Calling all creatives
Central Coast Council is once again inviting emerging and established makers and creators to join Creative Spaces with the opportunity to occupy the program’s container activations. The new location for…
Out & About
Playdate with a difference
It was a playdate with a difference when two adopted wallaby joeys from the Australian Reptile Park and Aussie Ark met up recently. The meeting was engineered by Reptile Park…
Heartwarming dog films coming to Avoca Beach
The much-anticipated Top Dog Film Tour returns for another year with a screening at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre at 7pm on Saturday, September 9. The family-friendly event will once again…
Sunday afternoon movie at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Progress Association is launching a new initiative – Sunday Movie Matinee. To set the scene, the first screening will be held at 2pm on Sunday, July 23,…
Poets’ Breakfast at Kincumber
Soul singer and musician Alexi Kaye is set to start a new initiative– a monthly Poets’ Breakfast, with the first to held at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday, July 16….
Double header for folk club
Troubadour Folk Club will present a double-header concert by Sydney-based Kejafi and Tasmania’s Marcus Sturrock at Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy, on Friday, July 21, at 7pm. Kejafi’s music stems…
Stunning new exhibit houses unique reptile
The Australian Reptile Park has unveiled its latest-new exhibit, housing the world’s most unique reptile – the Tuatara. In August last year, three female Tuatara, considered living dinosaurs, arrived in…
Tim comes to life on Art House stage
Colleen McCullough’s iconic novel Tim has been adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Tim McGarry and will hit The Art House at Wyong on August 2. The Art House…
Enter ORRCA’s photo competition
The Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) is now accepting entries in its 2023 Photo Calendar Competition, to be judged by multi-award-winning international wildlife photographer,…
Fun holiday workshops at Westfield
Westfield Tuggerah is set to host two fun activities during the second week of the school holidays. Kids Science Lab Workshops will be held from Monday to Thursday, July 10-13….
Twelfth Night at The Art House
Bell Shakespeare returns to The Art House Wyong on August 5 with a fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night as it embarks on a national tour. Celebrating the…
Exploring the Coast on foot
The Central Coast Weekday Walkers have a schedule of interesting adventures lined-up throughout July and August. On Tuesday, July 11, they’ll be venturing into Wyrrabalong National Park North to explore…
The Waifs still up after 20 years of Up All Night
The Waifs set out on their extensive Australia tour in June and they’ll be calling in to The Art House Wyong in August for an unforgettable performance before they move…
Council has lots on offer during holidays
School holidays start next week and once again Central Coast Council has lots of free and affordable activities and events on offer. Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Melanie…
NAISDA’s Class of 2022 showcases dancing talent
NAISDA Dance College hosted a memorable graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 27, honouring the achievements of the talented First Nations graduates from the class of 2022. The event brought together…
Bridge City Jazz Band comes to Gosford
Central Coast Leagues Club Jazz League will present the seven-piece Bridge City Jazz Band this Sunday, July 2. The Bridge City band is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year and…
Anna shares love of fungi
Anna Durkin returns to address the Australian Plant Society Central Coast on July 8 with an address and slide presentation. A society spokesperson said while Durkin worked as a bush…
Spark Festival at Peninsula Theatre
The inaugural Spark Theatre Festival for 12-18 year olds will hold its first performance at The Peninsula Theatre, Woy Woy at 2pm on Sunday, July 2. The performance will include…
Library fun during school holidays
Central Coast libraries have a huge line-up of fun activities these school holidays. Children can celebrate NAIDOC Week and be transported with virtual reality to far north Queensland where the…
Entries open for busking competition
The Central Coast regional heat of the National Busking Championships will be held on Sunday, September 24, at The Entrance. About 30 acts are expected to perform between 9am and…