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.
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
Feb
16
Best Toddler-friendly Playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra
There are so many amazing parks and playgrounds in our beautiful part of the world! Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we have searched for the best toddler-friendly playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra. As a local mum writing for Parents Guide Illawarra, I’ve seen my kids tackle all the play equipment, and they all got […]
Dec
14
Family Christmas Guide: Christmas Markets, Lights, Carols, Meet Santa & Kids Gift Ideas in Illawarra
Searching for magical Christmas lights, local Christmas markets, Santa photo’s, Carols or kid’s gift ideas? Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’ve wrapped up the best of Christmas events in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra wide! Get inspired for family fun times this season. We’ve included many free Christmas events too. Pssst, Christmas is amazing, but […]
Sep
21
Best Illawarra Suburbs for Families
Living in Wollongong and the surrounding suburbs is like living in paradise; there are many suburbs with pros and cons. Here at Parents’ Guide Illawarra, we have chosen fifteen of the best suburbs for families to consider. We look at amenities, schools, a sense of community and all the important things you need to look […]
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