Looking for what’s on in the Hills this September? 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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KEY DATES
- Father’s Day – Sunday 6 September
- Public school holidays start Saturday 26 September and school goes back on Monday 12 October.
WHAT’S ON
- Shrek Trivia Night at Hudson Hotel. Wednesday 2 September from 7pm. Open to all ages.
- 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.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday. 10am – 4pm.
- Rouse Hill Estate open to the public. Every Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
- Murray Farm Cracker Carnival. Saturday 5 September. 2pm to 8.00pm.
- Oh What a Night at Castle Hill RSL. Saturday 5 September. From 8pm.
- Woodchop Festival Berowra. Saturday 5 September. 10am to 4pm.
- Bella Vista Farm Open Day. Sunday 6 September. 9am to 2pm.
- Run for the Hills Cross Country Challenge – Orange Blossom Festival. Sunday 6 September. 7am. Bella Vista Farm.
- Bingo Loco at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 12 September. From 4pm.
- Emotions Old School RNB Party. Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 12 September. From 7pm.
- Warrah Spring Picnic. Saturday 12 September. 10am to 2pm.
- Come and Try BMX Day. Saturday 12 September. 1pm to 3pm.
- Kenthurst Fair – Orange Blossom Festival. Sunday 13 September. 10.00am to 3pm.
- Galston Valley Railway Open Day. Sunday 13 September. 9.30am – 3pm.
- Emergency Expo with NSW SES. Sunday 13 September. Castle Hill Showground. 10am to 4pm.
- Magic Men Australia at Bella Vista Hotel. Thursday 17 September. From 7pm.
- Echoes immersive light show at Bella Vista Farm. Friday 18 September to Monday 11 October. Entry times are every 15 minutes from 6.00pm. Sessions – Wednesday to Sunday (this event will also run on Mondays & Tuesdays only during the NSW School holiday period).
- Orange Blossom Festival Bonsai Show. Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September – 10am to 4pm – and Sunday 20 September – 10am to 3pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- Elvis: An American Trilogy. Saturday 19 September. From 8pm.
- Orange Blossom Festival Street Parade. Saturday 19 September. Rouse Hill Town Centre. 11am to 4pm.
- Rouse Hill Fire Brigade Get Ready Community Event. Saturday 19 September. 10am to 2pm.
- Westleigh RFS Open Day. Saturday 19 September. 10am to 3pm.
- Brown Sugar Live at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 19 September. From 9pm
- Musical Bingo at Castle Hill RSL. Friday 25 September. From 8pm.
- FAM Fest 2026. Saturday 26 September. 4pm to 10pm.
- Spring has Sprung Party at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 26 September. From 9pm.
- Monster Jump Hawkesbury. From Saturday 26 September – Hawskesbury Showground.
- Spot On Children’s Festival at Riverside Theatres. From Saturday 26 September.
- 2026 Blacktown City Pet Festival. Sunday 27 September. 10am to 2pm.
- A Taste of Wisemans – Orange Blossom Festival. Sunday 27 September. 10am to 3pm.
- Season Squad the Musical. From Tuesday 29 September. Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill.
- Hills Community Aid – Family Fun Day and Open Day. Balcombe Hills Estate, Baulkham Hills. Wednesday 30 September. 10am to 1pm.
MARKETS
- St Paul’s Fair Trade Market – Saturday 5 September. 421 Old Northern Road Castle Hill. 10am to 2pm.
- Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market – Saturday 12 and 26 September. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- Sydney Boutique Markets – Sunday 13 September. 10am to 4pm. Rouse Hill Town Centre.
- Dural Village Markets – Sunday 13 September 9am to 2pm. Dural Country Club.
- DownTown Markets – Sunday 20 September. 9am to 3pm. Wollundry Park, Pennant Hills.
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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