Family time. Made easy.
Less searching. More doing.
The Local Dose finds family-friendly places, events and experiences around you, then helps plan a day that actually works for your family.
Free to join. Works on your phone, no app store needed.
Saturday morning, and nobody knows what to do.
- Weather changed?
- Kids climbing the walls?
- Spent 30 minutes searching Facebook?
- Everyone hungry and nobody can agree?
The Local Dose asks a few simple things, then hands you a day that actually suits your family. No scrolling. No guesswork.
Wollongong, NSW
Good morning,
Ashley
Today
23°
Saturday sorted.
This is what a Local Dose plan looks like, built around your kids' ages, your budget and the weather that day.
- 9:00
Playground
Fenced, shaded, coffee across the road
- 10:30
Family café
High chairs, kids' menu, quick service
- 12:00
Beach
Patrolled, calm water, easy parking
Estimated cost
$38
Driving time
22 min total
Weather
Sunny, 23°
Suits
Ages 2 – 6
Every good local spot, checked by real parents.
Browse a taste of what's near you. Open The Local Dose to see the places that actually suit your family today.
Markets, workshops and holiday activities, all in one place.
This weekend's line-up is being curated. Open The Local Dose to see it first.
We've found 0 family-friendly activities happening this weekend.
Built around real family days, not a search box.
Need somewhere fenced?
We'll filter it.
Trying to stay under your budget?
We'll help.
Rain this afternoon?
We'll adjust.
Need to be home for nap time?
We'll plan around it.
Need decent coffee nearby?
We'll find it.
Got a baby and a six year old?
We'll suit both.
A great day for one family is a hard day for another.
Toddler + baby
Short outings, shade, change facilities, pram-friendly paths.
Primary school kids
Room to run, bikes, rockpools and a proper feed after.
Rainy Sunday
Libraries, indoor play, museums and a warm café.
Grandparents visiting
Easy parking, seating, gentle walks, somewhere lovely for lunch.
That's why Local Dose doesn't give every family the same recommendations.
Own a local business? Claim your Local Dose profile.
- Maintain your information.
- Show your family-friendly features.
- Reach local families looking for places to visit.
- Free to claim, moderated for quality.