School holidays
Neon Play Zone at Castle Towers!
Jump into the Neon Play Zone, an interactive LED gaming floor designed to get kids moving, thinking and competing!
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The Hills Sydney: 2026 Autumn School Holiday Guide
Check out our Autumn 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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Holiday fun with The Vegetable Plot’s Pineapple People at Riverside
Aussie kids band, The Vegetable Plot, is sprouting up in Parramatta these school holidays with a brand-new live show, Pineapple People, full of funky-fresh tunes, “Love and Peas” and fruitastic puppetry! 14 & 15 April.
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The Hills Easter Show is back!
Celebrate the Easter long weekend at Castle Hill Showground as The Hills Easter Show returns for four days of entertainment, food and festive fun from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April, 11am - 10pm daily.
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Don’t miss Riverside’s inaugural Comedy Gala for Kids
Comedian Susie Youssef hosts a big variety show made especially for little legends (and their grown-ups). Expect laughs, music, dance and mischief rolled into one joyful, high-energy show that everyone will enjoy. 9 - 11 April.
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Book a Young Engineers holiday camp!
Give your child a meaningful, hands-on STEM experience these school holidays! Autumn Holiday Camps with Young Engineers help students learn by building, coding, and experimenting — all while having fun in a supportive classroom environment. Camps held at Samuel Gilbert & Baulkham Hills North Public Schools.
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Book a CRU Holiday Camp these 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!
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Easter Escapes: Tiny Homes for School Holidays in the wild
Autumn is the perfect time for families to swap screens for sunshine and adventure! Book a tiny home holiday with Into the Wild Escapes. HDMs receive 10% off!
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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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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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The Hills Sydney: What’s on this Easter LONG Weekend
Here's what's on this long weekend.
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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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Daylight saving ends this weekend
And this is the change that has no benefits whatsoever when you have kids!
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What’s on this week: The Hills Sydney
Here's what's on this week in the Hills.
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Things to do this April: The Hills Sydney
Here's what's on this month, in and around the Hills.
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Extension and Enrichment Programs for Bright Learners
The Swot Shop has been supporting gifted and high potential students for over 30 years. Only university qualified teachers form part of the expert teaching team. Learn how The Swot Shop supports bright, motivated children and nurtures their capabilities in a structured environment.
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What’s new at Castle Mall
With school holiday and Easter activities, regular catch-ups for parents and some exciting new food spots, Castle Mall is quickly becoming a go-to for a relaxed morning out. Take a look at what's coming up and going on.
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Introducing Rapid Oven Cleaning Sydney – Hills District
Rapid Oven Cleaning Sydney is a local family-run business, owned and operated by Hills District resident Aaron O’Neill. Using professional equipment and specialised cleaning techniques, ovens are carefully dismantled and deep cleaned to remove built-up grease, carbon and hidden grime that normal cleaning can’t reach.
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Introducing Virgin Active’s family bundle!
Designed for families, the Family Bundle membership brings together wellness, childcare and swimming in one seamless experience - so everyone in the family can thrive. Enjoy the freedom to prioritise your wellbeing while knowing your children are engaged, supported and having fun.
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Little Songbirds at Showground Village
If you’re looking for an easy, fun outing with your little one, Little Songbirds is back at Showground Village. Perfect for babies and toddlers who love music and movement, each session features songs, stories, a little parachute play and plenty of happy little faces. Come along, meet other mums and enjoy a relaxed, cheerful morning out.
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30% OFF + BONUS 5% OFF Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Curtains & Awnings
Exclusive Special for Hills District Mums from Instyle Blinds and Shutters!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Property, 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.
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Total 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.
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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.
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