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.
Parents Guide VIP Party Special – 15% Off at Revolution Laser Arena
Exclusive 15% off any kids’ birthday party at Revolution Laser Arena – Parents Guide VIP families only. No code needed, just click and book.
- Revolution Laser Arena 2 Drummond Street Spring Hill New South Wales 2500, Australia
May 5, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Dance Classes 3-6 Years - VPA Studios, Unanderra
Come and trial our dance classes for free!
- 1 O'Neil Street Unanderra New South Wales 2526, Australia
February 9, 2026 - December 18, 2026
Connecting Communities Through Play
Professional learning and networking event
June 10, 2026
Get 15% off now with Skydive Australia's Locals offer!
Book now and let gravity do the rest!
- Stuart Park North Wollongong New South Wales
May 5, 2026 - June 30, 2026
From The Blog
Mar
29
Best Kids Dance Schools Illawarra & Wollongong. Find Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Classical Dance Classes
Dance Classes are awesome for kids! Learning to dance has so many physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits, especially in children. We have amazing dance classes for your toddler, child, or teen in Wollongong (plus adult dance classes). We’ve found award-winning dance schools with the most passionate and dedicated owners and teachers! From classical ballet […]
Mar
25
Best Dog & Pet-Friendly Holiday Parks and Accommodation / South Coast NSW
Looking for dog-friendly holiday parks, pet-friendly camping grounds or caravan parks on the South Coast of NSW? At Parents Guide Illawarra, we know local families – and that includes the four-legged kind! As your trusted local expert on family-friendly things to do across the region, we’ve sniffed out the very best places where pets are welcome too. […]
Mar
18
Best Inclusive Playgrounds in Wollongong & Illawarra
Looking for the best all-inclusive playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra? Welcome! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’re all about the best things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama — and that includes helping every child play. We’ve partnered with the brilliant team at Play Illawarra to bring you this list of inclusive […]
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