What's On For Kids and Family
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Ready Steady Go Kids Shellharbour - 2026 enrolments open now
Berkeley, Koonawarra and Shellharbour class locations
- Berkeley, New South Wales, Australia
April 20, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Active In-Betweens Warilla
FREE Heathy After school fun for kids 8-12 years old!
- Warilla, New South Wales, Australia
May 7, 2026 - July 23, 2026
From The Blog
Mar
01
Top 12 Toy Shops in Wollongong Shellharbour and Illawarra
At Parents Guide Illawarra, we have researched the best toy stores around. The following is a list of our favourites in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Nowra areas. We hope you get to experience some of these awesome stores in person! They’re great for a rainy day out, or to explore for birthday gifts. Why not […]
Feb
21
Best Swimming Pools in Wollongong & Illawarra, Kids & Family Guide
Discover our best swimming pools, Illawarra wide. From heated indoor pools with toddler & kids areas, to our family friendly outdoor pools. Plus rock pools with ocean views that are great for kids. We’ve got your swimming needs covered! Wollongong has some amazing free entry swimming pools too. Grab your swimmers and plan some happy, […]
Feb
19
Find the Best Dentist for Kids in Wollongong & Shellharbour.
Searching for the best dentist for kids in Wollongong, an affordable dentist near me, or the best family dentist in Illawarra? We can help your child’s first dentist appointment to be calm and positive one. Plus, you maybe eligible to get free dentist checks for your kids. Taking care of children’s teeth is crucial for […]
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