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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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
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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
May
18
Best Family Day Trips from Wollongong & the Illawarra. Get Inspired!
Looking for amazing things to do with the kids in Shoalhaven and South Coast of NSW? The weekend or school holidays arrive, the kids are whiney and you need to GET OUT! But where to go for the best family-friendly fun, an easy hour of Wollongong & Illawarra? So here are your best family friendly […]
May
18
What to do in Wollongong with Toddlers. Illawarra’s Best Kids Activities
Our Parents Guide Illawarra toddler guide, is written by a local mum. Here she shares great local insight on getting out and about with toddlers in the Illawarra. Discover the best things to do with toddler and young kids Wollongong wide. With our thanks to local mum Alyssa Vaartjes for her ‘best of Illawarra toddler […]
May
18
Best Family Friendly Bushwalks in the Illawarra. Local Walks That Kids Love…
We’ve rounded up 18 of the best, family & kid friendly bushwalks that Wollongong & Illawarra has to offer. Find the perfect nature walk for toddlers, ages 5-10years, teens and for those walking with prams. Parents Guide Illawarra helps you find the BEST things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Kiama. We think […]
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