Things to do
Things to do in Central Coast
From Norah Head Lighthouse and Bouddi National Park, there is always something on in Central Coast. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Central Coast: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Explore by neighbourhood, from Gosford, Terrigal and Erina, or head a little further out to Wyong and Woy Woy. Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Central Coast, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Central Coast.
Event
Blocks & Bots Adventure (school years 1-4)
Bricks in the School Holidays- Vinegar Hill Memorial Library
Holiday unwind (6+ years)
Stop Animation Workshop | 9yrs + | Ryde Library
Voyager seul(e) avec ses enfants : comment mieux accompagner ?
Chess for Champions Workshop (school years 2-5)
Chris Hammer in conversation with Tim Ayliffe
The Extra K: Sydney Harbour Run
Back to the 80’s Zumba MC
Geraint F. Lewis in conversation with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
1,000 Dreams Fund 2026 Student Leadership Summit
Bob Carr in conversation with Geraldine Doogue
Brazilian Arraiá in Dee Why (Brazilian bush dance) - 2026
Kate Forsyth in conversation with Sue Williams
IFS MODEL - Introduction and Deepening 2+2 Day Workshop, Sydney
Schrijf- en ontspanavond: de schaamteschatkist
Speaker Series: The Shortest History of Reality with Geraint Lewis
Run Republic - Central Coast
Things to do in Central Coast: your questions
What are the best things to do in Central Coast?
- Start with Central Coast's signature places, such as landmarks like Norah Head Lighthouse, Bouddi National Park and The Entrance, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Central Coast lists and local guides.
What is on in Central Coast this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Central Coast, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Central Coast?
- Plenty of what is on in Central Coast costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Central Coast when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Central Coast with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Central Coast events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Central Coast.