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
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