Lunar New Year Parramatta. Friday 20 February. 4pm to 9pm. Parramatta Square, Parramatta.
Parramatta Square is serving up a night of celebration, food, entertainment and live music.
- Festival entertainment: Experience gravity-defying High-Pole Lion Dancing, God of Wealth appearance, Cosplay Catwalk Competition, firecrackers and more!
- Art and culture: Capture Chris Yee’s bold archway, Destination/Arrival, inspired by the Year of the Horse, and tie your wishes to the Chinese Wishing Tree for good luck and fortune.
- Live music: Enjoy the buzz of live performances by Maggie Tra, DJ collective, Pho The Girls, Jade Kenjii and more.
Lunar New Year, Blacktown. Friday 20 February. Nurragingy Reserve. 4pm to 9pm.
Chang Lai Yuan Chinese Gardens in Nurragingy Reserve will be adorned with colour as we ring in the Year of the Horse.
Decorated in the spirit of Lunar, the celebrations will feature a range of cultural activities and entertainment between 4pm – 9pm including the Lion Dance, official opening and firecrackers at 7pm followed by the Dragon dance at 7.55 pm. The night will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display at 9 pm.
Free kids activities include oriental hats, drum playing, fan pairing, later making and Year of the Horse Origami.
Lunar New Year Boronia Park Epping. Saturday 21 February. 4pm to 9pm. Boronia Park, Epping
Gather your family and friends and meet up in Epping to experience the flavours, traditions and fun of Lunar New Year.
- Live performances: Experience gravity‑defying High‑Pole Lion Dancers, a visit from the God of Wealth, roaring firecrackers, and cultural stage showcases that bring Boronia Park to life.
- Food demonstrations: Watch celebrity chefs Therese Lum, Arthur Chu, Christopher Thé and Sarah Tiong cook live, then explore street food stalls, Asian snacks and cultural eats across the park.
- Cultural workshops and entertainment: Try Mahjong, Hapkido, creative calligraphy, Chinese Horoscope readings, and watch music ensembles, Qi Gong feats and other performers on the Cultural Stage.
Oakhill College Open Day
Oakhill College warmly invites prospective students and families to its Open Day on Sunday 22 February from 10am – 2pm. Join a student led tour around the beautiful campus, visit subject displays, meet staff and students, and enjoy a range of co-curricular activities and performances. Enrolling now for Year 7, 2028 and Year 11, 2027. Bookings essential for Open Day. Please register at https://www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au/
Other ideas
- Cowboys and Cowgirls – A night at the dance hall. Castle Hill RSL. Friday 20 February. From 7pm.
- RnB Fest Summer BBQ at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 21 February. From 4pm.
- The King’s School, Preparatory School Campus Tour. Saturday 21 February. 8.30am to 10.30am.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday. From 10am.
- 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.
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