School holidays
Autumn school holidays boredom buster list
Here's a list of things to do in and around the Hills that will keep everyone entertained these school holidays! Read more
Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park these school holidays!
Get closer to koalas, wallabies and all your favourite Aussie animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park! Read more
April School Holidays at The Brewery
There's stacks of fun planned these school holidays. Find out what's on! Read more
Get back to nature these school holidays at Castle Towers
Kids can reconnect with nature in a tranquil oasis and learn to make their own terrariums, bird feeders, flower pots and more these school holidays! Read more
North Rocks: Mad Hatter’s hunt and wind chime craft
Enjoy two weeks of free school holiday fun at North Rocks, with a Mad Hatter's hunt in centre in the first week, then wind chime decorating and pinwheel craft in the second week! Read more
Seven Hills Plaza: sports activities and mini putt putt golf!
Join in the sporting fun with Ready Steady Go Kids in week 1 and mini putt putt golf in week 2! Read more
April School Holidays at Rouse Hill Town Centre
There's lots of holiday fun at RHTC! Week 1 the kids can visit Shopkins World and week 2 is perfect for Wiggles fans with a Wiggles Immersive zone! Read more
Cherrybrook Village: food themed fun for the holidays!
Book into a fun food workshop these holidays including 'Beats and Eats', food clay sculptures and DIY lunch boxes. There's also lots on for mum and dad to enjoy too, such as DIY dumplings and paella making! Read more
Rouse Hill House & Farm in LEGO® Bricks!
These school holidays, marvel at the intricate display of Rouse Hill House & Farm in LEGO® Bricks, created by the Southern Hemisphere’s only LEGO®-certified professional, Australia’s Ryan McNaught. Read more
Book in to YMCA vacation care – Destination Discovery today!
Are you looking for fun school holiday care for your kids? Then check out YMCA Vacation Care - Destination Discovery! There are 4 convenient locations in the Hills. Read more
Stanhope Village: toffee apple decorating & kids in the kitchen
Enjoy two weeks of school holiday fun with a foodie theme at Stanhope Village! Read more
Breakfast at the Novotel Parramatta – kids eat free!
For the entire month of April, kids eat breakfast FREE*! A great option for the whole family to enjoy these April school holidays. Read more
Hills District Mums playground handbook
A comprehensive guide to good parks and playgrounds in the Hills. Read more
The Hills Sydney: 2018 Autumn School Holiday Guide
School holidays aren't too far away. Do you need some help with camps, classes or workshops? Here are some great ideas to keep kids busy and entertained. Book in soon so you don't miss a spot! Read more
Pick your own at Canoelands Orchard
Tomato season has started at Canoelands Orchard in the Hawkesbury. It's a perfect day out for the whole family! Read more
Latest
Anzac Day in the Hills
Commemorate Anzac Day with the family at one of the services in the Hills. Read more
Anzac biscuits: chewy or crunchy?
The great chewy versus crunchy debate lives on. Read more
Your child’s first pair of shoes – what you should know
As a parent of a first walker it can be confusing to know when to put shoes on your child. Our resident kids' shoes expert and mum of three provides some advice for new mums! Read more
HDM visits Longshot cafe Beecroft
It's always nerve-wracking when a favourite cafe changes hands. We checked out Longshot cafe in Beecroft recently and were thrilled to see all is humming along and delicious to boot, perfect for lunch with a friend or a weekend brunch! Read more
Term 2 2018 HDM classes and activities guide – up to 2.5 years
Here are 9 classes or activities suitable for babies up to children aged 2.5 years. Read more
Term 2 Hills District Mums Activities and Classes Guide
Get some fresh ideas for activities and classes for your child. Plus there are some special offers just for HDMs! Read more
Don’t miss
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Seven Hills Plaza!
Create your own special moments this Mother’s Day with a free photo and professional gift wrapping at Seven Hills Plaza. Visit the Mother’s Day photobooth Thursday 10 - Sunday 13 May between 10am – 2pm for your free photo. Create a special moment with mum, or surprise her with a family photo! Read more
Art ‘N’ Move Hills District now taking enrolments for Term 2 2018
A perfect combination of music, dramatic play, storytime, art and craft and interactive play all rolled into a 45 minute class. Read more
Discovery School of Music now taking enrolments
If your child is interested in music, Discovery School of Music offers a range of classes and focuses on fun and engaging lessons in a relaxed and friendly environment! Read more
Autumn Harvest returns to Rouse Hill House & Farm
Celebrate Autumn amongst the beautiful, rustic, 19th century setting of Rouse Hill House & Farm at Autumn Harvest on Sunday 6 May with a full day of talks, demonstrations, tours, activities and stalls. Read more
Aussie Mobile Vet – discount on travel fee & vaccinations
SPECIAL OFFER: Aussie Mobile Vet is now offering a 50% discount off the Travel Fee and 10% discount off dog and cat vaccinations for the HDM community! Read more
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Novotel Parramatta
Celebrate mum with Novotel Parramatta’s special Mother's Day breakfast on Sunday 13 May! Kids under 8 eat free and there's complimentary undercover parking. Read more
Get ready for serious fun at The Little Gym!
Are you looking for an awesome activity for your child? Enrol now with The Little Gym! Receive a free trial class and $50 off membership for HDMs! Read more
Free trial lesson with InFlow Education
SPECIAL OFFER: Free trial lesson with InFlow Education, offering primary and high school tutoring in Maths and English at their Bella Vista Tutoring Centre. Read more
Save 10% on a mobile car service with the NRMA*
SPECIAL OFFER: Save 10%* when you book an NRMA mobile car service at home or work. Read more
Hills District Mums playground handbook
A comprehensive guide to good parks and playgrounds in the Hills. Read more
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. Read more
Toot toot! HDM visits Galston Valley Railway
There's a piece of history right on our doorstep that's great fun for little ones and makes for a lovely family outing! Read more
HDM Party Guide – Autumn/Winter 2018
Here's our Party Guide for Autumn/Winter 2018. There's something for every child, with a huge range of local businesses offering fun venues, entertainment and supplies to help you organise the party of the year! Read more
5 fun and fabulous parks in the Hills
Here are our favourite parks in the Hills – hopefully there’s one or two you haven’t tried out yet. Read more
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. Read more
Pubs, clubs and restaurants with a playground in or near the Hills
A playground or play area in a pub, club or restaurant means that mum and dad can usually enjoy a meal and drink in relative peace. Here's a list of some local venues with this perk! Read more
Delicious breakfast spots for 2018: The Hills Sydney
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it's often the easiest to eat out with kids. Here's a list of places in the Hills and surrounds to road test for eggs, pancakes and more. Read more
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's our updated list with a couple of great new local options. Read more
Best cafes in the Hills: 2018 edition
We're really proud of the burgeoning cafe scene in the Hills! Here's our 2018 list of local venues that are consistently good. Enjoy. Read more
HDM visits Quoi Dining
A new fine dining restaurant is now open in the Hills, offering locals the opportunity to stay local and enjoy excellent food at the same time. Read more
HDM visits Cod’s Gift
The second instalment from the team at Wolfe & Co. is now open. It's great to welcome a restaurant and bar like this in the area and we're picturing great cocktails and delicious seafood ahead for Hills locals. Enjoy! Read more
After 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. Read more
Breast cancer: it can happen to anyone
Two inspiring Hills District Mums share their breast cancer journeys and remind us how important regularly checking your breasts is. Read more
Overcoming 5 common sleep issues in little ones
Here are five helpful tips which can rapidly improve your little one’s sleep habits. Read more
One Hills District Mum tells: my breast reduction journey
We catch up with one of our mums to hear about her life-changing decision. Read more
Five ways to increase your child’s resilience
We often read about building resilience in our children. But what is it and how can we teach our children this important life skill? Here are five parenting tips. Read more
How to get your child to do what you ask, the first time you ask
Sounds simple in theory, but it can be really challenging. Here are some practical tips from our resident psychologist. Read more
8 days in as a first time school mum
Are you a first time school mum with a little one starting school? It's a huge deal for the whole family! We're one year on now but we still laugh at our first couple of weeks as Official School Mums! Read more
Lunchbox hacks and hints
The school year is long and there are a lot of lunchboxes to fill. Do you needs some tips and ideas? Read more
5 minutes with……..Hills District Mum Lee du Plooy
Lee was 29 when she was diagnosed as having Aspergers (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Find out more about Lee. Read more
Navigating the legal minefield when your relationship ends
When a relationship ends, the legal side of things can often be confusing and overwhelming. Forming a relationship with your lawyer to assist you during this time is important. Our resident family law expert explains more. Read more
Five things I never thought would be so difficult as a mum
The everyday tasks that morphed into almost-insurmountable dramas after I had a child. Read more
Our favourite husband-themed posts of all time
Sometimes the men in our lives look at things a little differently to us and give us a giggle in the process! Read more
