A crime has been committed… and they need your help to crack the case! These Easter school holidays, Precinct will transform into the scene of The Great Bunny Heist, an interactive family adventure where Junior Detectives must follow clues, solve riddles and track down the bad Bunny who has made off with their Golden Eggs.…
Celebrate Christmas at The Sebel Kiama with a free festive Christmas lights experience where the Heritage Building and garden courtyard will be lit up each evening.
Spend Easter Sunday perched above the Pacific with an abundant seafood feast on Level One. After a welcome glass of sparkling, guests can explore a collection of seafood stations showcasing everything from sashimi and freshly shucked oysters to crab, prawns and hot classics including our signature lobster and famous fish and chips. Better yet, you’re…
Keira Lane is getting a whole new look for Keira Laneway Live. Expect live music, roving performers, great food and plenty of relaxed weekend energy as the laneway turns into an alfresco hangout for all ages. It’s free, family‑friendly and the perfect way to spend a Sunday in the CBD. Wander through and soak up…
Enjoy a discounted aviation museum tour, with Devonshire tea or coffee, as part of the NSW Seniors Festival. The NSW Seniors Festival’s theme this year is Live Life in Colour, encouraging seniors to get involved, try something new and stay connected within their local community. Please wear comfortable, enclosed shoes for a tour of the…
Join a full day of music, community and coastal vibes at the Get Together Festival, held at the iconic Wombarra Bowlo on Friday, April 11th. From 1pm till late, enjoy a stacked lineup of incredible live music by the sea, headlined by Alex Lloyd, with standout performances from The Strides, Elana Stone and many more…
Sky, Earth, Water explores Rosalie Gascoigne’s deep connection to the material landscape, alongside significant new commissions by leading First Nations artists Lorraine Connelly-Northey, Janet Fieldhouse and Glenda Nicholls. Join them for Opening Weekend with free entry to the exhibition, artist talks and live music.
Towradgi Beach Hotel’s 14th Annual Easter Show is now bigger than ever, across two huge days. For the first time in 14 years, the Towradgi Beach Hotel Easter Show is taking over the entire weekend. Come along for two full days of family fun, proudly brought to you by i98fm and Foster’s Carnival Amusements. What’s…
Join them for the Crochet Convention in Wollongong, a three-day celebration of creativity, community, and all things crochet, featuring inspiring teachers including international guest Toni Lipsey. Enjoy hands-on workshops and connect with fellow makers from across Australia and beyond for a weekend of learning, sharing, and crochet.
Any excuse for a date night! Whether it’s your special someone or your favourite people, settle in for live acoustic music and a carefully crafted 3-course shared menu including entrees, main, sides and dessert, all put together by Head Chef Miguel Leiva. No gimmicks, no over-the-top romance – just good food, great company, and a…
Hidden in the corner of the coastal town of Kiama, 1 kilometre from Kiama Train Station, lies a Skate Park with a open plan, large feature ramps, and a 3-level viewing platform down the western edge – once made famous for viewing skateboarding competitions. For one night only, THAT. will be transforming the park into…
Enjoy a 5pm Welcome to Country, cultural art workshops, street performances, roving entertainment, jumping castles and food trucks. There’ll also be a 9pm fireworks display over Wollongong Harbour.
Bring your own kite or join in the fun of making one! Enjoy the spectacle, excitement and unpredictability of this colourful event! Supported by the Australian Kiteflyers Society. A free community, family-friendly good time. A Lions Club BBQ will be on at lunch time, so come on down! Note: This is a balloon-free event. This…
Enjoy this magnificent seaside park and a full day of family fun, food trucks, carnival rides, show attractions, market stalls and free live entertainment! Free entry. This is an Austinmer Thirroul Lions Club Community Event and part of the Thirroul Seaside & Arts Festival.
It’s a balloon bash for all ages this New Year’s Eve at Precinct at The Shellharbour Club! Pop into 2026 with an explosion of colour and excitement at Precinct’s free, family, balloon-inspired event! Slip on a headset and dance your heart out at the silent disco and glow wild in the UV zone. Enjoy your…
Join them to ring in the New Year! With big vibes, good times, and a night you won’t want to miss! Put on your dancing shoes and dance into the new year with Shirley’s Temple band. Also in the lounge, supporting act Derek Garment from 6pm – 9pm. Why not enjoy a cocktail from the…
Dancing queens, get ready to shine! Bring in the new year by the marina with FABBA — it’s the ultimate ABBA experience with all the hits to kick off 2026 in style. Note: If you want reserved seating please ensure you book a table in advance for dinner via the website separately. Gather your crew,…
The Bundanoon Folk Festival is the newest addition to the Australian Folk calendar. Held in Bundanoon in the scenic Southern Highlands of NSW, the Festival enjoys the backdrop of a country village near the magnificent Morton National Park. The Bundanoon Folk Festival is a vibrant weekend of live folk music, dance and poetry in seven…
Join them for a special Australia Day long weekend on The Picnic Train to sunny seaside Kiama. Take your family and friends on a heritage diesel locomotive-hauled journey from Tempe or Sutherland through the Royal National Park and along the scenic South Coast to Kiama for lunch and a walk to the famous Kiama Blowhole.…
Step into the New Year in style at Yves Social’s NYE White Party, a chic, coastal celebration overlooking Kiama Harbour and the Pacific Ocean. This year, they’re teaming up with Jervis Bay Distilling Co. to bring you an exclusive event cocktail menu, featuring locally distilled spirits and signature seaside flavours. Young Henrys will also be…
Santa’s first stop this holiday season is Shellharbour’s Carols By Candlelight! Join them at Croom Regional Sporting Complex as they light up the night with festive cheer. Come along to enjoy Christmas music, festive treats, and unique goodies for everyone. Their handpicked food vendors will be serving up seasonal favourites to keep you in the…
Ring in 2026 at The Fraternity Club with a night full of fun, music, and celebration! Join them in the Sunken Lounge for a spectacular New Year’s Eve party featuring live entertainment, great company, and a vibrant atmosphere. Dance your way into the new year with Mixed Groove, one of the Illawarra’s most loved live…
The Australian Pinball Championships delivers an electric four-day festival of world-class competition and retro gaming nostalgia in the heart of Wollongong. This premier event showcases top-tier talent from local and around Australia, including World Number One Escher Lefkoff (ACS) and the reigning Women’s Champion (WACS), Amelia Applewaite, as they compete for national glory. The action…
Christmas Day at Headlands Hotel is a relaxed coastal celebration overlooking the sparkling waters of Austinmer Beach. Guests will enjoy a long, leisurely buffet lunch featuring fresh local seafood, roast favourites, vibrant salads and indulgent desserts. Set within one of the South Coast’s most iconic seaside venues, the experience combines warm hospitality, panoramic ocean views…
Experience the excitement of a steam train trip as The Picnic Train presents two days of special trains on a one-hour return shuttle from Wollongong to Scarborough and return — perfect for friends and family. You will travel behind former NSW Government Railways locomotive 5917 as the powerful engine races past the northern suburbs and…
The Jamberoo Car Show and Family Day raises funds for the Jamberoo Rural Fire Brigade and has been a very popular event since its small beginnings just a few years ago. This year’s Show will be held at Kevin Walsh Oval in Jamberoo, with approximately 600 classic cars on display, modern and vintage fire trucks…
Celebrate the humble apple pie and the joy of spring at this family-friendly festival! Walk among the beautiful blossoms, meet friendly animals at the petting zoo, and join in classic games like limbo, apple ‘egg n spoon’ races, and get out into their giant bin ball game maze. Enjoy live music from The String Family,…
Dust off your boots—Line Dancing is coming to Glenbernie Orchard! Get ready for a fun-filled day of live music, line dancing, and mechanical bull rides in the fresh country air of Darkes Glenbernie Orchard. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have never lined up before, the talented West Memphis band and their live caller (Aka…
The Honk Music Festival is a free, street-based event held in Wollongong during the height of summer, a time when the city is typically quiet. The festival injects vibrancy and energy into the area, attracting visitors from outside the region and encouraging engagement with local food outlets and venues. The festival is known for its…
Yours & Owls Sundays – now at Pepe’s On The Beach! Sundays just got a whole lot better! Yours & Owls Sundays has found a new home right on the beach at Pepe’s On The Beach – Wollongong, and they’re turning up the heat every month with stacked lineups and epic vibes. Food and drink…
Anzac Day is Wombarra Bowlo’s biggest day of the year. It’s one they like to commemorate and celebrate what Diggers have done for the country. Festivities include brekky at 7 am (gold coin donation), DJ’s from 12 pm and 2UP from 1 pm.
Experience the new look Steamers Bar along with Wollongong’s best Beachfront Happy Hour Beers, Wine and Cider, and Cocktails! Don’t Miss Out! New Bar Menu also available.
Easter Sunday at Jamberoo Action Park is not to be missed! This season, there is a new trend with individually prepared bags of chocolate Easter eggs being handed out to all children aged 4-12 years when entering the park. This helps with safety measures, adds a personal touch and a photo opportunity, and means all…
Jamberoo Action Park is pleased to help provide a long weekend to anyone and everyone who is willing when they celebrate Canberra Day this season.
Get ready to experience the one-of-a-kind Wollongong Marathon, featuring a breathtaking two-lap course, including a half marathon, the Kerryn McCann 10, and the much-loved Fitness 5. Participants will race along the stunning coastline of Wollongong, traversing the scenic Blue Mile and the Emma McKeon Promenade, extending to Bellambi. The route circles the iconic lighthouse and…
Bulli Village Easter Sunday Market. This market is during the Easter school holidays and will be fun for the kids to enjoy. Easter egg Hunt on the Global Green at 11am. You will find over 90 bespoke stalls at this Iconic market location in the Northern suburbs of the Illawarra. It is a great place…
Welcome to Australia Day at Jamberoo Action Park, New South Wales’s largest family-owned and operated water theme park…..Let’s celebrate Australia Day with a day of good old Aussie action! Australian music all day long, competitions and giveaways around Outback Bay, Meat Pies, Sausage Rolls, Burgers, Fish n Chips, Calamari, Pizzas and more. And don’t forget…
Come along for our first ever beer festival at the iconic Wombarra Bowlo. We’ll be hosting 15 craft brewers for a great afternoon sampling a selection of craft beer. We’re located in the magical coastal setting of Wombarra when you can see the ocean from our bowling green, and where the Beerfest will be held.…
SAVE THE DATE! The Towradgi Beach Hotel – Beer, Food & Wine Festival returns for 2022, Sunday 23rd October. TBH are excited to have the event return with a new date in the Spring and to reunite the community with some of the best local producers and quality international products that are guaranteed to delight…
Music, creativity, and community converge in the dynamic heart of Port Kembla. Port Kembla Festival is an annual event hosted by music venues, art galleries, laneways, barbershops, yoga studios, gardens and heaps more along Wentworth St. Host spaces are mindfully curated, each provides a new and unique experience to explore. The event is an all…
This year, give your family the greatest Christmas gift of all, a Yuletide celebration by the beach. Experience the five-star festive menu, a specially curated feast that the whole family will love!
Celebrate by the beachfront this Mother’s Day and give Mum the special experience she deserves. Take time as a family to enjoy a delicious three course meal by the sea, with a special Mother’s Day set menu for lunch or a la carte for dinner.
Sunset Cinema returns to Wollongong this summer! Back just in time for the holiday season, Sunset Cinema is lighting up the stunning Wollongong Botanic Garden with its signature mix of new releases, festive favourites and family films under the stars. Kicking off with two weeks of Christmas flicks, get into the holiday spirit with Love…
Wollongong’s stunning harbour precinct and blue mile will come alive again this year with a festival of fitness, health and family fun that offers everyone the chance to have a go or come along and enjoy the colour and spectacle of the sport of triathlon. The Peoplecare Triathlon Festival offers races for all ages and…
Join us for a huge rambunctious 40th ruby celebration of the Illawarra Folk Festival in January 2027! The festival will include the sounds of folk, indie, world, roots, bluegrass, Balkan and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance. Set in the spectacular northern Illawarra Escarpment in Bulli Showground, the 2027 festival may have…
