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Things to do this April: The Hills Sydney

By | Mar 27, 2019 | Uncategorized

KEY DATES

  • Daylight saving ends – Sunday 7 April 2019.
  • Easter: Good Friday – 19 April 2019, Easter Saturday – 20 April 2019, Easter Sunday – 21 April 2019, Easter Monday – 22 April 2019.
  • School holidays – start Saturday 13 April 2019. School goes back on Monday 29 April 2019. (Some schools have a student free day on the Monday.)
  • Anzac Day – Thursday 25 April 2019.

WHAT’S ON

  • The Farm at Lynwood Country Club. Every Sunday 11.30am – 3.30pm. Bring the kids along to see rabbits, birds and sheep! They’ll be entertained by the animal feedings and learn about life on the farm.
  • Every Tuesday Castle Hill RSL has Kids Day from 10.30am to 11.30am in their Courtyard.
  • Sip and Shop at Castle Towers. Thursday 4 April through to Sunday 7 April.
  • Bella Fridays Best of the 80s, 90s, 00s RNB. Bella Vista Hotel. Friday 5 April. From 8pm.
  • Kenthurst Fireworks Spectacular. Kenthurst Public School. Saturday 6 April. 3.30pm to 8.30pm.
  • Magic Men Ladies Night at the Bella Vista Hotel. Wednesday 10 April. Live show from 8pm.
  • Youth Week 10 April 2019 to 18 April 2019.
    • Keeping Safe Program – Castle Hill Community Hub, located outside Castle Towers, Thursday 11 April. Learn safe driving behaviours, make better choices on the road and gain encouragement to become a better driver. This workshop is suitable for young people learning how to drive. Cost: Free.
    • Wellbeing and Focus on Happiness Workshop – Castle Hill Community Hub, located outside Castle Towers, Saturday 13 April. Learn yoga techniques, mindfulness and relaxation to reduce stress. This free workshop is for carers and people living with disability. Cost: Free.
    • Balcombe Heights Skate Park Upgrade Unveil – Balcombe Heights Estate, Sunday 14 April. Join the Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne as she officially opens Balcombe Heights Skate Park following upgrades. Cost: Free.
    • Song Writing Workshop – Castle Hill Library, Monday 15 April. Learn how to write a song from scratch with the author of Songwriter’s Book, Monica Welander. Monica will take you through the tools and the tips to create an original song. Suitable for ages 12-18 years. Cost: $15pp
    • 5 on 5  Basketball Competition – Bernie Mullane Indoor Sports Centre, Monday 15 April. Get your teams together for a fun day of social 5 v 5 basketball at Bernie Mullane Indoor Sports Centre! Cost: Free.
    • Family Fun Day – Balcombe Heights Estate, Tuesday 16 April. Enjoy a variety of activities, including painting, henna tattooing, skate competitions, an inflatable obstacle course and lots more. Cost: Free.
    • Work Ready Skills Workshop – Castle Hill Community Hub, located outside Castle Towers, Wed 17 April. Learn interview and resume writing skills, how to deal with stress and all about dealing with money. Cost: Free.
  • RIDBC Book, Toy & Music Fair 2019. Thursday 11 April, Friday 12 April, Saturday 13 April and Sunday 14 April from 8am to 3pm. Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, North Rocks.
  • Sunfest 2019. Sunfest is the biggest Sri Lankan multicultural event which celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Enjoy Sri Lankan culture and delicious south Asian spices. Saturday 13 April. 11am to 10pm. Castle Hill Showground.
  • Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 14 April. From 9.30am to 3pm.
  • Bella’s Easter Thursday Party. Bella Vista Hotel. Thursday 18 April. From 8pm.
  • The Dessert Academy at Castle Towers. Chocolate Egg Workshop – Thursday 18 April, 6pm & 7:30pm. Cake Stacking Workshops – Saturday 20 April, 3pm & 4:30pm. Bookings essential.
  • Rouse Hill Billy Cart Derby. Rouse Hill Town Centre. Sunday 28 April. 10am to 3pm.

EASTER

  • Free Easter Craft at North Rocks Shopping Centre. Colour in and design your very own Easter tote bag.  Plus meet the Easter Bunny. Monday 15 April to Thursday 18 April plus Saturday 20 April. 11am to 2pm.
  • Free Easter Craft at Castle Mall. Monday 15 April until Thursday 18 April and Saturday 20 April. 11am to 2pm. Decorate your own Easter basket or bunny mask. On Easter Saturday you can also meet the Easter Bunny.  He will be roaming the Centre between 1-4pm.
  • The Dessert Academy at Castle Towers. Chocolate Egg Workshop – Thursday 18 April, 6pm & 7:30pm. Cake Stacking Workshops – Saturday 20 April, 3pm & 4:30pm. Bookings essential.
  • Easter Storytime with Alice and the Easter Bunny at Stockland Baulkham Hills. Wednesday 17 April. 11am to 2pm. Bookings are essential as there are sessions.  Click here for more information.
  • Easter Kids Day at Castle Hill RSL. Tuesday 16 April. 11am to 2pm.
  • Easter Farm at Castle Hill RSL. Saturday 13 April and Saturday 20 April from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
  • Golden Ridge Animal Farm Easter Egg Hunt. Friday 19 April, Saturday 20 April and Sunday 21 April. 10am to 2.30pm.
  • Easter Egg Hunt at RHTC. Tickets $5. Saturday 20 April. Bookings essential.
  • Easter Brunch at Bella Garden. Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. See here for session times.
  • Easter Show in the Hills. Saturday 20 April and Sunday 21 April. Castle Hill Showground. 10am to 8pm.
  • Meet the Easter Bunny at Castle Towers. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around the Towers between 11am and 2pm from Monday 15 April to Thursday 18 April and on Saturday 20 April.
  • Easter Family Day at NBC Sports Club Northmead. Sunday 14 April. 12.30pm to 6pm.

ANZAC DAY

  • ANZAC Day – Thursday 25 April
    • Anzac Dawn Service. 6am to 7am. Centenary of ANZAC Reserve, Kellyville.  Families with young children welcome.
    • Parramatta RSL Dawn Service. From 4.30am. Prince Alfred Square, Parramatta.
    • Epping RSL Dawn Service. From 6am, Forest Park Epping.
    • Glenorie RSL – afternoon march and service 3.15pm
    • The Australian Brewery. Free BBQ Breakfast 7am to 9am. Kids ANZAC craft and 2UP from 12pm.
    • Bella Vista Hotel. 2UP from 12pm.
  • Poppy Badge Making at Stockland Baulkham Hills. Children will be able to make their own Poppy Badge to wear to commemorate the many men and women we remember on ANZAC Day.  Monday 22 April to Wednesday 24 April. 11am to 2pm.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Do you still need to arrange a camp, class or activity if you need to work or just need to fill in a half-day, a day or more? Here are some options in and around the Hills that may have some spots left.

The Little Chef’s Kitchen at Castle Towers

When: Monday 16 April through to Sunday 29 April

Where: Castle Towers, Centre Court Level 2

Flip it, roll it, bake it, eat it! Join Castle Towers these school holidays to make the funnest food there is – pizza, nachos, sushi, trifle and special Easter cupcakes – yummo!

Choose a class, book your place, pop on your free chef’s hat & apron and get cookin’!

Tickets $5. Bookings essential – visit castletowers.com.au/play/events/the-little-chefs-kitchen

FREE Easter Craft at Castle Mall Shopping Centre

Free Easter Craft at Castle Mall. Monday 15 April until Thursday 18 April and Saturday 20 April. 11am to 2pm. Decorate your own Easter basket or bunny mask. On Easter Saturday you can also meet the Easter Bunny.  He will be roaming the Centre between 1-4pm.

School Holidays at Rouse Hill Town Centre

Easter Craft Zone – Decorate your baskets for an Easter Egg Hunt. 15 April to 20 April from 11am to 2pm (excluding Good Friday).

Dr Suess Week – Your favourite Dr Suess characters are coming to visit these holidays. 23 April to 27 April from 11am.  There is also Cat in the Hat cupcake decorating.

School holidays at North Rocks Shopping Centre

Week 1 – Free Easter Craft. Colour in and design your very own Easter tote bag.  Plus meet the Easter Bunny. Monday 15 April to Thursday 18 April plus Saturday 20 April. 11am to 2pm.

Week 2 – Free Slime Workshop. Make your own slime to take home.  Be creative with colours, sparkles or google eyes. Tuesday 23 April, Wednesday 24 April and Friday 26 April. 11am to 2pm.

Other school holiday events 

  • Tim Harris Writing Workshop. Known for his highly acclaimed Exploding Endings books join author Tim Harris as he harnesses every child’s wacky sense of humour to create quirky, original stories. Suitable for kids in years 3 to 6. Wednesday 17 April. 10.30am to 11.30am. $15. Castle Hill Library.
  • School Holiday Walk – Platypus Walk. Platypus once lived in Excelsior Creek where this walk will be held. Learn why they are no longer seen in this beautiful valley. See bush tucker plants and plants used in colonial times. Suitable for children aged 8 to 13 years and their carers. Meet at the end of Excelsior Avenue, Castle Hill. Wear closed shoes and a hat. Bring water and a snack. Thursday 18 April. 9.30am to 11.30am.
  • Bush Tucker at Rouse Hill House and Farm. Search for bush tucker plants with Aboriginal guides.  Learn about traditional bush foods and make a traditional johnnycake.  Ages 5 to 12 years. Tuesday 16 April, Tuesday 23 April and Friday 26 April. 10.30am to 12pm.

MARKETS

  • Aussie NightMarkets – Saturday 6 April. 5pm to 10pm. Castle Hill Showground.
  • Sydney Boutique Markets – Sunday 7 April. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
  • Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market – Saturday 13 April and Saturday 27 April. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
  • Design Life Market – Hills Super Centre – Saturday 13 April. 9am to 5pm.
  • The Growers’ Markets – Dural Country Club. Sunday 14 April. 9am to 2pm. Dural Country Club.
  • Glenorie Growers Market – Sunday 28 April. 9am to 1pm. Glenorie RSL.
  • The Hills UPMarket – Sunday 28 April. 8.30am to 3pm. Hills District Pony Club.

STORYTIME

  • FREE storytime sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers are held by libraries in the Hills throughout the week. For the full calendar see here. Note: these sessions aren’t run during school holidays.

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