- Parramatta Foundation Day. Saturday 1 November. North Parramatta Heritage Core. 9am to 1pm.
- Santa’s Arrival at Castle Towers. Saturday 1 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 1 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 1 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.
- Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 2 November. 9am to 2pm.
- 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 4 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 10am.
- Sarino’s from 11am.
- Hillside Hotel from 12pm.
- Lynwood Country Club from 11am.
- The Verandah Beecroft from 12pm to 4pm.
- Hudson Hotel, Seven Hills.
- The Vineyard from 11.30am.
- The Governor Hotel
- Garage Sale Trail. Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 November and Saturday 15 November & Sunday 16 November.
- Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 9 November. 9.30am – 3pm.
- Mediterranean Long Lunch at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 15 November. From 11am.
- Kenthurst Preschool Fete. Saturday 15 November. 10am to 3pm.
- Nurragingy Miniature Railway. Sunday 16 November. 10am to 3.00pm.
- Santa’s Arrival Parade at Winston Hills Mall. Sunday 16 November. From 11am to 2pm.
- Cowboys & Cowgirls – A night at the Dance Hall. Castle Hill RSL. Friday 21 November. From 7pm.
- Meet Andie Griffiths at Powerhouse Materials – Paper. Powerhouse Castle Hill. Saturday 22 November. 10am to 1pm or 1pm to 3pm.
- Bingo Loco at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 22 November. From 5.30pm.
- Baulkham Hills High School Multicultural Food Fair. Saturday 22 November. 5pm to 9pm.
- St Gabriels School Christmas Family Fun Night and Twilight Markets. Thursday 27 November. 5pm to 8pm.
- The Great (Twilight) Fete – Samuel Gilbert Public School, Ridgecrop Drive Castle Hill. Saturday 29 November. 3pm – 8.30pm.
- Blacktown City Christmas Carols. Saturday 29 November. 5pm to 9pm. Includes christmas carols, live stage performances by community groups, face painting and a visit from Santa Claus.
- Family Fun Day at Winston Hills Mall. Saturday 29 November and Sunday 30 November. From 10am to 2pm.
- Never Ending 80s – Party like it’s 1989 at Bella Vista Hotel. Sunday 30 November. From 2pm.
- Illuminate the Hills and Christmas Markets. From Sunday 30 November until 2 January. From 7pm. Markets only from 5-9pm on Sunday 30 November.
MARKETS
- Sydney Boutique Markets – Sunday 9 November. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
- Dural Village Markets – Sunday 9 November 9am to 2pm. Dural Country Club.
- Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market – Saturday 8 November and Saturday 22 November. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- DownTown Markets – Sunday 16 November. 9am to 3pm. Wollundry Park, Pennant Hills.
- The Hills UPMarket – Sunday 23 November. 9am to 2pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- Glenorie Village Markets – Sunday 30 November. 9am to 1pm. 2658 Old Northern Rd, Glenorie
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