The Westside Vibe. Friday 9 May. 4pm to 9pm. Dural Lane, Hornsby.
Join Hornsby Council for a night of music, creativity and local performers, food trucks, pop-up bars and more! The festivities are kicking off at Dural Lane from 4pm! Find out more here.
Mother’s Day at Tallawong Village. Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 1pm.
Here’s a little something just for you this Mother’s Day. Tallawong Village Retail is celebrating YOU with a FREE* 18k gold-plated bracelet. Simply spend $30 or more this weekend and visit the cart outside Ambey’s Big Apple between 10am–1pm to redeem your gift.
GLOW at Sydney Zoo. Friday 9 May through to Saturday 31 May.
With over 200 NEW animal lanterns and interactive light sculptures, experience the ultimate light festival – GLOW at Sydney Zoo. Explore the GLOW Light Walk where you will step through the giant jaws of a colossal crocodile, marvel at the towering tentacles of an octopus and see the butterflies flutter in a stunning display of light and motion.
Head over to the GLOW Zone for epic rides and activities. Beat the drums as fast as you can in a race to illuminate the giant glowing heart. Create your own melody dancing on the keys of a piano and kids can slide down the colourful Carnival Cruise Line Funcastle Check out the view from the magical 7NEWS Ferris Wheel and grab something delicious from the food trucks and GLOW bar.
Click here to buy tickets.
Fire Station Open Day. Saturday 10 May, 10am – 2pm.
Come and meet your local firefighters and learn about home fire safety at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day on Saturday 11 May. Many fire stations across NSW will be throwing open their doors between 10am and 2pm to showcase FRNSW’s broad capabilities. Children will be able to see a fire truck, demonstrations and firefighting equipment whilst the grown-ups will be able to find out more about home fire safety.
Kellyville, Beecroft, Parramatta, Hornsby, Schofields, Seven Hills, Baulkham Hills, Riverstone and Blacktown are some of the local stations participating. Click here to find the closest participating fire station to you.
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.
Riverstone Festival. Saturday 10 May, 9.00am – 3pm.
Join in a day of activities and entertainment for the whole family, including food and market stalls, stage performers, rides and community services displays.
Highlights of the festival include the street parade which will commence at 11 am. The greatly anticipated street parade will showcase local community groups, car clubs, marching bands and many more. Find out more here.
Coffee and Car Meet at Lynwood Country Club. Sunday 11 May. From 7.30am.
Sydney’s ultimate automotive event is rolling into the Lynwood Country Club carpark this Mother’s Day – Sunday, 11th May from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Get ready to experience some of Sydney’s best car builds alongside JDMs, 4x4s and exotic supercars, including the all-new BMW M4 CSL – a true performance machine built for speed and precision. With its twin-turbo inline-six, aggressive aerodynamics, and track-focused engineers, the BMW M4 CSL delivers an adrenaline rush like no other! This limited-edition beast is lighter, faster, and meaner than ever. Find out more here.
Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 11 May. 9.30am – 3pm.
Run by the Hornsby Model Engineers’ Co-operative, Galston Valley Railway is a miniature railway with a main line length of about 1km running through a picturesque bush setting, with a mix of steam and diesel trains. Great for little train fanatics. Visit the railway’s Facebook page for the latest information and for details on booking. Train riders must wear enclosed shoes.
Mother’s Day – Sunday 11 May.
Here are some places you might be able to snag a last minute booking:
Markets
- Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market – Saturday 10 May. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- Dural Village Markets. Sunday 11 May. 9am to 2pm. Dural Country Club.
Other ideas
- Jellybean Jam live at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 10 May from 9pm.
- 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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