See the Central Coast from above! Fly over Tuggerah Lake and along the coast past The Entrance and Norah Head, around Budgewoi Lake before heading back along the western edge of lakes. For those who are more adventurous opt for an Adrenaline scenic flight- the closest you can get to a Top Gun experience on the Central Coast. Flights depart from Warnervale Airport. Bookings essential. 

Belt out your favourite songs for everyone to see! Don’t miss your chance to come up, have a sing and be a star during The Lakes Festival 2023. Complete with a massive LED screen as your backdrop, you'll appear as the star in your own music video!

Join a line up of the best local comedians alongside one of Australia's most prolific headliners, fresh from Amazing Race Australia, Dane Simpson.. Support acts include Fiona Cox (Melbourne International Comedy Festival), Dave Perry (Avoca Beach Comedy Club) and Evan Ferguson (Laugh Garage Comedy Club). Booking Essential.  

Get ready for a night of hysterics! A showcase of hilarious humans at Woy Woy’s rockin’ hot spot, Link and Pin including headliner, Julia Wilson (The Comedy Channel). Support acts include Anisa Nandaula (SBS & Channel 10), Matt Reddy (Coast Comedy) and Kabba (Newcastle Comedy Club). Hosted by Marty Bright. Booking Essential.  

Resident host Marty Bright presents a DOUBLE HEADLINER show with two of the greats in the Australian Comedy Scene, Tommy Dean and Peter Berner. Tommy Dean has a long and illustrious career that includes appearances on Good News Week and Spicks and Specks. Peter Berner has been a unique and authentic voice of comedy for decades and has appeared on the ABC & The Comedy Channel. 

Join the deep-sea denizens in an unexplored underwater oddity with a night of burlesque, drag, circus & cabaret as we encourage you to lean all the way over the deck & take a deep dive into the underbelly, where exotic iridescent creature beauty knows no bounds. Be prepared to Sink or Swim in a soiree cabaret aquatic adventure.  Dress code on the night: floaties, buoys, goggles, wetsuits with glamor, Titanic 1st class cocktail attire, shipwreck sheik & dress to Survive. Bookings essential.

A celebration of non-stop comedy with an amazing line-up of Australia's funniest stars, homegrown legends and next-big things in comedy. Appearing in the 90min show at the Laycock Street Theatre are Cameron James, Chris Ryan, Daniel Muggleton and Tom Cashman. 

The Coastal Concert Series is more than just music, it’s an unforgettable experience. Situated outdoors, the North Entrance Surf Club is the perfect backdrop to enjoy some local music, local food and relax with friends.

Light Up the Lake is not to be missed! Be amazed by headliners Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and The Buoys, as well as RAT!Hammock, Turpentine Babychino, and great local talent Stella Hannagan. Immerse yourself in the fun activities around the park, enjoy watching the roving performers and eating the fantastic food. There will be a sense of celebration in the air. Finish the night watching the jetpack show and fireworks display that will literally Light Up The Lake!

Belt out your favourite songs for everyone to see! Don’t miss your chance to come up, have a sing and be a star during The Lakes Festival 2023. Complete with a massive LED screen as your backdrop, you'll appear as the star in your own music video!

A free family-friendly community event in Like Minds Avoca to explore the relationship between people and water. Raising awareness and appreciation for the importance of clean water, the event will celebrate the beauty of water in the world around us. It will be a day for artists and the community to come together to create something beautiful through visual art, dance, music and story telling.

Join Roundabout Circus at Gosford Kibble Park for SPIRAL Coast, a dynamic blend of circus skills and coastal fun and immerse yourself in a world where the vibrancy of coastal life meets the thrill of the circus. Get ready to be captivated by a flurry of colourful performances and hands-on activities. Have a go, you never know, you may find a new passion and connection! 

Join a line up of the best local comedians alongside one of Australia's most prolific headliners, fresh from Amazing Race Australia, Dane Simpson.. Support acts include Fiona Cox (Melbourne International Comedy Festival), Dave Perry (Avoca Beach Comedy Club) and Evan Ferguson (Laugh Garage Comedy Club). Booking Essential.  

Get ready for a night of hysterics! A showcase of hilarious humans at Woy Woy’s rockin’ hot spot, Link and Pin including headliner, Julia Wilson (The Comedy Channel). Support acts include Anisa Nandaula (SBS & Channel 10), Matt Reddy (Coast Comedy) and Kabba (Newcastle Comedy Club). Hosted by Marty Bright. Booking Essential.  

Resident Host Marty Bright presents a DOUBLE HEADLINER show with two of the greats in the Australian Comedy Scene, Tommy Dean and Peter Berner. Tommy Dean has a long and illustrious career that includes appearances on Good News Week and Spicks and Specks. Peter Berner has been a unique and authentic voice of comedy for decades and has appeared on the ABC & The Comedy Channel. 

Dress up in your most enchanting water-themed attire and be transported into a world of boundless imagination and thriving community spirit. Enjoy an evening of aerial performances, live music, artisan markets and delicious food. Let’s revel in the magic of Central Coast's creative arts community and the awe-inspiring waters that shape our lives!

Make a splash at Roundabout Circus's SplashAbout Showcase! Marvel at the prowess of our student and professional shows from 2-3:30pm and 6-8pm.

Dive into the aquatic-themed excitement at Roundabout Circus, where the enchantment of the circus meets the allure of the sea.

A perfect event for family fun and aquatic adventure lovers.

Join the deep-sea denizens in an unexplored underwater oddity with a night of burlesque, drag, circus & cabaret as we encourage you to lean all the way over the deck & take a deep dive into the underbelly, where exotic iridescent creature beauty knows no bounds. Be prepared to Sink or Swim in a soiree cabaret aquatic adventure.  Dress code on the night: floaties, buoys, goggles, wetsuits with glamor, Titanic 1st class cocktail attire, shipwreck sheik & dress to Survive. Bookings essential.

Newcastle Comedy Festival presents The Lakes Festival Comedy Gala. A celebration of non-stop comedy with an amazing line-up of Australia's funniest stars, homegrown legends and next-big-things in comedy. Appearing in a jam-packed, 90min show. Don’t miss out – get your tickets now!

The Coastal Concert Series is more than just music, it’s an unforgettable experience. Situated outdoors, the North Entrance Surf Club is the perfect backdrop to enjoy some local music, local food and relax with friends.

See the Central Coast from above! Fly over Tuggerah Lake and along the coast past The Entrance and Norah Head, around Budgewoi Lake before heading back along the western edge of lakes. For those who are more adventurous opt for an Adrenaline scenic flight- the closest you can get to a Top Gun experience on the Central Coast. Flights depart from Warnervale Airport. Bookings essential. 

Enjoy a FREE kayak paddle on beautiful Tuggerah Lake, departing from The Entrance. Learn about habitats like seagrass and saltmarsh, as well as information on incredible wildlife including our endangered Little Tern birds plus rehabilitation projects and how we can all care for our waterways. 

Enjoy a FREE kayak paddle on beautiful Tuggerah Lake, departing from The Entrance. Learn about habitats like seagrass and saltmarsh, as well as information on incredible wildlife including our endangered Little Tern birds plus rehabilitation projects and how we can all care for our waterways. 

Come and join Central Coast Doggie Dates for a walk along the lake path at picturesque Long Jetty! Bring your dog(s), kids and family! Meeting at Saltwater Creek Reserve on Tuggerah Parade, walk your dogs to the Long Jetty and back. Upon returning, receive a free treat for your dog, purchase some Doggie Dates memorabilia, educate yourself on responsible dog ownership and connect with other like-minded dog owners.

Come and try orienteering. Receive a map with 30 control points on them and visit as many as you can in 45 minutes! Points are earned for each control point you reach. Or follow the map to visit the sites and take in the view! It's up to you! All levels of experience welcome.

Central Coast Council’s award-winning environmental education team invites you to join a FREE kayak tour of the Davistown area. Enjoy a kayak paddle on beautiful Brisbane Water. Visit Rileys Island, see amazing wildlife and learn how we can all care for our waterways.

Enjoy a kayak paddle on beautiful Lake Munmorah. Learn about salt marsh, our unique birdlife and how we can all help to care for our lakes. Along the way, you will hear about unique habitats like seagrass and saltmarsh, as well as information on incredible wildlife including the record-breaking Bar-tailed Godwits. Learn about some of Council's waterways rehabilitation projects and how we can all care for our waterways.

Enjoy a kayak paddle on beautiful Lake Munmorah. Learn about salt marsh, our unique birdlife and how we can all help to care for our lakes. Along the way, you will hear about unique habitats like seagrass and saltmarsh, as well as information on incredible wildlife including the record-breaking Bar-tailed Godwits. Learn about some of Council's waterways rehabilitation projects and how we can all care for our waterways.

Explore the amazing wetlands of Avoca Lagoon on kayak on a 2-hour guided ecotour. Learn about the endangered Green and Golden Bell frogs that call this wetland home, as well as some fascinating facts about the wetlands and history of the area. See the famous jumping fish, pelicans, herons, cormorants and more. Bookings essential.

Central Coast Council’s Landcare and OzFish have teamed to tackle much-needed wetland restoration through Floating Landcare. Through Council’s partnership with Clean4Shore they have identified numerous remote islands and foreshores that are weed infested (Bitou bush, Lantana, Asparagus fern, Privet etc.) So, if you're keen to get your hands dirty, and help improve the health of our local wetlands and waterways through a bit of Landcare, this is a great opportunity to get involved!

Trail run views to take your breath away! This event deserves a top spot on your summer to-do list! A stunning coastal14km & 21km trail run held within Bouddi National Park. With a variety of terrain including smooth trails, cliff tops and hills, sandy expanses, and rocky landscapes — the perfect way to experience the outdoors! Open to everyone of all ages and abilities. Registration required.

Join Bombara Ettalong Beach SUP for two jam packed days of fun including SUP fitness, SUP Yoga classes SUP races, SUP lessons and SUP ball Comp. With an emphasis on fun and friendly competition, Lakes Festival SUP Extravaganza has activities for the whole family to enjoy. No experience necessary. Bookings essential. 

Central Coast Council's award-winning environmental education team invites you to join a FREE kayak tour exploring Patonga Creek. Enjoy a kayak paddle on beautiful Patonga Creek which meanders through Brisbane Water National Park. See amazing wildlife and learn how we can all care for our waterways. 

What would the Australian summer be without the clustering of moths around the streetlights and veranda lamps? Moth Light by Ruth McDermott, is an installation of clustered metal gold plated moths, mounted on a net to create the warm hue of summer light. Using existing streetlights, the artwork transforms the light into golden hues and intricate shapes, plus creates movement with any prevailing wind. 

Join Painting With Prosecco in their mission to clean up local beaches, lakes, and rivers on the Central Coast! A massive art mural installation will be created from plastic found in our waterways, collected by local schools, community groups and organisations between 1 Sept-31 October. Come into the studio every day of the Lakes Festival to make your mark. Let's make our community a cleaner and healthy place to live.

In 2023 walkers found a Loggerhead turtle nest on Shelly Beach! To celebrate this wonderful and endangered species help create a giant loggerhead turtle art piece that will be created using natural items and recycled items collected by a local childcare centre and pre-school before the event. Bring natural or recycled items with you to help create our turtle.

The 8th annual Toukley Arts and Craft Fair by the Lake is a fun day for the whole family with locally handmade arts and crafts, artwork, art bargain tables and lots more. 

The annual Arts and Craft Fair in conjunction with Lakes Festival celebrates art in our local community.

Join local artist Bella Rose to create a community mural that celebrates some of the special migratory shorebirds that visit Tuggerah Lakes and The Entrance Channel each summer. These include the endangered Little Tern and the Bar-tailed Godwit. This is a free event and everyone is encouraged to pick up a paintbrush and help bring the artwork to life.

Art in the Park is a fantastic opportunity for individuals and families to create art inspired by the environment in, on and around Lake Tuggerah. With three themes: 'Fora and fauna of the Lakes', 'The waterways and estuaries of the Lakes' and 'Life and fun on the Lakes', you are free to create environmental based themes.  Art supplies provided, great prizes to be won and food trucks on site. 

Come and join local creative, Bianca to create a gorgeous, coiled bowl made from plants. Weaving has been around for centuries, and now more than ever is a great way to slow down, connect with yourself and make something that is gentle on the earth. Using fibres like raffia, inflorescence, bangalow palm sheath and cabbage palm you will make a stunning bowl to take home! Bookings essential.