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Things to Do in Wollongong This Weekend

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The markets, shows, beach events and escarpment outings worth your Saturday and Sunday around Wollongong and the Illawarra — hand-picked.

Updated 28 October 2026 · events curated by Morning Post

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2nd Sunday of each month 9am-2pm

Bulli Village Market

🛒 Markets & Dining · Bulli Showground

Over 90 stalls of fresh produce, artisan food and handmade goods with live music, at one of the Illawarra's best-loved markets.

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Until 31 DecFree

Nan Tien Temple

🛒 Markets & Dining · Nan Tien Temple, Berkeley

Wander peaceful grounds, enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the tea house, and browse the monthly wellbeing markets. Entry to the grounds is free.

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Every Saturday 8amFree

parkrun Wollongong

⚽ Sport & Active · Fairy Meadow Beach Surf Club (North Wollongong)

A friendly, free 5km run or walk along the beachside foreshore, with a welcoming crowd and all abilities encouraged.

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Until 31 Dec

Science Space Wollongong

🌲 Weekends Out · Squires Way, North Wollongong

A hands-on science centre with a planetarium and live shows, ideal for a rainy-day outing with the grandkids.

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29 Oct – 4 Nov

Handmade with Love Arts and Craft Exhibition

🎨 Arts · RED POINT ARTS

A final chance to browse handmade arts and crafts at Red Point Arts before the exhibition wraps up on 4 November.

31 Oct

Granny Square Class

🤝 Community & Learning · Corrimal, New South Wales

Learn the classic crochet granny square in a friendly Corrimal class, a lovely way to pick up a handy, portable craft.

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31 Oct

Beyond Salvation Angels Tribute at Towradgi Beach Hotel

🎵 Music · Towradgi Beach Hotel

A Saturday night tribute to Aussie pub-rock favourites the Angels, performed at a relaxed beachside local hotel.

31 Oct

The Matchbox 20 & Rob Thomas Tribute Show

🎵 Music · Beaches Hotel

A Saturday night pub tribute to Matchbox 20 and Rob Thomas, packed with singalong hits from the 90s and 2000s.

1 Nov 2026

Elite Elevation – The Nutcracker

🎭 Theatre & Stage

A dance interpretation of the much-loved Nutcracker story, performed by Illawarra's elite young dancers in a festive-spirited show.

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1 Nov

Wollongong Murder Mystery: Solve the case!

🎭 Theatre & Stage · 81-83 Burelli St

An interactive whodunnit where you play detective, ideal for a fun, social outing with friends over a Sunday.

1 Nov

BALLY'S PATCH OPEN DAY!

🌲 Weekends Out · Ballys Patch Community Garden

Wander through a thriving community garden on a Sunday and chat with the local growers who tend it.

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