Santa Runs
Talk about a Hills tradition! For over 40 years now, volunteers have been spreading joy throughout the Hills on their annual Santa Runs. This is a fabulous event that brings neighbours together and it’s the perfect way to say thanks and offer a small donation if the firies are collecting. Here’s a summary of what’s on in the Hills this weekend. Enjoy!
- Dural Rural Fire Brigade Santa Run – Saturday 21 December
- Box Hill Nelson Brigade – Saturday 21 December
- Galston Rural Fire Brigade Santa Run – Sunday 22 December
Christmas Craft Fun at Seven Hills Plaza.
From 21 – 26 December (closed 25th) between 10am and 2pm daily, customise your very own Ornament for the Christmas Tree. More details here.
Christmas activities at Tallawong Village
This weekend, Tallawong Village are celebrating Christmas.
- Saturday 21 December from 11am – 2pm. FREE Christmas Crafts, where kids can make their own magical holiday keepsakes.
- Saturday 21 December from 10am – 12pm. Spot Roaming Santa as he spreads holiday joy and creates perfect photo opportunities.
Last chance to get your photo with Santa
- Castle Towers – Santa has 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 has a new set up. You can get a digital copy of your photo, no hard copy.
Christmas Lights
We produce a list of lights in the Hills each year. Click here to view. If we’re missing any great lights or you can provide an exact address, please email us at [email protected]. If any listed are not going ahead, please let us know. Also, if you have a photo of any we’d love to see it – send it to us at [email protected].
Other ideas
- Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market. Castle Hill Showgrounds. Friday 20 December. 4pm to 8pm.
- Wesley Castle Hill Uniting Church Carols. Sunday 22 December. From 9.30am.
- 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.
Other articles that might interest you:
- 2024/25 Summer School Holiday Guide
- 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
Did you know it’s free to list your event on hillsdistrictmums.com.au? We use our calendar to compile this list! List your event for FREE here.
