FRIDAY 27 MARCH: As autumn settles over the South Coast, the local calendar shifts toward moments of restoration and creative connection. This weekend is less about the hustle and more about the “reset”—think deep-dive breathwork in Woollamia, long afternoons in sunlit artist studios, and the low-slung bass of Pacific reggae to see out the Sunday. It is the perfect time to reclaim your pace.
Friday 27 March, Breathe, Heat, Cool, Repeat: Bowline Remedial Massage in Woollamia is tonight hosting a special session focusing on breathwork, with practitioner Chelsea Mazzini. This is a deep dive breathwork evening with ice and saunas designed to reset your inner and outer self, $112 from 6.30pm, this is a small group capped at 10 and a few spots remain.
Saturday 27 March-Sunday 28 March, Husky Tri: Drive carefully around the village of Huskisson this weekend and hundreds of competitors take part in the Husky Tri, testing their endurance along our strip of paradise. As the racers complete legs in running, swimming and cycling, there will be a festive atmosphere of stalls offering gear, food and more in White Sands Park. Details of road closures and shuttle buses are online.
Saturday 27 March, Open Artists’ Studios: The talented artists of this region will be opening their studio doors to visitors on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail from 10am, so you can witness works in progress, meet the creators, and maybe even go home with your new favourite artwork. Around 20 studios open on this monthly trail, so check the website for who is in-residence and where to find them.
Sunday 29 March, Musical Tales at Coastal Waters: Marvel at the sonic wizardry of Niq Reefman, a songwriter, musician and inventor who can simultaneously play a synth accordion (named Morpheus) and a trumpet named Victor. Residents and friends of Coastal Waters retirement village are invited to witness this unique trio lays brass lines over a klezmer groove, $25 at the door (card or cash) and the bar will be open prior to the performance which starts at 2pm in the auditorium.
Sunday 29 March, Restore Yourself: We are all in need of deep rest, a nervous-system reset and inner peace more than ever right now, so try these wellness sessions on offer at some of this region’s most beautiful nature retreats. Start at The Nest, the new wellness studio at Bay & Bush in Woollamia, where you can lie comfortably and be bathed in healing vibrations by Jen Freeman in a sound bath, $29. Let the crystal bowls, chimes and other instruments work their magic on your inner frequencies, at 4pm. If yoga is more your choice of de-stress activity, then try the restorative yin-style session at Worrowing, on the Wool Road towards Sanctuary Point, where the Melaleuca room is the perfect venue for long-held poses and deep breathing to melt away your tension and just be. Let Emily’s calm, soothing voice guide you into position as the sounds and smells of the bushland waft through the doors, $25 from 4pm.
Sunday Sessions, 27 March, Live Music: The pacific reggae vibes of Benji Fowler has to be our top pick for live music to see out the weekend, at the Jervis Bay Brewing Co from 4pm. We love Benji and the Saltwater Sound System, and Ben solo – as he will be on Sunday – is no less powerful and poignant.
Head south to Ulladulla for5-piece band, All the Fuss, bringing their infectious beats and feel-good vibes to Cupitt’s Estate from 12.30pm, where the weather looks great for lunch on the deck.
Tuesday 31 March, Business Networking Drinks: All businesses in the Bay & Basin are invited to the monthly Bubbles, Beers & Business casual networking drinks, hosted by co-working space Greenhouse Huskisson, upstairs from the 5 Little Pigs café on Owen Street, from 5.30pm. Register for this free event, and come along to meet some of this region’s most interesting and dynamic small businesses. If you are looking for an office to rent, there is currently a large room available at the Greenhouse, so why not take the opportunity to check out the space, the vibe and the neighbours. Read the Greenhouse blog for the inside stories about some of the Bay & Basin’s local businesses.
Plan Ahead for the Easter Long Weekend
Thursday 2 April-Monday 6 April, Easter Art Sales: The Shoalhaven Potters and the Shoalhaven Art Society will both have art sales on over the Easter weekend, in the village of Pyree. The potters, at 888 Greenwell Point Road, have works from 18 members for sale. Come and admire the works, meet some of the makers and maybe take a unique piece home with you. Next door at 880 Greenwell Point Road, the Shoalhaven Art Society will have works for sale from many of their members, who will also be on hand to talk about their paintings. Open 10am-4pm across the long weekend.
Friday 3 April-Monday 6 April, Easter Bands on the Bay: The twice-annual collab between Vincentia Sailing Club and Jervis Bay Brewing Co is on again for the Easter weekend at Plantation Point, 12pm-8pm daily. Check the full schedule for live music and food trucks and prepare for a cruisy weekend kicking back by the Bay. We recommend parking a km or two away from the sailing club and enjoy a leisurely walk along the path to breathe in the sea air.
Saturday 4 April, Blak Markets: The South Coast First Nations cultural custodians Djirirba Waagura will be hosting a Blak Markets starting with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at 9am, and including dance and music performances, free weaving workshops and stalls offering original and affordable artworks, handcrafts, homewares and jewellery. There will also be food and refreshments available. In White Sands Park till 2pm.
Saturday 4 April, Author Talk: In Conversation with Randa Abdel-Fattah, award-winning Australian author, lawyer, sociologist and human rights advocate as she discusses her 2025 novel Discipline, an exploration of censorship, conscience and the cost of silence in academia and the media against the backdrop of Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. In this conversation, Randa will reflect not only on her literary work but also on the broader implications of these cultural conflicts for civil liberties in Australia and beyond. Her scheduled appearance at the since-cancelled Adelaide Writers’ Week became a flashpoint for debate about freedom of expression. Randa is the Jerusalem Peace Prize Recipient for 2026 and will be honoured in Melbourne on 10 April. Tickets are $10+bf for this event at the Nowra School of Arts, starting at 5pm.
Saturday 4 April, Piglets in KV: It’s time for the annual Pig Day Out in Kangaroo Valley for Easter, at The Friendly Inn. Back a racing piglet to win pub vouchers and cash prizes. There will be a great lineup of live local music alongside the pig racing, with all proceeds going to our local community groups. The first race is at 11.30am.
Wednesday 8 April-Thursday 9 April, Sweet Event for Kids: This school holidays, kids aged 5-15 can learn about beekeeping and honey at the Bay & Bush Nature Retreat apiary, $48. Kids will suit up for the 1.5 hour sessions, starting at 9.30am, designed to build curiosity and understanding of bees, pollination and nature. They will hold bee frames , watch bees hard at work, and try to spot the Queen. Bookings essential.
Friday 10 April, Groove at Tomerong: The reggae beats of Benji and the Saltwater Sound System with their unique blend of jazz and African roots will be creating hypnotic soundscapes at Tomerong Hall, from 7.30pm. Ben’s poignant lyrics and catchy melodies front this “tangy tribe of groove merchants”, and tickets are $25/$20 +bf.
Friday 10 April, Feed Me by Ponte: The original Ponte restaurant favourite, Feed Me Friday is coming to The Growers, Worrigee Sports Club with a share plate menu that takes your taste buds on a journey through seven dishes, $65. These special dining occasions sell out pretty quickly and can only be booked online.
Saturday 11 April, Harvest Fair: Sassafras Nuts’ annual Harvest Fair will be a great day out for the family at this chestnut, walnut and mushroom farm – and a flower farm tucked away on the property, too – where you can pick, roast and eat the nuts while enjoying market stalls and entertainment. Entry is $5 and kids under 12 are free.
Sunday 12 April, Husky Brunch: The Waterside Bar at the Husky Pub is the ideal location for a bottomless brunch with friends, featuring sliders and Long Island Iced Tea. From midday for two hours, enjoy unlimited sliders in a variety of flavour combinations paired with the pub’s signature cocktail, $65pp. Bookings essential.
Friday 17 April, Grow Garlic: It’s not as simple as it sounds, but perfect for backyards and small spaces… the mysteries of growing garlic will be revealed at a special Garlic Planting Workshop in St Georges Basin hosted by educator and seed supplier of garlic, Vele Civijovski who operates Garlic near Cooma, NSW, growing 12,000 cloves of garlic across 50 different cultivars. Vele will share with you all the tips for a successful crop, for $25 from 3.30pm.
Thursday 23 April, Movie Night for Cancer Research: Buy a ticket to a special screening of romcom, You, Me & Tuscany for $25 in support of the Mothers Day Classic, raising funds for cancer research. Sponsored by Husky Bakery, your ticket includes a drink and a treat plus entry into a lucky door prize. The team behind the Huskisson fundraising promises a fun night starting at 6.30pm (film starts at 7pm).
Sunday 26 April, Huskisson Artisans Market: The first Huskisson Artisans Market for the year – this is a celebration of makers, artists and providores at the Huskisson Community Centre, 10am-3pm, featuring hand crafted items from jewellery and textiles to ceramics and small-batch specialty foods and beverages. The Artfulmind pop-up gallery/shop is a unique centrepiece of the event, curated by Dr Natalie McDonagh and showcasing a dozen of the South Coast’s finest makers. These markets are designed by artisans, for artisans to offer the community a wonderful opportunity to meet the makers and support independent artisans. Stallholders can apply till 23 March.
Friday 1 May-Sunday 3 May, Jazz in Milton: The second annual Milton Folk Jazz and Blues Festival will be a celebration of music, community and culture. The festival weaves through Milton town and its parks, pubs and establishments over three days, including 70 free performances at over 20 venues throughout the town. See the program and make your plans.
Friday 1 May-Monday 16 June, Foodie Festivities: The annual Autumn Celebration of Food has launched the major dining events in the 2026 program, with fanfare for the team at Shoalhaven Food Network and its members at a special launch this week. The seven-week foodie extravaganza includes hatted chefs, special locations, street festivals, and more. See our story on the hot tickets on sale now.
Thursday 7 May, First Nations Films in Sussex: The Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival is coming to Sussex Inlet Cinema, with a great day of films screening across three sessions. There’s a morning session for primary school students starting with a screening of Like My Brother and including lunch and a cultural experience by Gadhungal Marring, which is put on free thanks to the Sussex Inlet Chamber of Commerce and Neighbourhood Centre. The afternoon screening, from 1.30pm and costing $25 includes two films, afternoon tea and a cultural experience. The evening screening is from 4.30pm, $25 including a drink and cheese platter. Find out more from the SFNFF social page.
Sunday 10 May, Mother’s Day Classic: One for your diary: the annual Mother’s Day Classic, the nationwide event that raises funds for breast and ovarian cancer research, is turning 10 in Huskisson this year. There will be 3km, 5km or 10km walks/ runs as well as family-friendly events in and around White Sands Park. Get in early, register your participation and start hitting up your family and friends for support.
Saturday 30 May, Make Pasta – Kids and Adults Options: The pasta experts in the heart of Huskisson are inviting you behind the scenes to help make fresh pasta, with a kids’ event starting at 10.30am, $45 and adults’ session at 2pm, $89. Roll up your sleeves and roll out the pasta sheets in this hands-on event that includes some delicious pasta and sauce to take home.
