It's On! This Season 2024
Join us to celebrate the festive season this December, with events across the Port Stephens area!
Sunday 1 December
It’s On! Lights On! Christmas tree celebration
Apex Park, Nelson Bay
5 to 8:30pm
A festive event for the whole family with lighting of the Christmas tree, live music, giant games and a visit from Santa!
Friday 6 December
The Rectory Christmas tree lighting
The Rectory, Raymond Terrace
from 6pm
A fun filled evening with face painting, entertainment, food, refreshments and a visit from Santa and his helpers!
Saturday 7 December
Medowie Christmas Carnival
Ferodale Oval, Medowie
3 to 8pm
An annual event presented by the Rotary Club with live entertainment, local community stalls, market stalls, food vendors and carnival rides.
Sunday 8 December
Carols at the Bay
Fly Point Park, Nelson Bay,
5:30 to 9:15pm
Enjoy performances from local schools, performing arts students and community groups along with entertainment, food trucks, amusements and fireworks at 9pm.
Wednesday 11 December
Karuah Christmas Carols
Longworth Park, Karuah
5:30 to 8:30pm
Karuah Christmas Carols is a community event to celebrate the Christmas season, including music and children’s activities.
Saturday 14 December
Seaham Christmas Carols
Seaham Park, Seaham
5 to 9pm
Seaham Christmas Carols is a community event to celebrate the Christmas season, including carols, a BBQ and entertainment.
Friday 20 December
Nelson Bay Family Carnival
Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay
6pm to 11pm
An annual carnival that includes amusements and rides and is open daily from Friday 20 December 2024 to Sunday 19 January 2025.
Tuesday 31 December
It’s On! McGrath New Year’s Eve 2024
Nelson Bay foreshore starting 9pm
Ring in the new year with the McGrath Port Stephens New Year’s Eve fireworks display. Proudly sponsored by McGrath Port Stephens and d’Albora Marinas.