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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.

School Holiday Activities at Early Start Discovery Space

Join the Discovery Space team for a fun-filled school holidays!

Early Start Discovery Space University of Wollongong Main Campus

April 7, 2026 - April 21, 2026

Family Fun Day - Five Barrel Brewing

Ready for a day of family fun like no other? Look no further than Five Barrels! Join them for a fantastic day packed with games galore!

Five Barrel Brewing 265 Keira St Wollongong New South Wales 2500

April 12, 2026

Villa D'oro - At Home Easter Menu

Now's is the time to sort your Easter feast

Shop 3 12-16 Princes Highway Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

March 8, 2026 - April 6, 2026

Stay 7 Pay 5 Special at Holiday Haven Culburra Beach

Stay longer and soak it all in!

2a Prince Edward Avenue Culburra Beach New South Wales 2540

September 15, 2025 - June 26, 2026

The Wollongong Makers Upmarket - Mother's Day Market

LOCAL | HANDMADE | ARTISAN

Innovation Campus Squires Way Wollongong New South Wales 2500

May 9, 2026

Karitane Shellharbour - new support service for parents + become a trained Volunteer

Connecting families with trained volunteers as they navigate parenthood.

Stockland Shellharbour (in between City Beach and Ghanda)

March 27, 2026 - March 27, 2027

Lake Illawarra Hotel - School Holiday Activities

Easter school holidays are sorted at Lake Illawarra Hotel!

Lake Illawarra Hotel 193-197 Windang Road

April 7, 2026 - April 17, 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

March 30, 2026

April School Holiday Activities at Tabatinga Dapto

School holiday fun awaits!

Tabatinga Dapto (inside Dapto Leagues Club) Cnr Station Street & Bong Bong Rd Dapto New South Wales 2530

April 8, 2026

Businesses You Should Visit

Visit businesses who love students

Wollongong Botanic Garden - escape the everyday!

Escape the everyday!

40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500

Healthy Cities Illawarra

Creating inclusive, thriving communities across Wollongong & the Illawarra

Wollongong and the Illawarra New South Wales

VPA Studios, Unanderra - Dance Classes for all ages and abilities

Dance Classes

1 O'Neil Street Unanderra New South Wales 2526

North Nowra Tavern

Your Local Spot for Great Food, Drinks, and Unforgettable Moments

82 Page Avenue North Nowra New South Wales 2541

WIN Stadium

Home to the biggest sport and entertainment events in the Illawarra!

Corner of Crown & Harbour Streets Wollongong

Circus Monoxide

Because Life's Better Upside-Down

3 Princes Highway Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

From The Blog

Mar 17

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Your Guide to Lunch and Dinner Specials From Local Restaurants in and Around Wollongong

Looking for Lunch or Dinner Specials in Wollongong, Illawarra or Shellharbour? Welcome to What’s on in Wollongong’s guide to dining specials at our pubs and local restaurants. Discover bargain dining deals across the Illawarra. We include Wollongong’s best value lunches, dinners, plus fine dining deals too. Discover the best Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday Pub Specials […]

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Best Cheap Eats in Wollongong Now. Meals from $10 – $20 Illawarra wide.

Looking for amazing cheap eats and best value restaurant offers near me, across the Illawarra and Wollongong? What’s on in Wollongong reveals our best value dining deals on a budget. Grab your mates or family for amazing food deals including $10 Schnitzels and $10 Burgers. Read our top picks for Wollongong / Shellharbour lunch and […]

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Best Bike Rides & Cycle Routes / Wollongong & Illawarra

Get on your bike and discover our best bike rides, cycle paths and mountain bike trails around the Illawarra. At What’s On in Wollongong, we know cyclists are spoilt for choice locally. From flat coastal tracks to challenging mountain terrain, Wollongong truly offers something for everyone – from learner riders, to lycra clad pro’s and […]

What's On For Kids and Family