Family-friendly events across the Mid North Coast in January

The Mid North Coaster’s top picks for kids and family-friendly events in January includes wildlife guided tours, a day on the green, a film festival and a pool party.

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🟡 Wildlife tour

Wildlife conservation organisation Aussie Ark will open its gates throughout January, offering visitors the chance to see Tasmanian Devils, Eastern Quolls, Koalas and other rare native species up close.

Visitors can enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour through the Barrington Tops conservation facility, learning about Aussie Ark’s breeding and re-wilding programs while meeting animals in a natural habitat.

🗓️ Open days throughout January, daily 10.30am - 1pm, tours start at 11am.
📍 Aussie Ark, Tomalla
🎟️ Ticketed event from $22 (Free for children under 3)
ℹ️ Bookings here.

🟡 Day on the Green

Following Australia Day citizenship and awards ceremonies is the annual Day on the Green in Port Macquarie, including food and market stalls as well as live music for the whole family.

🗓️ Monday 26, 11am - 1pm
📍 Town Green, Port Macquarie
🎟️ Free event

🟡 Studio Ghibli film festival

The Jetty Memorial Theatre in Coffs Harbour is hosting a Studio Ghibli film festival over two days, including “Arrietty”, “Laputa: Castle in the Sky”, “Kiki’s Delivery Service”, and “Howl’s Moving Castle.”

🗓️ Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22, sessions at 11am or 2pm
📍 Jetty Memorial Theatre, Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Tickets from $10 

🟡 Splashfest

A family-friendly pool party at multiple pools across the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA. Cool off, enjoy a free sausage sizzle, and some poolside games.

🗓️ Monday 26, 10am – 2pm
📍 Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Kendall and Laurieton pools
🎟️ Free entry for the first 200 through the gate

We hope you enjoyed our rolling list of family-friendly events happening across the region.

If you know of an upcoming event you’d like to see included, email the details to [email protected]