Sorry Charles, whilst this is the third ever King’s birthday long weekend since we’ve been alive, it’ll never be as good as the Queen’s Birthday long weekends of our childhood! In days of old, the Queen’s birthday long weekend involved crackers, bonfires and lots of them! As kids, we were always dressed in highly flammable plastic parkers and dressing gowns, standing way too close to crackers being let off by dads who had consumed too many Reschs or VB tinnies. We’re not sure why they banned them, ha ha! Party poopers! We’ll be grabbing a pack of sparklers and glow bands for old time’s sake this weekend. Here are some other ideas for you.
GLOW at Sydney Zoo. 9 May through to 15 June.
With over 200 NEW animal lanterns and interactive light sculptures, experience the ultimate light festival – GLOW at Sydney Zoo. Explore the GLOW Light Walk where you will step through the giant jaws of a colossal crocodile, marvel at the towering tentacles of an octopus and see the butterflies flutter in a stunning display of light and motion.
Head over to the GLOW Zone for epic rides and activities. Beat the drums as fast as you can in a race to illuminate the giant glowing heart. Create your own melody dancing on the keys of a piano and kids can slide down the colourful Carnival Cruise Line Funcastle Check out the view from the magical 7NEWS Ferris Wheel and grab something delicious from the food trucks and GLOW bar.
Click here to buy tickets.
Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 8 June. 9.30am – 3pm.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Galston Valley Railway is open to the public on Sunday! It’s a great day out for the whole family if you have little train fanatics! Read more about visiting here.
All Things British at the Australiana Pioneer Village. Sunday 8 June and Monday 9 June. 10am to 4pm. Wilberforce.
Pick your own fruit
Throwing all the kids in the car and heading off fruit picking is a great activity that the whole family can enjoy! It’s a great way to show kids where their fruit comes from while also being out in the sunshine and fresh air. We’re lucky here in the Hills to have fabulous farms right on our doorstep so the journey isn’t too far – as we all know, with young kids there’s no such thing as enjoying a long, leisurely drive!
Here are our tips for places to visit this Winter. Most places charge a price for for what you pick. Also, things change due to seasons and weather, so make sure you check the farm’s website or Facebook page for opening times before you set off. And don’t forget to take your own bags.
Other ideas
- Live music and DJs all weekend at Bella Vista Hotel. Friday 6 June – DJ Emily Scott | Saturday 7 June – Kaleidoscope Dream (Live band) | Sunday 8 June – Sunday DJ Sesh. For bookings visit www.bellavistahotel.com.au
- Dural Village Markets. Sunday 8 June. 9am to 1pm. Dural Country Club.
- Rouse Hill Estate open to the public. Every Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday. 10am – 4pm.
- Go for a bush walk. Here are our favourite kid friendly bush walks in the Hills.
- Go for a bike or scooter ride. Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths.
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