FearFest is the premier Halloween family event in the Illawarra, attracting an estimated crowd of 6,000 people annually. Held in Port Kembla’s Wentworth Street, this vibrant festival transforms the area into a hub of spooky festivities, community engagement, and economic activity. Designed to celebrate the cultural and economic revitalization of Port Kembla, FearFest fosters tourism,…
The inaugural SCWC Vintage and Art Market will bring together a curated lineup of stallholders sharing a wide range of art, handmade goods, rare vintage and unique retro products.
Bulli Village market is a destination market located on the Northern suburbs of Wollongong, two minutes drive from the beautiful Coastline. This market has both indoor and outdoor seating areas too enjoy, plenty of parking at this location. There is also a great play area for kids with a sandpit , pony rides, Face painter,…
The Albion Park Community Hub Market, a vibrant and family-oriented event, is usually held on the first Sunday of each month at Centenary Hall, Albion Park. Please note that in May 2025, due to elections, the market will instead be held as a special event on May 17. They aim to provide a unique shopping…
Browse the ever-evolving collaboration of artisan stalls, boutique retailers, local makers and emerging businesses at the region’s newest market held on the last Sunday of each month. The stunning backdrop of the Shellharbour Marina, combined with the incredible restaurants at The Waterfront Dining Precinct, creates the perfect place to catch up with friends, enjoy a…
The market boasts over 90 bespoke stalls at the iconic location in the Northern suburbs of the Illawarra. It is a great place to meet family and friends, grab a coffee and delicious pastry, and enjoy the market day vibe. With plenty of parking at this location, pony rides, a Facepainter and a sand pit…
The Illawarra Lapidary Club’s Market Open Day features Club members selling Mineral Specimens, Fossils, Lapidary Materials, Jewellery and more. There will be a Morning Tea, with proceeds going to the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea. A sausage sizzle lunch will also be available to enjoy. Great Mother’s Day gifts are available too!
The Mother’s Day market is a beautiful market for mums on Mother’s day. This market has both indoor and outdoor seating areas to enjoy, plenty of parking and an ATM at this location. There is also a great play area for kids with a sandpit, pony rides, face painter, hair braider and henna tattooist. Local…
The Crown St. Night Markets are a bustling hub of Wollongong’s best independent food producers and entrepreneurs. They have weekly live music, showcasing Wollongong’s local talent, with a variety of entertainment in the area. They’re open every Thursday night, it’s the best place to come together and experience the energy of Wollongong.
The Fraternity Club presents Castagne Day 2025. The May festival marks the beginning of the Italian nut season and pays tribute to Italians who survived World War II by gathering chestnuts and turning them into bread, after their corn and grain fields were bombed. Now, a family fun day at the Fraternity Club, you can…
The Coal Coast Pregnancy & Baby Expo is due to return in 2022, presenting local businesses in the parenting and family space with a unique opportunity to connect with new and expectant families in real life. Taking place at University Hall, University of Wollongong, the inaugural event in 2020 saw more than 30 exhibitors attend…
The Wollongong Makers Market is a gathering of creators of artisan goods, showcasing their unique and wonderful work at the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus in North Wollongong. The market features a variety of handmade items such as jewellery, pottery, blacksmithing, fine art, sewing, knitting, fashion design, woodwork, and more. It’s a great opportunity to…
Destination Wollongong, enabled by the strategic long term support of Wollongong City Council, is charged with delivering visitor economy growth by positioning Wollongong and surrounds as the premier regional tourism, events and conference destination.
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