Classes
6 classes at 4 venues
0–17yearsAustralia Day: Fun at the Farm
Free4 hr 30 minShow times
The Hills' biggest event: stage shows, face painting, roving entertainment, amusement rides and food trucks at Bella Vista Farm, ending with fireworks. Entry is free (rides and food cost extra). Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre holds a pool party earlier in the day (normal entry fees).
- TUEBella VistaBella Vista Farm Park26 Jan: Tue 4:30–9pmBook →
0–17yearsBella Vista Farm Open Day
Free5 hoursShow times
Homestead tours, the farm's resident sheep, heritage buildings and gardens, with music from Hills Shire Symphony Orchestra groups. Bring a picnic or buy a Devonshire tea. Held on the first Sunday of most months.
- SUNBella VistaBella Vista Farm Park1 Nov, 6 Dec: Sun 9am–2pmBook →
6–17yearsFree Learn to Skate workshop (Totem Skate)
Free3 hr 30 minShow times
Free skateboarding workshops for kids 6 and over, from first-timers to improvers, run by Totem Skate's coaches. Boards, helmets and pads provided. Bookings essential (they book out quickly).
- SATBella VistaBella Vista Pocket Park7 Nov: Sat 9am–12:30pmBook →
2–5yearsFree preschool dance class (The Stage Door)
Free45 minutesShow times
A free weekly outdoor dance class for pre-schoolers, led by The Stage Door Performing Arts' teachers, with a themed dress-up session once a month. Registration essential. School terms only.
- WEDBella VistaBella Vista Pocket ParkWed 10–10:45amBook →
0–17yearsIlluminate the Hills Christmas lights
Free2 hr 30 minShow times
The Rose Garden next to Waves is lit with thousands of fairy lights and Christmas installations, with pram-friendly paths. Lit every night until 10:30pm from 29 November to 2 January; best after dark (times shown are from about sunset). Opening night (Sun 29 Nov, from 5pm) has Christmas markets, food trucks and a visit from Santa.
- MONTUEWEDBaulkham HillsQueen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden29 Nov – 2 Jan: Mon–Sun 8–10:30pmBook →
6–12yearsLittle Eco Warriors: the world of frogs
Free1 hourShow times
Free FrogID Week session at Castle Hill Library: meet native frogs and learn how they live, with the council's environment team. For children in Years 1–6; parents stay in the library. Bookings essential.
- THUCastle HillCastle Hill Library12 Nov: Thu 3:45–4:45pmBook →
Venues
- Castle Hill Library14 Pennant St, Castle Hill 2154Open in Maps
- Bella Vista Farm ParkElizabeth Macarthur Dr, Bella Vista 2153Open in Maps
- Bella Vista Pocket Park2 Mawson Ave, Bella Vista 2153Open in Maps
- Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose GardenRoxborough Park Rd, Baulkham Hills 2153Open in Maps
About The Hills Shire Council events
Council-run and council-hosted family events across The Hills. Dates and times are from the council's events listing, which is the place to check for changes, bookings and wet-weather news.