Weekend Chills and Thrills Maitland
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Weekends are for friends and adventure, you’ll get out and about, do things to build your independence, develop a few life skills and make loads of new friends. These programs are jam-packed with local events, attractions, cruises and much more.
Saturdays 5pm to 9pm
03 Feb 2024
Dolphin Adventure Cruise | 12pm-4pm
This cruise offers an exceptional opportunity for clients to see dolphins up close and witness the picturesque view of Port Stephens Harbour. Additionally, you can also enjoy the thrilling boom netting ride. Please pack your swimmers, towel, lunch or extra money to purchase lunch.
Activity Cost
$4017 Feb 2024
Maitland Regional Show | 10am-2pm
There’ll be plenty of entertainment for everybody! Livestock exhibits, woodchopping, the Maitland Rodeo, an animal nursery, a fireworks display, food trucks and more. Join Maitland’s annual celebration and a fun day out. Please pack lunch or bring extra money to purchase food.
Activity Cost
$2009 March 2024
Freestyle Kings Live | 5pm-10pm
Brace yourself as the world’s best Motor-X riders go sky high with double backflips, gravity defying moves and daredevil motorbike tricks. Held at McDonald Jones Stadium, you’ll be in for an evening of pure thrill and excitement. Please bring a packed lunch or extra money to purchase dinner.
Activity Cost
$6023 March 2024
Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival | 10am-2pm
This festival is all about rock ‘n’ roll, classic cars, fashion, music dancing and everything good about the 50’s and 60’s. There’ll also be entertainment, food vans and parades to watch. Join us for a retro day out! Please bring a packed lunch or money to buy food.
Activity Cost
$13 Apr 2024
Hunter Valley Steamfest | 10am-2pm
Maitland will welcome visitors from far and wide to experience one of Australia’s premier festivals of steam trains. Enjoy live music, roving performance, historic heritage walks, market stalls and gourmet food stalls. Please bring a packed lunch or money to buy food.
Activity Cost
$28 Apr 2024
Street Eats Raworth | 11am-3pm
Come and experience delicious bites from food trucks and live music at the local street eats event. Pack a picnic blanket or camp to enjoy lunch, good tunes and dancing. Please bring a packed lunch or money to buy food.
Activity Cost
$04 May 2024
Tocal Field Day | 10am-2pm
Whether you enjoy great food, fencing demonstrations or the massive machinery that makes the world go around, you can be sure this event will not disappoint. Join us for a day at Tocal College for their annual field day. Please bring a packed lunch or extra money to buy food.
Activity Cost
$1825 May 2024
Dinner and Live Music | 5pm-9pm
Tonight, we’re off to the local tavern for dinner, dessert and dancing to live music! Wear warm, comfortable clothes and get ready to socialise and have a merry evening with friends.
Activity Cost
$3015 June 2024
Australia Reptile Park | 9am-3pm
Join us at Australia’s first hands-on zoo, we’ll cuddle up close to Koalas, Kangaroos, Dingoes and many more native creatures. Home to over 2,000 animals and located in a natural bush setting, this day will be filled with excitement and wonder. Please bring a packed lunch or extra money to buy food.