From berrypicking to glow worm glen and the circus, we’ve got you covered these school holidays.
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Scroll down for 21 fun activities to get stuck into with the kids this summer.
Bulli Pickers Bazaar, January 3
Head down to Bulli Showground for the grand opening of the Gong’s new weekly flea market. Grab a coffee and take a stroll with the kids, every Thursday* from 8am. *NO Market on January 17 due to Folk Fair. Details.
Berrylicious picking day, January 4
The Thirlmere strawberry farm invites you to pick your own strawberries this Friday. You can eat what you like while you're picking, while fruit you take home is $10 a kilo. Book here.
Twilight Food Markets, January 4
Head to Flagstaff Hill, under the lighthouse, for a night of music and multicultural cuisine, with plenty of options for the kids. Dog friendly too. Bring a blanket or chair and kick back to enjoy the entertainment. Jan 4, 5.30pm to 8pm. Details.
Sunset Cinema, from January 4
Take the kids to see a family friendly movie at the Wollongong Botanic Garden and get a free Junior Sunsetter activity pack. The Lion King (Jan 4), Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse (Jan 18), Greatest Showman (singalong) (Jan 25), Ralph Breaks the Internet (Feb 1). Details.
Illawarra Hawks, from January 5
See the Hawks play the Sydney Kings, Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Breakers at Win Entertainment Centre on Jan 5 at 2.50pm, Jan 10 at 7.50pm, Jan 13 at 2.50pm and Jan 26 at 2.50pm. Details.
Shellharbour Club movies, from January 6
Take the kids to FREE movie screenings of Free Willy on Jan 6, Babe on Jan 15 and Charlotte’s Web on January 22 at 11am in the Precinct area of the Shellharbour Club. Details.
Ratha’s Place opening, from January 7
Ratha’s Place in Oak Flats, a cafe providing training and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, begins limited trading on Friday. Details.
Shellharbour Club events, from January 9
Let your kids attend a first aid course on January 9, get up close and personal with Toby the T-Rex on January 16, take a first aid for kids (summer edition) and take them to a Transformers show on January 23. From $10, 11am-12pm, at the Shellharbour Club. Click here for tickets. Details
Urban Farm Experience, January 9-23
Explore Green Connect, a sprawling urban farm at Lake Heights using permaculture and organic principles to grow fair food for Wollongong. See the farm and encounter pigs, chickens and sheep. From Jan 9-23. Details.
Illawarra Fly fairy wonderland, until January 31
This summer, Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures will be transformed into a magical fairy wonderland. The Men’s Shed in Colac, Victoria has been working hard to create little houses which will be scattered throughout the rainforest floor. Until Jan 31. Details
Black Duck Ceramics Studio, from January 10
At Black Duck Ceramics Studio in Fairy Meadow, the kids can make with clay, or decorate a ceramic mould. Walk ins welcome. Reopens Jan 10. Details.
Glow Worm Glen, all summer
For an amazing evening light show, visit the Glow Worm Glen at Bundanoon in the Morton National Park. Start your walk at sunset so that it’s dark by time you reach the glen. Details.
Kids railway adventures, from January 13
The Illawarra Light Railway Museum Society at Albion Park will be running Diesel and miniature train rides on January 13 as well as other dates throughout the school holidays. In Wollongong, Illawarra Live Steamers will run on January 27.
Illawarra Folk Fair, January 17-20
The Shed, in the centre of Bulli Showground, is where you’ll find the kids’ entertainment at the much-loved annual folk festival. There will be 21 sessions of music, dancing, storytelling, puppets, circus fun, instrument making and more. Details.
PJ Masks Live on Stage, until January 31
Don’t miss the popular PJ Masks Live on Stage at Warrawong Plaza in January. Shows start 11am each day, and meet and greets at 10am and 12pm. Details.
Jack Sharp Magic Show, January 14-15
Head to the Fraternity Club for the Jack Sharp Magic Show from 11am. The award-winning magician presents an interactive comedy magic show for kids of all ages. Details.
District Skate Oak Flats, all summer
Go old school and roll on down to District Skate Oak Flats at 137 Industrial Road for some skating-rink action. Details
Circus Rio at Warrawong, until Jan 20
Be amazed at the incredible performers of Circus Rio at Kully Bay Park. The FMX Motorbike daredevils, tightrope walkers, flying trapeze team, jugglers and acrobats will have you and the kids on the edge of your seats. Details
Questacon Byte Wise FREE Exhibition, January 10-26
Find Questacon's portable Byte Wise Exhibition, consisting of interactive experiences, puzzles, games, physical investigations and engaging exhibits, on Level 1 of the Crown Building near Michael Hill at Wollongong Central. Details.
Jamberoo Action Park, all summer
Enjoy all the thrilling rides: the Rapid River, Perfect Storm, Funnel Web, Taipan, Banjo’s Billabong, Outback Bay, Surf Hill, Bobsled, The Rock and more. Details.
Symbio Splash Park, all summer
The Helensburgh zoo now has a splash park with a large dump bucket, spray guns, snake water tunnel, squirters and 24 other interactive water play items. Details.
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