Illuminate The Hills. Until Thursday 1 January, From 7pm each night.
Roxborough Park Rose Garden has been lit up with thousands of fairy lights. Wander through rose-lined pathways and twinkling fairy lights, magnificent Christmas installations and a nativity scene that’s sure to get you and your family in the festive spirit. Find out more here.
Christmas Carols
- Parish of Baulkham Hills Christmas Carols. Saturday 6 December. 7pm to 9pm. St Michael’s Primary School Hall, Baulkham Hills.
- Carols at The Ponds School. Saturday 6 December. From 4pm to 9.30pm.
- Carols at Parramatta Christian Church. Saturday 6 December from 5.30pm to 9pm. Barney Street, North Parramatta.
- Sydney Adventist Hospital Carols. Sunday 7 December. From 5pm: Family activities, food stalls, Santa photos, Kids concert featuring the Smurfs. 7.00pm: Main carols program including Chris Sebastian.
Ice skate, Play and Sleigh at Rouse Hill Town Centre. From Saturday 6 December.
Bring the kids and glide into the festive season with a free festive skate under the Christmas lights. Perfect for ages 4-8. Limited sessions available. Time: 1pm to 6pm. Get tickets here.
Choose your Christmas Tree at Tomalong Christmas Tree Farm
Open 7 days a week, 7am-7pm. Tomalong is a ‘Cut Your Own’ Christmas Tree Farm. Bring the whole family and create a new Christmas tradition. All paddock trees $175 Trees in shed ranging from $100-$250+. tomalong.com
Lorien Novalis Open Day. Saturday 6 December. From 10am.
Is your child turning six in 2026? Give them a calm, nurturing and inspiring start to Primary School at Lorien Novalis School in Dural. The school’s Class 1 program offers a warm transition into learning, grounded in connection, creativity and uniquely Steiner approach.
Thinking about Lorien for your child? Visit the Steiner Education Showcase & Open Day on Saturday 6 December from 10am. Explore classrooms, view student work and talk with teachers to learn more about our unique approach.
456-460a Old Northern Rd Dural. To learn more about the school visit https://www.lorien.nsw.edu.au/
Excel ELC’s Open Day. Saturday 6 December. 10am – 1pm. Box Hill.
Join in a magical day at Excel Early Learning Centre’s Open Day, where families can experience the joy of the season and explore the beautiful centre!
Location: 15 Hynds Road, Box Hill.
What’s on:
- Meet Santa and capture a special Christmas moment
- Explore the centre and see our engaging learning environments firsthand
- Meet the passionate educators and discover how every child’s growth & curiosity is nurtured
- Enjoy fun festive activities for children in the Christmas Wonderland.
It’s the perfect opportunity to experience what makes Excel ELC so special — a warm, welcoming environment where children learn, play, and excel.
CLICK HERE to secure your FREE tickets.
2025 Mayor’s Children’s Christmas Party. Sunday 7 December. 10am to 2pm. Bella Vista Farm.
Join the Mayor’s Children’s Christmas Party at Bella Vista Farm for a fun and festive day out with your family and friends! The event is open to all – registrations are not required.
Free activities include face painting, cookie decorating (limited numbers), craft with The Hills Shire Library Team, Cheeky Tunes Christmas Show and inflatable outdoor games such as dartball, shoot four (basketball connect 4), diving goalkeeper, and passing duel.
Other activities, food and drink (not free) include rides, snow cones and fairy floss, icecream truck, coffee van and sausage sizzle, Devonshire Tea and Homestead Tours by the Friends of Bella Vista Farm.
For more information see here.
Visit Santa
- Santa has arrived at Castle Towers. Grab a photo or say hi. For more information, click here.
- Santa at Rouse Hill Town Centre. Find out more here.
- Santa at Winston Hills Mall. Find out more here.
Choose your Christmas Tree at Tomalong Christmas Tree Farm
Open 7 days a week, 7am-7pm. Tomalong is a ‘Cut Your Own’ Christmas Tree Farm. Bring the whole family and create a new Christmas tradition. All paddock trees $175 Trees in shed ranging from $100-$250+. tomalong.com
Other ideas
- Twilight Christmas Markets at the Australiana Pioneer Village. Friday 5 December. Get a photo with Santa and Mrs Claus, shop at the stalls, indulge in yummy eats, take a twilight train ride or a hay ride around the lagoon. 5pm to 9pm. $3 entry per person.
- Rouse Hill Estate open to the public. Every Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday. From 10am.
- 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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