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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: History of the Inner and Outer Lighthouses and Fingal and Broughton Island Local maritime history comes alive! ⚓🌊 Join local legend John ‘Stinker’ Clarke for the next presentation at the SHIPWRECKED! Exhibition at Tomaree Lodge. He will be diving into the fascinating history of the Inner and Outer Lighthouses, as well as sharing insights on Fingal and Broughton Island. Read more…

Medowie Artisan Markets are back this October with local artists, makers and bakers, food trucks, coffee and live music. Pets on leashes welcome. Date: Saturday 24 October Time: 10:00am–2:00pm Where: Bull and Bush Hotal, Medowie Cost: Free entry Click here to find out more  Shop Local Artists, Makers & Bakers Food trucks Coffee Live music Pets on leashes welcome Free entry! Bring your crew and Read more…

Grandparents’ Storytime and Craft: Raymond Terrace Library A Grandparents’ Day storytime with morning tea, stories, songs and craft for grandparents and grandkids. Date: Saturday 24 October Time: 10:30 am Where: Raymond Terrace Library, 18a Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace Cost: FREE; registration required Click here to find out more Read more…

Tomaree Markets are on every 2nd & 4th Sundays (weather permitting), 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. The markets are held in Neil Carroll Park, at Fly Point, Nelson Bay, adjacent to the beautiful Bay waterfront. This is a local family-operated market, and new stalls are welcome Read more…