What's On For Kids and Family
Events and kids activities for parents and babies, toddlers and school aged children in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra area.
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Discover events for children and the rest of the family throughout Illawara and beyond.
School Holidays - Northern Bowl, Bellambi
School holiday bowling fun for all ages!
- Northern Bowl 103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518, Australia
September 26, 2026 - October 12, 2026
Spring into School Holidays at Tabatinga Dapto
A jam-packed line-up of hands-on school holiday fun!
- Tabatinga Dapto 16-18 Bong Bong Road Dapto New South Wales 2530, Australia
September 29, 2026 - October 9, 2026
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