Looking for something to do this weekend? One of these events could be perfect for you.
NOTE: Given the ever-evolving COVID-19 situation, please check the event’s website or social media pages for updates.
Maitland Show
Hosted on Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 February the Regional Australia Bank Maitland Show is celebrating 160 years in 2022.
Star attractions include a rodeo, fireworks, homecraft and horticultural displays, cattle clinic and livestock exhibits, an animal nursery, woodchopping, and more.
Go to maitlandshowground.com.au/attractions-events/maitland-show/ for more details.
When: Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 February
Where: Maitland Showground
Cost: Tickets start at $18
Sunday Sessions
Grab a wine or beer and enjoy some local music and artmaking at the Museum of Art and Culture in Lake Macquarie this Sunday 20 February.
Tickets are $20, and cover a cheese platter, and all art materials. Gabrielle Newland will be playing.
Go to eventbrite.com.au/e/sunday-sessions-at-mac-tickets-158190121913 to book.
When: Sunday 20 February
Where: Museum of Art and Culture, yapang
Cost: $20
Wedding and Wine Festival
Hunter Events is excited to present their third annual Wedding and Wine Festival on Sunday 20 February from 10am-3pm at Dalwood Estate. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy entertainment, tastings, live demos and more.
Email [email protected] for more info.
When: Sunday 20 February, 10am to 3pm
Where: Dalwood Estate
The Bath House Garden Open Day
The Bath House Garden is a beautiful private country garden just minutes from Maitland. The peaceful, rustic charm of this seasonal site, flows around a country home and small lake, with both ornamental and productive spaces.
One Sunday a month, the gardens are open to the public. There is no need for a booking just come when it suits and enjoy their beautiful, seasonal garden.
When: Sunday 20 February
Where: The Bath House Garden – 2 Forest Hill Drive Oakhampton Heights
Cost: $10
Warners Bay Community Garden working bee
Enjoy a day out in the sun at the Warners Bay Community Garden working bee.
Visitors are more than welcome to attend and tools will be provided.
When: Saturday 19 February
Where: Warners Bay Community Garden (Bunya Park)
Cost: Free
Saturday Night Showcase
Newcastle’s only dedicated comedy club showcases some of Australia’s best comedians every Saturday night.
Back to back comics, guarantee something for everyone.
When: Saturday 19 February
Where: Newcastle Comedy Club
Cost: $27, click here to book
Broken Chains
On Saturday Wallsend Library will host the Broken Chains Artist Celebration.
Broken Chains seeks to destigmatise being a former prisoner while highlighting what motivated people can accomplish both behind bars and after release.
The exhibition also explores the challenges inmates often face inside, from being denied education to disproportionate sentences. This is your chance to meet the artist and view the exhibition which is on display until 27 February.
When: Saturday 19 February
Where: Wallsend Library
Cost: Free
Free Art Sunday, which was previously listed in this article, looks like it won’t go ahead this week. The next date will be 27 February.
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