The region’s year long programme of events provides a variety of experiences from music festivals of all genres to Regatta’s, an Oyster Festival and the jewel in the crown being the Australian Springtime Flora Festival in September.

Regular events include the daily Pelican Feeding at The Entrance and Norah Head Lighthouse Tours every weekend. Frequent sporting fixtures at the Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium keep the sport’s fans busy, with cabarets, bands, exhibitions, theatre and school holiday fun to keep the whole family entertained.

Whenever you visit there will always be something going on. So use the below guide to help plan the timing of your visit. Once you’ve decided when to visit, you'll need to book accommodation. Click here to choose your accommodation.

If you have an event that you'd like to promote on our website email us on info@centralcoasttourism.com.au with  a full description of your event details including a good quality photo.

Click on the drop down box below to browse through a complete list of events by month.

August 2010 September 2010 October 2010 November 2010 December 2010 January 2011 February 2011 March 2011 April 2011 May 2011 June 2011 July 2011 FREE Central Coast Holiday Information Pack! Spring has sprung! There's so much to see and do, and so many wonderful places to stay on the NSW Central Coast! Click "more" to order your FREE holiday information pack, or call our friendly team on 1300 132 975! Come to the Coast (and dive, or climb, or ride or fly...) Gather your friends and family and start planning your own adventure on the Central Coast. There is more to the Central Coast than meets the eye! Pelican Feeding at The Entrance Pelican Feeding is the Central Coast's most popular tourist attraction and operates 3.30pm daily, 365 days a year come rain, hail or shine. Located in Memorial Park at The Entrance. Central Coast Markets The Central Coast has an abundance of local markets covering an array of goods - from fresh produce to arts, craft and bric-a-brac. Read on for the list of markets around the Central Coast. 28 August 2010 to 11 September 2010 John Biggart - Solo Exhibition Local McMasters Beach artist, John Biggart is currently holding his 2nd annual solo exhibition at The Bouddi Gallery, Killcare. Come celebrate the official opening this Saturday 28 August. 02 September 2010 to 24 September 2010 What's Showing at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre With its unique mix of award-winning films and breathtaking live performances, there's sure to be something exciting showing at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre throughout August and September! 03 September 2010 to 05 December 2010 7-9 Sep @ the Laycock - "Australia" The Show Laycock Street Theatre offers a wide variety of entertainment at both Laycock and the Peninsula Theatre at Woy Woy. Read on for what's happening at the Laycock and Peninsula in the coming weeks and months! Daily Shows at the Australian Reptile Park Join the fun at the Reptile Park daily with their weekday shows. Read on for the full daily schedule. 06 September 2010 Raggs LIVE Dance Party at Central Coast Leagues Club! The Raggs Live Dance Party is a great 45-minute show, packed full with loads of songs and dances and is perfect for all children (and mums needing a break!) 07 September 2010 to 25 September 2010 Central Coast GIG GUIDE! With plenty of fantastic live venues across the Central Coast there's something for all tastes every week and weekend. Here we've put together the best of the best... check it out! 09 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 24th Annual Australian Springtime Flora Festival The Australian Springtime Flora Festival is NSW's premier gardening event, with over 300 exhibits of all things gardening, home and outdoor living. The event is held at Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong, from September 9 - 12, 2010. 10 September 2010 to 26 September 2010 Live Entertainment every weekend at Mingara! Every weekend evening, Mingara presents some fabulous free live acts to help you relax and enjoy your night! 10 September 2010 to 13 February 2011 Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Heart at Bluetongue Stadium The 2010/11 Hyundai A-League season is here - with 14 huge games at Gosford's Bluetongue Stadium, now is YOUR opportunity to get right behind OUR local team... Get to the Game! 11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 The Supa Art project Take a trip to Tuggerah and visit this wonderful Central Coast Art initiative. Wander through the 22 working studio galleries featuring many of the Central Coasts talented artists Weekend & School Holiday Shows at the Australian Reptile Park Join the fun at the Reptile Park daily with their weekend and school holiday program. Read on for the full weekend schedule. 11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 Norah Head Lighthouse Tours - every weekend An enjoyable half-hour guided tour of this historic landmark, climbing all 96 steps to enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree view from the top. Tours run every Saturday and Sunday, starting from 10:00am. Make your booking now! 11 September 2010 to 30 September 2010 What's On at The Entrance There's always something happening at The Entrance... every weekend there's family entertainment - and then right through every School Holidays there's sure to be something to keep the kids entertained! Read on for the schedule of events at The Entrance. 12 September 2010 Bells at Killcare presents the Sunday Sessions Sunday at Bells at Killcare is a day for family, music and feasting. 12 September 2010 Sunday Taste of Sailing with Hardy's Bay Yacht Charters Hardy's Bay Yacht Charters' Sunday sailing is perfect if you are wanting to enjoy some fun in the sun and wind in your sails. Come and join the fun! 12 September 2010 Toowoon Bay Village Sunday! Discover Toowoon Bay Village - it’s worth the visit on Sunday 12 September, with plenty of FREE entertainment! 12 September 2010 Central Coast Rudolf Steiner School SPRING FAIR Roll up! Roll up! This year’s Central Coast Steiner School Spring Fair promises more fun than ever with an old fashioned Sideshow Alley to keep the children engaged all day long... so head to Fountaindale on Sunday 12 September! 18 September 2010 The Entrance Farmers Market The Entrance Farmers Market will be held on the first and third Saturday of every month - enabling you to buy direct from the producers and farmers, as well as art and craft artisans. 25 September 2010 Coaster Festival 2010 Coaster 2010 will take place on Saturday 25th September in 2010 at the Gosford Showground’s in Gosford. Coaster is a 16+ (MA) music festival and is the place to be for anyone who loves their music, arts and the outdoors. 25 September 2010 to 26 September 2010 Wardrobe Winners at Pearl Beach ‘As new’ second-hand clothes will add to your wardrobe without subtracting too much from your purse at Pearl Beach this September. 28 September 2010 Dip, Dip, Dip days at Mt Penang Gardens! Dip, Dip, Dip Days programs provide kids with the chance to get up close and personal with the critters, which live in the water gardens at Mt Penang Gardens. Bookings are essential.