Looking for something to do this weekend? One of these events or activities could be perfect for you.
Tocal Field Days
The Tocal Field Days are returning this weekend. From Friday 29 April until Sunday 1 May the three-day extravaganza, at the Tocal Agricultural Centre at Paterson, will host almost 300 exhibitors.
For more info, go to tocalfielddays.com
When: Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May
Where: Tocal Agricultural Centre
Charity movie night
The Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting a Mother’s Day movie premiere of Downton Abbey: A New Era on Saturday 30 April at Event Cinemas Kotara.
It’ll raise funds for their vital work.
Go to hbcf.org.au/event/hbcf-mothers-daymovie-night/ for more information.
When: Saturday 30 April
Where: Event Cinemas Kotara
Revivalism
Dress in your best and join the talented cast of Revivalism on Saturday 30 April at 7.30pm at the Royal Exchange Salon Theatre.
It’s a Blues Brothers inspired burlesque show and involves artists from all over the Hunter. For more info or to purchase tickets, go to events.humanitix.com/revivalismnewcastle
When: Saturday 30 April, 7.30pm
Where: The Royal Exchange Theatre
Cost: Tickets start at $40
Lake Macquarie Autumn Fair
On Saturday 30 April the Rotary Club of Warners Bay will host the Lake Macquarie Autumn Fair at Speers Point Park.
With loads of traditional fair games like a coconut shy and quoits on offer, there will be plenty of prizes to be won.
There will be a sea-plane offering trips over the lake and marine rescue will run boat trips on the lake. There will also be a pet parade, a bouncing castle, loads of food and drink, and so much more. It runs from 9am until 4pm.
When: Saturday 30 April, 9am until 4pm
Where: Speers Point Park
Newcastle Colour Frenzy
On Sunday 1 May the Colour Frenzy is returning to Newcastle at Foreshore Park.
There’ll be giveaways, a photographer and more. You can either walk, jog, skip, hop or run with your friends and family during the Newcastle Colour Frenzy fun run, whilst also experiencing the perfect combination of amusement, delight and colourful clouds of happiness. Tickets start at $17.50.
Go to colourfrenzy.com.au/colour-frenzy-newcastle/ for more info.
When: Sunday 1 May
Where: Foreshore Park
Cost: Tickets start at $17.50
May Markets Day
The Homegrown Markets will return to Speers Point Park this Sunday 1 May.
There will be more than 120 stalls, street food and live music. It’s the only market the group will host at the site in May.
When: Sunday 1 May
Where: Speers Point Park
A Taste of Italy
Following a two-year hiatus, the much-loved A Little Bit of Italy in Broke festival returns to the Hunter Valley this weekend.
From Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May the festival is set to be back better than ever. There’ll be food, wine, art, music and more.
For more information, visit brokefordwich.com.au/events/a-little-bit-of-italy
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