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The Hills Sydney: What’s on this weekend
Here's what's on in and around the Hills this weekend.
Read moreLivvi’s Place Playground | Bernie Mullane Kellyville | To be expanded
The revamp will introduce a variety of new features, including an accessible multi-activity play tower, a double flying fox, slides, a climbing net and swings designed for both toddlers and older children.
Read moreGipps St Recreation Precinct is now open!
The new Gipps St Recreational Precinct is now open! This $44.5 milion project spans a huge 32 hectares. For kids and families it offers basically everything you could want or need and will surely become a popular landmark destination for the local community, as well as visitors from further afield! Here's what's on offer.
Read moreThe Hills Sydney: 2024 Spring School Holiday Guide
Check out our Spring School Holiday Guide to find out what’s available these school holidays in and around the Hills.
Read moreThings to do this September: The Hills Sydney
Here's a long list of what's on in and around the Hills in September!
Read moreWollundry Park Playground Pennant Hills
Wollundry Park has always been a great spot - now there's a brand new playground for little ones and families to enjoy!
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.
Read moreKids’ 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!
Read moreClasses 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.
Read moreDon’t miss
CoWork Creche has arrived in the Hills!
CoWork Crèche, a coworking space with a flexible childcare service, has just launched on Hoyle Ave Castle Hill and is open for bookings!
Read moreSchool readiness support at Hills Literacy and Learning
Hills Literacy and Learning based in Rouse Hill are highly qualified learning specialists who have been delivering evidence based, structured literacy and numeracy support to primary and secondary students in the Hills District since 2016. Also available is school readiness support to children at risk of literacy difficulties and have sessions available for the remainder of the year.
Read moreUNVEIL YOUR BEST SELF: ENJOY 20% OFF AT CLINICA COSMETIC!
Discover a new level of beauty and confidence at Clinica Cosmetic with an exclusive 20% discount on most services! The expert Clinica Cosmetic team provides you with exceptional care and transformative results.
Read morePaper Planet at PHIVE these school holidays
Enter the captivating and ever-growing Paper Planet. Explore the gigantic cardboard forest and make it grow using paper, sticky tape and your imagination! Saturday 28 September - Saturday 5 October at PHIVE in Parramatta.
Read moreStar in a music video these school holidays!
Let your child be a dancing STAR in a Music Video these holidays and live out their dance dreams!
Read moreLarool Crescent – Perfectly Positioned Low Rise Luxury
Larool Crescent is a boutique collection of buildings featuring one, two, three and four bedroom homes. Architecturally designed by PTW the development is nestled within lush landscaping minutes from Castle Hill’s prime attractions and amenities.
Read moreINSTYLE BLINDS AND SHUTTERS – up to 50% OFF SALE!
Instyle Blinds and Shutters celebrates 20 years with UP TO 50% OFF its full product range of shutters, blinds, curtains and awnings through to 30 November 2024!
Read moreDon’t miss The Christmas Portal!
A new premium immersive Christmas Experience is coming to Sydney this Christmas! Experience the wonder of The Christmas Portal, where your family will be fully immersed in a story-led adventure of Christmas magic and Santa’s village. 14 - 23 December at The Venue Alexandria.
Read moreKickstart Learning with Explore and Learn
Explore and Learn, located in Castle Hill, offers a comprehensive School Readiness Program and tutoring service for primary students in K-6. Led by two expert teachers with a deep knowledge of the NSW curriculum, they specialise in helping children excel in English and Mathematics.
Read moreSavour the Flavour returns!
Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury is back in 2024 with its biggest helping yet of fun and flavour! This year, Sydney cake queen Katherine Sabbath will be guest MC! Richmond Oval, Saturday 12 October, 4pm to 9pm.
Read moreOrchard ELC is coming to West Pennant Hills!
Coming soon to West Pennant Hills! Immersed in nature and wildlife, Orchard Early Learning’s new centre on Castle Hill Road is a dream! Backing onto a wildlife park, with classrooms leading to an expanse of natural play areas.
Read moreBook a CRU Holiday Camp these school holidays!
Give your child the ultimate spring holiday on a CRU Camp. There’s something for everyone!
Read moreDiscover the joy of a tiny home in Spring!
Take your kids on a nature-filled adventure with all the elements needed to really recharge and escape with an Into The Wild Escapes tiny home holiday. And Hills District Mums receive 10% off! So Spring back to nature and book an escape for the upcoming school holidays.
Read moreDon’t miss the Orange Blossom Festival!
The Hills Shire Council’s signature festival is back in September! Residents can look forward to the OBF Night Markets, the OBF Parade as well as a brand-new food and wine event at Wisemans Ferry, A Taste of Wisemans. The festival also features stacks of community-run events throughout September.
Read moreRonald McDonald House Charities Annual Spring Carnival Race Day
Ronald McDonald House Charities is holding its Annual Spring Carnival Race Day, on Saturday 12 October. This fabulous event has been running for many years at Rosehill Racecourse and raises funds to help support over 2,000 families with sick and injured children every year.
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 moreDay 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.
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 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 moreFenced play spaces in the Hills and further afield
Fully fenced parks, playgrounds and other play areas sometimes provide parents with a bit more comfort, particularly if you have a runner!
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 morePubs, 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 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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