Blacktown Family Fish In. Friday 2 August, Saturday 3 August, Friday 9 August and Saturday 10 August. Mount Druitt Swimming Centre.
Blacktown City’s fishiest event is back in 2024 – the Family Fish In! Held over the weekends of 2 – 3 and 9 – 10 of August, 600 trout will be game for all fishing enthusiasts wanting to try their luck at the perfect catch. All you need to bring is your own fishing rod, fishing line and bait (power bait is also available to purchase on the night). For more details and to purchase tickets click here.
Winterfest at Hornsby Park. Saturday 3 August. From 5pm.
Join the Hornsby Shire Council for a magical night of winter themed activities, food stalls and an outdoor cinema.
- Pop-up outdoor cinema
- Snow ball pit
- Frosty the Snowman
- Family photos on the snow
Fun for the entire family! See more here.
Hawkesbury Fest. Sunday 4 August. 10am to 3pm. Governor Phillip Park, Windsor.
Get ready for the biggest, brightest, most exciting Hawkesbury Fest yet! Sunday 4 August, 10am – 3pm. Governor Phillip Park.
Boasting 20 stalls from local community partners, 20 market stalls, 17 food trucks and tents, kids activities, free face painting and emergency services display, Hawkesbury Fest is a great day out for the whole family. It is also the perfect opportunity to come and see what the Council is doing in your community, with 11 interactive and informative stalls to immerse yourself in!
Scale the rock-climbing wall, be captivated by roving entertainers, enjoy live local performers, see Farmer Dave’s exciting Temptation Alley and mini dog races demonstrations – bring your dog along to join in the race (must be on lead at the event) and eat some delicious food from food trucks, a community BBQ and an amazing Dessert Zone. Hawkesbury Fest has something for everybody!
Hawkesbury Fest celebrates the Hawkesbury during Local Government Week, so come along and celebrate at this free event on Sunday, 4 August, 10am to 3pm at Governor Phillip Park, Windsor.
Council thanks the Small Business Sponsors for supporting this event: Rob’s Backyard Pizza, Sage Pig Collection, Tortatoes Twisted Potatoes, Total Hearing and BullAnt Termites and Pest Control.
For more information click here.
Hudson Hotel Family Fun Fair. Sunday 4 August. From 12pm.
Join the fun at Hudson Hotel this Sunday for their FREE Family Funday Fair from 12pm! This all-ages event promises to be a day of excitement and fun, featuring a petting zoo, jumping castles, face painters and much more!
Find out more via their website – www.hudsonhotel.com.au
OLA Family Fiesta. Sunday 4 August. 1pm to 6pm. Cnr Wellgate Ave and Withers Road Kellyville.
The OLA Family Fiesta is on this weekend! Rides, fireworks, games, entertainment, food and fun for the whole family. Held at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church Rouse Hill, this is an annual event you don’t want to miss.
Visit a local market
- Aussie NightMarket – Saturday 3 August. 5pm to 10pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- Sydney Boutique Markets – Sunday 4 August. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
Pick your own fruit – Mandarin season
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 Winter. 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.
Other ideas
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday in August. From 11am.
- Brown Sugar Live at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 3 August. From 9pm.
- Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 4 August. 9am to 2pm.
- 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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- Day trips from the Hills
- Parks & coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
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