Things to do with kids in Wollongong
51 things are on for kids in Wollongong and the Illawarra (15 Nov to 9 Jan), 32 of them free (family), from Helensburgh to Kiama. Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and down the coast.
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Running nowExhibitions, courses and seasons already under way1 event
On now
All dayTodaySunday 15 November2 events
On now, ends 12pm
10 amArts and theatre
Kico Dance Studios - Lights, Camera, Action!
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$40 to $55KidsAll agesIndoor
On now, ends 11:30am
11 amTuesday17 November2 events
Family
Get Ready! A school transition program at Helensburgh Library
Helensburgh Library, Helensburgh
FreeKidsIndoor+1 more date
Workshops and classes
Coding Club Beginners - Sanctuary Point Library
Sanctuary Point Library, Sanctuary Point
FreeKidsIndoorJust for kids+4 more dates
Wednesday18 November4 events
Outdoors
Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Wollongong
FreeKidsOutdoor+5 more dates
Outdoors
Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Keiraville
FreeKidsOutdoor+5 more dates
Outdoors
Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Wollongong
FreeKidsOutdoor+5 more dates
Workshops and classes
Kid's Art Classes
Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, Kiama
$25KidsJust for kids+5 more dates
Friday20 November1 event
FamilyBudding Bookworms
Family
Budding Bookworms
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Keiraville
FreeKidsOutdoorJust for kids+5 more dates
Saturday21 November1 event
Family
Santa photos
Civic Plaza, Stockland Shellharbour, Shellharbour City Centre
From $26.95KidsJust for kidsIndoor
Sunday22 November2 events
Community
Shoalhaven: Sunday Brunch Club - A 90's Christmas
Shoalhaven Veteran & Family Hub, Nowra
FreeKids
Family
The Industry Performing Arts Studio - Ready, Set, Magic
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$40 to $50KidsAll agesIndoor
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Monday23 November1 event
Tuesday24 November3 events
Family
Preschool Storytime - Ulladulla Library
Ulladulla Library, Ulladulla
FreeKidsJust for kids+3 more dates
Arts and theatre
Drama Studio Junior Show Peter Rabbit: The Musical
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$35 to $45KidsIndoorJust for kids+2 more dates
Friday27 November1 event
Workshops and classes
Family Letter Writing at Wollongong Library
Wollongong Library, Wollongong
FreeKidsJust for kidsIndoor
Saturday28 November3 events
Arts and theatre
The Illawarra Dance Academy - Peter Pan
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$65KidsAll agesIndoor
Family
Shoalhaven: Christmas Photo Fundraiser
Shoalhaven Veteran & Family Hub, Nowra
$40KidsDogs welcome
Arts and theatre
Beyond the Screen
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
$47.80 to $57.80KidsAll agesIndoor
Week ofMonday 30 November9 events
Arts and theatre
The Greatest Christmas Show
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$49.90 to $79.90KidsIndoor+1 more date
Workshops and classes
Christmas Crafternoon at Unanderra Library
Unanderra Library, Unanderra
FreeKidsAll agesIndoor
Workshops and classesChristmas Bauble Decorating
Workshops and classes
Christmas Bauble Decorating
Tradies Helensburgh, Helensburgh
$12KidsJust for kidsIndoor
Monday7 December3 events
Workshops and classesMessy Makers
Tuesday8 December1 event
Wednesday9 December3 events
Family
Santa Storytime at Wollongong Library
Wollongong Library, Wollongong
FreeKidsJust for kidsAll ages
Family
Christmas Crafternoon at Helensburgh Library
Helensburgh Library, Helensburgh
FreeKidsJust for kidsAll ages
Thursday10 December2 events
Workshops and classes
Christmas Crafternoon at Dapto Library
Dapto Library, Dapto
FreeKidsJust for kidsAll ages
Workshops and classes
Christmas Crafternoon at Corrimal Library
Corrimal Library, Corrimal
FreeKidsJust for kidsAll ages
Friday11 December3 events
Family
Baby Rhymetime - Sanctuary Point
Sanctuary Point Library, Sanctuary Point
FreeKidsIndoorJust for kids
Family
Christmas Crafternoon at Wollongong Library
Wollongong Library, Wollongong
FreeKidsAll agesIndoor
Saturday12 December1 event
FamilyKids Christmas Events
Week ofMonday 14 December6 events
Workshops and classes
Christmas Crafternoon at Warrawong Library
Warrawong Library, Warrawong
FreeKidsJust for kidsAll ages
Family
Christmas Crafternoon at Thirroul Library
Thirroul Library, Thirroul
FreeKidsJust for kidsAll ages
Family
Seed Seekers Trail
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Keiraville
FreeKidsJust for kidsOutdoor+8 more dates
Family
Santa Toddlertime at Unanderra Library
Unanderra Library, Unanderra
FreeKidsJust for kidsAll ages
Live music
Caravãna Sun - Wombarra Bowlo (ALL AGES)
The Wombarra Bowlo & Thai Food, Wombarra
$22.50 to $55OutdoorAll agesKids
Workshops and classes
Sunday Creative Sessions for Everybody
Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, Kiama
$5KidsAll ages
Week ofMonday 21 December2 events
Just over the range, in Southern Highlands
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