Looking for what’s on in the Hills this week? You’ve come to the right place! Every week, 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 weekly guide is updated regularly so you can discover the latest events and make the most of everything happening in Sydney’s Hills District.
Know of an event we should include? Listing your event in our community calendar is free. Submit your event here to reach local families. Looking for even more exposure? We also offer sponsored event promotions and social media packages. Find out more here.
SANTA
- Castle Towers – Santa has arrived! Get in early and get your photos taken or just pop in a say hi! More information, click here.
- Santa has also arrived at Rouse Hill Town Centre
FAMILY FUN
- Nurragingy Miniature Railway. Sunday 15 November. 10am to 3.00pm.
ADULT FUN
- A Taste of Tasmania. ABODE Bistro, ParkRoyal Darling Harbour. Friday 13 November. 6pm-9.30pm.
- Grease Bottomless Brunch at Bella Vista Hotel. Saturday 14 November. From 1pm.
- Christmas in the Grandparents Club at Castle Hill RSL. Saturday 14 November. 2pm and 7pm shows.
SHOPPING AND MARKETS
- Garage Sale Trail. Saturday 14 November & Sunday 15 November.
- Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market. Saturday 14 November. 8am to 12pm. Castle Hill Showground.
- DownTown Markets. Sunday 15 November. 9am to 2pm. Wollundry Park, Pennant Hills.
REGULAR FAVOURITES
- Rouse Hill Estate open to the public. Every Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
- Powerhouse Castle Hill. Open every Saturday and Sunday. 10am – 4pm.
VISIT A BRAND NEW PLAYGROUND
- Edward Bennett Park Playground, Cherrybrook – read more here.
- The Gables Lake Foreshore Playground, Box Hill – read more here.
- Kilpack Park Playground, Carlingford – read more here.
FREE DANCE CLASSES AT BELLA VISTA POCKET PARK
Kids dance classes with The Stage Door Performing Arts: During term time, free weekly classes for children aged 2 to 5 years old, every Wednesday at 10am during school term, with a special themed class each month. Registration essential.
STORYTIME
Hills Shire Council libraries
FREE storytime sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers are held by libraries in the Hills throughout the week as follows:
- Baby Bounce – Baby Bounce is a program developed for parents and babies aged 0-24 months. It consists of 20-30mins of songs and rhymes. The sessions are interactive, fun and beneficial to both parent and child.
- Baulkham Hills Library – Thursdays – 10.30am to 11am
- Castle Hill Library – Mondays – 2pm to 2.30pm and Thursdays 10.30am to 11am
- Dural Library – Tuesdays – 10.30am to 11.00am
- Vinegar Hill Library (Rouse Hill) – Wednesdays and Thursdays – 10.30am to 11am.
- Toddler Time – Toddler Time is an interactive 30 minute session for those tiny tots who are beyond Baby Bounce but not quite ready for storytime. It consists of short stories, songs and rhymes suitable for children aged 18 months to 3 years old.
- Dural Library – Wednesdays – 10.30am to 11am
- Vinegar Hill Library (Rouse Hill) – Mondays – 10.30am to 11am.
- Move and Groove – Suitable for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years old. An interactive, fun-filled session for you and your child including action books, songs, rhymes and musical instruments.
- Castle Hill Library – Wednesdays – 10.30am to 11am
- Preschool Storytime – Storytime is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for parents and children aged 2-5. Storytime features stories, songs, and activities. These aim to encourage literacy and a love of reading in children.
- Baulkham Hills Library – Tuesdays and Fridays – 10.30am to 11am
- Castle Hill Library – Tuesdays and Fridays – 10.30am to 11am
- Dural Library – Mondays – 10.30am to 11am
- Vinegar Hill Library (Rouse Hill) – Tuesday and Fridays – 10.30am to 11am.
Hornsby Shire Council libraries
Free sessions are held every week during school term, with no booking required.
- Bubs and Books – 0 to 18 months – Introduces babies and toddlers to the world of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays.
- Hornsby Library – Tuesday and Thursdays – 11am
- Pennant Hills Library – Wednesdays – 11am
- Toddler Tales – 18 months to 3 years – Toddler Tales is a fun way to introduce your toddler to a wide range of books and songs, a great opportunity to develop language skills as well as the chance to socialise with other children.
- Hornsby Library – Mondays – 10am
- Storytime for Preschoolers – 3 to 5 years – Storytime is the perfect way to give your pre-schooler an introduction to a wide range of books and stories, as well as the chance to socialise with other children and an opportunity to develop motor and language skills.
- Hornsby Library – Tuesdays and Thursdays – 10am
- Pennant Hills Library – Wednesdays and Fridays – 10am
- Berowra Library – Friday – 10.30am
Other guides that might interest you:
- Activities and Classes Guides: The Ultimate Guide for Kids in the Hills
- Kid friendly bush walks in the Hills
- The Hills Sydney: Best playgrounds for Under 5s
- Pubs, Clubs or Restaurants with a Playground in the Hills
- Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths
Hosting an event in the Hills District? Listing your event in our community calendar is free. Submit your event here to reach local families. Looking for even more exposure? We also offer sponsored event promotions and social media packages. Find out more here.