The Hills Schools Expo. Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March. Castle Hill RSL. 10am to 4pm.
Find the right school for your child at the (bigger! better!) Hills Schools Expo The Hills Schools Expo will be held on Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March, 10am – 4pm, at Castle Hill RSL.
This free event is a rare opportunity to meet with teachers and principals from Australia’s leading independent schools and discover the many options available to local families.
The Hills District has long been home to a huge variety of excellent schools, offering a diverse range of facilities and teaching styles. Now, thanks to the Metro North West train line and expanded school bus services, families have easy access to more schools than ever. Boarding, either weekly or throughout the term, is another increasingly popular option, particularly for older students.
Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 8 March. 9.30am – 3pm.
Run by the Hornsby Model Engineers’ Co-operative, Galston Valley Railway is an fun and unique experience, particularly if you have a train fanatic in the family! It’s a miniature railway with a main line length of about 1km running through a picturesque bush setting, with a mix of steam and diesel trains. You can pack a picnic and grab one of the picnic tables to have morning/afternoon tea or lunch in between train rides. There are DIY BBQs you’re welcome to use or grab a sausage sandwich from the stall that runs on the open day once a month if you’re not up for bringing everything with you. (Sausage stall open 12 – 1.30pm.) You can also purchase tea/coffee and cold drinks from the canteen.
Entry for adults is $10 and kids enter for free. Then it’s $4 per train ride for both adults and children. EFTPOS is available for entry and rides. It operates on the second Sunday of every month, opening at 9.30am with rides commencing from 10am, and closing at 3pm. However, it won’t run if there’s steady rain in Galston on the day. You can check their Facebook page for any updates. Importantly, all train riders must wear enclosed shoes. And definitely take hats and sunscreen if it’s a hot day. See here for more.
International Women’s Day High Tea at Hudson Hotel. Sunday 8 March. 11am to 3pm.
Visit a local market
- Dural Village Markets – Sunday 8 March. 9am to 2pm. Dural Country Club.
Other ideas
- Food Truck Fridays – Pennant Hills Park. Friday 6 March. 5pm to 8.30pm. Next to Pennant Hills Community centre.
- Emotions – The Best of 80s 90s Party at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 7 March. From 9pm.
- 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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