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Events Calendar

Events organised by Council are shown below, or search to find your favourite.

For details of non-Council events, see the Visit Wollongong website.

Thinking about organising your own event? Check out our Organise an Event page.

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Tree Hugger Trail
Families and children
Enjoy a fun-filled garden adventure this July with a daily trail the whole family can explore
Wollongong Botanic Garden
01 Jul - 31 Jul
07:00 am - 05:00 pm
Free
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Budding Bookworms
Families and children
Storytime and craft activities for toddlers in the Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden
24 Jul
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
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Family Storytime & Craft at Wollongong Library
Families and children
From building a LEGO masterpiece to decorating delicious cupcakes, connect and have fun at our free Family Friendly Fridays.
Wollongong Library
24 Jul
05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
Free
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South Coast Readers & Writers Festival: The Library That Made Me - LIVE (Ages 18+)
Adults
Celebrate the publication of The Library That Made Me: 200 Years of the State Library of NSW with guests Phillipa McGuiness, Richard Glover, Judith Nangala Crispin, Mark Tredinnick and Alana Valentine.
Thirroul Library
24 Jul
05:30 pm - 07:00 pm
Free
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South Coast Readers & Writers Festival: Journal Making (Ages 8-12)
Families and children
Create your very own handmade journal using a paper shopping bag and lots of different papers, stickers and other fun items.
Thirroul Library
25 Jul
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
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Drawing the Breath: A mindful artmaking activity
Adults
A class for everyone with art therapist Helen Simpson MArtTher.
Wollongong Art Gallery
25 Jul
12:30 pm - 02:30 pm
$41.87
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National Tree Day Planting at Horsley
Everyone
A community planting event to celebration National Tree Day.
Karrara Park
26 Jul
09:30 am - 10:30 am
Free
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National Tree Day Planting at Berkeley
Everyone
A community planting event to celebration National Tree Day.
Holborn Park
26 Jul
09:30 am - 10:30 am
Free
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Drawing the Breath: A mindful artmaking activity
Adults
A class for everyone with art therapist Helen Simpson MArtTher.
Wollongong Art Gallery
26 Jul
12:30 pm - 02:30 pm
$41.87
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Council Meeting
Everyone
The Lord Mayor and Councillors meet to hear public submissions via the Public Access Forum and consider Council reports.
Webcast
27 Jul
06:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free
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Quilting for Beginners at Wollongong Library (Ages 18+)
Adults
Uncover the craft of quilting.
Wollongong Library
27 Jul
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Free
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Tech & Tea at Helensburgh Library
Adults
Learn to use your smartphone, laptop or tablet with help from the people at Living Connected.
Helensburgh Library
28 Jul
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Free
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Quilting for Beginners at Wollongong Library (Ages 18+)
Adults
Uncover the craft of quilting.
Wollongong Library
28 Jul
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Free
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Neighbourhood Forum 7 - Berkeley Area
Everyone
Meet people from your neighbourhood and talk about issues that affect your area.
Illawarra Yacht Club
28 Jul
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Free
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Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Everyone
Join a guided tour in the electric buggy to discover the beauty, diversity of plants and history of Wollongong Botanic Garden!
Botanic Garden Duck Pond
29 Jul
10:00 am - 10:00 am
Free
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Stories in the Park at Darcy Wentworth Park
Families and children
Enjoy some stories, rhymes and songs outdoors with your friendly local library staff!
Darcy Wentworth Park
29 Jul
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Free
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Citizenship Ceremony
Limited or targeted audience
We welcome our city's newest Australians.
Dapto Ribbonwood Centre
29 Jul
03:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Free
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NSW Library Open Day: Baby Bookworms at Thirroul Library
Families and children
Develop skills, techniques and behaviours to engage with your baby in a fun and interactive way.
Thirroul Library
30 Jul
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Free
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NSW Library Open Day: Colour, coffee, calmer at Dapto Library
Adults
A relaxing mindful colouring session. 
Dapto Library
30 Jul
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
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NSW Library Open Day: Toddlertime at Wollongong Library
Families and children
Stories, songs, finger play and movement to help your toddler’s developing communication and early literacy skills.
Wollongong Library
30 Jul
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Free
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