NSW Seniors Festival

Each year council produces a Seniors Festival Program that promotes events held across the city.

The festival celebrates the role and contributions of older adults to our local communities. The official NSW Seniors Festival will run from 3-16 March 2025. 

The theme of this year’s festival is Time to Shine. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore our local area, connect with local organisations, and take part in a variety of exciting activities. The annual festival celebrated the role and contributions of older people in our city.

View our full program or view our individual events below. For updates and to stay in the loop be sure keep an eye on our socials for updates.

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Health and Wellbeing Expo

Find out more about the Health and Wellbeing Expo, happening on Monday 3 March.
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Seniors Swim for FREE

Find out more about our Seniors swim for FREE, happening from Monday 3 to Sunday 16 March.
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Shellharbour City U3A INC

Find out more about Shellharbour City University of the Third Age (U3A) and an array of activities, happening on Tuesday 4 March.
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Knitters Trail Exhibition

Find out more about the Knitters Trail Exhibition, happening on Monday 3 to Sunday 16 March.
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Can you spot a Scam? Be Connected Webinar

Find out more about our Be Connected Webinar, happening on Tuesday 4 March.
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Drop in Tech Help @ Warilla Library

Find out more about our Drop in Tech Help @ Warilla Library, happening on Tuesday 4 March.
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Arthritis Management

Find out more about Arthritis Management, happening on Tuesday 4 March.
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Get your hands dirty at the Community Garden

Find out more about the Shell Cove Community Garden social group, happening on Wednesday 5 and Saturday 8 March.
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Digital Health Skills Workshop

Find out more about the Digital Health Skills Workshop, happening on Wednesday 5 March.
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Shellharbour Airport - Behind the Scenes Tour

Find out about the Shellharbour Airport - Behind the Scenes Tour, happening on Wednesday 5 March.
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Flying into History at Hars Aviation Museum

Find out more about Aviation History happening daily on Wednesday 5 to Sunday 16 March.
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Shellharbour Vs Kiama Trivia Challenge

Find out more about the Shellharbour Vs Kiama Trivia Challenge, happening on Thursday 6 March.
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Diabetes Awareness Sessions

Find out more about Diabetes Awareness information session, happening on Thursday 6 March.
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Falls Prevention Postural Stability Session 1

Find out more about our Falls Prevention Postural Stability Session, happening on Thursday 6 March.
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Estate Planning for Seniors

Find out about our Estate Planning for Seniors information session, happening Friday 7 March.
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Dementia Information Session

Find out more about our Dementia Information Session, happening on Friday 7 March.
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Shellharbour Bushcare

Find out more about the Shellharbour Bushcare planting day, happening on Saturday 8 March
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Join a Men's Shed

Find out more about how to join a local Men's Shed.
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Using our Digital Library - Information Session

Find out more about our Digital Library - Information Session, happening on Monday 10 March.
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Come and Play Pickleball

Find out more about our Pickleball days, happening on Monday 10 and Thursday 13 March.
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Healthy End of Life Cafe

Find out more about our Healthy End of Life Cafe information session, happening on Monday 10 March.
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Boxing for Seniors

Find out more about Boxing for Seniors, happening on Tuesday 11 March.
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Stroke Safe

Find out more about our Stroke Safe Information session, happening Tuesday 11 March.
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Chess Club

Find out more about our Chess Club games, happening on Tuesday 11 March.
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Scrabble at Oak Flats

Find out more about our scrabble games, happening on Wednesday 12 March.
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Shell Cove Marina - Free Walking Tour

Find out more about our Shell Cove Marina - Free Walking Tour, happening on Wednesday 12 March.
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Green Thumb: Free Gardening Tips

Find out more about our Green Thumb: Free Gardening Tips workshop, happening on Wednesday 12 March.
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Falls Prevention Postural Stability Session 2

Find out more about our Falls Prevention Postural Stability Session, happening on Wednesday 12 March.
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Drop in Tech Help @ Albion Park library

Find out more about our Drop in Tech Help @ Albion Park Library, happening on Wednesday 12 March.
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Tech Savvy Seniors: Getting the most out of your Seniors Card

Find out more about our Tech Savvy Seniors workshop, happening on Thursday 13 March.
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Gift Wrapping Workshop

Find out more about our Gift Wrapping Workshop, happening Friday 14 March.
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Poet, Companion & Carer: Robyn Rowland

Find out more about Robyn Rowland AO, an acclaimed poet, companion, and carer, at her author talk, happening on Saturday 15 March.
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Concert and Bush Dance

Find out more about our Concert and Bush Dance, happening on Sunday 16 March.
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On the Road, 65 Plus

Find out more about our On the Road, 65 Plus driver workshop, happening on Thursday 17 April.
Last updated : Fri 31 Jan 2025