Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 2 March. 9am to 2pm.
The Hills Shire Council is celebrating the outstanding contributions of its senior residents with a two-week festival filled with free events and activities from March 2 to March 16. Residents aged 60 and over are invited to enjoy free Devonshire tea during the Bella Vista Farm Open Day, try out free Tai Chi and aqua aerobics, as well as attend an Expo to connect with care service providers and more. The festival kicks off this weekend with an Open Day at the Bella Vista Farm. Explore the historic homestead, shop for local treasures, and enjoy Devonshire tea (FREE for the first 100 seniors to register), whilst listening to a special musical performance by the Hills Symphony Orchestra. For details of The Hills Shire Council’s Seniors Festival click here.
Hills Wellness Expo. Sunday 2 March. 9am to 4pm.
Join in a day filled with health and wellness activities, featuring keynote speakers Shaun Lane (Men’s Mental Health Advocate) and Rachael Horne (Melanoma Institute Australia Ambassador). Discover the latest trends in fitness, nutrition, mental health, and wellness, with opportunities to connect directly with local professionals.
The Hills Wellness Expo 2025 continues the vision of founder and much loved HDM, Rachel Aldridge, who tragically lost her life to melanoma in 2023. This event honors her legacy of uniting Hills District health professionals with the community.
School Open Days
- Oakhill College Open Day. Sunday 2 March. 10am to 2pm.
- Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College Open Day. Sunday 2 March. 9.30am to 1.30pm.
Harris Farm Dural is now open
Harris Farm opened on Wednesday at Round Corner Dural! Find out more here.
The Vineyard’s new playground
As part of their very large renovation, The Vineyard has now added a playground – we checked it out last weekend and it’s great!
Day trip ideas
If the weather’s good, why not take a drive? Here are some of our favourite day trips.
Markets
- Castle Hill NightMarkets by Aussie NightMarkets – Saturday 1 March. Castle Hill Showground. From 5pm.
- Sydney Boutique Markets – Sunday 2 March. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
Other ideas
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday in March. 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:
- 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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