The region’s year long programme of events provides a variety of experiences from music festivals of all genres to Regatta’s, an Oyster Festival and the jewel in the crown being the Australian Springtime Flora Festival in September.

Regular events include the daily Pelican Feeding at The Entrance and Norah Head Lighthouse Tours every weekend. Frequent sporting fixtures at the Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium keep the sport’s fans busy, with cabarets, bands, exhibitions, theatre and school holiday fun to keep the whole family entertained.

Whenever you visit there will always be something going on. So use the below guide to help plan the timing of your visit. Once you’ve decided when to visit, you'll need to book accommodation. Click here to choose your accommodation.

If you have an event that you'd like to promote on our website email us on info@centralcoasttourism.com.au with  a full description of your event details including a good quality photo.

Click on the drop down box below to browse through a complete list of events by month.

June 2010 July 2010 August 2010 September 2010 October 2010 November 2010 December 2010 January 2011 February 2011 March 2011 April 2011 May 2011 FREE Central Coast Holiday Information Pack! The winter holidays are here! There's so much to see and do, and so many wonderful places to stay on the NSW Central Coast... isn't it time for you to Come to the Coast? Click "more" to order your FREE holiday information pack! Come to the Coast (and dive, or climb, or ride or fly...) Gather your friends and family and start planning your own adventure on the Central Coast. There is more to the Central Coast than meets the eye! Pelican Feeding at The Entrance Pelican Feeding is the Central Coast's most popular tourist attraction and operates 3.30pm daily, 365 days a year come rain, hail or shine. Located in Memorial Park at The Entrance. Central Coast Markets The Central Coast has an abundance of local markets covering an array of goods - from fresh produce to arts, craft and bric-a-brac. Read on for the list of markets around the Central Coast. 01 July 2010 to 31 July 2010 JULY IS ENDANGERED SPECIES MONTH - AT THE FRIENDLY HANDS-ON ZOO!!! The Australian Reptile Park encourages you to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most endangered animals as Endangered Species Month is presented in July! Daily Shows at the Australian Reptile Park Join the fun at the Reptile Park daily with their weekday shows. Read on for the full daily schedule. 29 July 2010 to 31 August 2010 Live @ Lizotte's Lineup Live @ Lizotte’s is the ultimate night out, great food and great music with 100 of the hottest seats on the Coast! Premium dinner shows include an exquisite three course meal and are followed by performances by the cream of the music world's local, national and international artists! 30 July 2010 to 26 September 2010 Live Entertainment every weekend at Mingara! Every weekend evening, Mingara presents some fabulous free live acts to help you relax and enjoy your night! 30 July 2010 to 27 August 2010 Major Acts at Mingara Mingara's reputation for attracting quality performers and stage shows to the Central Coast's premier entertainment venue is well known. Check out upcoming Major Acts at Mingara! 30 July 2010 to 05 December 2010 Beginning 6 Aug @ the Laycock - GMS presents The Boy From Oz! Laycock Street Theatre offers a wide variety of entertainment at both Laycock and the Peninsula Theatre at Woy Woy. Read on for what's happening at the Laycock and Peninsula in the coming weeks and months! 31 July 2010 to 01 August 2010 Paradise Garden Open Weekends Experience a unique garden, a life times’ passion, wander its highways and byways. Explore one of Australia’s largest and most famous gardens, with over 12 hectares of Camellias and other heavenly flowers and trees. 31 July 2010 to 30 September 2010 What's On at The Entrance There's always something happening at The Entrance... every weekend there's family entertainment - and then right through every School Holidays there's sure to be something to keep the kids entertained! Read on for the schedule of events at The Entrance. Weekend & School Holiday Shows at the Australian Reptile Park Join the fun at the Reptile Park daily with their weekend and school holiday program. Read on for the full weekend schedule. 31 July 2010 to 01 August 2010 Norah Head Lighthouse Tours - every weekend An enjoyable half-hour guided tour of this historic landmark, climbing all 96 steps to enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree view from the top. Tours run every Saturday and Sunday, starting from 10:00am. Make your booking now! 31 July 2010 to 01 August 2010 The Supa Art project Take a trip to Tuggerah and visit this wonderful Central Coast Art initiative. Wander through the 22 working studio galleries featuring many of the Central Coasts talented artists 31 July 2010 to 24 September 2010 What's Showing at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre With its unique mix of award-winning films and breathtaking live performances, there's sure to be something exciting showing at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre throughout August and September!