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.
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
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
Bush Magic Spring School Holiday Program
Child-led, inclusive, nature-based programs.
- Don's Farm 560 Avondale Rd Avondale NSW 2530
September 29, 2026 - September 30, 2026
Bush Magic After School Nature Immersion Program
Child-led, inclusive, therapeutic, nature-based programs.
- Don's Farm 560 Avondale Rd Avondale NSW 2530
April 20, 2026 - December 18, 2026
School Holiday Activities at Early Start Discovery Space
Join the Discovery Space team for a fun-filled school holidays!
- Early Start Discovery Space University of Wollongong Main Campus, Building 21 Northfields Ave Keiraville New South Wales 2500, Australia
September 26, 2026 - October 12, 2026
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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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 […]
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 […]
Aug
12
Wollongong Fertility & IVF Services. Your Path to Parenthood
Access world-class Fertility Treatment, IVF, Sperm & Egg Donor and exceptional Fertility Care in Wollongong. The journey to parenthood can take many forms. Fortunately, residents of Illawarra can access industry leading fertility services with proven success rates, Wollongong based fertility expert, Associate Professor Dr. David Greening, has combined forces with one of Australia’s leading IVF […]
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