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Halloween Port Stephens
Saturday 31 October 2026 Halloween in Port Stephens 2026 Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so expect the spooky fun to spill across the whole weekend. Here’s every family-friendly
Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival returns to Nelson Bay for its 26th year
The 26th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival brings three dance floors, live bands and three days of free dancing to Wests Nelson Bay from 16 to 18 October 2026.
Karuah Oyster & Timber Festival returns
Karuah Oyster & Timber Festival returns to Lionel Morten Oval Woodchopping at the 2025 festival. Photo supplied by the Karuah Oyster & Timber Festival. Karuah will celebrate its oyster farming
Small Business Month Gala Dinner
Ideas Don’t Thrive in Isolation: Small Business Month Gala Dinner comes to Nelson Bay Port Stephens’ business community is invited to the NSW Small Business Month Gala Dinner at Nelson
Meet Arabella Starling, Port Stephens’ Teen Singer-Songwriter
Meet Arabella Starling, Port Stephens’ Teen Singer-Songwriter At just 15, local singer-songwriter Arabella Starling is already making a name for herself well beyond our local stages. Her next show is
What’s On In Our Backyard: At the Movies
🍿 What’s On In Our Backyard: At the Movies This week’s picks for Port Stephens movie-goers — week of 14 October 2026 Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson’s psychological thriller Verity (at both
Rainy Day? Here’s What to Do Around Port Stephens
Wet weather in Port Stephens? Indoor play, bowling, museums, galleries, swimming and school holiday library sessions to keep the family busy.
What’s On | Port Stephens
Hi! Here’s what’s happening across our Port Stephens backyard from Friday, 16th October to Thursday, 22nd October 2026. With the kids back in the classroom, the weekend belongs to two
Spring School Holiday Guide
Port Stephens Spring School Holiday Guide 2026 Your Ultimate Family Activity & Adventure Guide in Our Backyard Hi neighbours! Kevin and Angela here. Spring has officially arrived across our beautiful
jupiter’s Mental Health Gala
A Night of Connection and Support: jupiter’s Mental Health Gala Join jupiter Australia for a beautiful evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration in support of young people’s mental health. The
Koori Knockout 2026
The NSW Koori Knockout, one of Australia’s biggest First Nations sporting and cultural gatherings, comes to Raymond Terrace on Worimi Country this October long weekend. Hosted by defending champions the Newcastle Yowies, the four-day carnival brings together 172 rugby league teams from across the state, with around 10,000 visitors expected each day.
Birubi Beach Anna Bay
Birubi Beach, Anna Bay Ocean surf, lifesaving patrols, 4WD adventures, sandboarding, and the historic dunes of Stockton Bight. Ocean Coastline Patrolled (Seasonal / Peak) Key Amenities & Facilities Birubi Point