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School Holidays LEGO Robotics & STEM Camps - Wollongong & Shoalhaven

Robot Fun in the School Holidays: Excellent activity for STEM-minded (or LEGO-obsessed) kids!

Building X (Wollongong TAFE Campus) 90 Foleys Ln North Wollongong NSW, 2500

October 8, 2026 - October 9, 2026

Carols By Candlelight 2026

Santa’s first stop this holiday season is Shellharbour’s Carols By Candlelight!

Croom Regional Sporting Complex Croom New South Wales, Australia

December 4, 2026

Junior Art Trail - Wollongong Art Gallery

The Junior Art Trail is a free, fun tour of the Gallery for children aged 3 to 5 years old.

Wollongong Art Gallery 46 Burelli Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500, Australia

October 9, 2026

Give Me Space! A School Holiday Workshop for Families Living with Asthma

Join us for a day of fun and learning!

Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre 49a Cawley Street Bellambi New South Wales 2518, Australia

October 8, 2026

Illawarra Hawks vs Brisbane Bullets

Experience the excitement of live NBL basketball!

WIN Entertainment Centre 5-11 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500, Australia

February 4, 2027

Spring School Holidays at The Frat

Teddies, Prizes, High Tea & Party Time!

The Fraternity Club 11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519, Australia

October 6, 2026

Budding Bookworms - Wollongong Botanic Garden

Stories, sing-alongs and smiles!

Wollongong Botanic Garden Murphys Ave Wollongong

July 17, 2026

Spring Offer: Stay 4 Pay for 3 at Holiday Haven

Book your stay 4, pay 3 escape now

Shoalhaven & South Coast NSW

September 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026

BFS Spring 2026 Holiday Program

Holiday magic happens here!

Across Wollongong & Illawarra New South Wales, Australia

September 28, 2026 - October 12, 2026

Feed the kids for under $16 these school holidays - Altitude 1148

Feed the kids for under $16 these school holidays

Allitude 1148 Southern Gateway Centre M1 Princes Motorway Bulli Tops NSW 2516

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

2026 MS Gong Ride

MS Gong Ride 2026 – A Great Family Day Out with Ways for Kids to Get Involved

Wollongong New South Wales, Australia

November 1, 2026

Illawarra Hawks vs Tasmania Jackjumpers

Your Next Great Night Out Starts Here!

WIN Entertainment Centre 5-11 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500, Australia

October 9, 2026

SAVE 50% when you adventure together at Treetops Adventure Nowra!

Save 50% on your second ticket when you adventure together!

Treetops Adventure Nowra 23 Rock Hill Rd North Nowra New South Wales 2541, Australia

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

Little Groovers Dance Classes - Term 1 2026 Enrolments

Ready to watch your little one flip, twirl & smile?

Youth Hall Allowrie St Jamberoo NSW 2533

February 2, 2026 - April 3, 2026

Steam Squad - After School STEM Program at Science Space Wollongong

For curious kids to explore STEM in hands-on, creative ways.

Science Space Puckey Avenue North Wollongong New South Wales 2500, Australia

October 20, 2026

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Oct 01

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Parenting Support Services for Baby Sleep, Settling & Post-Natal Depression – Illawarra & Wollongong

Discover parenting, baby and post natal support services in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra wide. Parents Guide Illawarra helps you find what’s on and support locally, including expertise on baby sleep, settling, feeding or to help manage post natal depression (PND). We know parenthood is an incredible journey, but the adjustment and sleep disturbances can be […]

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