Get amongst the action in Lake Macquarie this spring

Spring is the perfect time to get out and explore Lake Macquarie, and this season there's plenty happening both on and off the water.

From high-speed action on the lake and a $50,000 fishing competition to open artist studios, live performances, and a milestone birthday celebration, Lake Macquarie's spring calendar is packed.

Here are just some of the events worth adding to your spring calendar.

Explore Lake Mac's creative side 

History Illuminated | 30 Oct–8 Nov
Explore Lake Macquarie’s people, places, and stories through talks, exhibitions, performances, tours, and workshops. This year’s program highlights include Author Talk: Peter FitzSimons on The Race to the Top of the World, Stuff the British Stole - in Conversation with Marc Fennell, an Aboriginal Cultural Tour of MAC yapang sculpture park, a history cruise, and a vintage fashion parade.
Where: Various locations across Lake Macquarie

Lake Mac Open Studios | 7–8 Nov
Step inside 35 working studios and meet more than 80 local artists as Lake Macquarie becomes a living gallery for one weekend. Follow the free self-guided trail to watch demonstrations, discover the stories behind the artworks, and purchase pieces directly from local makers. Free entry.
Where: Various studios across Lake Macquarie

MAC yapang Birthday Party: In Full Bloom | 14 Nov
Celebrate MAC yapang’s 25th birthday with a free day of live music, games, creative workshops, family-friendly activities, and food. Meet local artists, sip a celebratory MACmosa and discover new sculptures and pathways alongside the reopening of Awaba House. Free entry.
Where: MAC yapang, Booragul

Get outdoors and onto the lake 

Let’s Fish Lake Mac | 21–22 Nov
Cast a line anywhere across Lake Macquarie’s public waterways and beaches in this catch-and-release competition for junior and senior anglers. Target Bream, Flathead, Tailor and Whiting, with $50,000 worth of prizes up for grabs – including prizes for the longest fish, Mystery Length catches and a major prize draw. Entry is $35 plus postage and handling and includes an official brag mat and sticker, with junior anglers also receiving a packet of Berkley soft plastics.
Where: Lake Macquarie waterways & beaches 

With events stretching from October into late November, there's plenty of time to make the most of spring in Lake Macquarie.

Whether you're heading lakeside for the action, exploring the region's creative spaces or casting a line in search of the catch of the weekend, consider this your excuse to get out and experience more of Lake Mac this season.