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What's On For Kids and Family

Events and activities for parents and babies, toddlers and school aged children in the Wollongong and Illawarra area. Please contact individual event holders prior to attendance to confirm details. Some events require pre-booking.

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Discover events for children and the rest of the family throughout Illawara and beyond.

From The Blog

Jun 16
What to do in Wollongong with Toddlers. Illawarra’s Best Kids Activities 

Our Parents Guide Illawarra toddler guide, is written by a local mum. Here she shares great local insight on getting out and about with toddlers in the Illawarra. Discover the best things to do with toddler and young kids Wollongong wide. With our thanks to local mum Alyssa Vaartjes for her ‘best of Illawarra toddler […]

Jun 15
Guide to Cringilla Hills Recreation Park, Bike Tracks & Playground

Cringilla HIlls, one of Wollongong’s newest playgrounds completed in 2022. It was designed to be all inclusive, from ‘bumpy’ frog out the front to the outrageous pump track it’s a great time for all. With this Illawarra playground, bike & BMX track, walking trails and picnic spots, pack your bikes, kids and mates for a […]

Jun 15
Best Shellharbour Playgrounds, Parks & Beaches. What to do with Kids

Discover the best playgrounds, parks and beaches in Shellharbour. Plus the best things to do with kids in and around Shellharbour & Shellcove. It’s an incredible place for family’s and kids to live, explore and enjoy! We’ll short cut you to where to take kids and have family fun locally.. Written by a local mum […]

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