What's On in Boolaroo

Experience the magic of cinema as the Lake Macquarie Philharmonic Orchestra brings iconic film scores to life! The orchestra will perform music from Star Wars, Top Gun, Back to the Future, and more. A special musical tribute to the magic of cinema!

Hear first-hand accounts of migration from a panel spanning generations and cultures. Step into the living history of migration in Australia through stories of upheaval, resilience, and the search for belonging.

Author Damien Linnane shares stories and artworks featured in Ear Hustle and Paper Chained magazine, and prison art sourced from around the globe. The exhibition includes sculptures made from toilet paper, handcrafted woodworks, and the remains of a confiscated board game.

Join Scott Bevan as he discusses his new book, exploring the essence of the city where he spent his formative years. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Join our 101 Veggie Workshop and embark on a rewarding journey to cultivate fresh, homegrown produce. Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding, cost-effective, and beneficial way to improve your health. Mark Brown and Kate Beveridge from Purple Pear Farm share over 20 years of experience.

Join the West Wallsend District Heritage Group for a walk around historic West Wallsend. Explore the stories behind Westy’s most significant buildings, covering over 125 years of history. The walk is moderately difficult and is 1km long.

If you're into knitting or weaving and want to create your own yarn, this workshop is perfect! Learn basic spinning skills from Vicki of Bonsai Woman using Mayan Spinners. Explore various fibers and craft unique yarn. Take home mini skeins and an instruction booklet.

Experience 130 years of history come to life with dramatic reenactments by storyteller Jo Henwood at West Wallsend Cemetery. Learn about the area's fascinating past and its link to our heritage on this guided tour with character enactments.

Join Uncle Amos Simon on a tour of Glenrock State Recreation area. Take in the tranquillity and beauty. Learn about cultural stories, significant sites, bush tucker and medicine, flora and fauna, artefacts tools, and language. The tour includes yadaki/didgeridoo performance.

Show off your vocal skills at ToneDefz Karaoke on November 1st at Thirsty Messiah. It's going to be a night full of fun and music!