It's On! This Season 2025
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Experience the magic of Christmas in Port Stephens as our town centres light up with festive cheer, family fun and community spirit. Celebrate the season at a range of free events across the region - from the It’s On! Light’s On! launch at Apex Park to Sing for the Season pop-up performances and local Christmas carols in our communities.
This Christmas, we’re also encouraging everyone to shop, dine and play local - supporting the small businesses of Port Stephens.
Here’s what’s on this Christmas in Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace, Medowie, Karuah, Seaham and beyond…
It’s On! Light’s On!
- Date: Monday 1 December 2025
- Time: 5pm to 8:30pm
- Location: Apex Park, Nelson Bay
It’s On! Sing for the Season – Anna Bay Public School
- Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025
- Time: 9:30am to 10:30am
- Location: Apex Park, Nelson Bay
Kids Crew: Christmas Sip and Paint
- Date: Thursday 4 December 2025
- Time: 4pm to 5pm
- Location: Raymond Terrace Library and Tomaree Library
It’s On! Sing for the Season – St Philips Christian College
- Date: Friday 5 December 2025
- Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
- Location: Stockton Street Stage, Nelson Bay
Wahroonga Bush Christmas
- Date: Friday 5 December 2025
- Time: 10am to 2pm
- Location: Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace
Lighting of the Christmas Tree – Raymond Terrace
- Date: Friday 5 December 2025
- Time: 5pm to 9pm
- Location: The Rectory, Raymond Terrace
Carols at the Bay
- Date: Sunday 7 December 2025
- Time: 5pm to 9:30pm
- Location: Fly Point Park, Nelson Bay
It’s On! Sing for the Season – Grahamstown Public School
- Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025
- Time: 10am to 11am
- Location: William Street Stages, Raymond Terrace
It’s On! Sing for the Season – Seaside Singers
- Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025
- Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
- Location: Stockton Street Stages, Nelson Bay
Christmas in the Gully
- Date: Thursday 11 December 2025
Time: 11am to 1:30pm - Location: Nygioka Garden Centre, Nelson Bay
Kids Crew: Mini Gingerbread House Workshop
- Date: Thursday 11 December 2025
- Time: 4pm to 5pm
- Location: Raymond Terrace Library and Tomaree Library
Carols in Longworth Park
- Date: Thursday 11 December 2025
- Time: 6pm to 8:30pm
- Location: Longworth Park, Karuah
It’s On! Sing for the Season – St Brigid’s Primary School
- Date: Thursday 11 December 2025
- Time: 1pm to 2pm
- Location: William Street Stages, Raymond Terrace
Carols on the Green
- Date: Saturday 13 December 2025
- Time: 5pm
- Location: Tilligerry RSL, Tanilba Bay
Seaham Carols
- Date: Saturday 13 December 2025
- Time: 5pm to 9pm
- Location: Seaham Park, Karuah
Medowie Community Carols
- Date: Saturday 13 December 2025
- Time: 2pm to 8pm
- Location: Ferodale Sports Complex, Medowie
Christmas Movie: Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025
- Time: 5pm to 6:30pm
- Location: Raymond Terrace Library and Tomaree Library
It’s On! Sing for the Season – Men’s Shed Raymond Terrace
- Date: Friday 19 December 2025
- Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
- Location: William Street Stages, Raymond Terrace
It’s On! d’Albora New Year’s Eve Fireworks
- Date: Wednesday 31 December 2025
- Time: Fireworks from 9pm
- Location: Nelson Bay foreshore