Venues across the region are hosting everything from snow man building and animal encounters to music festivals and community fun days.

The break runs from July 7 to July 22.

Do you have something to add to the list? Email your event and a picture to jessica.brown@fairfaxmedia.com.au for consideration

Check out 80 of the best Hunter Valley walking tracks, hikes and natural hangouts

Or if you are keen to brave the winter waters, check out some of the Hunter’s many swimming holes found in national parks, rivers, creeks, secluded beaches, waterfalls and gorges in the region. More details here.