December 3
Shops are open late so you can take advantage of the final weeks leading up to Christmas and cross everybody off your gift list. Live music, roving buskers and a photo with Santa will all add to a festive atmosphere in the Berry township.
T 4464 3122 or Berry Tourism.
December 12 – January 7
This joint art exhibition by talented father and daughter team, John Heffill and Sally Goodfellow, features an eclectic collection of works in a range of media. Shoalhaven City Arts Centre, Nowra.
T 4422 0648 or Shoalhaven Arts Centre.
December 20 – January 11
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of this much-loved family tale with six outdoor performances. Adapted by Les Winspear from the book by Kenneth Grahame and directed by Lis Shelley. Mandeni Family Fun Park, Merimbula.
T 6495 2046 or Spectrum Theatre Group.
January 15 – 18
Historic Slacky Flat bursts into a four-day party when over 500 performers converge from elsewhere in Australia and the rest of the world at this award-winning festival of music, dance and poetry. Parking and camping is available on site and kids are free with paying adults. Situated only one hour south of Sydney, this festival is perfect for day trippers. Bulli Showground, Wollongong.
T 1300 887 034 or Illawarra Folk Festival.
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