Category: Community and Fundraisers

Feb 27
WEA Illawarra. Short Courses, Training, Work Skills & Education For All

If you are looking for an exceptional Wollongong education and training college, who supports you to learn, develop skills and grow, then welcome to WEA Illawarra. WEA Illawarra offer Educational Courses, Short Courses and Accredited Training to enhance your skills and / or employability. Their adult Wollongong courses like IT skills for seniors, photography classes, art […]

Feb 15
Your Local Guide to 20 Awesome Markets Across the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra Areas

Are you googling “Markets Near Me“? There are many diverse markets in our local Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Nowra areas. Here at What’s On in Wollongong, we want to give you the lowdown on what each market has and what you can expect. Here are our top 20 Illawarra markets in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Nowra […]

  • Attractions and Adventure
Nov 24
Christmas Lights in Wollongong & Illawarra

Find the best Christmas Light Displays in The Illawarra with What’s On in Wollongong There is something truly magical about all those twinkling lights at Christmas time and the Christmas lights in Wollongong are no exception. Check out the list below for some amazing Christmas lights in Wollongong and beyond! If you have an amazing display […]

Nov 21
Christmas Carols in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Find your local Christmas Carol events with What’s on in Wollongong. Let us help you enjoy the best Christmas Carols nearby; we’ve done the research for you! Here are the 2023 Christmas Carols happening in Illawarra suburbs and across Wollongong. We also have the Best Christmas Lights in the Illawarra and Wollongong areas, and pardon […]

Oct 24
What’s On for Halloween in Wollongong & the Illawarra for Adults & Kids

Looking for fun places to take the kids for Halloween across the Illawarra and Wollongong? Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we’ve searched high and low for the best Halloween events. Keep reading for ghostly Halloween games to play and the best places to trick-or-treat across Wollongong and the Illawarra. Listed here are a mixture […]

Aug 24
Your Guide to the MS Gong Ride 2023 –The Ride to Fight MS  

The MS Gong Ride is back on Sunday 5 November 2023! Since 1981, this iconic ride has inspired an incredible community of Wollongong and Sydney locals, who join the ride to fight against multiple sclerosis. What is the MS Gong Ride? It is Australia’s most respected community bike ride. For over 40 years, tens of […]

Aug 15
Best Things to do in Thirroul: Insider’s Guide

Thirroul is a treasure trove of goodness, holding a special place in my heart. It is a place full of small businesses with a mindful and planet-conscious purpose. There are day spas, gift shops, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a spectacular theatre. This sunny Northern Illawarra suburb is historic, scenic and beautiful, and is nestled […]

  • Attractions and Adventure
Apr 21
Anzac Day Services in Wollongong

Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we list all the local events coming up near you. Click below for the 2023 list of ANZAC Day events, dawn services and marches across Wollongong and the Illawarra. Keen to be in the know with what else is going on in the Gong? CLICK HERE for our latest […]

Jun 29
Re-ignite your social life, find new friends, create your tribe in Wollongong. Here is how (plus you’ll get fitter too)

We all want to feel connected, we all want to belong, we all want a sense of community. We all NEED connection to thrive in life. Fact. We are social creatures. Even introverts have social connection needs. Yet our busy lives, technology and the hangover of the C word (Covid, we mean Covid!), have all […]

Jan 26
Celebrating Australia Day in Wollongong

Australia Day is one of those occasions when Australians join together to bond over just how lucky we are to live in this incredible country. It’s a time to forget about those awkward moments at the street Christmas Party and move forth in solidarity and thongs. This year, our communities are hurting from the recent […]