Kids and Family - What's On in Wollongong & Illawarra

What's On For Kids and Family

Are you looking for the best kids activities in Wollongong? See below for a great selection of ideas that the whole family can enjoy. Whether you are looking for some school holidays inspiration or an activity for the family to do on the weekend, there is always something happening in Wollongong. Featured

What's happening?

Discover events for children and the rest of the family throughout Wollongong and beyond.

July Kids School Holiday Specials at Woonona Bulli RSL Club

Easy, kids value school holiday meal deals!

Woonona Bulli RSL 455 Princes Highway Woonona New South Wales 2517

July 4, 2026 - July 19, 2026

Project Bucephalus: After School LEGO & STEM Fun!

Be taught by a robotics team that is now the top team in the world for STEM!

Wollongong & Shoalhaven

July 27, 2026 - September 21, 2026

Christmas in July at Warilla Hotel

12 days of Christmas in July is coming to Warilla Hotel!

Warilla Hotel 67 Shellharbour Road Lake Illawarra New South Wales 2528

July 15, 2026 - July 26, 2026

Monday $20 Dinner Special - Warilla Hotel

Start the week right with our $20 Steak & Drink special.

61-67 Shellharbour Road Warilla New South Wales 2528

July 13, 2026

School Holiday Funday is BACK at Xtreme B-Force Martial Arts

Get ready for a day jam-packed with laughter, action, and non-stop fun!

37 Bethlehem Street Cringila New South Wales 2502

July 14, 2026

The Harlem Globetrotters - WIN Entertainment Centre

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Wollongong these July School Holidays!

WIN Entertainment Centre Corner of Crown & Harbour Streets Wollongong

July 6, 2026

Holiday Fun Clubs / Big Fat Smile / Vacation Care Programs

The coolest school holiday program around!

Albion Park / Balarang / Bingara Gorge / Bulli / Fairy Meadow / Lakelands (near Dapto) / Thirroul / West Wollongong

July 6, 2026 - July 20, 2026

30% off all Holiday Haven Parks - 2026 Member Exclusive Winter Special

30% off WInter Stays on NOW!

Shoalhaven & South Coast NSW

February 11, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Wisos – treat the family to a fun-filled day out! Barefoot Bowls & Kids eat FREE

Family friendly FUN every school holidays!

1-3 Foley Street Gwynneville New South Wales 2500

June 27, 2026 - July 19, 2026

Businesses You Should Visit

Visit businesses who love students

Wollongong Youth Centre

The Wollongong Youth Centre is a space where ages 12 - 24 can hang out, connect, learn new skills, meet new people or express their creativity

85 Burelli Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

UOW Science Space Wollongong

Interactive science FUN! Largest hands-on science centre in NSW!

Innovation Campus Innovation Campus

Bush Magic Adventures / Bush Magic Therapy

Child-led, inclusive, therapeutic, nature-based programs.

Avondale & Keiraville

Early Start Discovery Space - Where Curious Minds Play!

Where Curious Minds Play! Australia's only dedicated children's museum and the worlds first on a university campus!

Building 21 University of Wollongong Northfields Avenue Keiraville NSW 2500

Game Point | Indoor Pickleball Hub

Illawara’s first purpose built Pickleball Hub

Game Point | Coniston Unit D2/30 Miller St Coniston NSW 2500

Bostock Pools & Spas

Sign your contract by June 30 and celebrate with a BALI ESCAPE FOR TWO!

Bostock Pools & Spas Unit 12-8 Pioneer Road Bellambi New South Wales 2518

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What's On For Kids and Family