Federal Election
A federal election will be held this Saturday 3 May 2025. Don’t forget to vote! And make sure you enjoy a sausage straight off the local fundraising stand’s sizzling barbecue plate after casting your vote. A democracy sausage is as important as the election itself!
Charm Bar at Castle Towers. Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May. 10am to 5pm.
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Kindalin Open Day. Saturday 3 May. 10am – 12pm, all Hills centres.
Cockatoo Island Open Day. Sunday 4 May.
On Sunday 4 May, Cockatoo Island will come alive, celebrating the Australian Heritage Festival 2025 and offering a range of free and paid activities to excite families! To coincide with the theme of this year’s festival, Unearthed, there will be a range of talks that peel back the layers of history at Cockatoo Island and raise awareness of its White’s seahorse colony. These include a special talk by the heritage architect who, in 2009, uncovered the island’s convict era Solitary Confinement Cells. Throughout Open Day, you’ll also have a chance to enjoy live music, a dance lesson, delicious food (including food stalls), steam crane demonstrations, paid boat rides and so much more!
Plus, for one day only, the island’s holiday houses and apartments will be open at select times – and inviting people in! Discover their heritage charm and gain access to an EXCLUSIVE discount for your next stay! More of an outdoors type? The island’s very best waterfront tents will be open for a sticky beak.
While it’s not compulsory to register your attendance for Open Day registering helps forecast visitor numbers, ensuring everyone has an enjoyable and hassle-free visit. Find out more and register HERE.
Vibes by the Lake. Nurrangingy Reserve. Sunday 4 May. 12pm to 5pm.
Relax by the lake at Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside and enjoy the soulful sounds of Western Sydney’s favourite bands. Don’t forget to bring your picnic essentials, or sample tasty dishes from a selection of local food trucks. Find out more here.
Other ideas
- Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 4 May. 9am to 2pm.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday in May. 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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