Easter Scavenger Hunt. Seven Hills Plaza.
Look for the giant easter eggs throughout the Plaza from 18 March until 24 March for your chance to win a huge Easter hamper filled with goodies! Enter the Easter code words you find here for your chance to win. Plus, on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March from 10am-4pm, visit Centre Court with your completed entry to receive a bonus gift of Easter eggs. Full details here.
Easter Egg Hunt. Winston Hills Mall.
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 March 10am – 2pm each day
Powerhouse Castle Hill opening celebrations. Saturday 23 March and Sunday 24 March.
Join Powerhouse Museum as it unveils a new state-of-the-art storehouse for the internationally renowned Powerhouse Collection. The opening weekend features the premiere of our first major exhibition in the new building, Alchemy, presenting commissions by First Nations creative practitioners of natural dyeing techniques. Throughout the weekend, enjoy free tours, exhibitions, workshops and performances featuring First Nations artists. For the full program click here.
The Royal Sydney Easter Show. From Friday 22 March to Tuesday 2 April at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual event, attracting close to 900,000 people each year. It is a celebration of Australian culture, from our rural traditions to our modern day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for everyone. Each year the country and city join together to enjoy agricultural competitions, animal experiences, entertainment, carnival fun, shopping and much more. Find out more here.
Quakers Hill Festival of Colour. Saturday 23 March. Mickelson Reserve, Quakers Hill. 12pm to 6pm.
Celebrate and connect with your neighbours at the 2024 Quakers Hill Festival of Colour (Holi)!
This free and colourful event will be held from noon – 6 pm at Mihkelson Reserve, and feature a range of cultural activities and entertainment for all. The event will host food trucks and market stalls, community groups, cultural performances, kids rides and craft as well as the highlight of the day – the colour throw!
So grab the family and come and join the Blacktown Council for an afternoon with great company, great food and a whole lot of fun. More info here.
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 Autumn. 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.
Shop at a local market
- Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market – Saturday 23 March. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- The Hills UPMarket Sunday 24 March. 9am to 2pm. Castle Hill Showground.
Book in for a local school Open Day
- Hills Grammar Open Day – Friday 22 March.
- Northholm Grammar School – Sunday 24 March.
Other ideas
- Beecroft Place Easter Tea Party. Saturday 23 March. 9am and 10.30am.
- Rouse Hill Estate open to the public. Every Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
- The Farm at Lynwood Country Club. Every Sunday 11.00am – 2.00pm. Bring the kids along to see rabbits, birds and sheep! They’ll be entertained by the animal feedings and learn about life on the farm.
- Cool off at a water play playground. Here are some located in the Hills and surrounds.
- 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:
- https://hillsdistrictmums.com.au/the-hills-sydney-2024-autumn-school-holiday-guide/School Holiday Guide – Autumn 2024
- Best playgrounds for Under 5s
- Day trips from the Hills
- Parks & coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
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