The Cessnock Youth Week 2020 planning committee is excited to launch its action-packed program of events, which will kick off on Saturday, March 14 with a skate jam at Greta Skate Park.

This year's Youth Week isn't just a week - the 21-event program runs for almost a month, concluding on April 9 with an 80s-themed trivia night at Kurri Kurri Community Centre.

This community-run event relies on the generous support of young people, local organisations, businesses and Cessnock City Council, who have rallied together to provide a range of events and activities for everyone to enjoy.

There is something for everyone on this year's program including skate jams at Greta, Kurri Kurri and Cessnock; a tech-based trivia night, the My School Rules cooking competition, a TedX Youth night and a cultural afternoon with Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council.

There are also a range of other workshops providing the opportunity to learn new skills, including art, make-up and cooking.

The feature event on the 2020 program is Youth Fest, which will be held at the Cessnock TAFE Park on Saturday, April 4, with include live music, amusements, food stalls and an outdoor cinema.

Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent said he is looking forward to seeing local young people getting out and about and involved in Youth Week 2020.

"Each and every year, the dedicated committee work hard to put together an awesome program of events that caters to every interest and it just keeps getting better," Cr Pynsent said.

"I strongly encourage young people in our community to download or pick up a program and take part this year.

"It's all about trying something new and making new connections with other young people in your community, which is so important."

The program can be downloaded at cessnock.nsw.gov.au/YouthWeek, or keep an eye on the CYCOS Facebook page or the newly-launched Instagram account @cycos_cessnock for updates.