Free Christmas Activities for Kids
It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially with young children who believe in the magic of Christmas. We LOVE experiencing the joy of Christmas through our clients' eyes and have collated a list of FREE festive family activities to help you get the most out of the holiday season.
Kids Christmas Craft - Christmas Bauble Decorating
Children can fill a 3D clear bauble with a selection of sparkly items including tinsel, Christmas themed confetti and mini pom poms with hanging ribbon and tag for the child's name. Perfect for all age groups.
🗓 Saturday, December 4 - Sunday, December 5
📍 Primewest Belmont, 41 Macquarie Street
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Christmas Magic at Charlestown Square
Watch it snow at The Corner, get a cringeworthy Christmas photo, meet Santa's Friends from the North Pole or jump on board the Charlie Express!
🗓 Saturday, November 6 - Friday, December 24.
📍 Charlestown Square
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Christmas Lights Spectacular at Waratah Village
Do some last minute Christmas shopping while the kids marvel at the beautiful lights display at Waratah Village
🗓 From November 8
📍 Waratah Village
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See Santa in the City
Santa and his elves will be spreading the Christmas Cheer in Newcastle City so head into town for a spontaneous
🗓 From December 1
📍 Council St and other locations
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Bikers for Kids Toy Run
This extraordinary festive season favourite takes place annually and has been running for over 40 years, raising toys and funds for kids in need and the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Along with prizes for best-dressed families, Santa photos, food, markets, motorcycle displays, live music and amusements the day will culminate in an impressive motorbike raffle for the ultimate Christmas present
🗓 Sunday, December 5 8-2pm
📍 Wickham Park
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The elves at Central Newcastle Church have already begun the preparation to make this Christmas Central Drive-Thru even bigger and better than the last. Simply hop in your car, download the interactive soundtrack on the Central Newcastle App and take an immersive trip through Polar Express, WhoVille, Santa’s Workshop, Candy Cane Lane, Bethlehem Boulevard, and Mistletoe Lane.
🗓 Sunday December 12 - Sunday December 17
📍 Central Church, 290 Hillsborough Rd, Warners Bay
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Enjoy some time for hands-free Christmas shopping, while the qualified team at Stay N Play entertain the little ones and help them create beautiful decorations for family with friends. Activities are suitable for children aged between 4 and 8 (older siblings are welcome).
🗓 Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12
📍Kotara SuperCentre in the playground near Domayne
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