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Explore best things to do with kids in Wollongong & Illawarra wide. Discover family friendly events and kids activities locally. Find local businesses and services that support and entertain your family and children. Wollongong & The Illawarra is a wonderful place to live and visit. From babies, to toddlers, to school aged to teens, we show you the best things to do. Plus help you navigate every stage of family life. Welcome to Parents Guide Illawarra!

Featured Events

Warm up your wild side these school holidays at Treetops Adventure Nowra!

Kids can explore the courses while parents keep their feet on the ground!

Treetops Adventure Nowra 23 Rock Hill Rd North Nowra New South Wales 2541, Australia

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

Visit HARS Aviation Museum these School Holidays!

One of the Illawarra's best kept secrets for a great family-friendly day out!

54 Airport Road Shellharbour Airport Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527, Australia

September 26, 2026 - October 12, 2026

School Holiday Activities at Early Start Discovery Space

Join the Discovery Space team for a fun-filled school holidays!

Early Start Discovery Space University of Wollongong Main Campus, Building 21 Northfields Ave Keiraville New South Wales 2500, Australia

September 26, 2026 - October 12, 2026

Ride4Rotary

Supporting Youth at Risk at this all ages, community, charity event!

Lang Park Marine Drive Wollongong New South Wales 2500

September 13, 2024

Family Fun Day - Five Barrel Brewing

Ready for a day of family fun like no other? Look no further than Five Barrels! Join them for a fantastic day packed with games galore!

Five Barrel Brewing 265 Keira St Wollongong New South Wales 2500, Australia

August 9, 2026

August Family Fun Day - The Balgownie Hotel

Family Fun Day packed with live music, great vibes and face painting for the kids!

141 Balgownie Rd Balgownie New South Wales 2519, Australia

August 9, 2026

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, Australia

August 14, 2026 - August 16, 2026

Whacky Wednesdays at Tabatinga Dapto

Crazy Craft & Colouring in Competition! Win a Tabatinga Prize Pack!

Tabatinga Dapto Dapto Leagues Club Cnr Station St & Bong Bong Rd Dapto New South Wales 2530, Australia

July 29, 2026

Spooktacular Halloween at Northern Bowl

Awesome Father's Day offer!

Northern Bowl 103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518, Australia

October 31, 2025

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