The sun's out, the lake's roaring and the Civic's about to melt hearts — here's where to be across the Hunter this weekend.
Friday
Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical (Newcastle) — Pack the kids into the Civic Theatre and let Elsa and Anna work their icy magic live on stage.
The Mikado by Hunter Opera (Lake Macquarie) — Gilbert and Sullivan gets a wild steampunk makeover at Rathmines — opera, but not as you know it.
Rose Week at Hunter Valley Gardens (Hunter Valley) — Thousands of roses in full bloom at Pokolbin make for the most fragrant stroll you'll take all spring.
Life and Line - Breath, Gesture, Earth (Newcastle) — Catch the final days of this thoughtful exhibition exploring how line and movement meet on the canvas.
Newcastle Comedy Club Showcase (Newcastle) — Kick off the weekend with a belly laugh as top touring comics and local talent hit the CBD stage.
Saturday
Strummingbird Newcastle (Newcastle) — A brand-new country music festival lands in Newy with big international names and homegrown stars on the bill.
Let's Surf Lake Macquarie (Lake Macquarie) — Head to Redhead to watch the next wave of surfing talent carve it up right on our doorstep.
Superboat Spectator Lunch Cruise (Lake Macquarie) — Lunch on the water at Booragul with front-row views as the superboats thunder across the lake.
Twilight Delights at Grossmann and Brough Houses (Maitland) — Sip drinks among the flowers as glowing projections light up two of Maitland's grand heritage homes.
Maitland's True Crime Tour (Maitland) — Wander Maitland's old streets after dark and uncover the dark secrets hiding behind those pretty facades.
Vintage and Contemporary Fabric De-Stash (Newcastle) — Crafters, this one's for you — a treasure trove of vintage and modern fabrics to buy and swap.
Sunday
Fernleigh 15 Lake Macquarie (Lake Macquarie) — Run, walk or roll the famous Fernleigh Track from Belmont in this feel-good community event for all abilities.
Pokolbin Market (Hunter Valley) — Make a lazy Sunday of it in wine country, browsing stalls in the heart of Pokolbin.
Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical (Newcastle) — Last chance this weekend to see the snow fall inside the Civic Theatre — a perfect family matinee.
Bird and Brush Art Exhibition (Hunter Valley) — Final day to see Australia's birdlife brought to vivid life by some of the country's finest artists in Morpeth.
The Mikado by Hunter Opera (Lake Macquarie) — Round out your weekend with the closing performance of this gloriously over-the-top steampunk spectacle at Rathmines.
Event details via Destination NSW. Always check with organisers before travelling.
