Christmas Events
Markets, craft, parties, events, movies + more, in Lake Macquarie
There’s so much to do in Lake Macquarie in the run-up to Christmas. Here we’ve given you details of Christmas markets, letters to Santa, Christmas movies, and any parties we find you may want to join. Oh and make sure you catch Santa on the boat and in the fire truck!
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Christmas Events & Activities
Santa has been cruising the shores of Lake Macquarie for as long as I can remember. As a child, this was one of my favourite memories of living in Lake Mac. Even as a teen and young adult, we spent many a Christmas Eve on the foreshore watching and waving to Santa. The Christmas spirit […]
The Christmas spirit for our Fire & Rescue teams around Lake Macquarie is alive and well. Spreading the Christmas cheer, the kids around Lake Mac can catch the trucks on their annual runs starting the week before Santa arrives. Belmont Santa is coming to town… Details to comeKeep up to date and grab the map […]
Bringing Christmas to Lake Mac one stop at a time! If Santa’s reindeer can’t pull the sleigh on Christmas Eve, he’d be hard-pressed to find a better option to travel than Newcastle’s Christmas Bus! Bringing Christmas cheer to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Grab your family and hop on board. Decorated inside and out with glittery […]
Christmas Festivals & Fetes
Avenue of Trees 2024
East Lakes Salvos
360 Pacific Hwy, Belmont North.
16th – 18th December 2024, 6pm-8pm
This is a free community event for the whole family. Come along and wander through the beautiful display of trees and nativities. Grab a cuppa at the 360 cafe, and a sausage sandwich.
Christmas in Wallsend Santa’s Arrival
7th December 2024, 10am-1pm
Wallsend Rotunda
Wallsend
The Nutcracker Remixed
20th, 21st, 22nd December 2024
MAP Mima, Speers Point Park
Speers Point
A Thrill of Hope – A Christmas Celebration
21st December 2024
Charlestown Seventh-day Adventist Church Australia
Charlestown, from 10 am
Gingerbread House Making
27th November 2024
Swansea District Baptist Church
Swansea
Christmas Craft
There’s nothing better than hand-made and these creative cards are the perfect indoor activity for the kids. Why not kick off the festive season with crafts? We’ve created some basic designs on Christmas cards for kids to make. Have a look through your craft draw, or box in our case, and see what you already […]
Christmas Parties
Pelican RSL
Kids Christmas Party
Details to come
Wangi Workers Club
Kids Christmas Party
Details to come
Members Kids Christmas Party
Details to come
Springloaded
Christmas Party
Details to come
Edgeworth Bowling Club
Kids Christmas Party
15th December 2024, 2 pm – 5 pm
Christmas Markets
Pelican Foreshore Market
- Belmont Foreshore
Pelican Foreshore Christmas Market
7th December 2024, 9 am – 1 pm
Pelican Foreshore
Pelican
Pelican Foreshore Twilight Market
14th December 2024, 4 pm – 8 pm
Pelican Foreshore
Pelican
Feast Fest Twilight Food Market
14th December 2024, 4 pm – 8 pm
Blacksmiths Beach
Blacksmiths
Redhead Twilight Christmas Market
6th December 2024, 4 pm – 8 pm
Webb Park
Redhead
Speers Point Christmas Market
15th December 2024
Speers Point Park
Speers Point
Dora Creek Summer Market – Christmas Special
8th December 2024, 10 am – 2 pm
Minnie Street
Dora Creek
Dora Creek Christmas Night Market
22nd December 2024, 4 pm – 9 pm
Minnie Street
Dora Creek
Morisset Shop & Feast Market
7th December 2024, 9 am – 1 pm
Morisset Showground
Morisset
Santa Mail
Encourage your kids or students to discover the magic of Christmas by writing a letter to Santa.
Santa and his elves are busy going through letters from children all over the world.
Letters to Santa
No need to worry about stamps or a return address this year, Santa has gone all high-tech!
Hand deliver your letter in-store at your local Australia Post Office before the 24th of December. Kids can pick up a special gift and Santa’s reply on the spot. While stocks last!
School Holiday Movies
December 2024 – January 2025 Are you looking for something fun to do during these school holidays? We have enough popcorn and films to keep everyone amused the entire holidays. Event Cinemas Glendale has you covered with this amazing lineup of films for the whole family. There is nothing better than heading to your local […]
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