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
Apr
29
Best Fenced and Gated Playgrounds in the Illawarra and Wollongong
Discover enclosed playgrounds and gated parks in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Read on for perfect outside play places for toddlers or runners. We’ve got your family needs covered at Parents Guide Illawarra. We’ve all been there. Desperate to get the kids out of the house (and even more so, desperate for a caffeine hit) but […]
Apr
28
Fire Station Open Day – Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra
Fire Station Open Day is on Saturday May 9, 2026, 10am to 2pm. Visit your nearest Fire Station Open Day in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra! It’s an unmissable day of meeting our wonderful local firefighters: expect live demonstrations, a close-up look at the trucks and gear, and the chance to meet your local crews […]
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 […]
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