School Starters Picnic in the Park

Sun Oct 26 2025 at 12:00 am to 02:00 am UTC+11:00

MacCabe Park | Wollongong

Billy Backpack | Illawarra Transition to School Program
Publisher/HostBilly Backpack | Illawarra Transition to School Program
School Starters Picnic in the Park
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The Lord Mayor's School Starters Picnic in the Park
Starting school in 2026? Come join us for a fun-filled morning at MacCabe Park on Sunday, October 26!
Where: MacCabe Park (Southern end), Wollongong, NSW
When: Sunday, October 26 (10am - 12pm)
Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-lord-mayors-school-starters-picnic-in-the-park-tickets-1579770739809?aff=oddtdtcreator
What to expect
- Free activities, craft, and games
- Meet Billy Backpack, the Transition to School mascot!
- Meet Bright Spark, the Paint the Gong ReAD mascot!
- Early childhood professionals on hand to help make the celebration enjoyable
- Bring your own picnic or enjoy a sausage sizzle available for purchase!
The Lord Mayor's School Starters Picnic is a wonderful way to celebrate children who will be starting school in 2025. The transition to school brings many different emotions for the whole family, and this day provides an opportunity for children to feel proud and excited about the next step in their educational journey.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

MacCabe Park, 317 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia, Wollongong

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