Last updated: November 11, 2024
Anticipating the festive season in Maitland? Our guide will lead you to all the holiday fun! Whether you're deeply rooted in Maitland or just planting seeds, this guide illuminates the path to festive delights.
A highlight of the season is the enchanting Maitland Riverlights, which transforms the local parklands into a stunning visual spectacle with colourful light displays. Summer in Maitland brings a laid-back atmosphere filled with outdoor activities and community gatherings, showcasing the region's vibrant culture. And the Maitland New Year’s Eve event is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring fireworks and celebrations to ring in the new year. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Modern fusion of Indonesian and bellydance choreography.
Join Kiki and Wolf Ifritah for a unique cultural experience as they share a group palm candle choreography, blending Kiki's Indonesian dance and Wolf's bellydance backgrounds into a modern fusion.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Cultural Sharing – Palm Candle Dance
Hilarious adaptation of King Lear with a body count.
Maitland Repertory Theatre presents 'Game of Tiaras', a junior production that turns tragedy into hilarious comedy. The play combines gut-wrenching plot twists with Shakespearean tragedy, leaving audiences in stitches as the body count mounts. When an ageing king decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen, a terrible and hilarious tragedy ensues.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Maitland Repertory Theatre presents ‘Game of Tiaras’
Interactive cultural experiences and diverse food samplings.
Maitland Riverlights is a vibrant celebration of diversity, featuring over 40 cultures through interactive stalls, dance, food, music, and arts. The event transforms The Levee into a global village with activities like lantern making, cultural workshops, and live performances.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Maitland Riverlights
Family-friendly activities and fireworks display.
Maitland New Year’s Eve features a variety of activities for all ages, including live music, face painting, lawn games, and a spectacular fireworks display at 9.00 PM. The event also includes arts and craft activities, amusement rides, and a kids’ disco with family-friendly DJs.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Maitland New Year’s Eve
Diverse community events and activities.
Summer in Maitland brings a diverse range of activities and events across the city, showcasing local culture and community spirit.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Summer in Maitland
Free craft activities for all ages during school holidays.
Join the Lantern Making Workshops at Maitland Regional Art Gallery, where people of all ages can create colorful lanterns and contribute to the beautiful Lantern Flotilla on the Hunter River.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Lantern Making Workshops
Multicultural storytelling and lantern-making for children.
Celebrate multiculturalism through different languages and traditions at the Maitland Library. Children can get creative and make lanterns while listening to stories as part of the Riverlights multicultural festival, suitable for ages 3-12.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Storytime and Lantern Making – Maitland Library
Family-friendly activities and events.
Explore a variety of fun activities and events designed to entertain the whole family during school holidays. Enjoy activities at local libraries, splash around at the heated pool at Maitland Aquatics Centre, and don't miss Free Art Sundays at Maitland Regional Art Gallery.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Dynamic Lighting Treatment
Low-impact, water-based exercise program with Latin and World rhythms.
Aqua Vibes is a fun, water-based program at Maitland Pool that combines exercise with Latin and World rhythms, perfect for anyone aged 16 years and over. The event leverages the natural resistance of water to provide a low-impact yet challenging workout that tones muscles.
Where: East Maitland | More Info: Aqua Vibes
Interactive drumming and dance lessons inspired by West African traditions.
The West African Drum and Dance Workshop offers an immersive experience where participants can learn traditional West African rhythms and dance moves. This interactive session provides a unique opportunity to engage with the rich cultural heritage of West Africa through music and movement.
Where: Maitland | More Info: West African Drum and Dance Workshop
Trivia night with questions from around the world.
Embark on a journey of knowledge and fun at the Imperial Hotel's Around the World Trivia Night. Test your wits with questions spanning continents, cultures, and countries.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Imperial Hotel – around the world trivia night
Cultural game night with diverse activities.
Join Good Games Maitland for a Cultural Game Night, part of the Week of Riverlights program, featuring a variety of cultural games and activities.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Good Games Maitland – Cultural Game Night
Unique painting class inspired by Santorini's stunning skyline.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of a Santorini sunset as you create your own masterpiece under the guidance of our talented artists. This BYO event offers a relaxed and supportive environment for both experienced and beginner artists to express their artistic side while celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of the Maitland Riverlights Multicultural Festival.
Where: Maitland | More Info: Pinot and Picasso – Sunset in Santorini