 Kids

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Oct 2025 to 8 Oct 2025

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

Join them for a fun and engaging Judo workshop designed for kids aged 6 to 12!Participants will learn the basic...