Festive weekend in store for Port Stephens

Port Stephen

There’s a lot happening across Port Stephens this weekend! From carols to Christmas community days, festivals and fireworks, there’s something for everyone!

Friday 8 December

It’s On! Mens Shed Choir
William Street, Raymond Terrace
10am to 1pm
Come along to the William Street Community Crossing and listen to their carols as you do your Christmas shopping.

Saturday 9 December

Seaham Community Christmas Carols
Seaham Park, Seaham
5 to 9pm

Games, face painting, carols and Santa songs, and a visit from Santa Claus himself. BYO picnic rugs or fold-out chairs.

Carols on the Green
Tilligerry RSL, Lemon Tree Passage Road, Tanilba Bay
6pm

$2 entry

Raymond Terrace Community Parade
William Street, Raymond Terrace
9 to 10am

Community Parade

Terrace Central Christmas Community Day
Terrace Central Shopping Centre, Sturgeon St & Glenelg Street, Raymond Terrace
10am to 2pm

Free rides, market stalls, Santa parade with Santa photos, and a BBQ.

MarketPlace Shopping Centre, 35-39 William Street, Raymond Terrace
10am to 1pm

Christmas carols, free kids craft workshops, and a Build-A-Bear workshop ($10, bookings on the MarketPlace website)

It’s On! Seaside Singers
Stockton Street stage, Nelson Bay
11am to 1pm

We’re excited to welcome the local Seaside Singers to bring the Christmas spirit to Nelson Bay CBD on Saturday 9 December. Come down and enjoy the music as you do your Christmas shopping.


Sunday 10 December

Carols at the Bay
Fly Point Park, Nelson Bay
5.30 to 9.30pm

Gather your loved ones for a festive evening of carols, treats, Santa, and fireworks by the bay!

Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage
10am to 9pm

Stalls, food, rides, entertainment and a dazzling fireworks display. Learn more here.

Council will also be on site undertaking our third round of Community Catch Ups – an opportunity to have an informal chat with your local Councillors, General Manager, and Council staff about what’s coming up in your local place. The catch ups are an important way for us to hear about the things that matter to you.

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