First stop: check out the Hills District Mums website. There’s a dedicated school holidays section and there are HEAPS of ideas and suggestions, particularly in the ‘Play’ section and event calendar, 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.
Season Squad the Musical, Pioneer Theatre Castle Hill
Season Squad The Musical is a brand-new Australian musical for ages 4+, with original pop songs, four seasonal characters and plenty of chances to sing and dance along. It’s playing at the Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill, and runs just 60 minutes – ideal for first-time theatregoers. Expect big colour, big dancing and songs you’ll still be singing in the car on the way home.
- Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill · 29 September – 3 October · Ages 4+
- 60 minutes, no interval · Tickets from $25
- Group rates available for vacation care, OOSH and school groups.
Book now HERE
Power Up for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary at Castle Towers
Get ready for FREE Sonic the Hedgehog family fun from 28 September to 11 October! Enjoy gaming, interactive photo moments and action-packed activities on Level 2, opposite Uniqlo, from 10am–1pm daily. Plus, meet Sonic and Amy Rose in an Australian-first appearance on 6 & 7 October, with photo opportunities throughout the day. Best of all, it’s completely FREE with no booking required! Find out more here.
Check out a brand new playground! Several have opened recently including:
- Edward Bennett Park Playground, Cherrybrook – read more here.
- The Gables Lake Foreshore Playground, Box Hill – read more here.
- Kilpack Park Playground, Carlingford – read more here.
Mystical Ocean at DigiPark. Enter Digipark’s immersive underwater world with the Ocean Explorer Passport and become an Ocean Guardian these school holidays! Westfield Sydney from 19 Sept. Find out more here.
Take a trip to Canberra! If you’ve never visited, it’s fabulous for families! Here’s a list of things to see and do.
See Stitch Head at the movies! Stitch Head is a charming, spooky and heartwarming animated family adventure based on the internationally bestselling children’s book series by Guy Bass. In cinemas from 8 October. Read more
Swing Bridge Loop Walk in Cherrybrook. Swing Bridge Loop Walk is tucked in the very quiet back streets of Cherrybrook. This is a great option if you’re introducing kids to bushwalking. It’s a loop walk of approximately 800m and is described as ‘easy to slightly challenging’. It takes approximatey half an hour. For more info click here.
Find a new playground in your area. We love a hidden gem! Sure, these little parks often don’t tick every box and because of their locations they’re on the smaller side, but they’re more than fine for a morning play in the sun and because they’re so hidden, are lovely and peaceful. Here’s a list of playgrounds you might not know about.
Sam King: Tricks & Stuff – a comedy magic show. Comedy magician Sam King is bringing Tricks & Stuff to The Regent Theatre in Richmond, 8 to 11 October at 4:30pm. It’s an hour of magic and comedy with blenders, socks and candy bars. Sam is a two-time Best Magic winner at the Adelaide Fringe and runs the Adelaide Magic Theatre, which has more than 100 five-star reviews. Rated PG, best for ages 10 and up. Family tickets are $128 for four. BOOK HERE
Visit Dural Putt Putt in the Gardens. Get competitive on the two themed courses – Camelot and Space Trek. It’s a lovely outdoor course surrounded by gardens and you can then take a break and refuel at the small onsite cafe! Open EVERY day of the school holidays from 9am to 6pm. Find out more here.
Where is the Green Sheep? at Riverside Theatres. Come on a wild and woolly adventure in this immersive visual theatre experience blending puppetry and animation to find that elusive green sheep. Based on the million-copy bestseller book. 7-10 October. Find out more
Echoes at Bella Vista Farm. Nightly from 18 September to Sunday 11 October.
Echoes – Moon Garden returns to Bella Vista Farm from 18 September to 11 October, transforming the farm into an enchanting nocturnal world of moonlit plants, immersive light installations and spectacular special effects. Wander through the lights, then enjoy plenty of food options including burgers, pizza, Mediterranean street food, gelato, churros and sweet treats. Tickets are available online. Find out more.
Monster Jump at Hawkesbury Showground. 26 September – 11 October, open daily 10am – 4pm.
Bounce into the ultimate school holiday adventure with Monster Jump at Hawkesbury Showground these school holidays! Experience the thrill of our colossal 280-metre inflatable obstacle course, packed with more than 30 unique challenges. Find out more.
School Holidays at Castle Hill RSL
Check out what’s happening in the September School Holidays at Castle Hill RSL and Lynwood Country Club. Click here.
Enjoy a day trip to somewhere you haven’t been before. Here are some of our favourites.
Make up a dance! Choreograph and perform a concert for mum and dad! Remember doing this? Dance, comedy sketches, magic or singing are great fun!
Visit Meadowbank Regional Playground. In terms of playgrounds it’s without a doubt one of the best we’ve ever seen. It’s about half an hour from Castle Hill and if you pack a picnic and the weather’s good, it makes for a fun day out. Find out about it here.
School Holidays at Hudson Hotel
Keep the kids entertained these Spring School Holidays with FREE activities at Hudson Hotel!
Week 1 – Tuesday 29 September – Slime Making | 11am or 1pm. Wednesday 30 September – Cookie Decorating | 11am. Thursday 1 October – The Lego Movie | 12pm
Week 2 – Tuesday 6 October – Slime Making | 11am or 1pm. Wednesday 7 October – Cookie Decorating | 11am. Thursday 8 October – Reptile Show | 1:30pm
All activities are FREE. Bookings are essential to guarantee your spot.
Sydney Northwest Chinese School’s cultural discovery day. Looking for a fun, creative weekend with the kids? Join this FREE hands-on cultural day at Rouse Hill on Sat 10 Oct! Featuring mess-free water calligraphy, keepsake card crafts, $50–$100 cash gift card prizes, and lucky draws. 100% beginner-friendly—everyone welcome! Read more
