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School holidays
Winter school holiday boredom buster list
Here's a looong list of over 30 ideas to keep everyone entertained these school holidays! Read more
Learn-to-ride tracks in the Hills and surrounds
Several new learn-to-ride tracks have opened in the Hills! Here's a list. Read more
Rouse Hill Town Centre | school holiday activities
There's lots happening at RHTC these holidays, including the Winter Fair with the Hills' only ice rink and a stack of fun activities and workshops. Read more
See Pearlie in the Park these school holidays
Wendy Harmer's popular fairy Pearlie comes to life at Marian Street Theatre for Young People these school holidays! Book soon and receive a discount for Hills District Mums! Read more
Celebrate 50 years of Western Sydney Parklands
Western Sydney Parklands is marking its 50-year milestone with a series of free events and activities for all ages from 20 July - 4 August! Read more
The Brewery | school holiday activities
The Brewery is hosting heaps of fun activities these school holidays! From disco fun and Winter Olympics, to magicians and Hawaiian pizza making, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Be sure to book. Read more
Timezone Rouse Hill | Get the kids out of the house these school holidays!
Get the kids out of the house these school holidays with Timezone Rouse Hill! It’s been 40 years since the very first Timezone opened its doors and to celebrate, Timezone will be offering 40 days of deals! Read more
Featherdale Wildlife Park | kids go free in July!
Get closer to koalas, wallabies and all your favourite Aussie animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park! Take advantage of kids go free in July and check out the zookeeper for a day program! Read more
Castle Towers | school holiday activities
Dive down to the depths of the ocean floor at Castle Towers and join in with decorating the 4m-long humpback whale sculpture. Read more
Winter at Rouse Hill House & Farm
The winter program at Rouse Hill House & Farm is full of fun experiences to entertain the kids and enjoy as a family! From a LEGO® exhibition to bush tucker workshops, the Family Fair to stargazing– there’s something to suit the interests of every child. Read more
Places in the Hills and surrounds to visit animals
There's no doubt kids love to interact with animals and we're lucky to have some great zoos, wildlife parks and farms not too far from the Hills! Here's our list. Read more
Visit Canberra these school holidays with Crowne Plaza Canberra’s Family Getaway package
Crowne Plaza Canberra's Family Getaway package includes accommodation, breakfast and a 3infun ticket for up to 2 adults and 2 children! Read more
Visit the Winter Fair at Rouse Hill Town Centre!
From 25 June - 6 July, the whole family can enjoy ice skating, bubble soccer, basketball on ice, limbo, theme nights, prize giveaways and more! Read more
The Hills Sydney: 2018 Winter 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
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Piddington Street Playground | The Ponds
We really like this park in the back streets of The Ponds as it caters well for kids of different ages! Read more
The Hills Sydney: Things to do this weekend 21-22 July
End the school holidays on a high note! Here's a list of things to do in and around the Hills this weekend! Read more
Croc’s Playcentre Castle Hill
A brand new play centre has opened in Castle Hill and it boasts a Muffin Break on site! Read more
Carlingford | New playgrounds to be built
New playgrounds under construction in Carlingford. Read more
10 things that happen to children when they sleep with their mouth open
Mouth breathing in children is a lot more serious than we used to think. Local GP Dr Suzan Bekir explains some of the associated risks. Read more
Term 3 2018 HDM Activities and Classes Guide – up to 2.5 years
Here are 8 classes or activities suitable for babies up to children aged 2.5 years. Read more
Term 3 2018 Hills District Mums Activities and Classes Guide
Are you looking for a class or activity for your child? Here are some ideas if your child is over 2.5 years old, plus some special offers just for Hills District Mums. Read more
Centenary of ANZAC Reserve Castle Hill | New learn-to-ride track
The new learn-to-ride track at Centenary of ANZAC Reserve Castle Hill is the fourth bike track to open in the Hills! We’re on a roll! Read more
Crestwood Reserve | New Learn to Ride Track | Baulkham Hills
A brand new learn-to-ride track has opened in Crestwood Reserve Baulkham Hills. Read more
Don’t miss
Ability 2 Learn: free introductory class and no enrolment fee!
Ability 2 Learn, based in Dural, provides tutoring for toddlers, pre-schoolers and primary school children and is now taking enrolments for term 3! Term 3 is a great time to enrol, with a free introductory class and enrolment fee waived! Read more
Art ‘N’ Move Hills District now taking enrolments for Term 3
A perfect combination of music, dramatic play, storytime, art and craft and interactive play all rolled into a 45 minute class! Read more
FREE Kids’ Health Public Seminar
Attend this free seminar at the Sydney Adventist Hospital on 25 July and learn about key areas for your child's health including good nutrition, ear nose & throat issues, good sleep practices and more. Read more
Bright Stars Dance: 20% off term 3 fees!
Bright Stars Dance is a new and exciting dance school for kids aged 2-5. Enrol before 30 July to receive 20% off lesson fees for Term 3 - just mention Hills District Mums! Read more
Castle Hill Medical Centre Sports & Injury Clinic now open
As a parent, it’s natural to panic and rush to hospital when your child is injured, but you can be met with long wait times and expense. That's where the new Sports & Injury Clinic at Castle Hill Medical Centre is an excellent local alternative. Read more
Get ready for serious fun in term 3 with 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
The Hills Sydney: Best playgrounds for under 5s
Here are our favourite playgrounds for toddlers and little ones that have suitable play equipment for this age group. 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
Hills District Mums visits The Fiddler Rouse Hill
We're embarrassed to say that we hadn't actually visited Hills' icon The Fiddler until quite recently. Our loss! If you've never actually been, or if it's been a while between visits, it's definitely worth checking out! Here's why we enjoyed it. 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
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
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
5 minutes with … local artist Belinda Nadwie
Belinda Nadwie is a talented local artist and mum of three gorgeous kids. Belinda talks to us about her creativity, passions and process. 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
Finding the will
As parents, the importance of having a Will in place can't be ignored. But what's involved and what do you need to consider? Here's some great information to get you started. 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
