Echoes immersive light show at Bella Vista Farm. Friday 5 September to Monday 6 October. Entry times are every 15 minutes from 6.15pm.
Let there be light. Step into Echoes to immerse yourself in the captivating story of Bella Vista Farm, brought to life through sound and light. Embark on a glowing adventure as you journey along the reimagined convict road, wander through fluorescent flower fields, and witness the stargazing stories of the Dharug People and early settlers.
Bella Vista Farm will transform every night into a dazzling display of colour, light, and multi-sensory experiences from Friday, 5 September to Monday, 6 October. Make the most of the magic and treat yourself to a tasty meal from one of the on-site food trucks. Cost: Children $12.50 | Adults $17.50 | Family $49. For more information see here.
Orange Blossom Festival Street Parade. Saturday 13 September. Rouse Hill Town Centre. 11am to 4pm.
The much-loved Orange Blossom Festival (OBF) is the largest annual event in The Hills and this year sees the return of the OBF Parade at Rouse Hill Town Centre on Saturday, 13 September.
Feel the rhythm with the Cocomelon Dance-Along, meet the Minions, and enjoy a vibrant parade of community groups, floats, and performers. Don’t miss the FREE face painting, gardening workshops, and photobooth fun. Find out more here.
Kenthurst Fair. Orange Blossom Festival. Sunday 14 September. 10.00am to 3pm.
The Kenthurst Fair has been run in conjunction with the Hills OBF for more that 40 years. It has a street parade with bands, schools, community groups and cars etc plus stage acts, stalls and food. Find out more here.
Emergency Expo with NSW SES. Sunday 14 September. Castle Hill Showground. 10am to 5pm.
Emergency Expo brings together first responders, emergency personnel, and community members to promote safety, preparedness, awareness, and positive relationships with emergency services. This event will see all emergency service agencies putting on static, interactive community engagement and education displays.
The aim is to provide the community with access to emergency personal to ask questions, understand local risks, become better prepared, and feel that The Hills has the services to support them in an emergency. For more information see here.
Visit a local market
- Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market. Saturday 13 September. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- Dural Village Markets – Sunday 14 September 9am to 2pm. Dural Country Club.
Other ideas
- Vardys Road Public School Spring Twilight Markets. Friday 12 September. 5pm to 8pm.
- Disco Revolution at Castle Hill RSL. Friday 12 September. From 8pm.
- Warrah Spring Picnic. Saturday 13 September. 11am to 2pm.
- Beecroft Public School Multicultural Fair. Saturday 13 September. 11am to 4pm.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday. From 10am.
- Hans: Young, Fun and 21 at Castle Hill RSL. Saturday 13 September. From 7.30pm.
- Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 14 September. 9.30am – 3pm.
- 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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