Shellharbour City is the Place to be this Summer! 

Summer in Shellharbour City is always exciting, with a huge range of activities, attractions and events for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

Shellharbour Civic Centre is hosting several unique events for people of all ages, with free onsite parking available.

There is also an action-packed school holiday program at locations across the city for young people aged 12 to 24.

Shellharbour Mayor Chris Homer encouraged people to check out what was on offer and enjoy the summer fun.

“Council’s events and activities are always extremely popular, so I recommend booking a spot as soon as possible to avoid disappointment,” Mayor Homer said.

“Our city also has a wide range of attractions such as The Links Shell Cove Golf Course & Tavern, Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS), swimming pools, and the Illawarra Light Railway Museum.

“We are also blessed to have a wide variety of free activities and stunning natural attractions including pristine beaches, Lake Illawarra, lush rainforest hinterland, stunning public art, and much more,” he said.

SHELLHARBOUR CIVIC CENTRE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Dinomaniacs Family Stage Show - 5pm Thursday 18 January (doors open 4.30pm)

This highly interactive family spectacular takes audiences back in time with prehistoric special guests performing original songs and classic tunes. 

Tickets: $20 (adults & children same price - children under 2 are free on the knee) Bookings essential

Vaudevillawarra - Friday 19 January, 7pm

This adults-only extravaganza will take you on a rollercoaster of music, comedy and circus acts. Cost: $30 per person (over 18 years only). Bookings essential. 

Live on the Lawn - Fridays 11.30am - 1.30pm

Shellharbour Civic Centre is hosting the Live on the Lawn free summer music series, featuring talented local performers. 

SHELLHARBOUR YOUTH SERVICES – SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Check out Council’s summer school holiday program, featuring lots of free and low-cost activities for young people aged 12 - 24.

Get involved in jewellery-making, painting, virtual reality art workshop, lawn games, drama skills and more.

Follow Shellharbour Youth Services for updates. More information: Phone 4295 3820 or email: systeam@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

FREE ACTIVITIES AND NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
•    Lake Illawarra Art Trail & Mural collection
•    Shellharbour City Libraries & Shellharbour City Museum
•    Yirran muru Aboriginal Play Space 
•    Bass Point Reserve & Killalea Regional Park (‘The Farm’ beach)
•    Beaches and waterways & Beverley Whitfield Ocean Pool
•    Coastal & rainforest walks
•    Cycleways