First stop: check out the Hills District Mums website. There are HEAPS of ideas and suggestions for things to do that will keep everyone entertained!
Holiday camps, classes & workshops. If you need a helping hand with care over the break, there are stacks of camps and classes on in and around the Hills, for all types of interests. Here’s a list. Book soon as they fill up.
Check out the activities at the Hudson Hotel in Seven Hills. To make a booking click here.
- Week 1: Wafer Cone Decorating
- Week 2: Banana Bite Sundaes
See a show at Riverside Theatres. There’s plenty on these school holidays at Riverside Theatre Parramatta.
- Tempo – Flying Fruit Fly Circus. Tuesday 16 April & Wednesday 17 April. Book tickets.
- 360 Allstars. Friday 19 April to 22 April. BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns! Book tickets.
Free plaster craft at Castle Mall. Children can decorate their very own plaster with their favourite colours. Monday 15 April to Friday 19 April, 10am to 2pm daily. Level 1, near Sushi Yo and Creative Nails at Castle Mall Shopping Centre. 4-16 Terminus Street, Castle Hill.
$20 voucher at Timezone! Whether you’re after some family-friendly (and budget-friendly) fun or eager to extend the good times into the school holidays, Timezone has you covered. From now until April 30, Timezone is giving guests a $20 voucher to spend! To claim the $20 voucher at Timezone, simply download the Timezone Fun App and enter the code GAMEON, which will load a voucher (for $20) straight onto the app. Show the voucher to a Timezone team member, load $10+ onto your Timezone Powercard and you’ll have $20 extra to spend on games throughout the venue! More info here.
Castle Hill RSL
- Crazy Science. Monday 15 April. 10.30am. A unique mix of science, magic, humour and the arts. Tickets can be purchased here.
- Wick’d Candles Kids Workshop. Thursday 18 April. 10.30am. Children will create two unique wax candles using coloured beads. Find out more here.
- Disney Family Trivia. Monday 22 April. 6pm. Find out more here.
Inflatable Holiday Fun at The Centre Dural
These school holidays, your kids can get out some energy jumping on a wide range of inflatable rides at The Centre in Dural while you can sit back and enjoy the cafe. 2 hour sessions are available everyday of the school holidays (except public holidays) between the hours of 9am to 4.30pm, no booking required. Tickets are $13 for kids 4 and under, and $20 for kids 5 and over. See website for more details.
Journey to Wonderland at HomeCo. Castle Hill. Take a whimsical journey to Wonderland. Step through the looking glass into a fantastical realm, where enchantment comes alive through oversized teacups, colourful mushrooms and vibrant flowers. Enjoy a fun round of Putt Putt Golf, guided by the delightful Alice in Wonderland, the entertaining Mad Hatter and the slightly bossy Queen of Hearts! Plus, free White Rabbit Fairy Floss and face painting! All located on the North side at HomeCo. Castle Hill.
The Hills Shire Council’s Youth Week
Youth Week is held state-wide in April each year with activities organised by young people, for young people from 11 to 21 April. Free films, festivals, workshops and art exhibitions are on offer to young people from The Hills Shire to enjoy in celebration of Youth Week 2024. Local events and activities include:
- Free film, food and fun times – 11 – 28 April at Rouse Hill Town Centre. Council has partnered with Rouse Hill Town Centre to make 100 of their popular Entertainment Bundles FREE with vouchers for a movie at Reading Cinemas, a meal and games at Timezone. More details here.
- Popcorn and Pandas – Monday 15 April from 3pm – 5:30pm at Event Cinemas, Castle Towers. Grab your friends for a fun afternoon watching Kung Fu Panda 4 for FREE on the big screen with FREE popcorn and a bottle of water. More details here.
- Art Therapy Workshop – Tuesday 16 April from 2pm – 4pm at Castle Towers Community Hub. Enjoy a relaxing art therapy workshop focusing on looking after your emotional and mental wellbeing. This event is held in partnership with Uniting.
- Hills Community Aid Family Fun Day – Wednesday 17 April from 10am – 1pm at Balcombe Heights Estate, Turner Buildings carpark. Don’t miss these fun activities for families including information stalls, jumping castle and more. Details here.
- Hills Youth Fall Festival – Thursday 18 April from 1pm – 5pm at Castle Hill Showground. Enjoy free local entertainment, food, outdoor gym, photobooth, stalls and more! Artworks from the Creative Arts Competition will also be on display for voting in the peer’s choice award. This event is hosted by Youth Rezolutions and raises awareness of youth homelessness. Details here.
Visit your local library. There are great libraries in the Hills including Dural, Castle Hill and Vinegar Hill – a library visit makes for a cheap, quieter activity if you’re needing a bit of a lazy day.
Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley’s Lindt High Tea. The decadence continues during the school holidays! Enjoy an indulgent high tea experience featuring masterful Lindt Chocolate creations made in-house. This special high tea is available every Thursday – Sunday until 28 April. To book phone 4577 4222 or click here.
Visit Fagan Park for the day. We love this park and it’s particularly pretty during Autumn. Find out more here.
Get crafty with cardboard boxes! If you need a day or two at home, here are 10 awesome and easy things to make from cardboard boxes. These activities are great for free, cheap days at home, especially if it’s too rainy to go out, or if everyone just needs a rest day. Check out the 10 ideas and how to make them here.
Watch a family movie under the stars. These April school holidays, City of Parramatta is delivering five free fun-filled family events throughout the community! Bring a picnic blanket, bring your family and friends and head down to a site near you and enjoy live music, kids workshops, roving entertainment and garden games, followed by an outdoor movie screening. Each event is free with food options available. Events will take place in the following locations, with movies starting from around 6pm.
- Caber Park – Friday 12 April – 22 Clackmannan Rd, WINSTON HILLS – DC League of Super Pets (PG)
- Boronia Park – Saturday 13 April – 37 Bridge St, EPPING – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Mutant Mayhem (PG)
- Arthur Phillip Park – Friday 19 April – 62A Redbank Rd, NORTHMEAD – Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (PG)
- Sturt Park – Saturday 20 April – 12 Sturt St, TELOPEA – Space Jam: A New Legacy (PG)
- Silverwater Park – Friday 26 April – 2 Clyde St, SILVERWATER – Wonka (PG)
For more info click here.
Visit Meadowbank Regional Playground. This is an awesome playground – without a doubt one of the best we’ve ever seen. Make a day of it during the holidays. Find out about it here.
Get a bite to eat at a pub with a playground. If you’re wanting to eat out with the kids during the holidays for a special treat, here’s a list of pubs and restaurants in or near the Hills that have a play area. Everyone wins!
Epping Club Disney trivia. Join The Epping Club for a night of Disney trivia, hosted by the one and only Jason Montgomery. Prepare to be challenged with brand new, tricky trivia questions that will stump even the most dedicated Disney fanatics. Start binge-watching your old favourites now and secure your tickets for a shot at winning the $200 cash prize! $10 per person redeemable on the night for food or beverage purchases in 45 on Rawson. Bookings essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online at www.eppingclub.com. Children over 8 years are welcome but must hold a ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Maximum table size 10 people.
Visit Berry Island Reserve. About half an hour’s drive from the Hills, Berry Island Reserve is a beautiful spot to visit for a day trip or picnic. There’s lots of space, harbour views, a playground and a short bush walk. Find out more here.
