Discover Illawarra’s best things to do with kids this weekend & month. Parents Guide Illawarra is the ultimate guide to kids and family fun. You can choose from family-friendly events, outdoor attractions, playgrounds, educational experiences, playcentres and school holiday activities. Read where to eat with kids, walk with kids, and swim with kids, Written by […]
The BEST free (and low-cost) things to do with kids near me and Illawarra wide. Discover budget family friendly fun in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. We can’t wait to show you our best kids friendly activities, attractions and places to explore. Written by local parents, Parents Guide Illawarra is your guide to free and low […]
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 […]
We are darn lucky to call the Illawarra home! With the beach on one side, escarpment (and its lookouts, bushwalks, flora and fauna) on the other and a plethora of great places to explore, kids in the Illawarra have the kind of childhood that’s not always possible in the big city. Here are 15 of […]
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 […]
What to do with your baby in Illawarra and Wollongong and how to meet other new parents and mums! As of 14 weeks ago, I officially became a “local mum” following the birth of my daughter Lenny. For all the new parents reading this, I firstly want to say the biggest well done to you […]
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 […]
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 firefighters, plus exploring the trucks and specialist equipment. Everyone is welcome and it was our kids favourite experience for many years. […]
Discover parenting, baby and post natal support services in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra wide. Parents Guide Illawarra helps you find what’s on and support locally, including expertise on baby sleep, settling, feeding or to help manage post natal depression (PND). We know parenthood is an incredible journey, but the adjustment and sleep disturbances can be […]
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 […]