Things to do with kids in Wollongong
71 things are on for kids in Wollongong and the Illawarra (15 Nov to 9 Jan), 39 of them free, from Helensburgh to Kiama. Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and down the coast.
71 events, filtered by kids and families.
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For kids and families (15 Nov to 9 Jan)
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Running nowExhibitions, courses and seasons already under way1 event
On now
All dayTodaySunday 15 November3 events
MarketsKiama Seaside Markets
On now, ends 3pm
9 am
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 amTomorrowMonday 16 November1 event
Sport and fitness
Kyokushin Karate
Unanderra Community Centre, Unanderra
$65KidsAll agesIndoor+11 more dates
Tuesday17 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 November5 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
Outdoors
Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Wollongong
FreeKidsAll agesOutdoor+5 more dates
Workshops and classes
Kid's Art Classes
Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, Kiama
$25KidsJust for kids+5 more dates
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Thursday19 November2 events
CommunityDig It!
Arts and theatre
Dance World - Addicted to Dance
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$49 to $59All agesKidsIndoor+1 more date
Friday20 November2 events
FamilyBudding Bookworms
Family
Budding Bookworms
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Keiraville
FreeKidsOutdoorJust for kids+5 more dates
OutdoorsMount Keira Camp
Saturday21 November2 events
Family
Santa photos
Civic Plaza, Stockland Shellharbour, Shellharbour City Centre
From $26.95KidsJust for kidsIndoor
Sport and fitness
ADAPT BOXING ACADEMY PRESENTS: THE ILLAWARRA CHALLENGER FIGHT NIGHT
Towradgi Beach Hotel, Towradgi
$56.07 to $76.46Kids+1 more date
Sunday22 November3 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
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
Wednesday25 November1 event
Workshops and classes
Headspace Zine Group
Nowra Library, Nowra
FreeKidsIndoorJust for kids+1 more date
Friday27 November1 event
Workshops and classes
Family Letter Writing at Wollongong Library
Wollongong Library, Wollongong
FreeKidsJust for kidsIndoor
Saturday28 November5 events
Markets
Nowra Showground Indoor Market
Nowra Showground Pavilion, Nowra
FreeKidsDogs welcomeIndoor+1 more date
MarketsCallala Beach Makers Markets
Markets
Callala Beach Makers Markets
Callala Beach Hall, Callala Beach
KidsDogs welcomeIndoor+1 more date
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
Sunday29 November1 event
Arts and theatre
Dance Factor - Golden
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$40 to $50IndoorKids+2 more dates
Tuesday1 December1 event
Wednesday2 December3 events
OutdoorsGarden Discovery Buggy Tour
Outdoors
Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Wollongong
FreeKidsOutdoor+3 more dates
Arts and theatre
The Greatest Christmas Show
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$49.90 to $79.90KidsIndoor+1 more date
Thursday3 December1 event
Workshops and classes
Christmas Crafternoon at Unanderra Library
Unanderra Library, Unanderra
FreeKidsAll agesIndoor
Friday4 December1 event
Saturday5 December3 events
Sunday6 December5 events
MarketsCulburra Beach Markets
Markets
Culburra Beach Markets
Culburra Beach Community Centre, Culburra Beach
Dogs welcomeIndoorOutdoor
Arts and theatre
Danceworks Anything Goes: A Celebration of Creativity, Individuality & Dance
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
$30 to $55KidsAll ages+2 more dates
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 December2 events
FamilyKids Christmas Events
MarketsRed Point Arts Makers' Market
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 December4 events
Food and wine
Christmas Day Luncheon
Towradgi Beach Hotel, Towradgi
$40 to $119KidsAll agesIndoor+1 more date
Food and wine
Christmas Day Lunch Buffet
Bella Char Restaurant and Wine Bar, Gerringong
$79 to $189KidsIndoor
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