Christmas is looming and it's time to get in the festive spirit.
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Carols events are being held across the Illawarra in the coming weeks, and we've listed a heap of events below for you and your family and friends.
Christmas Carols and market, Bulli Anglican Church
When: Sunday, December 3, opens 4pm, carols from 6.30 - 8 pm
Where: 66 Park Road, Bulli
What: Come and check out the stalls of homemade pottery, gifts, and treats. There will be dinner stalls of Mexican, BBQ and pizza. Activities for kids include: a jumping castle, face paint and a Christmas photo booth. Then bring your picnic rug to sit and watch the carols. Details.
Carols by candlelight 2023, Shellharbour
When : Friday, December 8, 6pm - 9 pm
Where : Centenary Fields, Croome Road Sporting Complex
What: Bring along your family and friends, entertainment commences at 6pm. Food venders provided, free entry. Details.
Figtree Christmas carols
When : Saturday, December 9, 5.30 - 9.30 pm
Where : Sporting fields behind Figtree High School
What: There will be carols, fireworks, food vendors and face painting. Entry is free. Details.
A Christmas Gala Performance
When: Saturday, December 9
Where: Wollongong Town Hall
What: Christmas songs and music, with choir, orchestra and special guests, brought to you by the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music.
Carols in the Burgh, combined Churches
When: Saturday, December 9, 6pm-9pm
Where: Helensburgh park, corner of Park Ave and Blackwell Street
What: Food and fun kicks off at 6pm and carols start at 7.30pm. Details.
Community Carols & Outdoor Cinema, Fairy Meadow Anglican Church
When: Sunday, December 10, 4.30 - 10.30pm
Where: Corner of Jardine Street & Princes Highway Fairy Meadow
What: There are plenty of festive activities including biscuit decorating, face painting, a petting zoo, a jumping castle and burgers. Carols kick off at 6pm followed by the outdoor cinema, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', starting at 8pm. Details.
Carols by the Sea, Austinmer & Thirroul Anglican Church
When: Sunday, December 10, 7pm - 8.30pm
Where: Old Princes Hwy, Austinmer
What: Bring your picnic blanket and food for a night of sing-along carols. Details.
Carols in the Street, Corrimal Community Church
When: Sunday, December 10, 4.30 - 7.30 pm
Where: 9 Augusta Street, East Corrimal
What: Annual family-friendly carols include food vans, local artists, The Elastic Band, Magnificient Manda & Super Kenny and Santa. Details.
Carols in Kiama SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church
When: Wednesday, December 13, 6.30 - 8pm
Where: 94-112 Manning Street, Kiama
What: Many choirs are lined up to sing such as: Sing Australia Kiama, SingSpace Vocal Ensemble and more. Details.
All I want for Christmas Market, Kembla Grange
When: Saturday, December 16, 3pm-9pm and Sunday, December 17, 10am-3pm
Where: The Groundz Precinct, Dapto Showground
What: The market includes: boutique stalls, food trucks, photo opportunities, and live music. Sing-along to the carols in the night and visit the man of the moment Santa Claus. Details.
Carols on the Green, Gerringong Bowlo
When: Saturday, December 16, 4pm - 11.30 pm
.Where: Pacific Ave, Werri Beach, Gerringong
What: There will be food stalls and live music featuring Emma Jene, Rachel Tidbury, Vanlora Duo, Kiama Sing Australian Choir and The Brazen Lyres. Details.
Carols, St Michael's Corrimal
When: Saturday, December 16, from 6.30pm
Where: 121 Princes Hwy, Corrimal.
What: BBQ dinner from 6.30 and carols from 7pm (indoors). Details.
Carols on the Lawn, St Michael's Wollongong
When: Carols on the lawn is on Sunday, December 17, from 6pm in Wollongong.
Where: 74 Church St, Wollongong.
What: Carols on the lawn will have food trucks, picnic dinner and activities available from 6pm and carols starting at 7pm. Details.
Woolshed Carols, Lighthouse Church
When: Sunday, December 17, 4.30- 8pm
Where: 601 Princes Highway, Yallah
What: Bring along your family and friends for an afternoon of Christmas fun. From 4.30 there will be kids craft, cookie decorating, a family photo booth and an interactive Christmas room. Then from 5.30, family friendly carols will be playing and from 7.15 a relaxed, quieter carols will commence. The event is free but booking is required. Details.
Carols, West Wollongong
When: Sunday, December 17, 5pm - 8.30 pm
Where: Lindsay Park Public School, 47 Thames St, West Wollongong
What: A family friendly event with live music, face painting, BBQ, coffee van and a treasure hunt from 5pm. Christmas carols start at 6pm. Free admission. Details.
Carols on the Court, Village Church Bulli
When: Sunday, 17 December, 4pm- 7pm
Where: 253 Princes Hwy, Bulli, PCYC
What: Carols on the court is family friendly event with traditional carol, a jumping castle and a sausage sizzle. Details.
Carols on the lawn, Shellharbour City Anglican Church
When: Sunday, 17 December, From 5pm
Where: 25 Wallaroo Drive, Shellharbour City Centre
What: Fete starts at 5pm which includes a sausage sizzle, other food vendors, a jumping castle, a petting zoo and face painting. Carols start at 7pm. Details.
Carols in the Park, Kiama
When: Wednesday, December 20, Starts at 6pm
Where: 88 Terralong Street, Hindmarsh Park, Kiama
What: It is a family- friendly event, expect local performers and bands, Santa, food vans and games. Details.
Carols in the Cathedral, St Michael's Wollongong
When: Carols in the cathedral is on Sunday, December 24, 10.30 am, 5pm, 7pm.
Where: 74 Church St, Wollongong.
What: Carols in the Cathedral will be held in the church and it is a great community event where classic carols will be sung by a choir with three timeslots. Details.
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