Spring School Holidays in Newcastle
- WCP Media
- Sep 8
- 3 min read
The spring school holidays are just around the corner, and there's no better destination for family fun and unforgettable experiences than Newcastle! Here are some fantastic activities and events to enjoy with the kids in the spring school holidays.
Bounce, climb, and slide your way through a day of non-stop fun as Tuff Nutterz bounces into Newcastle on Saturday 27 September – Sunday 5 October at Griffith Park, Stockton! Home to Australia’s largest inflatable obstacle course at 300 metres long, this all ages event is the perfect activity to get the family outside this spring! Whether you’re a tiny tot or a big kid at heart, everyone’s welcome to tackle the giant inflatables. Availability usually fills up pretty fast. To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking your tickets online at www.tuffnutterz.com.
The School Holiday Production of YPT Presents Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical at Young People's Theatre from 30 September – 18 October is based on the best-selling novel and is the perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy. This musical adventure captures all the awkwardness, humour, and heart of surviving middle school. Perfect for anyone who remembers those challenging teenage years or is currently living through them! For more information or to book tickets, visit www.ypt.org.au/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-the-musical/.
ARIA award-winning children's entertainer Emma Memma returns to the Civic Theatre Newcastle on Saturday 4 October with her brand-new Dance Island Party tour due to huge demand. The show features classic hits plus new favourites from her latest album, with beloved characters including Elvin Melvin, BB Butterfly, and Waffles the Wombat. Emma empowers children through dance, music, and sign language in this inclusive, joyful experience. For more information, visit www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au.
Hunter Drama presents Arthur Miller's The Crucible hitting the Civic Theatre on Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 October, delivering a chilling and intense journey into mass hysteria and paranoia during the Salem witch trials. Watch as a tight-knit community is consumed by fear, where whispers of witchcraft turn neighbours into enemies and lies become deadly weapons. As accusations spiral out of control, innocence is sacrificed, and justice becomes twisted by fear and vengeance. This haunting masterpiece offers a razor-sharp exploration of power, manipulation, and how fear can devastate society - themes as relevant today as ever. For more information or to book tickets, visit www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au.
Hunter Drama is offering an exciting range of creative workshops for students of all ages during the school holiday break, combining popular returning programs with brand-new specialty sessions, designed to inspire creativity, confidence, and connection through the performing arts.
Musical in a Day and Play in a Day workshops allow students (years 2-6) to rehearse and perform complete shows just one day. Running from October 7-10, these $80 full-day programs include productions of The Little Mermaid JR (Tuesday 7 October), Beauty and the Beast JR (Thursday 9 October), Legends of the West (Wednesday 9 October), and Zoo Crew (Friday 10 October).
Master The Art of Dungeons & Dragons sees Dungeon Master Dan Stranger guide students (years 5-6 & senior school) through character creation, storytelling, and collaborative gameplay in a fun, small-group setting (Monday 29 September, Wednesday 1 & Friday 3 October).
Drama Specialty Workshops is a new addition to the Hunter Dama program, featuring teaching artist Evelyn Parkes running on Wednesday 8 and Friday 10th October for junior and seniors! The focused 90-minute sessions support students in exploring and developing new skills in a creative and fun environment, featuring improvisation workshops and physical theatre workshops. For more information, visit www.hunterdrama.com.au/school-holidays/
