Powerhouse Materials x Chloe Hayden. Powerhouse Castle Hill. Saturday 28 June. 11am to 3pm.
From 28 June, a new series will be launching at Powerhouse Castle Hill called Powerhouse Materials. This new series that invites guest curators to explore the Powerhouse Collection through the lens of one material.
Actor and advocate Chloe Hayden (known for her role as Qunni in Heartbreak High) will launch the series on 28 June at a free opening event! The day will feature live music, talks, object displays, tours and workshops with guests including Highbreak High co-star Ayesha Madon, content creator Sam Todd andyouth climate director Grace Vegasana. You can register for the opening day here.
Every weekend after the launch, everyone’s invited to explore Chloe’s curated objects on display and pick up a self-guided program designed for visitors to journey through the objects and stories while building your own textile work. Make a day of it and explore the large objects on display, go behind the scenes on a tour or be inspired by the other exhibitions on display.
The second instalment, Powerhouse Materials: Paper will be with renowned children’s author Andy Griffiths from November 2025.
Entry is free and open to all ages. Find out more.
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 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.
- Glenorie Village Markets. Sunday 29 June. 9am to 1pm. Les Shore Oval.
Other ideas
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday. 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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