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What’s on at The Waterfront, Shell Cove
Our dedicated Community Development team at The Waterfront, Shell Cove help in creating an enriching and engaging place to live by facilitating events and communities each month. These regular events offer residents a space to connect with one another and the opportunity to meet new people in the community.
Women's Health Workshop
When: Tuesday, 1 July | 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: The Waterfront Sales Centre, Shops 1 & 2, 100 Cove Boulevard, Shell Cove
Cost: $10 (plus booking fee)
Age: Women 18yrs+ in all stages of life.
Women's Mental Health Workshop: Reducing Anxiety & Setting Boundaries
Join registered psychologist Emma Lightfoot (Inside Out Psychology & Wellness), alongside Pause Nutrition and The Waterfront, Shell Cove, for an empowering and interactive workshop dedicated to women's mental well-being. Gain valuable strategies to reduce anxiety and set boundaries in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
This session includes light refreshments, workshop handouts, and a 15-minute Q&A with Emma and Kara. Book now to secure your spot.
Book hereWinter Solstice @ The Marina
When: Friday, 20 June - 22 June
Where: Shell Cove Marina Foreshore, The Waterfront, Shell Cove
Cost: FREE
Save the date: Winter Solstice @ The Marina
Celebrate the longest night - and shortest day - of the year with three magical days of winter magic in June! Eats and Beats returns on Friday, 20 June, for a night of food trucks and free family entertainment. Then, get ready for tail wags and winter coats at everyone’s favourite pet event on Sunday, 22 June—Woofstock, our paws-itively adorable dog day out.
Mother's Day @ The Waterfront
When: Saturday, 10 & 11 May | 10-2 pm
Where: The Waterfront Town Centre
Cost: FREE
This Mother’s Day, spoil Mum with the celebration she deserves. Soak up live music, indulge in delicious dining from our range of incredible waterfront eateries, and make her heart melt with a free card from our affirmation wall. From 10am–2pm across the weekend, you’ll find the perfect space to celebrate, connect, and remind Mum just how loved she is.
Park & Play
When: Every Friday 9:30 am – 11:30 am (School Terms)
Where: Grassy area next to Waterfront Tavern & Marina Services Centre. 11 Marina Drive, Shell Cove
Age: 0-5years
Cost: FREE
We're delighted to welcome Family Services Australia (FSA) and the Park & Play team back to Shell Cove on Fridays from 9.30am – 11.30am (grassy area next to Waterfront Tavern).
These FREE, fun play sessions for 0-5yrs are creative, healthy and outdoors, helping children learn about the world and each other, build friendships and learn new skills. FSA also connects families with services and supports in their local community.
Be sure to follow Park and Play Shellharbour's Facebook page for wet weather location updates.
Kidsfest @ The Marina 2025
We're so excited to be bringing Kidsfest @ The Marina back for 2025! We've got lots of creative, kid focused activities happening, including lantern making and decorating*, creative play, circus skills, music, and storysharing sessions. At sunset, we'll gather for our lantern parade along the Marina foreshore (starting at 5.00pm).
Facilitated Lantern Making Activity for kids 8 years+ | 2 pm - 3.45 pm
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL*While we'll have helpers on hand, parents and carers should be prepared to support their children with the lantern-making sessions due to the limited capacity of facilitators.
Booking link below.
If you miss out on a bookable facilitated workshop, don’t worry—you can still decorate one of our paper lanterns in the DIY creative zone or help decorate a large lantern for the parade. You can also bring your lantern from home or decorate your bike, stroller, or even yourself with fairy lights to add a little sparkle to the parade!
See you there!
Kidsfest Shellharbour ProgramART Social - Semester 1
When: Semester 1 Dates: May 23 | Jun 27 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: The Waterfront Sales Centre, Shops 1 & 2, 100 Cove Boulevard, Shell Cove
Cost: Casual attendance $25, or multiple sessions for $120
Age: 18+
Explore your creative side, connect with neighbours, and enjoy guided art sessions in a relaxed, friendly setting! Bring your own project or try something new with instructor-led prompts.
Discounted Semester Rate: $120 for multiple sessions
Casual Attendance: $25 per session (includes art supplies)
Barefoot @ The Waterfront
When: Tuesdays, 9.30pm
Where: Killalea State Park (next to carpark/café).
Cost: $10 per week - Prepay/or on the day
Age: 18yrs +
Join us up at 'The Farm' for a beautiful yoga experience where you get to immerse yourself in nature and breathe in the fresh ocean air as you flow through our practice. Please note, our Thursday class is currently not running.
Join the Facebook group for weather updates etc. or contact Tanya Smith for more info.
Casual Attendance: $25 per session (includes art supplies)
The Georgia Rose Markets
Join us on the last Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm on the Marina Foreshore (Boardwalk and Southern side of The Waterfront Tavern). Come and enjoy the stunning backdrop of The Waterfront, Shell Cove. It’s the perfect place to catch up with friends, enjoy a stroll, and browse the stalls.
Follow the facebook pageSolo Seniors Meetup
When:
- Afternoon Session: 3rd Thursday of every month, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Evening Session: 2nd Thursday of every month, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: FREE, but bookings are essential.
Looking to meet new people and build connections with others in your age group (55+)? Join us for our monthly Solo Seniors Meet-ups at the beautiful Waterfront Tavern. It’s an informal and friendly gathering designed to help you make new friends and enjoy great company.
Email us to find out more:
shellcove.community@frasersproperty.com.au
Shell Cove Community Garden
Love to garden? Everyone is welcome to come along and contribute to the Shell Cove Garden. The gardening group meet every Every Wednesday from 9am-11am and Saturday from 3pm-5pm. Come along and tend to the garden to enjoy its produce.
Email us to find out moreThe Waterfront Walkers
Looking for a fun, free social activity on a Wednesday morning? Come and join The Waterfront Walkers every Wednesday at 8:30am for a short stroll around the Marina. This is a free, weekly, resident-led walking group. All welcome! Meet at the top of the stairs opposite the kids beach.
Email us to find out moreToddler Tales @ The Waterfront
When: Tuesdays (school term) | 10 am
Where: The Waterfront Sales Centre, 100 Cove Boulevard, Shell Cove (opposite Woolies)
Cost: FREE
Age: 2-5yrs (younger siblings also welcome)
Got a little person in your life? Want to connect with other parents and carers in your community for a fun morning of storytelling, rhymes and craft? Why not come along to our free Toddler Tales Storytime sessions facilitated by Shellharbour City Libraries?
All Welcome - No bookings required.
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Meet The Waterfront, Shell Cove community
“ I love Shell Cove and I think it is a really good place to raise children. I couldn’t imagine living and raising my family anywhere else. I don’t have to leave Shell Cove at all, as I can get pretty much everything here.”
“To me, a home is not just a place to stay, but a place that you can build your life in and enjoy. I can see myself doing that here in Shell Cove”
“Nautilus is a beautiful complex, I picked this apartment because I think its an iconic building that a lot of people will be talking about”
"What really sets Shell Cove apart is the overall masterplan and the quality of lifestyle it offers”
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