# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Lord Mayor's School Starters Picnic in the Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: 2027 school starters and their families are welcome to join us for a morning with lots of free activities, craft, games, music, and more.About this EventThe Lord Mayors School Starter Picnic is a way to celebrate children who will be starting school in 2027. This year is the 20th year of this event being held in Wollongong and to mark the occasion we will be holding a special welcome ceremony.The transition to school brings out many different emotions for the whole family, and this day is a great opportunity for children to be proud and excited for the next step in their educational lives. The transition to school is the most important transition that a child will make in their educational lives.The day is full of many different fun activities for children to engage in, with lots of early childhood professionals on hand to make the celebration enjoyable. There will be craft, Aboriginal Cultural activities, a free bag of goodies for children starting school in 2027 and lots of fun play.On the day there will be the opportunity to meet Billy Backpack, the Transition to School mascot and Bright Spark, the Paint the Gong ReAD mascot. There will also be a coffee van and sausage sizzle available for purchase or bring along your own picnic to enjoy.In the event of wet weather we will relocate to Coniston Public School., This will be communicated through the email you use to register for this event and the Billy Backpack Illawarra transition to school program Facebook page.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wollnogong/the-lord-mayors-school-starters-picnic-in-the-park/100001994520827486
- **Event Categories**: picnic-in-park, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: MacCabe Park
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wollnogong
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: MacCabe Park
- **lat**: -34.4276255
- **long**: 150.8940133
- **full address**: MacCabe Park, MacCabe Park, Wollnogong, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Lord Mayor's School Starters Picnic in the Park being held?
  - **A:** The Lord Mayor's School Starters Picnic in the Park takes place on Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at MacCabe Park, MacCabe Park, Wollnogong, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Lord Mayor's School Starters Picnic in the Park?
  - **A:** The Lord Mayor's School Starters Picnic in the Park is organized by Big Fat Smile.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Lord Mayor's School Starters Picnic in the Park is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wollnogong, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Lord Mayor's School Starters Picnic in the Park sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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