Good morning, Newcastle. Welcome back to the Newcastle Digest. Last week, I hit an exciting milestone, bringing up the 10th newsletter. Thank you all, from those who have been here from the beginning and the newcomers, your support is appriciated.

Table of Contents

• Eats

• Events

• Activities

• Miscellaneous

Quick hits

Eats

Date night diary

This is part 4 of the date night diary series, where my partner and I rate our date night spots on a 5 point scoring system.

Last Friday, my partner and I went on a date night to the Grain Store. Located just up from the Newcastle Beach tram stop, the Grain Store is a casual restaurant/bar known for its wide array of independently owned Australian craft beer and cider.

Whilst this doesn’t fit the same vein as the previous features (See below) the grain store offers a great range of casual food options and a selection of 21 tap beers as well as other regular drinks.  

We ordered the Disco loaded fries and the fried chicken burger, which were top quality.

Leaderboard

1. Blanca: 7.75

2. Grain Store: 7.7

3. Light Years: 7.6

4. Oh My Papa: 7.5

Openings

Miine

A New York-inspired Italian fusion late-night restaurant and bar in the former Milky Lane spot on Darby Street. Check them out

Newcastle trivia

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Events

Thursday 31 October

Friday 1 November

Saturday 2 November

Sunday 3 November

Activities

Families

Wallsend Frights: Dance of the Dead - Wallsend Village carpark | Thursday 31 October 2024

Join Curious Legends and Newy with Kids for frighteningly fun Halloween festivities in Wallsend. The Dance of the Dead will feature both old and new highlights, including shadow puppet workshops, costume crafting, giant puppets, dancing flash mobs, a Haunted House space, Weeping Forest and the Boneyard.

Cost: Free tickets but you need to register Website

Kids Halloween Disco - Argenton Hotel | Friday 1 November 2024

Parents can kick back and enjoy a meal while the kids dance the night away at the Argy’s Kids Disco featuring the amazing Ruby The Clown. Expect a night of dancing, games, prizes and more.

Dullboy’s Social Co Halloweekend | Friday 1 – Sunday 3 November 2024

Oakvale Wildlife Park | 2 & 3 November 2024

Oakvale Wildlife Park is celebrating its 45th birthday with a big weekend of fun. From pony rides and kids activities to live music and half-price entry for kids. Cost: $39 for adult, $12.50 for kids. Up to 2 child tickets at 1/2 price per full-paying adult ticket.

Halloween Disco - Hunter Region Botanic Gardens | Saturday 2 November 2024

Dress in your favourite spookiest costume and join Hunter Region Botanic Gardens in the Banksia Room for an all-ages Halloween Disco. There will be music from their resident DJ, lots of dancing and games plus heaps of prizes to win. Everyone is encouraged to dress up and join in the fun. Parents/carers are required to stay with their children. Cost: Tickets are $20 per family (2 adults, 3 kids), $10 per child, $5 per accompanying adult Website

Adults

Harry Potter Halloween Party - The Exchange Hotel | Friday 1 November 8:00pm

An unforgettable night of magic, mystery, and mischief at our Harry Potter themed Halloween Party!

Newcastle's biggest Halloween party - The Argyle House | Saturday 2 November

Newcastle's Biggest Halloween Party is back; scarier, creepier, and wilder than ever. Get tickets here

TBH x Halloween ft Barney Cools - The Beach Hotel | Friday November 1

Creatures of the Night - Halloween Spooktacular - Bartholomew's | Saturday  1 November

Halloween spooktacular with local DJ Modul8 

The Night Market - Newcastle Showground | Friday 1 November 4.30pm-9.30pm

The Newcastle City Farmers Market is throwing a night market! expect a massive outdoor cinema, chef-prepared food vendors, artisan markets, and live local music.

Urban Wine Walk - Multi venue in Newcastle | Saturday 2 November 12:00pm - 4:00pm

The streets and laneways of Newcastle will come alive for the Urban Wine Walk. Venues will transform into an Urban Cellar Door and host a winemaker for you to visit on a self-guided wine trail!

Do you have an event for me to include? - Reply to this email and let me know the details and I will add it.

Miscellaneous

Perfect picnics

Blackbutt Reserve - Carnley Ave, Kotara

Blackbutt Reserve is a much-loved destination for families far and wide. There are countless picnic spots and BBQs throughout the reserve. If you are with kids, set up near Carnley Reserve Adventure Playground or the Richley Reserve Mega Adventure Playground.

Newcastle real estate

I have shared a section on real estate in Newcastle for the last few weeks. This is very much my unprofessional view of real estate. Would you be interested in having an article written by a Newcastle located Buyers Agent on a regular basis?