- Parramatta Foundation Day. Saturday 2 November. North Parramatta Heritage Core. 9am to 2pm.
- Santa’s Arrival at Castle Towers. Saturday 2 November. Santa Claus is headed to Castle Towers and to celebrate his arrival, Castle Towers will be welcoming the jolly man with a festive parade on Saturday 2 November from 11:00am. A 20-piece band will be marching throughout the centre with Santa, Mrs Claus, Frosty and many more friends! Following the parade, kids can meet their favourite Christmas characters and enjoy entertainment throughout the day from Rockette Reindeers, Tapping Elves and so much more! Photos with Santa will start from 12pm in Centre Court and continue through to Christmas Eve. For more information, click here.
- Santa’s Arrival at Rouse Hill Town Centre. Saturday 2 November. Welcome Santa, Mrs Claus and all of Santa’s friends ho-ho-home to Rouse Hill Town Centre with a magical parade down Main Street from 11am. This will be followed by a fun-filled, festive concert in Town Square with Santa and his special guests to kick off the most wonderful time of the year! Performances will kick off from 11:35am.
- Family Day: Materiality. Powerhouse Castle Hill. Saturday 2 November. From 10am – 4pm.
- Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 3 November. 9am to 2pm.
- Loreto Normanhurst Spring Fair. Sunday 3 November. 10am to 3pm.
- Rouse Hill Estate open to the public. Every Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday in November. 10am – 4pm.
- Melbourne Cup, Tues 5 November. Local venues holding events include the below (see websites and Facebook pages for full details):
- Bella Vista Hotel hosted by Fletch and Hindy, from 11.30am.
- Castle Hill RSL from 10am.
- Sarino’s from 11am.
- Hillside Hotel from 10am.
- The Duke of Dural from 10am.
- Lynwood Country Club from 10am.
- The Winston Hotel from 10am.
- The Verandah Beecroft from 12pm to 4pm.
- Hudson Hotel, Seven Hills, from 12pm.
- The Vineyard from 11.30am.
- The Governor Hotel, from 10am.
- Messy Makers at Lynwood Country Club. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. 11am to 12pm.
- Messy Makers at Castle Hill RSL. Every Thursday. From 9am.
- Glow in the Dark Drawing Workshop. Thursday 7 November. From 7pm
- Roselea Twilight Fair. Friday 9 November. 2pm to 7pm.
- Garage Sale Trail. Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 November and Saturday 16 November & Sunday 17 November.
- Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 10 November. 9.30am – 3pm.
- Nostalgic 90s Trivia Night at Bella Vista Hotel. Thursday 14 November. From 7pm.
- Santa’s Big Welcome Parade at Winston Hills Mall. Sunday 17 November. From 11am
- Nurragingy Miniature Railway. Sunday 17 November. 10am to 3.00pm.
- The Sanctuary Serving Hope event. Sunday 24 November. 5pm to 9pm.
- Meet Santa’s Real-life Reindeer at Seven Hills Plaza. From Monday 25 November to 27 November.
- Blacktown Christmas Light Up Concert. Friday 29 November. 5pm to 9pm. Includes christmas carols, live stage performances by community groups, face painting and a visit from Santa Claus.
- Light Up Windsor Street Fair. Saturday 30 November. 5pm to 9pm.
- Riverstone Christmas Concert. Saturday 30 November. 5pm to 9pm.
MARKETS
- Sydney Boutique Markets – Sunday 3 November. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
- Dural Village Markets – Sunday 10 November 9am to 2pm. Dural Country Club.
- Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market – Saturday 9 November and Saturday 23 November. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- DownTown Markets – Sunday 17 November. 9am to 3pm. Wollundry Park, Pennant Hills.
- The Hills UPMarket Sunday 24 November. 9am to 2pm. Castle Hill Showground.
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.
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