Special Events

Upcoming events are shown below.

You can find details of other community events on Wollongong City Council's website.

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Primary aged children
Design your own comic book character with professional artist Matt Lin! Learn the basics of manga/comic book style art in a fun and free workshop. This activity is only for kids aged 8+. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a parent who stays in the room during the activity.
Wollongong Library
Tue 23 Apr
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Free
Primary aged children
Watch a group of fighting turtles take on a mutant army. For kids aged 5+.
Warrawong Library
Tue 23 Apr
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Free
Primary aged children
Build your own superhero and save the world! For kids aged 5+.
Corrimal Library
Wed 24 Apr
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
Primary aged children
Inspired to make some magic? Join us to craft your very own wand and mandrake companion! This activity is only for kids aged 8+. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a parent who stays in the room during the activity.
Unanderra Library
Wed 24 Apr
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
Primary aged children
Build your own superhero and save the world! For kids aged 5+.
Wollongong Library
Fri 26 Apr
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
Families and children
Storytime and craft activities for toddlers in the Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden
Fri 26 Apr
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
Families
From building a LEGO masterpiece to decorating delicious cupcakes connect and have fun at our free Family Friendly Fridays.
Warrawong Library
Fri 26 Apr
05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
Free
Families
Calling all Whovians! Join us for a family friendly evening of trivia about all things Doctor Who related. There are cool prizes to win, and tasty pizza to be eaten. Don’t miss out!
Corrimal Library
Fri 26 Apr
05:30 pm - 07:00 pm
Free
Adults
Experience an evening of jazz, rhythm and harmony with the Kevin Hunt Trio.
Thirroul Library
Sat 27 Apr
06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
Free
Families and children
Storytime and craft activities for toddlers in the Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden
Fri 03 May
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
Young people
The Youth Centre is throwing a Comic Gong pre-party! Dress in cosplay and compete in the cosplay competition, listen to live music, play games and hang out with old and new friends. Ages 12-24 welcome.
Wollongong Youth Centre
Fri 03 May
04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Free
Everyone
Come swap seeds or saplings with other garden enthusiasts!
Corrimal Library
Sat 04 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
Everyone
Settle in and enjoy hearing musicians at Thirroul Library.
Thirroul Library
Sat 04 May
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Adults
Calling all rebels, jedi and sith masters! Join us on Saturday the 4th of May for a Star Wars Trivia. Test your knowledge and show off your cosplay in teams of up to 6 people. Prizes to be won, and snacks and drinks to be enjoyed! Suitable for adults aged 18+.
Wollongong Library
Sat 04 May
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Free
Everyone
A concert celebrating classical music and magical movie scores. The much-loved From Book to Baton concert series honours the quintessential connection between books, films and music.
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
Sun 05 May
02:30 pm - 04:30 pm
Families
Enjoy some stories, rhymes and songs outdoors with your friendly local library staff!
Towradgi Beach Park (near the playground)
Tue 07 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Free
Adults
Try Dungeons & Dragons with an experienced Dungeon Master!
Corrimal Library
Wed 08 May
05:30 pm - 08:30 pm
Free
Everyone
Hugh Mackay is back to discuss his newest non-fiction book, The Way We Are.
Corrimal Library
Thu 09 May
06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Free
Families and children
Storytime and craft activities for toddlers in the Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden
Fri 10 May
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
Everyone
Comic Gong returns on Saturday 11 May for a fun and immersive full-day celebration of comics, cosplay, gaming and pop culture.
Wollongong Library, Art Gallery, Town Hall and Arts Precinct Plaza.
Sat 11 May
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Free