Fast five - add some excitement to your diary

Image: William O’Toole 2023 Artist in Residence, photo by Bernie Fischer

Is your social calendar looking a little light on? We can help fill it out with a wide range of upcoming events and activities.

Read on to find out more about some of the fun things being delivered by Wollongong City Council over the coming months.

This is only a snapshot of some of the things happening so be sure to check out the events calendar on our website to stay across all the exciting things on offer.

Creative Wollongong Studios Open Day

Join us and visit the Creative Wollongong Studios in the heart of Wollongong's Arts Precinct at this free event that’s happening from 2-4pm on Saturday 17 February.

You'll get to experience the studios, plus meet the current resident artists working in the space: Xavier Harvey, Prince Aydin, Will O’Toole, Rhiannon Pegler, Jes R.R Alexander and Mitch Jennings (South Coast Writers Centre). There'll also be live music by Godriguez.

The Creative Wollongong Studios are in the Lower Town Hall. Entry is from the laneway between Wollongong Art Gallery and the Town Hall.

Lord Mayor’s Picnic in the Park for school starters

After being rained out late last year, we’re back for a special event in MacCabe Park for 2024 school starters and their families!

The Lord Mayor’s Picnic in the Park for School Starters will be held on Sunday 18 February from 10am-12noon at MacCabe Park in Wollongong.

This event is a chance for school starters and parents to get lots of great information to help them on their school journey. There will be free entertainment and great giveaways for 2024 school starters as well as a very special Storytime read by the Wollongong City Council Lord Mayor.

For more information see the Lord Mayor’s Picnic in the Park webpage.

Super Saturday Plant Sale

We’re kicking off autumn with a Super Saturday Plant Sale on Saturday 2 March at the Wollongong Botanic Garden.

Between 7.30am-2.30pm, Wollongong City ratepayers can come along and purchase local trees, shrubs, ground covers and grasses for their garden.

Our expert horticulture staff are also on hand to provide advice about what plant species will work best at your property.

For more information, visit the Wollongong Botanic Garden’s website.

Lady Mayoress Afternoon Tea Dance

As part of the Wollongong City Council 2024 Seniors Festival, the ever-popular Lady Mayoress Afternoon Tea Dance returns to Wollongong Town Hall.

The dance is hosted by Wollongong City Council in conjunction with the Seniors Festival Committee.

Bookings to the free event have now opened online, and seniors are encouraged to get in early as tickets are just as popular as restricted view seats at a Taylor Swift concert.

The event will be held on Tuesday 19 march from 1-3pm and includes music, the opportunity to dance and a delicious afternoon tea.

For more information visit the dedicated page on Council’s website or give our Customer Service team a call on 4227 7111.

Comic Gong & Culture Mix 2024

You won’t want to miss adding these two great community-focussed events to your to-do list for 2024.

Comic Gong returns on Saturday 11 May to Wollongong’s Library, Art Gallery, Town Hall and Arts Precinct. The one-day event boasts trade and artist exhibitions, live entertainment, cosplay competitions and parades, family activities and more.

While Culture Mix is back for another year on Saturday 19 October. This contemporary multicultural festival showcases and celebrates the city’s vibrant and diverse culture through food, music, dance, art and workshops.

Details about Comic Gong and Culture Mix events are on Council’s website.