Tangaroa Blue Foundation and Hunter Local Land Services invites the community to attend the Hunter Regional Marine Debris Workshop in person or virtually. Register at: eventbrite.com.

May 28: Tanilba Foreshore Hall, Tanilba Bay or TAG Gallery, Lemon Tree Passage. Time: 10am-3pm. Cost: $40.

Start to Draw is a beginners class by the Tilligerry Arts Group to help beginners understand the fundamentals of drawing. For more information email info@tilligerryartsgroup.com. Tickets from: eventbrite.com.

May 28: The Blank Canvas Gallery, 1/43 William Street, Raymond Terrace. Cost: $30 per class.

Beginners to intermediate classes in watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, drawing and oils at The Blank Canvas, a small gallery in Raymond Terrace. Classes are instructed by professional artists Tania and Annette.

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.

May 28: Fingal Bay foreshore (next to surf club). Time: 12pm-4pm.

Family friendly market by the beautiful Fingal Bay foreshore. The market features more than 80 stalls with a variety of products, many from local producers, live music, food and drinks.

May 29: Iris Moore Reserve, Anna Bay. Time: 8.30am-12pm. Cost: $85.

Join Out and About Adventures and challenge yourself on this great rock-climbing adventure. Get the adrenaline pumping as you climb the sea cliffs at Anna Bay. All safety and climbing gear is provided, including climbing shoes. Instructors will work on helping you build good technique and confidence across the six to eight climbs of the session. Open to beginners and those aged 8 and above. Book: outandaboutadventures.com.au.

May 29: Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay. Time: 9am-2pm.

Second-hand tools and clothes to arthritis cream, candle oils, handicrafts, local produce, art, pottery, plants and cakes.

May 29: Lighthouse Baptist Church, Government Road, Nelson Bay. Time: From 11am.

Lighthouse Baptist Church will host Youth Art Prize and Exhibition for children aged 5-18. The theme of the exhibition is Joy. Works will be on show at the church on May 29. For more information or to enter the art prize go to lighthousebaptistnelsonbay.org.

June 2: 3/5 Phillip Road, Raymond Terrace. Time: 10am-12pm. Cost: Free but bookings required.

For parents aged 25 years and under. Run regularly by Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Centre, the group offers a space where young parents can meet, share their experiences and parenting tips, access support, have some fun and relax. Morning tea is served and transport is available. Bookings are required, phone (02) 4987 4674.