Shoal Bay Country Club: Duelling Pianos A duelling pianos show at Shoal Bay Country Club, with two pianists trading songs and taking requests from the crowd. Date: Friday 16 October Time: 7 PM – 11 PM Where: Shoal Bay Country Club, 35–45 Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay Cost: Ticketed (see link) Click here to find out more Read more…

The 26th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival returns to The Auditorium at Wests Nelson Bay from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 2026, with three dance floors and three days of dancing. Entry and entertainment are free. Presented by Wests Nelson Bay Diggers and the Nelson Bay Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, the festival draws dancers from all over Australia each Read more…

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! The Terrace parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8:00 am. Venue: Riverside Park, Hunter Street, Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, 2324   Read more…

Tilligerry Lions Club Markets: Tanilba Bay Head to the Tilligerry Lions Club Markets – Tanilba Bay! Saturday 19th September Saturday 17th October Saturday 21st November 8 am – 12 pm Kooindah Centre, 61 President Wilson Walk, Tanilba BayEnjoy a wonderful morning featuring: Local makers and small businesses Handmade gifts and unique finds Plants, homewares and specialty products Gourmet treats and delicious goodies Lions Club BBQ Great coffee Read more…

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! The Terrace parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8:00 am. Grahamstown Aquatic Centre, 3 Grahamstown Road, Medowie, NSW 2318 Read more…

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! The Fingal Bay parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8:00 am. Venue: Fingal Cycleway, Fingal Bay, Port Stephens Read more…

Karuah’s biggest day of the year is coming up this Saturday, 17 October. The Karuah Oyster & Timber Festival returns to Lionel Morten Oval from 9 am to 4 pm to celebrate the oyster farming and timber heritage that helped shape the town. It’s been running for more than 20 years, and last year’s festival drew an estimated 3,000 to Read more…

SHIPWRECKED! Maritime Exhibition Presented by the Tomaree Museum Association ⚓🌊 Uncover the sunken history of our coastline! 🚢✨ Looking for a fascinating, free family outing? The Tomaree Museum Association is presenting Shipwrecked! — a captivating exhibition taking over the Tomaree Headland Precinct in Shoal Bay! Wander through extraordinary displays featuring wooden model ships, recovered artefacts, and underwater diving footage. Discover Read more…

Sketches and Creative Textiles Exhibition Take a slow stroll through the Sketches and Creative Textiles Exhibition at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Whether you love the fine, delicate linework of local sketch artists or the tactile warmth of handcrafted weaving, quilting, and fibre art, there is plenty of inspiration on display. After soaking up the gallery, wander outside to Read more…

The 26th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival returns to The Auditorium at Wests Nelson Bay from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 2026, with three dance floors and three days of dancing. Entry and entertainment are free. Presented by Wests Nelson Bay Diggers and the Nelson Bay Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, the festival draws dancers from all over Australia each Read more…

Port Stephens Legacy look after the widows and families of deceased and incapacitated veterans within the local area. Legacy Markets: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays of the month Location: The markets are held at Neil Carroll Park, Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay (Fly Point). Read more…

SHIPWRECKED! Maritime Exhibition Presented by the Tomaree Museum Association ⚓🌊 Uncover the sunken history of our coastline! 🚢✨ Looking for a fascinating, free family outing? The Tomaree Museum Association is presenting Shipwrecked! — a captivating exhibition taking over the Tomaree Headland Precinct in Shoal Bay! Wander through extraordinary displays featuring wooden model ships, recovered artefacts, and underwater diving footage. Discover Read more…

Sketches and Creative Textiles Exhibition Take a slow stroll through the Sketches and Creative Textiles Exhibition at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Whether you love the fine, delicate linework of local sketch artists or the tactile warmth of handcrafted weaving, quilting, and fibre art, there is plenty of inspiration on display. After soaking up the gallery, wander outside to Read more…

The 26th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival returns to The Auditorium at Wests Nelson Bay from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 2026, with three dance floors and three days of dancing. Entry and entertainment are free. Presented by Wests Nelson Bay Diggers and the Nelson Bay Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, the festival draws dancers from all over Australia each Read more…

Cars & Coffee In The Bay Venue: Long Boat Cafe Time: 9 AM Cars, Coffee & a Chat | Nelson Bay & Surrounds Vintage, Classic, Muscle, Sports | All Marques Welcome Monthly Meet-ups Read more…

SHIPWRECKED! Maritime Exhibition Presented by the Tomaree Museum Association ⚓🌊 Uncover the sunken history of our coastline! 🚢✨ Looking for a fascinating, free family outing? The Tomaree Museum Association is presenting Shipwrecked! — a captivating exhibition taking over the Tomaree Headland Precinct in Shoal Bay! Wander through extraordinary displays featuring wooden model ships, recovered artefacts, and underwater diving footage. Discover Read more…

Sketches and Creative Textiles Exhibition Take a slow stroll through the Sketches and Creative Textiles Exhibition at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Whether you love the fine, delicate linework of local sketch artists or the tactile warmth of handcrafted weaving, quilting, and fibre art, there is plenty of inspiration on display. After soaking up the gallery, wander outside to Read more…

Introduction to AI: Raymond Terrace Library Not sure about AI? Port Stephens Libraries is running an Introduction to AI session for adults during Get Online Week, designed to demystify artificial intelligence and show how it can be used safely and confidently in everyday life. Date: Monday 19 October Time: 2:00pm–3:00pm Where: Raymond Terrace Library, 18a Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace Cost: Read more…

SHIPWRECKED! Maritime Exhibition Presented by the Tomaree Museum Association ⚓🌊 Uncover the sunken history of our coastline! 🚢✨ Looking for a fascinating, free family outing? The Tomaree Museum Association is presenting Shipwrecked! — a captivating exhibition taking over the Tomaree Headland Precinct in Shoal Bay! Wander through extraordinary displays featuring wooden model ships, recovered artefacts, and underwater diving footage. Discover Read more…

Sketches and Creative Textiles Exhibition Take a slow stroll through the Sketches and Creative Textiles Exhibition at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Whether you love the fine, delicate linework of local sketch artists or the tactile warmth of handcrafted weaving, quilting, and fibre art, there is plenty of inspiration on display. After soaking up the gallery, wander outside to Read more…

SHIPWRECKED! Maritime Exhibition Presented by the Tomaree Museum Association ⚓🌊 Uncover the sunken history of our coastline! 🚢✨ Looking for a fascinating, free family outing? The Tomaree Museum Association is presenting Shipwrecked! — a captivating exhibition taking over the Tomaree Headland Precinct in Shoal Bay! Wander through extraordinary displays featuring wooden model ships, recovered artefacts, and underwater diving footage. Discover Read more…

Moonshadow-TQC: Broughton Island Historical Cruise with John ‘Stinker’ Clarke Moonshadow-TQC is running historical cruises to Broughton Island hosted by local identity John ‘Stinker’ Clarke. Date: Wednesday 21 October and Thursday 12 November Time: 10:00 am Where: Moonshadow-TQC Cruises, Nelson Bay MV Spirit of Port departs from Wharf 1, Cruise Passenger Terminal, 40 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay Cost: $149 each Click Read more…

Sketches and Creative Textiles Exhibition Take a slow stroll through the Sketches and Creative Textiles Exhibition at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Whether you love the fine, delicate linework of local sketch artists or the tactile warmth of handcrafted weaving, quilting, and fibre art, there is plenty of inspiration on display. After soaking up the gallery, wander outside to Read more…

SHIPWRECKED! Maritime Exhibition Presented by the Tomaree Museum Association ⚓🌊 Uncover the sunken history of our coastline! 🚢✨ Looking for a fascinating, free family outing? The Tomaree Museum Association is presenting Shipwrecked! — a captivating exhibition taking over the Tomaree Headland Precinct in Shoal Bay! Wander through extraordinary displays featuring wooden model ships, recovered artefacts, and underwater diving footage. Discover Read more…