Looking for what’s on in the Hills this August? You’ve come to the right place! Every month, the Hills District Mums team rounds up the best family-friendly events, markets, festivals, live entertainment, workshops and community events happening across Hills and surrounding suburbs.
Whether you’re searching for free things to do with the kids, a fun day out with friends, live music, local markets or something new to explore, we’ve done the hard work for you. Our monthly guide is updated regularly so you can discover the latest events and make the most of everything happening in Sydney’s Hills District.
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WHAT’S ON
- Lightfields at The Vineyard. Opening 1 June. From 4pm daily.
- Belieber Bottomless Brunch. Saturday 1 August. Bella Vista Hotel. From 1pm.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday. 10am – 4pm.
- Rouse Hill Estate open to the public. Every Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
- OLA Family Fiesta. Sunday 2 August. 1pm to 6pm. Cnr Wellgate Ave and Withers Road Kellyville.
- Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 2 August. 9am to 2pm.
- 80s Trivia Night at Hudson Hotel. Wednesday 5 August from 7pm.
- Messy Makers at Lynwood Country Club. Every Wednesday. 11am to 12pm.
- Messy Makers every Thursday at Castle Hill Bowling Club. 10.30am to 11.30am.
- Forever Farnham at Castle Hill RSL. Friday 8 August. From 8pm.
- Emotions Old School RnB Party at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 8 August. From 7pm.
- Thornleigh Model Railway Exhibition. Saturday 8 August, 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9 August, 9am to 4pm. Thornleigh Community Hall.
- Hawkesbury Fest. Sunday 9 August. 10am to 3pm. Governor Phillip Park, Windsor.
- Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 9 August. 9.30am – 3pm.
- Maroota Muster. Sunday 16 August. 10am to 3pm.
- Astronomy in the Parklands. Western Sydney Parklands. Saturday 22 August. 5pm to 9pm.
- Greg Page in Concert at Castle Hill RSL. Saturday 22 August. From 8pm.
- Brown Sugar Live at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 22 August. From 9pm.
- R&B Fest at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 22 August. From 9pm.
- Science in the Scrub. Western Sydney Parklands. Sunday 23 August. 10am to 3pm.
- Absolute 80s Supergroup at Castle Hill RSL. Friday 28 August. 8.50pm.
MARKETS
- Sydney Boutique Markets. Sunday 2 August. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
- Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market – Saturday 9 August and Saturday 23 August. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- Dural Village Markets. Sunday 9 August. 9am to 1pm. Dural Country Club.
- DownTown Markets. Sunday 16 August. 9am to 2pm. Wollundry Park, Pennant Hills.
- Hills High End Pre-loved Clothing Market. Sunday 16 August. 9am-1pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- Glenorie Village Markets. Sunday 30 August. 9am to 2pm. Les Shore Oval 2654 Old Northern Rd, Glenorie
STORYTIME
- FREE storytime sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers are held by libraries in the Hills throughout the week. Check out the Hills Shire Library website for more details.
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