Each year we arrange a program of events and workshops as part of NSW Seniors Festival.
Seniors Festival will run from 1 - 12 February 2023. The theme for this year's festival is Celebrate Together.
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Each year the Wollongong City Seniors Festival program of events encourages our city’s seniors to get out and connect with others in their communities.
There are opportunities to enjoy fantastic talks, tours, workshops, dance and music events, exhibitions, and much more.
The festival celebrates the valuable contribution older residents make to our community and is made possible by a variety of local organisations working together to deliver the festival program. I would like to thank the volunteers and event organisations who give their time to ensure the success of what is one of the largest seniors celebrations in New South Wales.
I hope you enjoy the variety of activities and events on offer throughout the 2023 Wollongong City Seniors Festival.
- Lord Mayor, Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM
Seniors Festival Activities
Activities you can take part in for this year's festival are shown below.
You can also pick up a printed Seniors Festival calendar from our libraries.or download and print a copy below (please note, events are listed in date order).
Wollongong Seniors Festival 2023 Program
Click on an activity name to see details and how to register for each event. If you have any questions, please contact the event organisers directly. Bookings are recommended.
The listed events may be subject to change. Please check our website regularly for updates.
| ActivityActivity | Date and TimeDate and Time |
|---|---|
| ActivitySpecial Seniors Festival Membership Offer | Date and timeWednesday 1 February - Sunday 12 February, varied |
| ActivityGarden Discovery - Buggy Tours (regular event) | Date and timeWednesday 1 February, 10am-12noon |
| ActivitySeniors Wellbeing Expo | Date and timeWednesday 1 February, 10am-3pm |
| ActivityOld Boys Social Club - Classic Games Mornings at Wollongong Library | Date and timeWednesday 1 February and Wednesday 8 February, 10am - 12noon |
| ActivityTech and Tea | Date and timeWednesday 1 February and Wednesday 8 February, 2 - 3pm |
| ActivitySeniors Fitness Classes at Beaton Park Leisure Centre | Date and timeWednesday 1 February - Friday 10 February, varied |
| ActivitySeniors Aerobic Classes at Lakeside Leisure Centre | Date and timeWednesday 1 February - Friday 10 February, varied |
| ActivityOld Boys Social Club - Classic Games Mornings at Warrawong Library | Date and timeWednesday 1 February, 10am-12noon |
| ActivityPremier's Gala Concerts | Date and timeThursday 2 Feburary - Friday 3 February, 11am and 2.45pm |
| ActivityNSW Seniors Festival Expo 2023 - Day 1 | Date and timeThursday 2 Feburary, 9am - 5pm |
| ActivityThe Australian MOTORLIFE Museum | Date and timeThursday 2 Feburary, 9.30am-4pm |
| ActivityCards and Games Morning at Wollongong Library | Date and timeThursday 2 Feburary and Thursday 9 February, 2-4pm |
| ActivitySeniors watercolour workshops for beginners with Elspeth McCombe | Date and timeThursday 2 Feburary, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30-4pm |
| ActivityBird-spotting walks (regular event) | Date and timeThursday 2 February, 12.30-1.30pm |
| ActivityNSW Seniors Festival Expo 2023 - Day 2 | Date and timeFriday 3 February, 9am - 3pm |
| ActivityIllawarra Quilt and Crafts Expo | Date and timeFriday 3 February - Saturday 4 February, 10am - 3pm |
| ActivityArt and Dementia Tour Program | Date and timeFriday 3 February, 2-3pm |
| ActivityCare for the Carer Tour Program | Date and timeFriday 3 February, 2-3pm |
| ActivityNature Therapy Walk | Date and timeFriday 3 February, 10am - 12noon and 1-3pm |
| ActivityA Gala Day for Golden Sneakers | Date and timeFriday 3 February, 9am - 3pm |
| ActivityTech Help | Date and timeFriday 3 February, 10am - 3pm |
| ActivityCelebrate the Age with Wind and Brass | Date and timeSaturday 4 February, 2pm |
| ActivityMusic in the Library (regular event) | Date and timeSaturday 4 February, 11am - 12noon |
| ActivityGarden Discovery Walking Tours (regular event) | Date and timeSunday 5 February, 2-3pm |
| ActivityBush Dance Taster | Date and timeSunday 5 February, 1.30 - 4pm |
| ActivityMindful Colouring | Date and timeMonday 6 February - Thursday 9 Feburary, 9.30am - 12noon |
| ActivityPostural Stability Falls Prevention Session | Date and timeMonday 6 February, 1.30 - 3pm |
| ActivityThe Biggest Aqua Class | Date and timeMonday 6 February, 8am |
| ActivitySeniors outdoor exercises and fall prevention class | Date and timeTuesday 7 February, 8am |
| ActivityCards and Games Morning at Corrimal Library | Date and timeTuesday 7 February, 10am - 12noon |
| ActivityOld Boys Social Club Classic Games Mornings - Warrawong | Date and timeTuesday 7 February, 10am - 12noon |
| ActivityLove is in the air | Date and timeTuesday 7 February, 2-4pm and 6-8pm |
| ActivitySeniors Aerobics: Disco Theme | Date and timeWednesday 8 February, 8am |
| ActivitySt Michael's Anglican Cathedral Friendship Service | Date and timeWednesday 8 February, 10.30am - 12.30pm |
| ActivityMulticultural Seniors Fiesta | Date and timeWednesday 8 February, 10am - 12pm |
You can also visit the NSW Seniors Festival website to learn more about this annual celebration.