Speers Point Park will transform into a festive wonderland this Sunday for Lake Mac Carols.
This year the beloved family tradition promises more fun, music, and holiday cheer than you can poke a freshly decorated Christmas tree at!
Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with their team of elves, will spread holiday magic during the event, which kicks off at 3 pm with family-friendly activities and entertainment.
LAKE MAC CAROLS TIMETABLE
FROM 3 PM: The festivities begin with a Newcastle Jets activation and the Domaine Homes Kids Corner, offering fun activities for children.
FROM 5 PM: Kids can groove at a disco hosted by Ruby the Clown, with food trucks serving up delicious bites.
FROM 6-9 PM: The main stage comes alive with performances from the St Paul’s Catholic College First Nations Dance Troupe, The Tribe Collective, and Chance 2 Dance. Sing along to carols performed by Bree Young, Thomas James, Steph Russell, Komiti Levai, the Pacific Harmony Choir, and The Vanguard Players. An Auslan Interpreter will be on stage throughout the main program to ensure inclusivity.
FOOD & DRINK
Food and drink stalls will operate from 3pm to 9pm, offering a variety of options, though attendees are welcome to bring their own (no glass permitted, and waste should be minimized). Drinking stations provided by Hunter Water will be available, so don’t forget a reusable water bottle.
GETTING THERE
Getting to Lake Mac Carols is easy with various transport and parking options available. Free public parking is offered at Park Road Car Park, Speers Point Park, the Lake Macquarie City Council Administration Building, and the Council Depot at T.C. Frith Avenue, Boolaroo, though some spots at Creek Reserve Road carpark will be closed for event staging.
Cycling or walking is encouraged, with shared pathways connecting Speers Point Park to Warners Bay, Boolaroo, and Glendale, plus a free bike parking service for cyclists. Public transport options include bus routes like Newcastle Transport 44 and CDC NSW routes 269, 270, and 271, or train services to Cockle Creek (2.6km) and Teralba (2.2km) stations. A designated drop-off and pick-up point is located at Creek Reserve Road carpark, with exact details on the event map.
LAKE MAC CAROLS 2024
SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER 2024
SPEERS POINT PARK
