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.

School Holiday Workshops & Events - Lake Illawarra Hotel

School holidays are sorted at Lake Illawarra Hotel!

Lake Illawarra Hotel 193 Windang Road Windang New South Wales 2528

October 2, 2025

Ready Steady Go Kids Spring School Holiday Program + Term 4 Enrolments Open Now!

Ready Steady Go Kids Illawara will be running a super fun, action-packed holiday session!

Illawarra Hockey Stadium Waples Rd Unanderra

September 29, 2025

HARS Aviation Museum Tarmac Days

Tarmac Days are held over three consecutive days, beginning on the SECOND FRIDAY of each month.

54 Airport Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

October 10, 2025 - October 12, 2025

INTRO TO LEAGUE BOWLING @ Northern Bowl, Bellambi

Get expert tips from an experienced league bowler!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

September 18, 2025

Locals BBQ at The Balgownie Hotel

Hey locals! We're firing up the grill and you're invited! Join us at the Bally Hotel on the 20th of every…

141 Balgownie Road Balgownie New South Wales 2519

September 20, 2025

Get outdoors these School Holidays at Treetops Adventure Nowra!

We climb high so you don’t have to with Kids Club, at Treetops Adventure Nowra!

September 27, 2025 - October 12, 2025

Spring School Holiday FUN at Tabatinga Dapto!

Tabatinga Dapto have got TWO WEEKS of school holiday excitement lined up at Tabatinga!

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

September 30, 2025 - October 10, 2025

Christmas Day Buffet at Balgownie Hotel

Celebrate the Season with The Bally's Spectacular Christmas Buffet!

141-143 Balgownie Road Balgownie New South Wales 2519

December 25, 2025

Stay 7 Pay 5 Special at Swan Lake Holiday Haven

Book a 7-night stay and only pay for 5 nights.

Swan Lake Holiday Haven 4 Goonawarra Drive Cudmirrah New South Wales 2540

August 12, 2025 - December 24, 2025

Businesses You Should Visit

Visit businesses who love students

Wiseman Park Wollongong City Bowling Club

Come & visit one of the best places in the Illawarra!

Wiseman Park Wollongong City Bowling Club Cnr Gipps Rd & Foley St Gwynneville NSW 2500

WEA Illawarra - Term 3, 2025 Courses are HERE!

WEA Illawarra is a local community college offering short personal interest courses as well as business qualifications,

WEA Illawarra 50-56 Auburn Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

The Lake Illawarra Hotel

Welcome to the all new, refurbished & family friendly Lake Illawarra Hotel in Windang, NSW.

193 Windang Road Windang New South Wales 2528

Kneading Ruby

Kneading ruby is a casual modern take on a pizzeria, featuring rustic dishes & authentic traditional pizzas.

5 Crown Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Northern Bowl

Illawarra's iconic bowling & leisure centre!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

Treetops Adventure Nowra

Australia’s First Treetop Ropes & Cliff-edge experience!

23 Rock Hill Road North Nowra New South Wales 2541

From The Blog

Aug 31

Guide to Christmas Day Lunches & Catering – Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra. Open Restaurants, Pubs & Clubs.

Book your Wollongong & Shellharbour Christmas Day Lunches, Dinners & Events. Whether it’s Christmas Day Seafood Specials, a more casual pub or club lunch, or special Illawarra restaurants open on Christmas Day. What’s on in Wollongong has you covered, read on. Outsource Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner! Or bring Christmas Catering to your home. We cover Christmas […]

Aug 28

Your Guide to the MS Gong Ride – The Ride to Fight MS

The MS Gong Ride is back on Sunday 2 November 2025! If you want to ride, be involved and enjoy this amazing Sydney to Wollongong Bike Ride event, read on. Since 1981, this iconic ride to fight MS, has inspired an incredible community of Wollongong and Sydney locals. Here’s how you join the ride to […]

Aug 28

Sports Bars in Wollongong & Illawarra: Best Pubs & Clubs for Live Sport on Big Screens

Wondering where to watch live sport ‘near me’? What’s on in Wollongong shows you our best bars, pubs and clubs with big screens. Grab your fellow sports enthusiasts and watch your team together on the big screen. Relish the atmosphere of our best sports bars. Wollongong and the Illawarra region have fantastic venues to catch […]

What's On For Kids and Family