What's On Port Stephens: Upcoming

Discover what's on in Port Stephens, from mouth-watering food and wine festivals to exciting sporting events, live music, and cultural celebrations. All year round, Port Stephens comes alive with experiences that showcase our vibrant community, coastal lifestyle, and stunning natural surrounds.

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Markets in Port Stephens

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Port Stephens has a variety of markets where you can purchase fresh local produce, browse designers, artists and local creatives or enjoy live musicians and street food.

Magnified Theme Art Exhibition at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre

11 September to 20 October , Nelson Bay

Artists from the local community have created works based on the Magnified theme.

Spring School Holidays: Free Kids Activities at SBCC

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 28th Sep to 9th Oct, 12-2pm

Spend the Spring School Holidays with our free kids activities Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 12-2pm!

Whale and Dolphin Display at the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre

Saturday 20 September to Thursday 16 October 2025, Nelson Bay

Dive into the world of whales and dolphins at the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre

Bricks n Things LEGO Fan Space: Spring Build Sessions

From 30th September to 11th October, each day at 10am until 11.30am,

Looking for something creative to do with your kids during the Spring holidays?

October Long Weekend at Seabreeze Hotel

Thursday 3rd October - Monday 6th October

Make the most of the long weekend at Seabreeze Hotel with food, drinks, entertainment and plenty of chances to win!

Karaoke Night @ Seabreeze Hotel

Thursday 3rd October from 8pm

Kick off the October Long Weekend with Karaoke Night at Seabreeze!

Fingal Bay Parkrun

Every Saturday 8am, Fingal Bay

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

The Terrace Parkrun

Every Saturday 8am, Raymond Terrace and Karuah

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Annual Bonsai Exhibition

4th 5th 6th October 2025, Nelson Bay

Exhibition at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre showcasing a broad range of trees styled by arts centre members using easy to follow techniques.

Love Your Bookshop Week

Saturday 4th - 11th of October, Salamander Bay

Books, coffee, live music, prizes, reading, art - All in celebration of Love Your Bookshop Week.

Outdoor Silent Book Club

Saturday 4th October 2-3pm, Salamander Bay

We invite you to join us for a silent book club on the lawns in front of the Readers Retreat book shop.

Tilligerry Community Fair & Street Market 2025

10AM-3PM Sunday 5th October 2025

A Fun filled Day Waterside, Lemon Tree Passage local talents, amusements, artisan market stalls, food and entertainment

Kids Creative Writing Workshop

10am-1pm, Thursday 9th of October, Salamander Bay

Ed Wright from The Creative Word Shop in Newcastle is offering a writing workshop for 7 - 12 year olds at Readers Retreat.

Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival 2025

Saturday 18th October 2025, Raymond Terrace and Karuah

The Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival is a fun-filled day showcasing Karuah's Oyster and wood chopping events.

Rodeo Round-Up: Country Music Night at Shoal Bay Country Club

Sat 18th Oct from 8pm, Shoal Bay

Join Shoal Bay Country Club for the Bay’s biggest country music night on Saturday 18th October from 8pm.

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