What's on: Your guide to events in Port Stephens

Bag a book bargain, learn something new, and support the Raymond Terrace and District Historical Society. Nonfiction and fiction books available for purchase.

May 14: Fingal Bay foreshore (next to surf club). Time: 12-pm-4pm.

A market by the Fingal Bay foreshore that supports local makers and producers. The Honey Duo will be providing live music throughout the market day.

May 15: Tilligerry RSL and Sports Club, Tanilba Bay. Time: 9am-3pm. Cost: $2.

Tilligerry Auto Club's motorama returns on Sunday on the grounds of Tilligerry RSL. Hundreds of vintage, classic, custom and muscle cars plus bikes will be on display. There will be a show and shine with the judging presentation at 1pm and raffles, drawn at 1.15pm. Money raised supports charities.

May 17: Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae. Time: 8am. Tickets: $25 per person.

Take a walk through the Gardens with expert Greg Little from Hunter Bird Observers Club. The Birds at the Botanic Gardens tour also includes a morning tea. Book: (02) 4987 4655 or email events@huntergardens.org.au.

May 18: Apex Park, Nelson Bay, Time: 9.30am-10.30am. Cost: Free but bookings required.

Ioin Lorna Davis in Apex Park to get that body moving. Zumba is held for free in the Nelson Bay park every Wednesday from 9.30am. Bookings are required: 0418 821 164 (text) or email lornbrigole@yahoo.com.au.

May 19: Fighter Beans Cafe, Williamtown. Time: 11am-2pm. Cost: Free but bookings required.

A Growing Understanding Speech Pathology invites families to be inspired by the magic of shared stories, and join them on the third Thursday of each month for a playgroup style catch up near Fighterworld. Enjoy stories, participate in special activities, connect with other families and gain support from qualified speech pathologists. Book at: agrowingunderstanding.com.au.

May 21: King Street, Raymond Terrace. Time: 9am-2pm.

A day for people of all ages to step back in time, dress up, enjoy some good old fashioned activities, music, dance and historical displays along the original main street of Raymond Terrace. Festival highlights include trips on the the historic William the Fourth vessel, a faux wedding under the marriage trees, penny farthings, the Marching Koalas, the Men's Shed Band, the 40^th Regiment of Foot reenactments and market stalls.

May 24: Tomaree Library, Salamander Bay. Time: 10am-11am. Cost: Free but bookings required.

Register for the NSW Trustee and Guardian session and learn about the importance of preparing a will, making a Power of Attorney and appointing an Enduring Guardian. Limited spots available. Phone 1300 10 20 30 or email tagnewcastle@tag.nsw.gov.au to book.

May 28-29: Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae. Time: 9am-4pm.

This free weekend welcomes visitors to explore the gardens, the plant stall and book fair. The Gardens will host an open day on the Sunday from 10am-2pm. It will include guided tours, live music and market stalls.