• Arden Anglican

WHAT’S ON

  • Melbourne Cup, Tuesday 1 November. Local venues holding events include the below (see websites and Facebook page for full details):
    • Bella Vista Hotel, from 11.30am.
    • Castle Hill RSL from 10am.
    • Mullane’s Hotel from 11am.
    • Hillside Hotel from 12pm.
    • The Duke of Dural from 12pm.
    • Lynwood Country Club from 10am.
    • The Fiddler Rouse Hill, from 11.30am
  • Messy Makers every Tuesday at Castle Hill RSL. 10.30am to 11.30am.
  • Messy Makers every Tuesday and Wednesday at Lynwood Country Club. 11am to 12pm.
  • Kokedama Workshop at Lucy’s. Castle Hill RSL. Thursday 3 November. From 7pm.
  • Free Learn to Skate Workshops. Bella Vista Pocket Park. Saturday 5 November. From 9am.  Bookings required.
  • Santa’s Arrival at Rouse Hill Town Centre. Saturday 5 November. Santa, Mrs. Clause as well as over 800 of Santa’s friends will perform in a magical parade down Main Street from 11am, with special guests The Minions also making an appearance.   This will be followed by a concert in Town Square with Santa and his special guests to kick off the festive season at RHTC.
  • Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 6 November. 9am to 2pm.
  • Santa’s Arrival at Castle Towers. Sunday 6 November.
  • Santa’s arrival parade at Winston Hills Mall. Sunday 6 November. 11am.
  • 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.
  • Toddler Time at Stanhope Village.  Every Monday from 10am to 1pm – near Kmart.
  • Marvel Trivia at Castle Hill RSL. Wednesday 9 November. From 7pm.
  • North Rocks Night Carnival. Thursday 10 November. 5pm to 9pm. North Rocks Shopping Centre.
  • Drag Trivia Brunch at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 12 November from 11am.
  • Bad 80s Band at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 12 November. From 9pm
  • Peacetime in the Park: SYO presents Orchestra Classics. Saturday 12 November. 2pm – 3pm. Bella Vista Pocket Park.
  • Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 13 November. 9.30am – 3pm.
  • Garage Sale Trail. Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 November and Saturday 19 November & Sunday 20 November.
  • Rouse Hill Estate open to the public.  Sunday 13 November. 10am to 4pm.
  • Hills Food and Wine Festival. Sunday 13 November. Bella Vista Farm. 11am to 6pm.
  • Parramatta Foundation Day. Sunday 13 November. North Parramatta Heritage Core. 10am to 4pm.
  • Stranger Things Trivia Night at Bella Vista Hotel. Wednesday 16 November. From 7pm.
  • Gingerbread Workshop at Lucy’s. Castle Hill RSL. Thursday 17 November. From 7pm.
  • Lighting of the tree ceremony. Rouse Hill Town Centre, Friday 18 November from 7pm. Located in the heart of Rouse Hill Town Centre, join RHTC for their annual Tree Lighting event including Christmas carols, Sesame Street show, live performances, a Santa appearance and…. FIREWORKS!
  • Tangara Twilight Christmas Market. Saturday 19 November. 3pm to 8pm.
  • Total Recall Band at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 19 November. From 9pm.
  • Nurragingy Miniature Railway. Sunday 20 November. 10am to 3.00pm.
  • Santa’s Arrival at Stanhope Village. Wednesday 23 November.
  • Paint the Grinch Workshop with Barbara Dias at Lucy’s. Castle Hill RSL. Thursday 24 November. From 7.30pm.
  • Blacktown Christmas Light Up Concert. Thursday 24 November. 5pm to 9pm. Includes christmas carols, live stage performances by community groups, face painting and a visit from Santa Claus.
  • Spring Westside Vibe. Friday 25 November. 4pm to 9pm. Hornsby.
  • Riverstone Christmas Concert. Saturday 26 November. 5pm to 9pm.
  • Santa’s Arrival at North Rocks Shopping Centre. Saturday 26 November.

 

MARKETS

  • Aussie NightMarket – Saturday 5 November. 5pm to 10pm. Castle Hill Showground.
  • Sydney Boutique Markets – Sunday 6 November. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
  • Twilight Markets at BaptistCare Aminya Village – Friday 11 November. 4pm to 8pm. Baulkham Hills.
  • Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market – Saturday 12 November and Saturday 26 November. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
  • St Albans Village Market – Saturday 12 November and Sunday 13 November. 10am to 2.30pm. St Albans.
  • Dural Village Markets. Sunday 13 November. 9am to 2pm. Dural Country Club.
  • My Kids NSW Market. Sunday 13 November. 9am to 12pm. Bernie Mullane, Kellyville.
  • The Hills UPMarket  Sunday 27 November 9am to 2pm. Castle Hill Showground.
  • Glenorie Village Markets. Sunday 27 November 9am to 1pm. Les Shore Oval.

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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