Family-friendly events across the Mid North Coast in May

Budget-friendly activities for all ages.

April 01, 2026

Our top picks of Mid North Coast events for the whole family in May 2026 includes an annual agricultural show, a film festival, an Aboriginal culture tour, and a live performance for the little ones.

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🟡 The Bellingen Show

Image credit: Bellingen Show website

The annual agriculture show boasts rides, food stalls, showbags, live entertainment and more, including activities for the young ones and games for all-ages. Check out the program here.

There’s also a fun run on the Sunday morning including a three and a 10-kilometre track. Find out more about it here.

🗓️ Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May
📍 Bellingen Showground
🎟️ Ticketed entry, under 6s free
 

🟡 Banff Mountain Film Festival

The Australia World Tour brings a three-hour film adventure following extreme sports and the thrill-seekers behind them, including explorers, trail runners, mountain bikers, skiers, climbers and more.

Inspire the kids to push boundaries, step out of their comfort zone, and live life fully.

🗓️ Friday 1 May
📍Jetty Memorial Theatre, Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Tickets from $27

🟡 Sea Acres Aboriginal culture tour

Image credit: NPWS website

This ranger-guided Aboriginal cultural tour is hosted by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Stroll 1.3-kilometres along the rainforest boardwalk in Sea Acres National Park, taking in the sub-tropical rainforest.

The ranger will share cultural knowledge about bush tucket, medicine plants and shelter resources. On the tour you will discover the Birpai people’s connection to the land and its resources for a deeper appreciation and understanding of Aboriginal connection to country, 

For children ages 5 years and over and adults.

🗓️ Fridays 1 and 15 May, 9.45am - 11.30am
📍 Sea Acres Rainforest Centre
🎟️ Tickets from $15

🟡 Spot live on stage

Image credit: Glasshouse website

One of the most beloved dogs, Spot, is coming to Port Macquarie! He and his friends are off on an adventure to visit Spot’s ad on the farm. 

For 18-months to 6 years old, and adults.

🗓️ Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13, various times
📍Glasshouse Theatre, Port Macquarie
🎟️ Tickets from $30

We hope you enjoyed our rolling list of family-friendly events happening across the region. Don’t forget to check out our What’s On and Live Music lists for more.