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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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Lantern Making at Warrawong Library
Everyone
Create a lantern for the Port Kembla Lantern Parade.
Warrawong Library
12 Aug - 20 Aug
Free
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Explore your family history at Wollongong Library
Adults
Learn to use your library’s local and family history resources, from the team who know them best.
Clematis Room, Wollongong Library
14 Aug
09:30 am - 12:30 pm
Free
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Budding Bookworms
Families and children
Storytime and craft activities for toddlers in the Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden
14 Aug
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
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Junior Art Trail 2026
Families and children
Explore art through stories, songs, games and art‑making.
Wollongong Art Gallery
14 Aug
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
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Silent study space at Wollongong Library
Young People
This exam season we're converting The Lab into a silent study space for Year 11 and 12 students.
Wollongong Library, The Lab
14 Aug
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Free
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Funk on a Friday Family Disco at Thirroul Library
Families and children
From building a LEGO masterpiece to decorating delicious cupcakes, connect and have fun at our free Family Friendly Fridays.
Thirroul Library
14 Aug
05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
Free
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Introduction to Trove & digitised newspapers at Wollongong Library
Adults
Learn to use Trove's digitised newspapers for family history research.
The Lab, Wollongong Library
15 Aug
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
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Official Opening of GO BAG
Everyone
GO BAG looks at the many forms of transient living, from migration and housing insecurity to the broader experience of movement and adaptation.
Wollongong Art Gallery
15 Aug
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Free
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Beginner AI for genealogists at Wollongong Library
Adults
Learn the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and how it can be used for family history research and record-keeping. Run by the Illawarra Family History Group.
The Lab, Wollongong Library
15 Aug
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Free
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Farewell Tour: Joe Wilson & Chanelle Collier
Everyone
Introducing Farewell Tour, an ambient psych-rock band by conceptual artists, Joe Wilson and Chanelle Collier. Centred on themes of love, joy, death, and loss, their music is a cathartic response to grief.
Wollongong Art Gallery
16 Aug
01:30 pm - 02:15 pm
Free
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Let's Talk Gwynneville
Everyone
Council staff will be on hand to chat with you about a range of topics that are relevant to your neighbourhood.
Wollongong Senior Citizens Centre
18 Aug
03:30 pm - 06:00 pm
Free
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Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Everyone
Join a guided tour in the electronic buggy to discover the beauty, diversity of plants and history of Wollongong Botanic Garden!
Botanic Garden Duck Pond
19 Aug
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
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Vision Impaired Yarners at Wollongong Library
Adults
Chat, knit and stitch with fellow yarn lovers with a vision impairment.
Wollongong Library
19 Aug
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Free
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Silent study space at Wollongong Library
Young People
This exam season we're converting The Lab into a silent study space for Year 11 and 12 students.
Wollongong Library, The Lab
19 Aug
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Free
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Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee Information Session
Everyone
Learn about Council's current opportunities for cadets, apprentices and trainees, and how to apply.
Wollongong Youth Services
19 Aug
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm
Free
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Embroidery for Beginners at Dapto Library (Ages 18+)
Adults
Discover the art of embroidery.
Dapto Library
20 Aug
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Free
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Silent study space at Wollongong Library
Young People
This exam season we're converting The Lab into a silent study space for Year 11 and 12 students.
Wollongong Library, The Lab
20 Aug
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Free
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Therapy Dog at Wollongong Library
Everyone
Relax and enjoy some quiet time with Ollie the therapy dog.
Wollongong Library
20 Aug
04:30 pm - 05:30 pm
Free
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Greenplan Plant Sale
Everyone
Grab a bargain at Wollongong Botanic Garden's monthly plant sale.
Botanic Garden Nursery
21 Aug
07:30 am - 02:30 pm
Free entry
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Budding Bookworms
Families and children
Storytime and craft activities for toddlers in the Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden
21 Aug
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
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