Christmas at Parramatta. Thurs 28 November.
Visit Parramatta Square on Thursday 28 November for the Christmas Markets, proudly supported by Walker Corporation, with over 50 eclectic market stalls offering the perfect stocking filler or even a treat for yourself. Bring the family and watch the magical moment the majestic Christmas Tree lights up! Grab a snap with the roaming Christmas characters, from human candy canes to mischievous elves!
- Thursday 28 November, 3pm to 8:30pm
- Tree lighting ceremony starts at 7:30pm
Blacktown Christmas Light Up Concert. Friday 29 November. 5pm to 9pm.
Blacktown City will welcome the holiday season with its annual Christmas Concert in the Civic Plaza, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Join them and sing along to your favourite Christmas tunes whilst enjoying:
- visit from Santa and photo opportunity
- live entertainment
- food and market stalls
- face painting
- free kids Christmas craft
- roving performers
At 8.30pm the Christmas tree will be lit up, showcasing its fairy lights and vibrant decorations. The night will also include the launch of the Mayoress Christmas Gift Appeal.
Light Up Windsor Christmas Trail. Sunday 1 December 2024. 5pm to 9pm.
NOTE: Light Up Windsor Street Fair has been split into two events due to forecasted wet weather – lock in Sunday 1 December 2024 from 5pm to 9pm for the Light Up Windsor Christmas Trail and Thursday 19 December 2024 from 5pm to 9pm for the Light Up Windsor Street Fair.
Riverstone Christmas Concert. Saturday 30 November. 5pm to 9pm.
Local residents can enjoy live performances by local community groups, Christmas carols, a visit from Santa, food and market stalls, free jumping castle, free kids craft and free face painting. At 8.30 pm the Christmas tree will be lit up, showcasing it’s fairy lights and vibrant decorations. Sam Lane Complex, Park Street, Riverstone.
Launch of Christmas at Hillsong. Sunday 1 December from 6pm.
Every night after dark in December, see the Hillsong Hills property light up. Hillsong Sydney Hills Campus, 1-5 Solent Circuit Baulkham Hills.
Bella’s Annual Christmas Markets at Bella Vista Hotel. Sunday 1 December. 10am to 3pm.
There will also be wine tasting, delicious foods & live music all day long. Don’t forget to make your day extra special by booking lunch at Bella’s bistro. RSVP your FREE entry to the markets here: https://www.sevenrooms.com/xzKaC3wM
Get your photo with Santa
Santa has arrived at shopping centres and now’s a great time to get your Christmas photos before it gets too busy!
- Castle Towers – Santa has already arrived at his enchanted forest set. Bookings can be made here.
- Winston Hills Mall – You can make your booking here.
- HomeCo Castle Hill – You can make your booking here.
- Rouse Hill Town Centre – Santa is once again doing photos in his gorgeous house. There are also pet Santa sessions too.
- North Rocks Shopping Centre – North Rocks have a new set up. You can get a digital copy of your photo, no hard copy.
Other ideas
- Hills Christmas Fair. Hills Adventist College, Kellyville Campus. Sunday 1 December. 5pm-8pm.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday in November. 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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- 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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