Astronomy in the Parklands. Western Sydney Parklands. Saturday 2 August. 5pm to 9pm.
To celebrate Science Week 2025 pack your picnic, torch and astronomical excitement for an evening under the stars in Western Sydney Parklands.
Under the quiet and stillness of the evening sky, you will have an opportunity to:
- View the night sky through a telescope
- Watch the layers of the evening sky develop on an iPad
- Explore projections taken from a telescope
Hawkesbury Fest. Sunday 3 August. 10am to 3pm. Governor Phillip Park, Windsor.
- Free Rides for all ages
- Free Face Painting
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Roving Entertainment
- Youth Zone
- Local Market Stalls
- Community Group Displays
- Emergency Services Exhibits
- Delicious Food Stalls & Food Trucks
- Council Displays & Info Booths
- Dog-friendly (on lead)
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 what you pick. Also, things can 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.
- Castle Hill Aussie Nightmarkets – Winter Markets. Saturday 2 August. From 12pm to 8pm.
- Sydney Boutique Markets. Sunday 3 August. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
Other ideas
- Blacktown Family Fish In. Friday 1 August, Saturday 2 August, Friday 8 August and Saturday 9 August. Mount Druitt Swimming Centre.
- Opening: Future Fashion. Powerhouse Castle Hill. Saturday 2 August. 10am to 4pm.
- OLA Family Fiesta. Sunday 3 August. 1pm to 6pm. Cnr Wellgate Ave and Withers Road Kellyville. Rides, entertainment, petting zoo, fireworks and more!
- Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 3 August. 9am to 2pm.
- 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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