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Easter Long Weekend Guide

intouch Magazine
Mar 30, 2021
2 min read

Updated: Mar 30, 2021

Get intouch with your ultimate Easter long weekend guide! From local markets, live music to night safaris - we've got you covered for what's on this Easter.

Newcastle

THURSDAY APRIL 1

Newcastle Food Month Over 30 Feature Events to attend, up to 60 Plate Date restaurants/cafes to dine at for a $25 meal deal (meal + beverage). Visit www.newcastlefoodmonth.com.au

Colour - See The World in a New Light It's your last chance to see Colour by Questacon at Newcastle Museum before it's gone on May 2.

Rip Curl Newcastle Cup presented by Corona at Merewether Beach. Visit www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2021

Margaret Fulton the Musical at Civic Theatre Newcastle (1st & 2nd April), for tickets visit https://civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/season-2021/season-2021-shows/margaret-fulton-the-musical

Pixar Putt – April 1 to Sunday 25th - Get ready to kick some serious putt at Pixar Putt these School Holidays, for tickets visit: https://civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/what-s-on/all-shows/pixar-putt

Paint and Sip Studios Easter Events - spend some quality time with your family this Easter with an eggs-cellent activity that the entire family can immerse themselves in. For more information, visit: https://whatson.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/event/paint-and-sip-studios-easter-events

FRIDAY APRIL 2

Soul Cafe Newcastle Friday Chill at Pacific Park, 6.30pm–9pm.

SATURDAY APRIL 3

Easter Fun Day Jumping castle, dip-netting, Easter craft, reptile encounters at Hunter Wetlands, 9.30am to 2pm.

Olive Tree Market at Civic Park, Newcastle 9am–2pm.

Pelican Foreshore Market at Pelican Foreshore, 9am–1pm.

SUNDAY APRIL 4

Homegrown Easter Fun Day Market at Speers Point Park, 10am–2pm.

Newcastle City Farmers Market at Newcastle Showground 7am–1pm.

Adamstown Lions Club Markets Cnr Brunker and Glebe Roads, Sunday 7am–12pm.

Hunter Valley

THURSDAY APRIL 1

Mega Creatures at Hunter Valley Gardens (On now until 25 April) Discover the Mega Creature Must-Sees here: https://www.yourhuntervalley.com.au/post/watch-out-there-s-dinosaurs-about

FRIDAY APRIL 2

Two-Hatted Toastie Pop-Up at Hungerford Hill – enjoy a long weekend brimming with good wine, food and entertainment. Book online now: https://www.yourhuntervalley.com.au/post/two-hatted-toastie-pop-up-at-hungerford-hill

SATURDAY APRIL 3

Handmade in the Hunter Markets at Kevin Sobel Wines 9am – 3pm

Live music at Harrigans Hunter Valley from 1pm till 4pm & 9pm till midnight.

SUNDAY APRIL 4

Handmade in the Hunter Markets at Kevin Sobel Wines 9am – 3pm

Egg-cellent Easter fun at Harrigan's Hunter Valley - Open from 7am till late. Live music from 1pm till 4pm and with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny on from 12pm to 2pm

Broke Village Markets – Easter Twilight Market, 4pm–7pm

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