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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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Save the Koala Day - Early Start Discovery Space

Save the Koala Day at the Space!

Northfields Ave, University of Wollongong (Early Start Building 21, off Ring Road), Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 2522

September 25, 2026

The Bakehouse - The Boathouse, North Wollongong

Soak up the beautiful North Beach views with a treat and coffee in hand!

The Boathouse 1a Cliff Road North Wollongong New South Wales 2500

October 4, 2026

Spring School Holiday Activities - North Nowra Tavern

Spring school holidays are sorted at North Nowra Tavern!

North Nowra Tavern 82 Page Avenue North Nowra New South Wales 2541, Australia

September 30, 2026

Give Me Space! A School Holiday Workshop for Families Living with Asthma

Join us for a day of fun and learning!

Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre 49a Cawley Street Bellambi New South Wales 2518, Australia

October 8, 2026

Ride4Rotary

Supporting Youth at Risk at this all ages, community, charity event!

Lang Park Marine Drive Wollongong New South Wales 2500

September 13, 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

Homeschool Day Events at Science Space Wollongong

A full day of STEM exploration designed exclusively for homeschoolers.

Innovation Campus Innovation Campus Wollongong Science Centre 60 Squires Way North Wollongong New South Wales 2500, Australia

October 14, 2026

Sunday Funday at Warilla Hotel - free kids activities

A relaxed, family-friendly afternoon for Illawarra families every Sunday

Warilla Hotel 61-67 Shellharbour Rd Warilla New South Wales 2528, Australia

September 13, 2026

Sunday Funday at North Nowra Tavern

Sunday Funday every week from 11:30am to 2:30pm!

North Nowra Tavern 82 Page Avenue North Nowra New South Wales 2541, Australia

September 13, 2026

School Holiday Art Therapy Program with Creative Journeys

Kids & teens explore their creativity, express their feelings & build confidence in a safe, supportive space.

15 Dobbie Avenue East Corrimal New South Wales 2518, Australia

September 28, 2026

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean - WIN Entertainment Centre

Comedy legend Bill Bailey brings his new show Vaudevillean to WIN Entertainment Centre

WIN Entertainment Centre Corner of Crown & Harbour Streets Wollongong

September 26, 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

Mad Hatter Tea Party - The Fraternity Club

Step into a magical world of wonder these Spring School Holidays!

Fraternity Club 11 Bourke St Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia

October 7, 2026

Take the kids to Gelato Emporium these School Holidays

Kids can choose from loads of gelato flavours while soaking up sweeping escarpment & coastal views.

Southern Gateway Centre Bulli Tops Bulli NSW Australia 2508

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

Game on with Dad - Father's Day at Tabatinga Dapto

Make memories this Father’s Day at Tabatinga Dapto!

Tabatinga Dapto 16-18 Bong Bong Road Dapto New South Wales 2530, Australia

September 6, 2026

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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 […]

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What's On For Kids and Family

What's happening?

Save the Koala Day - Early Start Discovery Space

Save the Koala Day at the Space!

The Bakehouse - The Boathouse, North Wollongong

Soak up the beautiful North Beach views with a treat and coffee in hand!

Spring School Holiday Activities - North Nowra Tavern

Spring school holidays are sorted at North Nowra Tavern!

Give Me Space! A School Holiday Workshop for Families Living with Asthma

Join us for a day of fun and learning!

Ride4Rotary

Supporting Youth at Risk at this all ages, community, charity event!

School Holidays - Northern Bowl, Bellambi

School holiday bowling fun for all ages!

Homeschool Day Events at Science Space Wollongong

A full day of STEM exploration designed exclusively for homeschoolers.

Sunday Funday at Warilla Hotel - free kids activities

A relaxed, family-friendly afternoon for Illawarra families every Sunday

Sunday Funday at North Nowra Tavern

Sunday Funday every week from 11:30am to 2:30pm!

School Holiday Art Therapy Program with Creative Journeys

Kids & teens explore their creativity, express their feelings & build confidence in a safe, supportive space.

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean - WIN Entertainment Centre

Comedy legend Bill Bailey brings his new show Vaudevillean to WIN Entertainment Centre

Spring into School Holidays at Tabatinga Dapto

A jam-packed line-up of hands-on school holiday fun!

Mad Hatter Tea Party - The Fraternity Club

Step into a magical world of wonder these Spring School Holidays!

Take the kids to Gelato Emporium these School Holidays

Kids can choose from loads of gelato flavours while soaking up sweeping escarpment & coastal views.

Game on with Dad - Father's Day at Tabatinga Dapto

Make memories this Father’s Day at Tabatinga Dapto!

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