What's On This School Holidays
Your local’s guide to events, offers, businesses, and more for this school holidays around the Illawarra.
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Discover school holiday events throughout Wollongong and beyond.
Free Printable Easter Hunt for the Playground: A Fun School Holiday Activity for Kids!
Bring the Easter Egg fun to the Playground with Play Illawarra's fun printable!
- Across Wollongong / Kiama / Shellharbour / Illawarra / South Coast - this fun printable can be used at any playground.
April 2, 2026 - April 19, 2026
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Mar
30
Anzac Day Dawn Services, Marches & Events in Wollongong
Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we list all the local events coming up near you – including an updated 2026 list of ANZAC Day events, dawn services and marches across Wollongong and the Illawarra. ANZAC Day Services and commemorations will take place throughout Wollongong & the Illawarra on Saturday 25 April, 2026. We remember […]
Mar
29
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 […]
Mar
28
Best Christmas Gift Ideas around Wollongong and the Illawarra
At What’s On in Wollongong, we short-cut you to the best ways to shop local this Christmas and make it a Christmas to remember AND support our local business community! Get our top gift-giving picks below. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, live music, eats & drinks, and family fun. After even more Christmas party […]
Mar
28
Best Things to do in Wollongong / Illawarra in Spring. What’s on Guide.
Spring into Wollongong’s best events and what’s on this season! From local markets, festivals, live music, magical bushwalks and food trails. What’s on in Wollongong reveals the best things to do Illawarra wide. It’s the perfect time to explore Illawarra, Shellharbour, Kiama and South Coast NSW and soak up everything Spring has to offer. What’s […]
Mar
28
Top 12 Wollongong & Illawarra Picnic Spots to Explore
Picnic locations with ocean views across Wollongong & the Illawarra, what way to enjoy the South Coast of NSW. The native wildflowers are out, the sun is warm and prime picnickin’ season is upon us! Ah, the humble picnic, what is more nourishing than a slow day lazing in the grass together, soaking up some […]
Mar
28
Summer Guide in Wollongong & the Illawarra. Cool Things to do…
Hello best things to do in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra wide over summer. Discover our best swimming spots, fantastic summer events, best local eats and how to keep the kids entertained. Whether you live here and have the whole summer to explore or are visiting for a weekend or holiday, here’s our insider What’s on […]
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