Events for the kids across the Mid North Coast in July
Free and ticketed events for the whole family.
Ellie Chamberlain
June 30, 2025
From free film screenings, to live performances and art sessions, there are plenty of things happening during the winter school holidays and beyond to keep the kids entertained.
Plus, a number of NAIDOC Week activities are being hosted across the region between 6 and 13 July.
Here’s a list of events on the Mid North Coast, including free and budget-friendly options for the family.
🎭 The Listies, Coffs Harbour
The Listies are bringing their new show 110% Ready to Coffs.
In their usually slapstick humour and improvised silliness, Melbourne’s Matt and Rich try their best to leave the house in time, but that’s hard to do when someone sleeps through the alarm, has to fish dirty clothes out of the basket, flushes keys down the toilet and finds the front-door glued shut.
➡️ Click here to find out more about the show and watch a clip to get an idea of what to expect.
When: Thursday 3, July
Where: Jetty Theatre, Coffs Harbour
Time: 10am school show or 5.30pm Pyjama Party
Tickets: From $20
✨ Art Walk, Port Macquarie
During the annual Art Walk, Port Macquarie’s streets, galleries and shopfronts are full of art of all forms from painting and sculpture, to live performances and interactive installations.
The 2025 Art Walk theme is “Out of this World”. Enjoy light shows, food stalls, connecting with local artists and more.
➡️ Click here to check out everything that’s happening and watch this video to get an idea of what to expect.
When: Friday 4, July
Where: Port Macquarie
Time: 5pm - 9pm
Tickets: FREE
🎭 Mr Snotbottom, Coffs Harbour
Described as “The Prince of putrid”, Mr Snotbottom makes kids laugh with all the disgusting things young ones find funny with silly songs, yucky jokes and gross gags.
➡️ Click here to find out more about the comedic show and watch this video to get an idea of what to expect.
🎶 Madagascar the Musical, Port Macquarie
The animated animals of Madagascar are brought to life on stage in this high energy musical perfect for the family.
Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria on an adventure with music, dance and lots of laughs.
➡️ Click here to find out more and watch this video to get an idea of what to expect.
When: Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10, July
Where: Glasshouse Theatre, Port Macquarie
Time: 10.30am or 2.30pm
Tickets: From $50
🎨 Art Sessions, Port Macquarie
During the July school holidays, Glasshouse is hosting the Sprouts art sessions where local artists teach children aged 4 to 9 creative skills and help them to engage and explore their artistic side.
➡️ Click here to find out more.
When: Thursday 10 and Thursday 17, July
Where: Glasshouse Regional Gallery, Port Macquarie
Time: 10am or 3pm
Tickets: From $15
👗 Bello Runway, Bellingen
This youth fashion show is back for its second year to celebrate young local talent. The 2025 runway will showcase 30 collections by design students aged eight to 17 from The Balcony Arts Studio in Bellingen.
➡️ Click here to find out more about the fashion show.
📽️ NAIDOC Movie Night, Port Macquarie
The community is invited to a free screening of Emu Runner as part of this year’s NAIDOC week, with a pre-screening Welcome to Country.
The film is about a young girl who forms a bond with a wild emu, helping her to heal from her mother’s death.
➡️ Watch the film trailer here.
When: Monday 7, July
Where: Majestic Cinema, Port Macquarie
Time: 5.45pm
Tickets: FREE, RSVP to [email protected]
🎬 Film Screening, Coffs Harbour
The Jetty Theatre is showing Flow – an animation about a new world celebrating nature’s resilience and where wildlife thrives.
After the world is devastated by a great flood, the Cat character finds refuge on a boat with other species who all work together to navigate challenges and adapt to a world without humans.
➡️ Click here to find out more and watch the film trailer here.
👟 Spirit of NAIDOC OzTag cup, Kempsey
A special NAIDOC week event will see local schools compete to celebrate culture, community and connection.
➡️ Click here to find out more and watch this video to get an idea of what to expect.
When: Wednesday 2, July
Where: Verges Street oval, Kempsey
Time: 9.30am or 2.30pm
Tickets: FREE
➡️ To find a NAIDOC event near you – click here.
Thumbnail: (L) Glasshouse Port Macquarie (R) Madagascar the Musical