School holidays
Winter holidays boredom busting ideas!
There's lots on these winter school holidays. Here are some ideas to keep everyone entertained!
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Step into Minions & Monsters and be the star these School Holidays at Castle Towers!
Join the mayhem at Castle Towers from 6 July – 19 July.
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The Hills Sydney: 2026 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!
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Book a CRU Camp these winter school holidays!
Make these school holidays the best ones yet with a CRU Camp! Your child will experience exciting adventures with great friends - there’s something for every child in Kindy to Year 12! And HDMs receive $30 off your camp fee!
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Day trips from the Hills
If you like venturing out of the Hills and exploring, here are a few day trip suggestions that we really enjoy.
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Meadowbank Regional Playground
Meadowbank Park is without a doubt one of the best playgrounds we've visited - our kids were talking about their next trip walking back to the car!
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Latest
Kilpack Park Playground Carlingford
Surrounded by towering eucalypts and native bushland, the newly upgraded Carlingford playground combines adventurous play equipment with one of the most beautiful natural settings you'll find in Sydney. And it's due to open any day now!
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Kids’ classes and activities: The Ultimate Guide for kids in the Hills
Are you looking for a class or activity for your child? The Hills District has a tonne of opportunities for your child to learn more about anything they're interested in!
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Somerville Park Playground | Eastwood
New-look Somerville Park opens boasting an epic adventure playground, sports court and fitness facilities.
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Things to do this July: The Hills Sydney
What's on this month, in and near the Hills.
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Classes for babies and children aged up to 2.5 years
Does your little one like to roll, learn, dance, sing, paint or swing? Here are some classes especially for them.
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Learn-to-ride tracks in the Hills and surrounds
If you have a little one learning to ride or scoot, there are lots of great tracks in and around the Hills where they can hone their skills!
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MARIAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE KENTHURST – ENROLLING NOW FOR YEARS 8-11 (2026)
A limited number of enrolment opportunities are available for Years 8–11 in 2026. With strong academic programs, diverse sporting and cultural opportunities, quality pastoral care and a vibrant Catholic community, Marian provides students with every opportunity to succeed.
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Discover Lilybelle Early Education Centre in Dural
Looking for a nurturing, welcoming, and engaging early learning environment for your child? Lilybelle Early Education Centre provides high-quality care and education in a safe, supportive, and family oriented environment.
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Introducing the Parent Support Program
Is your family experiencing facing school refusal, mental health, bullying, substance abuse, a change in family dynamics, or a general shift in behaviours? Proveda's Parent Support Program is an 8 week, personalised program for parents and guardians experiencing parenting challenges.
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Learn-to-ride tracks in the Hills and surrounds
If you have a little one learning to ride or scoot, there are lots of great tracks in and around the Hills where they can hone their skills!
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Parks 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.
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Things 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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Kid Friendly Bushwalks in the Hills
Have you been exploring lately? Here are some great walks in and around the Hills.
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Markets 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.
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Shopping centre play areas in the Hills
Shopping with kids is made slightly easier with a stopover at one of these play areas!
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Parks 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.
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Cafes 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.
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Kids 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.
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