WHAT’S ON

  • Celebrate Diwali. Bella Vista Pocket Park. Sat 4 Nov. 5pm – 9pm. More details here.
  • Melbourne Cup, Tues 7 November. Local venues holding events include the below (see websites and Facebook pages for full details):
    • Bella Vista Hotel hosted by Beau Ryan, from 11.30am.
    • Castle Hill RSL from 12pm.
    • Sarino’s from 11am.
    • Hillside Hotel from 10am.
    • The Duke of Dural from 10am.
    • Lynwood Country Club from 10am.
    • West Pennant Hills Sports Club, from 11.30am.
    • Hudson Hotel, Seven Hills, from 12pm.
    • The Fiddler Rouse Hill, from 11am.
    • The Governor Hotel, from 10am.
  • Messy Makers every Tuesday and Wednesday at Lynwood Country Club. 11am to 12pm.
  • Messy Makers every Thursday at Castle Hill RSL. 10.30am to 11.30am.
  • Floral Crown Workshop at Lucy’s. Castle Hill RSL. Thursday 2 November. From 7pm.
  • Santa’s Arrival at Castle Towers. Saturday 4 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 4 November from 11:30am. 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 4 November. Santa, Mrs. Clause as well as over 800 of Santa’s friends will perform in a magical parade down Main Street from 11am.   This will be followed by a concert in Town Square with Santa and his special guests to kick off the festive season at RHTC.
  • Discovery walkthroughs.  Powerhouse Castle Hill. Every Saturday and Sunday in September. From 11am.
  • Family Day: Architecture. Powerhouse Castle Hill. Saturday 4 November. From 10am.
  • Celebrate Devali at Bella Vista . Saturday 4 November. 5pm to 9pm.
  • Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 5 November. 9am to 2pm.
  • Normanhurst West Public School Family Fun Day. Sunday 5 November. 10am to 3pm.
  • Rouse Hill Estate open to the public. Every Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
  • The Farm at Lynwood Country Club. Every Sunday 11.00am – 2.00pm. 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.
  • Drag Trivia Brunch at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 11 November from 11am.
  • Celebrate Diwali at Seven Hills Plaza. Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 November. 11am to 3pm.
  • Garage Sale Trail. Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 November and Saturday 18 November & Sunday 19 November.
  • Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 12 November. 9.30am – 3pm.
  • Parramatta Foundation Day. Sunday 12 November. North Parramatta Heritage Core. 10am to 4pm.
  • Marvel Trivia at Castle Hill RSL. Thursday 16 November. From 7pm.
  • Nurragingy Miniature Railway. Sunday 19 November. 10am to 3.00pm.
  • Cherrybrook Public School Christmas Fete. Sunday 19 November. 2pm to 7pm.
  • Blacktown Christmas Light Up Concert. Friday 24 November. 5pm to 9pm. Includes christmas carols, live stage performances by community groups, face painting and a visit from Santa Claus.
  • Riverstone Christmas Concert. Saturday 25 November. 5pm to 9pm.
  • Sports and Community Expo at Castle Hill RSL. Saturday 25 November. 10am to 4pm.
  • Gingerbread Workshop at Lucy’s. Castle Hill RSL. Thursday 30 November. From 7pm.

MARKETS

  • Aussie NightMarkets – Saturday 4 November. 5pm to 10pm. Castle Hill Showground.
  • Sydney Boutique Markets – Sunday 5 November. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
  • Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market – Saturday 11 November and Saturday 25 November. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
  • St Albans Village Market – Sunday 12 November. 10am to 2pm. St Albans.
  • Dural Village Markets. Sunday 12 November. 9am to 2pm. Dural Country Club.
  • My Kids NSW Market. Sunday 19 November. 9am to 12pm. Bernie Mullane, Kellyville.
  • The Hills UPMarket  Sunday 26 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. Sessions are not run during the school holidays.

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