What’s On // Your Guide To Living Your Best Life In The Illawarra In October
Must Do’s, Don’t Miss Outs + You’re Nuts If You Don’t Go...
Things have well and truly heated up in the Illawarra and so have our calendars.
Here are some of the best things to check out around town for October and don’t forget to peep our events directory for even more. Guys it is HEAVING this month with moments to check out!
Happy mid-spring guys!
WOOD WORLD // Woodfest Workshops & Market
Part of Sydney Craft Week, this annual event in Bulli celebrates everything woodworking. Alongside all the timber goodness there will be food trucks, live music and even entertainment for the kiddos.
CULTURE MIX // Multicultural Festival
Held at various locations in the Wollongong CBD, this incredible FREE outdoor event is back for another year. After last year’s success, we are soooo pumped. We can’t wait to celebrate Wollongong’s diverse community through vibrant music, dance, workshops, installations, and food from around the world.
SCHMOKIN’ // Sip and Smoke
This sounds amaze-balls! Book your spot at Wests Illawarra on the 10th for an afternoon of smoked meat and brews from the crew at Stoic Brewery. Tix are only $45 which we think is a pretty good deal.
CELEBRATE WOMEN // FLARE Awards
Let’s celebrate the amazing achievements of our local women in business who personify excellence, innovation, and community spirit at this awards event at Central Hotel in Shellharbour.
SPOOKY-OOKY // Halloween Fun
Once again, the Illawarra is turning it out for Halloween this year. Fear festivals, spooky calendar making, movie screenings and more. Check out all the events in our directory.
BEEP BEEP // Jamberoo Car Show & Family Day
Peep at cool cars and enjoy family-friendly entertainment like face painting, a jumping castle, model cars, and so much more. Oh, and don’t forget to grab a sausage sanga from the BBQ while you’re there, nom nom nom!
MWAH // Kiss Arts Fest 2024
The streets of Kiama will again come alive for this International Seaside Festival. Music performances, circus acts, comedy shows, and loads of community love. It’s definitely not one to miss.
STREET BEAT // Open Street Festival
October seems to be the month of festivals, with another awesome one happening in Port Kembla on the 5th. Live music, roving puppeteers, visual effects, markers and food stalls… sounds fantastic!
PROST // Oktoberfest
Boy, we sure do love celebrating this German festival in the Illawarra. The uber-adored annual Oktoberfest at the German Club is on again for 3 days. Aaaand this year, some other local venues are also hosting fab-sounding events like TBH, Kiama Leagues Club, Reub Goldberg Brewing Machine and Georgia Rose. Learn more about what’s happening and when here.
FLOWER POWER // 34th Berry Gardens Festival
Seven private gardens around Berry will be opening their gates to visitors. Admire the gorgeous work of locals and help raise money for charity in the process.
ALL ABOARD // A Trip Down the Line
Board the miniature train at Illawarra Light Railway Museum on the 13th and take a trip back to the days of steam engines. The museum has plenty of kid-friendly fun, like playgrounds, picnic areas and locomotive shed tours. Sounds like a wonderful idea for a family day out.
DOUBLE DIGITS // Yours & Owls Festival 10th Birthday Party
Can you believe this legendary Wollongong festival is now ten years old?! Double digits, double the fun. Bop along to headliners like Peking Duk and Alice Ivy plus so many more crackin’ acts. Grab your ticket before they sell out.
Whoa, talk about an October packed with awesomeness! Get ready for some serious fun and don’t forget to check our Event Directory for even more of the good stuff.
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