Central Maitland

The team from Dark Stories are back this Friday night to present 'Maitland's True Crime Tour'. Participants will retrace the steps of Maitland's most infamous characters and be seduced by the murky world of the past as they are guided around Central Maitland. Visit darkstories.com.au/maitland to secure your tickets.

Crimes of Passion

Maitland Gaol

Sticking with the true crime theme, Maitland Gaol's 'Crimes of Passion' tour takes you inside one of New South Wales' premier heritage-listed sites. Only available at night, the tour focuses on a series of stories around crimes of passion that have ultimately led to incarceration - or worse. Tickets for this Saturday are available at www.maitlandgaol.com.au/tickets.

Triathlon

Morpeth

Head out to Morpeth this Sunday to watch competitors in this year's Quarry Mining Maitland Triathlon be put to the test. The 23rd running of this event will be staged as a multiple distance event. For more information visit mymaitland.com.au/event/quarry-mining-maitland-triathlon

Earth Markets

The Levee

Pencil Thursday 16 December into your diaries, as this will be the last opportunity before Christmas to support local producers by picking up some fresh produce directly from the suppliers. The Earth Market will once again be at The Levee in Central Maitland from 8.30am. For more information, visit mymaitland.com.au/event/slow-food-earth-markets-maitland

Open Day

Grossmann House

This Sunday, between 10am and 3pm, Grossmann and Brough House will be hosting an open day. The two adjoining properties on Church Street offer a glimpse into the prosperity of the Victorian era, having been restored to reflect their original designs from the 1870s. Visitors can also browse a range of 19th century costumes and textiles on display. Entry is via a timed ticket, and further information is available at mymaitland.com.au/event/grossmann-house-open-day-5