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Guided Tours and Meet the Ranger at the Illawarra Fly: details here.
A day at Jamberoo Action Park: details here.
Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh: details here.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
Face Painting: Bunnings Warehouse Wollongong, Lot 205, Gipps Street, North Wollongong; 10am to noon. Free.
Bombaderry Creek Stories - Bunada Jerra-Lali: Join Aboriginal discovery rangers to hear about this natural oasis and its culture from ancient times to the National Apology. Nerang Road, Bomaderry Creek Regional Park; 10am to midday; $5 for children, $10 for adults, $25 for families.
Boomerangs and Bushtucker: Hands-on demonstration of Koori tools and weapons. Visit Wanda at the Lady Denman to paint boomerangs or take a busktucker tour and enjoy a cup of bush tea. Dent Street, Huskisson, Lady Denman Heritage Museum Huskisson; 10am to noon; $5 per child, $10 per adult, $25 per family.
Bunnings Kids' Back-to-School Workshops: Bunnings Warehouse Wollongong, Lot 205, Gipps Street, North Wollongong, noon. Free.
Traditional Weaving Workshop: Enjoy this traditional weaving workshop with a senior Aboriginal discovery ranger. Materials supplied. Lady Denman, Dent Street, Huskisson; noon to 2pm; $40 per person. Limited numbers.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
Face Painting: Bunnings Warehouse Wollongong, Lot 205, Gipps Street, North Wollongong; 10am to noon. Free.
Bunnings Kids' Back-to-School Workshops: Bunnings Warehouse Wollongong, Lot 205, Gipps Street, North Wollongong, noon. Free.
Inflatable Pool Toy: Jump and wriggle your way across the toy without falling into the pool. Kiama Leisure Centre; 11.30am to 2.30pm.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20
A Week at the Circus: Spend a week running away with the circus to learn a stack of new skills including trapeze, hula-hoops and tumbling before putting on a show at the end of the five days. Students must bring own food, drink bottle and sturdy shoes for stilt walking. Circus Monoxide, Fairy Meadow; 10am to 3pm, today until Friday; 6 to 12 years; week-long workshop $300. Call 4285 0066 for more information.
Gym fun, Indoor Sport and Swim: Take a tumble on the mat, run around in a soccer game and then hit the water. All children must be able to swim. Kiama Leisure Centre; 11am to 3pm; 5 to 12 years; $18 for the first child and $16 for the second and third. Bookings are essential, so call 4232 1877.
Inflatable Pool Toy: Jump and wriggle your way across the toy without falling into the pool. Kiama Leisure Centre; 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Little Leonardo Art Classes: Little Oscars, 170 Pioneer Road, Towradgi; 11.30am to 12.30pm; $12 per child. Includes all materials and an artwork to take home. Call 4283 3588 to book.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21
Abstraction painting workshop: Learn the basic principles of abstract artwork before creating a painting using your name as the inspiration. Students must bring their own food. Wollongong Art Gallery; 10am to 3pm; 9 to 14 years; $50 per child. Call 4227 8500 to book a place.
Craft Fun, Indoor Sport and Swim: Keep busy with a range of activities at the centre today, from showing off your soccer skills to perfecting your freestyle stroke. All children must be able to swim. Kiama Leisure Centre; 11am to 3pm; 5 to 12 years; $18 for the first child and $16 for the second and third. Bookings are essential, so call 4232 1877.
Nature’s Stories, Bird? What Bird?: Grab your favourite lens as we lift our eyes to the skies to discovery nature’s wonderful array of birds, their unique shapes, colours and songs. Follow the birds through the bush to observe how they live, move and fly. Bring a camera or binoculars, sun protection and snacks. Picnic Area, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, Fitzroy Falls; 2.30pm to 4pm; $5 per child, $10 per adult, $25 per family.
Little Leonardo Art Classes: Little Oscars, 170 Pioneer Road, Towradgi; 11.30am to 12.30pm; $12 per child. Includes all materials and an artwork to take home. Call 4283 3588 to book.
Art Arena Art Classes: Printmaking drypoint etching press. Students must bring their own lunch and recess. Art Arena Gallery, Little Lane Way, 39a Market Street, Wollongong; $20 for two-hour workshop (10am to noon) or $50 for all day (10am to 3pm); 5 to 12 years.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
Robot Invasion Art Workshop: Construct your own robot using a range of recycled materials, before drawing your robot design to create a series of digital-inspired prints. Students must bring their own food. Wollongong Art Gallery; 10am to 3pm; 9 to 14 years; $50 per child. Call 4227 8500 to book a place.
Beach Party Dress-Up Workshop: Visit the Green Cathedral surf show to get inspired to create your own beach party outfit, before learning a Hawaiian dance to show of your new grass skirt. Wollongong Art Gallery; 10am to noon (5 to 8 years) and 1.30pm to 3.30pm (9 to 14 years); $20 per child. Call 4227 8500 to book a place.
Family Tag-Along Tour: 10am to 1pm. Murramarang Resort carpark, South Durras, Murramarang National Park. $40 per vehicle. Join the discovery rangers to explore the coastline and its fossils, reconstruct this ancient story of icebergs, floods and volcanos.
WilderQuest - Meet the Ranger: Twenty-minute guided walk, exploring the rainforest and hearing about some of its secrets. Identify creatures who live here, find out what they look like, what they sound like and how they hide. Minnamurra Rainforest Centre; 10am to 12.30pm; $2.
Gym Fun and Swim: Take a tumble on the mat and then take a tumble in the pool. All children must be able to swim. Kiama Leisure Centre; 11am to 3pm; 5 to 12 years; $18 for the first child and $16 for the second and third. Bookings are essential, so call 4232 1877.
Inflatable Pool Toy: Jump and wriggle your way across the toy without falling into the pool. Kiama Leisure Centre; 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Circus Workshop: Special circus workshop for the creative and the courageous at Blackbutt Youth Centre; 1pm to 4pm. For more information call Shellharbour Youth Services on 4295 3820.
Little Leonardo Art Classes: Little Oscars, 170 Pioneer Road, Towradgi; 11.30am to 12.30pm; $12 per child. Includes all materials and an artwork to take home. Call 4283 3588 to book.
Art Arena Art Classes: Clay animation with digital photography. Students must bring their own lunch and recess. Art Arena Gallery, Little Lane Way, 39a Market Street, Wollongong; $20 for two-hour workshop (10am to noon) or $50 for all day (10am to 3pm); 5 to 12 years.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
Sound 'N' Snags: Events, music and a BBQ. Rail BMX Park, 10am to 2pm; Albion Park SK8 Park, 2pm to 4pm. For more information call Shellharbour Youth Services on 4295 3820.
Ranger Guided Night Walks: Join the discovery rangers for a guided opportunity to explore forest life at night and experience nocturnal creatures in the wild. Depot Beach camp ground office, Murramurang National Park; 8.30pm to 10pm; $10 per participant.
Creative cubists mixed media workshop: It’s hip to be square in this workshop. Learn about cubism and Picasso by creating a still life artwork through painting and collage. Wollongong Art Gallery; 10am-noon (5 to 8 years) and 1.30pm-3.30pm (9 to 14 years); $20 per child. Call 4227 8500 to book a place.
Little Leonardo Art Classes: Little Oscars, 170 Pioneer Road, Towradgi; 11.30am to 12.30pm; $12 per child. Includes all materials and an artwork to take home. Call 4283 3588 to book.
Art Arena Art Classes: Printmaking linocut relief. Students must bring their own lunch and recess. Art Arena Gallery, Little Lane Way, 39a Market Street, Wollongong; $20 for two-hour workshop (10am to noon) or $50 for all day (10am to 3pm); 5 to 12 years.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
Monster madness sculpture workshop: Design your imaginary monster with oil pastels before creating a clay model of your creation. Wollongong Art Gallery; 10am to noon; 5 to 8 years; $20 per child. Call 4227 8500 to book a place.
Traditional Weaving Workshop: Enjoy this traditional weaving workshop with a senior Aboriginal discovery ranger. Materials supplied. Limited numbers. Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, Fitzroy Falls; 10am to noon; $40 per person.
Public Pool Party: Pool party includes mocktails and music. Albion Park swimming pool; 1pm to 4pm; 12 to 18 years. For more information call Shellharbour Youth Services on 4295 3820.
Character Portraits Workshop: Trace the outline of mum or dad’s face on paper in this workshop which will teach students how to capture mood and create portraits or caricatures of people they know. Wollongong Art Gallery; 1.30pm to 3.30pm; 9 to 14 years; $20 per child. Call 4227 8500 to book a place.
Gym fun, Indoor Sport and Swim: Take a tumble on the mat, run around in a soccer game and then hit the water. Kiama Leisure Centre; 11am to 3pm; 5 to 12 years; $18 for the first child and $16 for the second and third. All children must be able to swim. Bookings are essential, so call 4232 1877.
Inflatable Pool Toy: Jump and wriggle your way across the toy without falling into the pool. Kiama Leisure Centre; 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Little Leonardo Art Classes: Little Oscars, 170 Pioneer Road, Towradgi; 11.30am to 12.30pm; $12 per child. Includes all materials and an artwork to take home. Call 4283 3588 to book.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
Face Painting: Bunnings Warehouse Wollongong, Lot 205, Gipps Street, North Wollongong; 10am to noon. Free.
Bunnings Kid’s Australia Day Workshops: Bunnings Warehouse Wollongong, Lot 205, Gipps Street, North Wollongong, noon. Free.
Bombaderry Creek Stories - Bunada Jerra-Lali: Join Aboriginal discovery rangers to hear about this natural oasis and its culture from ancient times to the National Apology. Nerang Road, Bomaderry Creek Regional Park; 10am to noon; $5 per child, $10 per adult, $25 per family.
Boomerangs and Bushtucker: Hands-on demonstration of Koori tools and weapons. Visit Wanda at the Lady Denman to paint boomerangs or take a busktucker tour and enjoy a cup of bush tea. Dent Street, Huskisson, Lady Denman Heritage Museum Huskisson; 10am to noon; $5 per child, $10 per adult, $25 per family.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
Australia Day Aquathon: A swim and run fitness event with more than 2000 participants. Join the Australia Day Aquathon and Charity Walk. Kidz course starts at 7.15am. Belmore Basin, Cliff Road, Wollongong. See http://www.aquathon.com.au/ for pricing, registration and further information.
Bunnings Australia Day: Enjoy free lamingtons, ANZAC biscuits, thong-throwing competition, Australia flag giveaway, green and gold face paint and Aussie flag tattoos. Bunnings Warehouse Wollongong, Lot 205, Gipps Street, North Wollongong, noon. Free. For more information call 4220 7700.
Face Painting: Bunnings Warehouse Wollongong, Lot 205, Gipps Street, North Wollongong; 10am to noon. Free.
Bunnings Kids' Australia Day Workshops: Bunnings Warehouse Wollongong, Lot 205, Gipps Street, North Wollongong, noon. Free.
Inflatable Pool Toy: Jump and wriggle your way across the toy without falling into the pool. Kiama Leisure Centre; 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Monday, January 27
Inflatable Pool Toy: Jump and wriggle your way across the toy without falling into the pool. Kiama Leisure Centre; 11.30am to 2.30pm.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
Youth Surf Photography Workshop: Ever wondered how to get the best out of that new GoPro? Or how to shoot in the line up or from a helicopter? Have all your surf photography questions answered by seasoned pro surf photographer Mark Newsham in this hands on workshop. Bring your gear. Wollongong City Gallery; noon to 4pm; 16 years plus; $30 per person, $25 per friend. For bookings or more information call 4227 8505.