A family friendly market that supports local makers and producers, featuring live music and more than 100 stalls with a variety of products and food vendors. Dog friendly. Children's playground nearby. The market returns on Saturday, November 13 then again November 27, December 11, January 8.

November 14: Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay. Time: 8am-2pm

Held the second and fourth Sunday of the month. An outdoor market with a variety of stalls.

November 14: Live music at d'Albora Marinas, Nelson Bay. Time: 12pm-3pm.

d'Albora Marinas is celebrating the warmer months with live music on the main stage every Sunday afternoon from 12pm. Performing on Sunday, November 14 is Cass Eleven followed by Luke Ligtenberg on November 21 and Daniel Arvidson on November 28.

December 3: 48 Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace. Time: 6pm

The Norfolk Pine tree located in the grounds of the Old Rectory will be switched on and there will be live music and children's activities when Carols Under the Christmas Tree returns to Raymond Terrace the first Friday of December.

December 4: Nelson Bay foreshore next to d'Albora Marina. Time: 4pm-8pm.

Homegrown's Christmas market will pop up on Nelson Bay's foreshore on Saturday, December 4. The market specialises in handmade, eco and local designs. The market will return each Wednesday and Saturday in January.

December 12: Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay. Time: 5.30pm-9pm

Christmas carols, music and dance performances will return to Fly Point on Sunday, December 12 when Hope Unlimited Church hosts the popular Carols at the Bay. Open to all, take a picnic and a chair. There will be a barbecue, food and drinks available, a visit by Santa and fireworks.

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