School holiday activities in Wollongong
110 things are on for kids in Wollongong and the Illawarra in the school holidays (18 Dec to 1 Feb), 41 of them free, from Helensburgh to Kiama. Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and down the coast.
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In the school holidays (18 Dec to 1 Feb)
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Week ofMonday 16 November1 event
Family
Santa photos
Civic Plaza, Stockland Shellharbour, Shellharbour City Centre
From $26.95KidsJust for kidsIndoor
Friday18 December8 events
Family
Seed Seekers Trail
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Keiraville
FreeKidsJust for kidsOutdoor+45 more dates
Markets
Crown Street Markets (Produce Market)
Crown Street Mall, Wollongong
FreeOutdoorAll ages+6 more dates
FamilyBudding Bookworms
Family
Budding Bookworms
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Keiraville
FreeKidsOutdoorJust for kids+6 more dates
Family
Santa Toddlertime at Unanderra Library
Unanderra Library, Unanderra
FreeKidsJust for kidsAll ages
Saturday19 December14 events
CommunityA Very L.O.W Xmas Vol: 3
Live music
Caravรฃna Sun - Wombarra Bowlo (ALL AGES)
The Wombarra Bowlo & Thai Food, Wombarra
$22.50 to $55OutdoorAll agesKids
CommunitySaturday @ The Sporties
Live music
Saturday Sounds in the Sunken Lounge
The Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow
FreeIndoor+6 more dates
Live music
DICEY'S SATURDAYS w/ Blackout Fun Club // Chick // Sans Rival // Solarr
Dicey Riley's Hotel, Wollongong
Free+6 more dates
Live musicDICEY'S SATURDAYS w/ Aodhan // The Beanstalks // DOLLS
Live music
DICEY'S SATURDAYS w/ Aodhan // The Beanstalks // DOLLS
Dicey Riley's Hotel, Wollongong
Free+6 more dates
Live music
DICEY'S SATURDAYS w/ The Tin Knees // Was Permanent // Kye Hallson // Benchwarmers
Dicey Riley's Hotel, Wollongong
Free+6 more dates
Live music
DICEY'S SATURDAYS w/ Proxy Diver x As People // Flavuh // Rattle Gun
Dicey Riley's Hotel, Wollongong
Free+6 more dates
NightlifeFun Prison - FREE Weekly Rock & Roll Party - w/ 96 Tears & Wellness Coach
Nightlife
Fun Prison - FREE Weekly Rock & Roll Party - w/ 96 Tears & Wellness Coach
La La La's, Wollongong
FreeIndoor+6 more dates
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Sunday20 December16 events
Workshops and classes
Sunday Creative Sessions for Everybody
Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, Kiama
$5KidsAll ages+1 more date
MarketsKiama Seaside Markets
Community
Believe Church Community Christmas Carols Service
Shellharbour City Libraries & Museum, Shellharbour
Live musicSunday Sessions: Jack Willis
Club and pub nightsWPT
Live musicOcรฆn 'Sunburn' Album Launch w/ Loose Surface // Ren & the Rudeboys
Live music
Ocรฆn 'Sunburn' Album Launch w/ Loose Surface // Ren & the Rudeboys
La La La's, Wollongong
$17.33
NightlifeLAST DRINKS w/ CHAZ
Live musicLAST DRINKS w/ Climb Mate
NightlifeLAST DRINKS w/ CHAZ
NightlifeLAST DRINKS w/ JK
Monday21 December3 events
Sport and fitness
Kyokushin Karate
Unanderra Community Centre, Unanderra
$65KidsAll agesIndoor+12 more dates
Tuesday22 December3 events
Sport and fitnessWomen's Social Lawn Bowls
Wednesday23 December6 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
Thursday24 December5 events
Food and wine
THURSDAY NIGHT CHEF SERIES WITH IAIN SMART
Bangalay Dining, Shoalhaven Heads
$95Indoor+5 more dates
Workshops and classes
Drop in Arts @ Red Point Arts
Red Point Arts, Port Kembla
$5 to $10IndoorAll ages+5 more dates
Friday25 December3 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
Saturday26 December2 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
Sunday27 December3 events
Sport and fitness
Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers
WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
KidsIndoor
Monday28 December2 events
Thursday31 December6 events
Sport and fitness
Illawarra Hawks v South East Melbourne Phoenix
WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Indoor
Friday1 January1 event
Saturday2 January2 events
Live musicSaturday Spin
Sunday3 January5 events
MarketsCulburra Beach Markets
Markets
Culburra Beach Markets
Culburra Beach Community Centre, Culburra Beach
Dogs welcomeIndoorOutdoor
Monday4 January1 event
Thursday7 January2 events
Live music
MEG WASHINGTON: The Everything's Going To Be Fine Tour
The Courtyard at The Co-Op, Gerringong
$55
Friday8 January3 events
Workshops and classes
Tech Help with Living Connected - Ulladulla Library
Ulladulla Library, Ulladulla
Free
Saturday9 January2 events
MarketsRed Point Arts Makers' Market
Family
The Bubble Spectacular
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
$34.90 to $49.90KidsAll agesIndoor
Sunday10 January5 events
CommunityMonthly Blokes Brunch
Week ofMonday 11 January5 events
Family
Dinosaur World Live
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$62.91 to $69.90KidsIndoor+4 more dates
Live musicHERMITUDE - EIGHT TIL LATE TOUR
Live musicHERMITUDE - EIGHT TIL LATE TOUR
Workshops and classesExplore Culture Workshop
Wednesday20 January3 events
CommunityVision Impaired Yarners at Wollongong Library
Community
Vision Impaired Yarners at Wollongong Library
Wollongong Library, Wollongong
FreeIndoorAll ages
Thursday21 January1 event
Family
The ULTIMATE Magic Show with Illusionist Jonas Jost
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
$44.90 to $49.90KidsIndoorAll ages
Friday22 January1 event
ComedyWollongong: The End of the World (A Feel Good Comedy)
Comedy
Wollongong: The End of the World (A Feel Good Comedy)
The Builders Club, Wollongong
$5518+Indoor
Saturday23 January1 event
Live musicThe Saints '73 - '78 + The New Christs
Monday25 January3 events
Live musicCorrella & The Elovaters 2027
Live musicCorrella & The Elovaters 2027
What's onTroy Hawke - Never Stop, Never Change!
Saturday30 January1 event
Sunday31 January2 events
Live music
Jack Botts Live at The Scarborough Hotel
The Scarborough Hotel, Scarborough
$39.90KidsAll ages
Just over the range, in Southern Highlands
Live Music/ Loki Hines, Robertson ยท Friday 18 DecCommunity Christmas 2026!, Robertson ยท Sunday 20 DecFarmers Markets, Kangaroo Valley ยท Sunday 10 JanRunning something? Add it in a minute.
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