Young Maitland Writers Group – 2026

Kickstart a Life of Storytelling with Young Maitland Writers – Foundations of Storytelling!
Feathers and Fur Wildlife Art Exhibition

Morpeth Gallery will come alive with the vibrant colours of Australia’s native wildlife as part of a special exhibition to celebrate World Environment Day.
Festival of Two Palettes

Meet 15 famous Australian Artists from across the country, and see them painting at their easels in Morpeth Gallery where entry is free.
Around the world storytime – Rutherford

Celebrate Harmony Week with stories from the Maitland Community.
Around the world storytime – East Maitland

Celebrate Harmony Week with global stories from our local Maitland Community.
Around the world storytime – Thornton

Celebrate Harmony Week with global stories from our local Maitland Community.
Morpeth Ghost and Heritage Tour

Morpeth Ghost & Heritage tour is at Australia’s oldest river port with many tales of ghosts and hauntings, dark history, murder, suicide and strange folklore.
Maitland Show Picnic Train

Step aboard a charming heritage diesel hauled train for an unforgettable adventure from Sydney to Newcastle and Maitland for the annual Maitland Show.
Organ Recital Series 2026

The organ at St Peter’s was designed and built by the renowned British organ builder “Father” Henry Willis, whose company remains in operation today after four generations of family involvement. There are thirteen pipe organs within the Maitland LGA, five of which were built by Henry Willis between 1867 and 1881. The Father Willis organ […]
Breakfast with the Birds at Walka Water Works

Join in at Walka Water Works for a guided bird walk.