Looking for something to do this weekend? One of these events or activities in the Hunter could be perfect for you.
NOTE: Given the weather, please check the event’s website or social media pages for updates.
Free Family Fun Day
Enjoy a free end of season splash at Cessnock Pool, Branxton Pool or Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre this Sunday 27 March. Residents will gain free entry into the pools from 10am until 4pm.
Everyone is invited to come along to celebrate the end of the summer season.
When: Sunday 27 March, 10am until 4pm
Where: Cessnock Pool, Branxton Pool or Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Cost: Free
Fashion Frenzy
Bag a bargain this Saturday 26 March at the Dress for Success Fashion Frenzy.
From 9am until 12pm hundreds of pre-loved items will be on sale at the Showroom Carpark (116a Belford Street, Broadmeadow).
There are no change rooms and all items are $5.
When: Saturday 26 March, 9am to 12pm
Where: Broadmeadow
Hunter Memory Walk and Jog
This Sunday the Hunter Memory Walk and Jog is returning to Speers Point Park. The event is Dementia Australia’s biggest fundraising initiative.
There are still spots available for the 2km, 8km or timed 8km course, so don’t miss out on your opportunity to register for this fun-filled day out, for an important cause.
Go to www.memorywalk.com.au for more information or to register.
When: Sunday 27 March
Where: Speers Point Park
Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival
Polish your cars, shine your shoes and get out your best dresses, the Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival will be rocking and rolling back into town this weekend.
Celebrating all the good things from the 1950’s – rock n roll music, dancing, classic cars, vintage clothing and good old fashioned fun, organisers promise there’ll be something for everyone.
For the full program visit www.kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au
When: Friday 25 to Sunday 27 March
Where: Kurri Kurri
Sunday Sessions
Grab a wine or beer and enjoy some music and art-making at the Museum of Art and Culture on Sunday.
It starts at 1pm and tickets cost $20. Mark Henderson will play.
When: Sunday 27 March
Where: Museum of Art and Culture
Cost: $20
Fashion Parade
The Anglican Parish of Beresfield/Thornton is hosting a fashion parade on Saturday 26 March from 1.30pm.
The fashions are by Donna Lou and donations of $10 include afternoon tea and Lucky door.
Phone Bev on 0409 810 278 for more info.
When: Saturday 26 March
Book launch
On Saturday 26 March two local authors – Emily S Smith and Sharon J Boyce – will host a launch party for their new books at Unit 1, 10 Pipeclay Avenue, Thornton.
From 10.30am until 2.30pm the duo will talk about There’s a Shark at my School and Kora Kerplunk’s Travelling Tongue.
At the event there will also be games, craft, prizes, and more.
When: Saturday 16 March, 10.30am
Where: Thornton
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