Illuminate The Hills. Now until Thursday 1 January. From 7pm each night.
Roxborough Park Rose Garden has been lit up with thousands of fairy lights. Wander through rose-lined pathways and twinkling fairy lights, magnificent Christmas installations and a nativity scene that’s sure to get you and your family in the festive spirit. Find out more here.
Christmas Carols
- The Vineyard Christmas Carols. Thursday 11 December. 4pm to 8pm. 725 Windsor Road, Vineyard.
- Christmas Carols at North Epping. Friday 12 December. Epping Oval. From 6.30pm.
- Carols at Hillsong. Saturday 13 December and Sunday 14 December. Shows at 4pm and 7pm (plus additional show at 1pm on Sunday). Tickets are only $10 for adults and $6 for children. Buy your tickets here.
- Christmas Carols in Parramatta Park. Saturday 13 December from 3pm to 10pm. Family activities kick off from 3pm. Carols start from 5pm.
- Carols by Candlelight at Fagan Park Galston. Saturday 13 December. From 5pm.
- Baulkham Hills North Carols by Candlelight. Saturday 13 December. 6pm to 8.30pm.
- Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight. Sunday 14 December from 4pm to 9pm. Glenhaven Oval.
- Carols by Twilight by Rotary Club of Carlingford. Sunday 14 December. John Wearne Reserve, Carlingford. 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
- Thornleigh Community Christmas Carols. Sunday 14 December at Headon Park from 5pm to 9pm.
- Carols on the Lawn. Kellyville Anglican Church. Sunday 14 December. From 5.30pm.
Ice skate, Play and Sleigh at Rouse Hill Town Centre. From Saturday 6 December.
Bring the kids and glide into the festive season with a free festive skate under the Christmas lights. Perfect for ages 4-8. Limited sessions available. Time: 1pm to 6pm. Get tickets here.
Bella’s Annual Christmas Markets at Bella Vista Hotel. Sunday 14 December. 10am to 3pm
Family Fun Day. Bligh Park Hotel. Sunday 14 Dec. 12pm – 3pm.
Gear up for a HUGE Family Fun Day, happening Sunday 14 December from 12pm to 3pm at the Bligh Park Hotel! There will be a special visit from Santa, entertainment, plus a MASSIVE toy raffle valued at $3000, drawn at 3pm. And for the whole month of December the Bligh Park Hotel has Christmas-inspired bistro specials to tantalise tastebuds! Book a table at https://blighparkhotel.com.au/eat-drink/
Go Christmas Light hunting
Christmas Lights! A must-do for families in the Hills! Scores of families spend their own time and money doing up their houses just to bring joy to others. With the help of Hills District Mums in the know, we’ve put together a list and map of the best Christmas Lights in the Hills. Thank you to everyone who does up their houses at Christmas time! The joy and magic you bring is very much appreciated. You can find the list here.
Visit Santa
- Santa has arrived at Castle Towers. Grab a photo or say hi. For more information, click here.
- Santa at Rouse Hill Town Centre. Find out more here.
- Santa at Winston Hills Mall. Find out more here.
Choose your Christmas Tree at Tomalong Christmas Tree Farm
Open 7 days a week, 7am-7pm. Tomalong is a ‘Cut Your Own’ Christmas Tree Farm. Bring the whole family and create a new Christmas tradition. All paddock trees $175 Trees in shed ranging from $100-$250+. tomalong.com
Other ideas
- PHIVE Presents: Christmas Magic at PHIVE. Saturday 13 December. 10am to 1pm. Meet and share your Christmas wishes with Santa and get creative with Christmas themed crafts.
- Gingerbread House Decorating at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 13 December at 11am and 1pm.
- Rouse Hill Estate open to the public. Every Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday. From 10am.
- 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.
Other articles that might interest you: