Port Stephens Events
December 2025:
Saturday 6th (To Be Confirmed): Medowie Christmas Carnival
From 4pm at Ferodale Oval, Medowie
Presented by the Rotary Club of Williamtown, the Medowie Christmas Carnival will feature a range of children’s rides, amusements and showbags; carefully curated artisan market stalls; gourmet food vendors; live music and entertainment; as well as activity involving local schools, sport/dance/community groups, local businesses, Christmas carols, Santa and much more! Free entry.
Contact details: Facebook page ph:4982 9388
Sunday 6th: Carols At The Bay
From 5.30pm at Fly Point, Nelson Bay.
Carols At The Bay is presented by Combined Churches of Tomaree Peninsula with performances from local primary schools, performing arts students, community groups, and professional entertainment.
✨Community performances from 5:30pm
✨Main act from 7:00pm
✨Santa from 8:00pm
✨Fireworks at 9:00pm
Sunday 14th: Carols Under the Stars from5.30pm atGateway Presbyterian Church, 43 Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay.
Celebrate Christmas with family and friends at a fun-filled evening under the night sky. Enjoy camel rides, face painting, kids’ activities, and delicious food from 5:30pm.Then at 7:30pm, experience the highlight—a live Nativity and carols featuring real camels, donkeys, and sheep.
Sunday 14th: Lemon Jam Christmas Celebration10am - 9pm at Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage
Join the Tilligerry Community for Lemon Jam (Music In The Park), waterside at Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage, for an afternoon of music to enjoy whilst picnicking or just lazing on a blanket in the fresh air!.
Contact details: Event Website ph: Sue Hamilton 0407 374 384
Monday 22nd December: School Holidays commence.
Thursday 25th: Christmas Day
Friday 26th: Boxing Day
Wednesday 31st: New Year's Eve
• At Nelson Bay: Fireworks at 9pm (only) at d'Albora Marinas. Live bands, entertainment.
• At Tea Gardens: Fireworks at 8.30pm at Tea Gardens Country Club. Family friendly with facepainting, clowns.
• At Tanilba Bay (To Be Confirmed): Fireworks at 9pm at Tilligerry RSL Sports Club.
January 2026:
Thursday 1st: New Year's Day
Monday 26th: Australia Day
• Nelson Bay: Celebrations begin at 9am at Fly Point.
You can download the full program here
• Lemon Tree Passage: Celebrations begin at 8am with the Lions Club breakfast, followed by Welcome to Country at 8.30am, then music and entertainment until 12 noon.
• Hawks Nest: Moira Parade (Pelican) Park, commencing at 8am with the Lioness Club breakfast, followed at 9am with the Flag Raising and National Anthem, local Citizen of the Year Awards, live music, and fun children’s races.
• Karuah: Australia Day at Karuah RSL. Amateur Produce Comp & Auction, Live Music by They Call Me Bruce. Along with Fun activities: thong throwing comps, bowls, and more throughout the day. PLUS a face painter + balloon twister from 5pm-8pm. Fireworks Display at 9pm! All proceeds support our local volunteer fire brigade.
Tuesday 27th January: NSW School Resumes - Term 1 (Official)
[Most students will not return until following days. Check with your school.]
February 2026:
Friday 13th, Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th: Port Stephens Game Fishing Club "Billfish Shootout" Weighing Station, Public Wharf, Nelson Bay.
Contact Details: Website ph: 4981 0021