Central Coast Council is presenting three local youth events \u2013 Youth Day Out SoundWave music festival, Coast Swap clothes swap event and the Central Coast Skatepark Series – bringing young people together for fun in a positive and safe environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Council Mayor Lawrie McKinna said these events align with Council\u2019s Community Strategic Plan and Youth Strategy goals and play an important role in supporting young people\u2019s development and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFrom music and skating to fashion and sustainability, Council\u2019s upcoming youth events are all about boosting confidence, connection and wellbeing while bringing young people across the Coast together for safe, positive fun,\u201d Mayor McKinna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI encourage our community to help spread the word about these events and encourage young people to attend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Youth Day Out – SoundWave Summer music festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SoundWave Summer, an inclusive, alcohol-free music festival designed for young people aged 12 to 24 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Exciting live bands and DJs, hands-on electronic music activities, local youth services & activities and a special headline guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Wednesday 21 January, 10am – 2pm<\/strong> Coast Swap \u2013 community clothes swap event <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This all\u2011ages event is open to everyone, designed with young people in mind and powered by our amazing youth volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Join in for a fun, sustainable, community\u2011driven fashion experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring your gently loved clothing and swap them for new-to-you favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Together, let\u2019s reduce waste, refresh our wardrobes, and make a positive impact on the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Saturday 24 January, 11am – 1pm<\/strong> Grab your skateboards! Summer Circus is rolling in for the hottest competition of the season and is the next big stop in the Central Coast Skatepark Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This free grassroots skateboard street competition is open to all levels \u2014 from first timers to seasoned shredders. Whether you\u2019re nailing your first kickflip or chasing podium glory, this summer showdown is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skateboard categories include Under 10s (Mixed), Under 13s (Mixed), Under 16s (Male\/Female), and Opens (Male\/Female).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expect blazing tricks, sizzling prizes, and a vibrant summer vibe as we turn up the heat at Narara. It\u2019s all about community, progression, and good times under the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Saturday 14 February, 9am-12.30pm<\/strong>
\u2022 Colongra Bay Community Centre, Lake Munmorah (1 Colongra Bay Rd) <\/strong>
\u2022 Cost: Free
\u2022 Ages: All Ages
Learn more: Search \u2018SoundWave\u2019 at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Gosford Regional Library, Level 1 – 123A Donnison Street<\/strong>
\u2022 Cost: Free
\u2022 Ages: Open to all ages
Learn more: Search \u2018Coast Swap\u2019 at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nCentral Coast Skatepark Series: Summer Circus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Narara Skatepark, 19-23 Showground Rd<\/strong>
\u2022 Ages: 5+ years
\u2022 Cost: Free
\u2022 Registration is essential as spots are limited
Learn more: Search \u2018skatepark series\u2019 at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Central Coast Council is presenting three local youth events \u2013 Youth Day Out SoundWave music festival, Coast Swap clothes swap event and the Central Coast Skatepark Series – bringing young…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9518,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-9517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-events"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/SKate-photo-MR-1300x768-1.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/feed\/podcast\/coffee-with-a-coastie","embedCode":"Three local youth events kick off the New Year for the young people in your family<\/a><\/blockquote>