Join us for a series of events occurring at The Entrance throughout 2025.
The Entrance Markets
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Markets are returning to Memorial Park starting on February 17th.
Dates: Third Saturday of every month (See below exact dates)
- Saturday 22 March 2025
- Saturday 19 April 2025
- Saturday 17 May 2025
- Saturday 21 June 2025
- Saturday 19 July 2025
- Saturday 16 August 2025
- Saturday 20 September 2025
- Saturday 18 October 2025
- Saturday 15 November 2025
- Saturday 20 December 2025
Times: 8am–1pm
Stallholders: Stall numbers will vary from week to week, so check their Facebook page for updates
Theme: Artisan, bespoke handmade encouraged. Buskers to perform each market.
Link: The Entrance Market
Harmony Week
As part of The Entrance Markets, Harmony Week 2025 will be celebrating the vibrancy of cultural diversity on the Central Coast through local performances, workshops and art at Memorial Park.
• Cardboard World-Building: A creative exploration of home by Aksara Harriram: 10am – 1pm
• Khalil Fusion Belly Dance Workshop: 9am – 10am
• Drumming and Dance Workshop: 10:15-11:15
• Jill Psenitza – Art Workshop: 11am – 1pm
• The Skill Engineer – DigiVan: 9am – 1pm
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Saturday 22 March 2025
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Lions Club Awareness and Family Fun Day
Entertainment from renowned country and music stars Dianne Lindsay OAM and Peter Simpson OAM & Friends. Lots of giveaways and a chance to win prizes, as well as a FREE sausage sizzle.
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Sunday 23 March 2025
Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm
The Entrance Movie Night - Happy Feet
Enjoy dinner or grab takeaway from a local eatery and sit down under the starry night sky for a free open-air screening of Happy Feet!
This free family event will have a range of activities for the kids including crafts, circus play space, roving entertainment, face painting and lawn games.
Bring a picnic rug and grab a bite to eat from a local eatery. Come early to find a great spot.
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Friday 11 April 2025
Full Program: The Entrance Movie Night 2025
Times: Activities from 4pm
ANZAC Day 2025
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Friday 25 April 2025
Program: Dawn Service from 5.30am, March from 11:30am, Main Service from 11:50am
Sea Shepherd Cleanup
Join the Sea Shepherd Central Coast team for a community clean up.
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Saturday 26 April 2025
PAST EVENTS
Australia Day
Our Australia Day community events for 2025 return to both Gosford and The Entrance and will feature free live entertainment, family-friendly activities, delicious food trucks, all finishing with a spectacular fireworks display.
These inclusive events are family friendly, alcohol-free and a great opportunity for the local community to come together and enjoy food, music and fun in a safe environment.
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Sunday 26 January 2025
Full Program: Australia Day The Entrance
Times: Activities from 4pm
Click here to see more about the Gosford event - lovecentralcoast.com/events/australia-day-gosford
Newcastle Permanent's Cinema Under the Stars - Wonka
Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema under the Stars is bringing a world of pure imagination to the Central Coast this summer! Join us at Memorial Park on Saturday 1 February from 5:30pm for a delicious evening of free family-friendly fun
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Saturday 1 February 2025
Full Program: Cinema Under the Stars
Times: Activities from 5:30pm
Girrakool Blues Festival
Girrakool Blues is a three day celebration of music in a spectacular location on the Central Coast. A great relaxing weekend away for all the community who love music, food and culture.
And best of all – it’s FREE!
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Friday 28 February - Sunday 2 March 2025
Full Program: Girrakool Blues 2025
Times: Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 10am -10pm, Sunday11am -8.30pm,
Holi Event
Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many Holi is more a time for fun. It's a colourful festival, with dancing, singing and throwing of powder paint and coloured water.
Holi is also known as the "festival of colours". This event is an effort to keep Indian heritage alive and pass on to the next generation. This event also provides a platform for people of different backgrounds to come together and live in harmony.
Where: Memorial Park, The Entrance
When: Saturday 8 March 2025
Times: 11:00am - 4:00pm
