What's on this weekend in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley? The Herald has you covered

The Society of Artists Newcastle Members' Exhibition Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm, RJD Gallery, Lambton.

Count Us In 2021 A month-long festival that celebrates disability inclusion and accessibility through programs including dance, sport and recreation, employment, training and learning initiatives.

Inflatables on the Green Saturday and Sunday, 4.30pm to 7.30pm, Club Charlestown. Entry is $7 per child for three hours of fun.

Ghana Independence Day Saturday, 5pm to 9pm, Hamilton Community Hive, 152 Beaumont Street, Hamilton. Markets, food and live music.

Made.In.Newcastle: 'The Hunt in the Hunter Street Mall' by Liss Finney Saturday, 9am onwards, Hunter Street Mall, Newcastle.

Handmade in the Hunter Markets Saturday, 9am to 3pm, Sobels Wines.

Pelican Foreshore Market Saturday, 9am to 1pm, Lakeview Parade, Pelican.

Hunter Wine Country Markets Saturday, 9am to 3pm, De Bortoli Wines.

Early Childhood Resources Market Saturday, 10am to 2pm, Club Macquarie, Argenton.

Charity Garage Sale Saturday, 8am to noon, Church 4 Life, Boolaroo.

2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Blacksmiths and Redhead beaches. Saturday and Sunday.

Clean Up Australia Day Sunday, various locations. Visit cleanup.org.au to find a site, organise a clean-up or register.

Broke Village Market Sunday, 8am to 1pm, Stewart McTaggert Park, Broke.

Homegrown Market Sunday, 10am to 2pm, Speers Point Park.

Feast Fest Twilight Food Market Sunday, 4pm to 8pm, Morisset Showground.

Maitland Growers & Artisans Market Sunday, 8am to noon, The Regal inn, Tenambit.

Street Paws Festival Sunday, 10am to 2.30pm, The Station Newcastle.

Chariot Festival 2021 Sunday, Newcastle Museum

WHIP Around: The Art of Photography Sunday, 2pm to 3.30pm, Newcastle Art Gallery.

Chariot Festival 2021 Sunday, 10.30am, Newcastle Museum. A walking street parade originating from the Indian sub-continent.

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