School Holiday Magic comes to Wollongong

Magic away boredom these school holidays with a little help from Wollongong City Council.

Our libraries, City Centre, Botanic Garden and Art Gallery all have a wide range of affordable, fun activities to keep kids of all ages inspired and active these winter holidays.

Let the muggles loose to explore magical creatures and dragons for ‘Wizards of Mugworts’ fun and entertainment hosted by the Wollongong Botanic Garden. Enjoy a garden show, Magical Creatures Treasure Hunt and make some witch crafts to take home. Stay and enjoy the Outdoor Reading Room or burn off energy at the All Abilities playground which boasts a climbing net, viewing platform and maze. These school holiday activities run every day from Monday 9 July to Friday 13 July. Tickets are only $12.50 per child for the day or $23.50 for families of two or more children. Parents and carers are free. Book through eventbrite or tickets can also be purchased on the day.

Wollongong City Libraries will host Circus Skills classes, Lego Robotics, 3D printing, knitting and even a MASH tent where you can learn how to bandage an arm. All activities are free but most require bookings. For more information on activities and locations and to book your tickets, visit Wollongong City Libraries website.

Encourage your child’s creativity by enrolling in Wollongong Art Gallery’s school holiday workshops. Cover techniques such as surrealist portraiture, collage and pet rock painting. For more details and to book into a workshop, visit the gallery website.

Get sky high in the middle of Crown St Mall with the construction of a huge rock climbing wall. Or keep your feet on the ground with Jenga, Totem Tennis and a Giant Connect 4. This ‘Get Active Zone’ will run from 9-21 July (excluding Fridays and Sundays) from 11am -2pm near the stage in Crown St Mall.

Questacon’s free travelling exhibition ‘Fascinating Science’ is coming to Wollongong. With 32 interactive experiences on offer, this exhibit will entertain and engage kids of all ages on topics of logic, balance, fluids, illusions and mathematical puzzles. Unlink some loops, play music on milk bottles, build a pyramid puzzle, make a pencil appear then disappear or get rhythm on the brain. Open 9 -22 July during Wollongong Central trading hours in the Gateway Building.

Wollongong Youth Services will host heaps of free events to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to coincide with NAIDOC week.

Support the local music scene and catch free live performances at Wollongong Youth Centre on Thursday nights from 6-7.30pm. Or just hang out with basketball, pool, table tennis, air hockey, TV and chill out room all at the Wollongong Youth Centre. For more details email the Youth Services Team on call 4227 8222.

“Our libraries, gardens, galleries and city centre are really world class. With the great offering of free and affordable programs these holidays, it’s a great time for kids and carers to get out there and enjoy our City,” Wollongong Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said.

“We also have spectacular bush walks, beaches, bike pathways and parks so get out there and explore what’s on offer.”

For more information, you can contact Council’s Customer Service on (02) 4227 7111 or visit our website.

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