What's On For Free
Want to have a great time but not break the budget? Here’s a guide to the best events, entertainment and activities in the Illawarra that won’t cost you a cent. You’re welcome.
What's happening?
New Year's Eve Balloon Bash - The Shellharbour Club
Visit Precinct to ring in the New Year!
- The Shellharbour Club Wattle Rd Shellharbour New South Wales 2529
December 31, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Gadhungal Marring Cultural Workshops at Holiday Haven Parks these School Holidays
Cultural workshops running across select Holiday Haven Parks this Summer
- Workshops will be running at: Lake Conjola • Shoalhaven Heads • Ulladulla • Culburra Beach • Bendalong • Lake Tabourie • Swan Lake • Currarong • Huskisson Beach • White Sands
December 29, 2025 - January 23, 2026
What's On at the Wollongong Botanic Garden
Check out what's coming to the Garden!
- 40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500
November 14, 2025 - December 20, 2025
QuizzaMe - Wisos
Join Wisos for Free QuizzaMe every Wednesday Night from 7pm. QuizzaMe is our gameshow themed trivia. Rego…
- 1-3 Foley Street Gwynneville New South Wales 2500
November 19, 2025 - December 16, 2026
Join Award-Winning Miss Zoe's School of Dance in 2026
Award Winning Kid's & Adults Dance Classes.
- Wollongong Kiama Coledale and now Calderwood & Tullimbar
January 17, 2026 - April 1, 2026
From The Blog
Nov
13
Where to Drink Guinness in Wollongong, & Shellharbour & Shoalhaven
Hello best pubs and clubs for Guinness on tap in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra wide. Whether it’s Splitting the G, toasting St Patricks Day, or just enjoying a rich Irish classic on tap — here’s Wollongong best pubs and clubs, pouring perfect pints of Guinness. FYI, Guinness is a source of iron! Ok, so you’d […]
Nov
11
Romantic Restaurants in Wollongong. Discover romance in every bite at our best Illawarra restaurants.
Your Insider’s Guide to Woo-ing in Wollongong! Indulge your senses at Wollongong’s most enchanting romantic restaurants. Explore our curated list of intimate dining destinations, perfect for foodies on the hunt for culinary adventure – or a perfect date night without the kids! From candlelit dinners in our best Illawarra Restaurants to Wollongong fine dining with […]
Nov
09
Christmas Carols in Wollongong, Shellharbour & the Illawarra
Find your Illawarra Christmas Carol event near me, with What’s On in Wollongong. Enjoy the best Christmas Carols nearby — we’ve done the research for you! Here are the 2025 Christmas Carols happening in Illawarra suburbs and across Wollongong. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, live music, eats […]
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