Parramatta Foundation Day. Saturday 2 November. North Parramatta Heritage Core. 9am to 2pm.
Want to know what Parramatta was like 200 years ago? Step back in time at North Parramatta’s historic precinct for a free and fun day out! Parramatta holds a deep historical and cultural significance with beautifully restored heritage buildings and sites dating back to the 1820s. On Saturday 2 November, drop by North Parramatta Precinct and discover Parramatta’s past from historical experts and family-friendly activities including horse carriage rides, workshops, petting zoo, face painting, live music and so much more.. All ages are welcome to attend – there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Find out more here.
Santa’s Arrival at Castle Towers. Saturday 2 November. From 11am.
Santa Claus is headed to Castle Towers and to celebrate his arrival, Castle Towers will be welcoming the jolly man with a festive parade on Saturday 2 November from 11:00am. A 20-piece band will be marching throughout the centre with Santa, Mrs Claus, Frosty and many more friends! Following the parade, kids can meet their favourite Christmas characters and enjoy entertainment throughout the day from Rockette Reindeers, Tapping Elves and so much more! Photos with Santa will start from 12pm in Centre Court and continue through to Christmas Eve. For more information, click here.
Santa’s Arrival at Rouse Hill Town Centre. Saturday 2 November. From 11am.
Welcome Santa, Mrs Claus and all of Santa’s friends ho-ho-home to Rouse Hill Town Centre with a magical parade down Main Street from 11am. This will be followed by a fun-filled, festive concert in Town Square with Santa and his special guests to kick off the most wonderful time of the year! Performances will kick off from 11:35am.
Loreto Normanhurst Spring Fair. Sunday 3 November. 10am to 3pm.
Loreto Normanhurst Spring Fair – one of our most anticipated events of the year. It’s a day that brings together current students, families, friends, alumnae, past parents, prospective families, and the wider Loreto community. Organised by the Parent Association of Loreto, the Spring Fair has something for everyone, including our Boarders’ Farmer Market, Devonshire Tea, Fairground Rides, and so much more. Don’t miss out! Find out more here.
Visit a local market
- Sydney Boutique Markets – Sunday 3 November. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
Other ideas
- Family Day: Materiality. Powerhouse Castle Hill. Saturday 2 November. From 10am – 4pm.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday in November. From 10am.
- Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 3 November. 9am to 2pm.
- Rouse Hill Estate open to the public. Every Sunday. 10am to 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.
Other articles that might interest you:
- Water play parks in and around the Hills
- Best playgrounds for Under 5s
- Day trips from the Hills
- Parks & coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
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