School holidays

Grab a Bundle of Fun pass!
These school holidays, there’s no better way to keep your family entertained than with Castle Towers' Bundle of Fun pass! On sale now!
Read moreCelebrate NAIDOC Week
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with music, markets, food and workshops at a free outdoor festival in Parramatta Park, Saturday 12 July!
Read moreSPACE PLAY: Take off to Outer Space!
Take a voyage into the universe and play in the star fields of space! Create asteroid clouds and send stars shooting in this awe-inspiring, interactive digital experience. Only at PHIVE, these Winter School Holidays. 5-18 July.
Read moreFREE Winter Fun Returns to The Hills these School Holidays
Keep the kids entertained and learning all winter holidays long with Council’s range of FREE and fun workshops and activities.
Read moreThe Hills Sydney: 2025 Winter School Holiday Guide
Check out our Winter School Holiday Guide to find out what's available these school holidays in and around the Hills. There's something for everyone so make sure you book in soon!
Read moreSchool holidays at Reid the Music
Join Reid the Music's school holiday workshop where kids will learn, laugh and grow alongside four incredible industry professionals. Kids will be inspired, gain real-world insights and experience the magic of performing. And Hills District Mums receive 10% off!
Read moreDiscover nature at Highforest these school holidays
Mirvac is excited to welcome families back to the Discovery Centre in West Pennant Hills for a series of fun and free school holiday workshops!
Read moreWhat’s on at Powerhouse
Here's what's coming up, including school holiday programs!
Read moreBook your tiny home winter getaway with Into the Wild Escapes
Into The Wild Escapes tiny homes offer a unique way to experience winter, making memories outside in nature! And Hills Distict Mums receive a 10% discount!
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Things to do this July: The Hills Sydney
Here's what's on this month in and around the Hills.
Read moreFamily day out | Exploring Cockatoo Island
Up for an outdoor adventure? Escape to the heart of Sydney Harbour and enjoy a fun-filled day at Cockatoo Island, a short ferry ride from Barangaroo.
Read moreThe Hills Sydney: What’s on this Weekend
Here's what's on this weekend.
Read moreThe Hills Sydney: What’s on this week
Here's what's on this week in the Hills.
Read morePowerhouse Castle Hill | A Fun Family Day Out
Looking for something free, fun and different to do with the family on weekends? Head to Powerhouse Castle Hill — it’s packed with giant machines, vintage planes, quirky inventions and loads of things to explore, touch, and talk about.
Read moreThings to do in the ‘rural’ Hills
Here in the Hills, we're blessed to have a piece of the country right on our door step. Here are some ideas for day trips in the outer Hills.
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Get a huge 30% off Avery labels!
Avery’s EOFY sale is here! If you’ve been meaning to get organised, now’s the perfect chance. Whether it’s school supplies, kitchen and pantry labels or organising your small business, Avery's premium labels make life that little bit easier!
Read moreShare your neighbourhood vision in the 2025 Australian Liveability Census!
2025 Australian Liveability Census offers you a chance to share what matters most to you and how your current neighbourhood is performing.
Read more15% off at My Bella Asian!
Mybella Asian offers authentic and modern Asian cuisine based on traditional tastes and textures – with some modern twists! It's quickly become one of the Hills' most popular restaurants. Receive 15% off your next meal!
Read moreShopping centre play areas in the Hills
Shopping with kids is made slightly easier with a stopover at one of these play areas!
Read moreThemed playgrounds
If you have a little one that's into a particular 'theme' then these playgrounds are for you! Think space & aliens, safari, trains, roads, dinosaurs and more!
Read moreParks for parties
Parks that offer a space and facilities to host a party or function are a great asset to any area and can be a lifesaver for families when it comes to birthdays and get togethers. Here are a few options in and near the Hills that have facilities like barbeques and toilets nearby.
Read moreParks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths
Throwing a scooter or bike in the boot can make a trip to the park that little bit more exciting. Here are spots in and around the Hills where you can ride.
Read moreKid Friendly Bushwalks in the Hills
Have you been exploring lately? Here are some great walks in and around the Hills.
Read moreMarkets in the Hills
Do you like to roam markets on a sunny day? There are numerous markets running in the Hills, several of which have been around for years now! It's a great way to support local producers and small businesses. Here's a list of the regular options.
Read moreParks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
Here are a few suggestions of parks in the Hills and surrounds where you can get a great coffee within walking distance, meaning it's one stop only with the kids.
Read moreCafes with play areas: The Hills, Sydney
Cafes with play areas on site or nearby come in very handy when you're wanting to finish a coffee and a conversation in relative peace! Here are some local options.
Read moreKids dinner ideas – when you can’t be bothered to cook
With everything on your plate at the moment, there may be days where you just don't have dinner in you! Totally fine - it won't be the end of the world! Here are some easy ideas to get dinner on the table.
Read moreProperty, superannuation and divorce
Separating is such an emotional and confusing time so it's good to know the basics about how assets like property and superannuation are handled during the process.
Read moreTotal body workout
Fitting in exercise is tough when you're a busy mum, but it's so good for your mental and physical wellbeing. But sometimes life doesn't gel with getting to the gym or group fitness class. That's when your own workout is handy - this one is an easy one to do solo or even with kids around.
Read moreAfter hours chemists in and around the Hills
It's the middle of the night and you would do anything to make your little one better. Here's a list of late night chemists in and around the Hills.
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