What's On
See what's happening around Newy & the Hunter and discover something to do.
Neurodivergent Social Group
Neurodivergent Social Group is a community run program for adults, where we provide a safe place to mix, chat, and relax. Play a board game or the switch, browse the books together, or form new friendships. Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of neurological variations, including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
An evening of relaxed board gaming
We are a group of friendly people who come together once a week to share our passion for playing board games, making new friends in the process and having some casual fun. Come along with a game of your own to play, or join in and learn another game.
Art After Dark: Draw, Sip & Socialise
Spend an evening learning still-life drawing with an art educator at Singleton Arts + Cultural Centre. This social session is suitable for beginners and includes materials, a drink on arrival, light refreshments and after-hours access to I Have More To Say by Jasmine Poole and Christopher Sewell. For adults aged 18 and over; bookings are essential.
Atticus Asado at Dark Horse
Atticus Hospitality brings an open-fire asado dinner to Dark Horse Vineyard in Lovedale. The evening includes canapés, fire-cooked food, desserts and cheese, followed by live music from Nick and his Hipshots and a late-night DJ set. Hunter Valley wines and cocktails will be available to purchase. The ticket includes food, entertainment and return bus transfers from three local accommodation locations.
Upper Hunter Markets
Browse indoor and outdoor market stalls at the Muswellbrook Indoor Sports Centre on Sunday 25 October. Muswellbrook Cats AFC will host a community barbecue. Entry is free.
SMILE: The Story of Charlie Chaplin – Muswellbrook
Marcel Cole brings SMILE: The Story of Charlie Chaplin to Muswellbrook as part of Arts Upper Hunter’s Alive in the Upper Hunter program. The performance uses mime, clowning, projected story cards and audience participation to explore Chaplin’s life and career. Recommended for ages eight and over. Adult, child and family tickets are available.
Street Eats – Chisholm Halloween 2026
Maitland’s Street Eats heads to Whitewater Adventure Park in Chisholm for a Halloween-themed evening. Bring a picnic rug or buy dinner from the food trucks while a DJ plays; children can take part in free face painting and trick-or-treating. Entry is free. Food purchases are separate.
Christmas Lights Spectacular at Hunter Valley Gardens
Explore illuminated walk-through displays at Hunter Valley Gardens, including Celestial Snowfields, Gingerbread Way and an expanded Planes, Trains & Automobiles area. Food stalls and separately ticketed rides are available during the evening event. The lights run from 30 October 2026 to 31 January 2027, excluding Christmas Day. Last entry is at 9:30pm.
SMILE: The Story of Charlie Chaplin – Singleton
Arts Upper Hunter presents Marcel Cole’s SMILE: The Story of Charlie Chaplin at the Singleton Youth Venue Auditorium. Through physical comedy, mime, projected story cards and audience participation, the show traces Chaplin’s life and work. The performance is recommended for ages eight and over. Check the organiser’s page for adult, child and family ticket options.
The Race to the Top of the World – Peter FitzSimons (History Illuminated)
Peter FitzSimons opens Lake Mac Libraries’ History Illuminated festival with a talk about his book The Race to the Top of the World. He explores the expeditions of George Mallory and Edmund Hillary and the enduring question of whether Mallory reached Everest’s summit.
Red Hot Summer Tour 2026: Australian Crawl at Roche Estate
Red Hot Summer Tour comes to Roche Estate in Pokolbin for an outdoor concert headlined by Australian Crawl. Men at Work, Birds of Tokyo, Vika & Linda, Eskimo Joe, Boom Crash Opera and Ella Hooper are also on the bill. Gates open at 12:30pm. This is an 18+ event, and the organiser lists the Hunter Valley show as sold out.
Crafted Festival Newcastle 2026
Crafted Festival returns to Camp Shortland on Newcastle’s foreshore for a day of independent beer, food vendors and live music. The announced line-up includes The Vanns, Phil and The Blanks, Large Mirage and Cheap-Skate. This is an 18+ ticketed event. Check the organiser’s site for tickets, updates, and further program announcements.
Community Day
Join Stronger Together for a special Community Day at The Station on Newcastle Foreshore, celebrating the people who make their community so special. This family-friendly event is all about bringing people together, showing appreciation and celebrating the support that has helped Stronger Together grow. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment for the kids, fun activities, food and drink trucks, and plenty of opportunities to relax, connect and enjoy time with family and friends. Whether you've volunteered, donated, fundraised, partnered with Stronger Together, attended an event or simply helped spread the word, this celebration is for you. Come along, enjoy the atmosphere and be part of an afternoon dedicated to community, connection and saying thank you.