The Lakes Festival is sure to make a splash when it returns to the Central Coast from November 8-17 with a vibrant program of music, art, activities and entertainment.
The huge 10-day celebration of the region’s lakes and waterways brings locals and visitors together to enjoy exciting family-friendly activities, as well as cultural and educational programs hosted by local businesses and community groups.
The festival will showcase 35 events across 14 locations with the program including Light up the Lake on Saturday, November 9 – a huge night of fun activities, roving performers, and fantastic food, followed by fireworks display that will literally Light Up The Lake.
Other activities will include Pelican Time and a Hills Hoist Exchange which will see a swimming clothes and accessories swap.
You can view an exhibition of postcard-sized art at the Central Coast Postcard Show or dive into a sea of circus wonder at the aquatic themed performer Splashabout Showcase ‘A Nu Wave’.
Other events will include the Coastal Surge International Film Festival, the Lakes Comedy Festival Gala, a Marine Magic Outdoor Cinema and Arts Fair and the Gather and Groove Music and Arts Festival.
You can participate in creative activities and art workshops such as Spiral Coast for budding acrobats or clowns, an Art and Craft Fair, Painting by the Lake and Working Water Craft.
Sports and outdoor adventures will include a tour of Killcare waterways, a trail run with views to take your breath away at The Bouddi Coastal Run, a friendly Australian Beach Netball competition and Yoga by the Lake.
Learn about the flora, fauna and ecosystems of the region’s waterways at a number of pop-ups throughout the festival.
The Lakes Festival has officially completed the national Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard with Ecotourism Australia.
The festival will be a great opportunity for everyone to get out and about, discover or even rediscover places right on their kown doorstep, and celebrate with family and friends.
See the full program on the Central Coast Council website.