Events

Hawkesbury Residents are encouraged to create or update their Bushfire Survival Plan by attending the Rural Fire Service’s Get Ready Weekend on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. The bushfire danger period is from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027; however, it can vary due to local conditions. By attending Get Ready Weekend, […]

People of all ages are invited to a day of free activities on Saturday 26 September at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton to celebrate a milestone in 2026. Enjoy a free swim, a slice of birthday cake and a party atmosphere in honour of 20 years since the venue expanded. Take part in a mega […]

Tickets are now on sale for Western Sydney’s premier light and sound show, with visitors encouraged to snap up discounted early bird tickets before they disappear. Echoes – Moon Garden will transform Bella Vista Farm from Friday 18 September to Sunday 11 October 2026. After dark, visitors can wander through a secret garden filled with […]

By Christine Rau Back in the day,1976 to be precise much of Blacktown and Lalor Park was made up of dirt roads and dairy farms, now long vanished beneath sprawling McMansions.Rough-and-tumble pubs such as the Robin Hood at Blacktown station and the Stockade at Lalor Park were hose-’em-down, break-up-the-brawl affairs. Norwest Boulevard wasn’t even a […]

Hornsby Shire Council is bringing back its popular Native Plant Giveaways this August for residents in the Shire’s northern suburbs, following the success of its March event for southern residents. This year, the program has been divided geographically to give more residents the opportunity to take part. The March giveaway was available to those living […]

By Lorna Gordon What began as a diagnosis for a chronic health condition has grown into one of Australia’s most unique community fundraising events. On Saturday, 29 August, the Galston Valley Railway will once again come alive with the sound of miniature locomotives as volunteer teams from across New South Wales take on the Galston […]

For five decades, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the voices of our communities — steady, unapologetic, and proud. Each year, its themes have called for truth, celebrated culture, honoured resistance, and reminded the nation of who we are. Fifty Years of Deadly marks a milestone. It’s a tribute to the people who built this movement. the […]

Hills Shire residents are invited to celebrate NAIDOC Week and First Nations culture at the third annual Yarn at the Farm event, featuring a diverse range of fun and interactive cultural experiences for the whole family. Council’s Yarn at the Farm event is delivered in partnership with local First Nations enterprise Muru Mittigar. The day […]

Get ready for a fantastic day out as Hawkesbury Fest returns on Sunday, August 9, from 10am to 3pm at Governor Phillip Park, Windsor. Held annually during Local Government Week, Hawkesbury Fest is a free community event celebrating everything that makes the Hawkesbury special. The festival showcases the work of Hawkesbury City Council and its […]

Fans of classic British television comedy are in for a treat when Richmond Players present the much-loved stage adaptation of Are You Being Served? Based on the iconic sitcom, the production follows the quirky staff of the fictional Grace Brothers department store as they navigate workplace dramas, interpersonal relationships and the daily challenges of retail […]

There are so many wonderful reasons to join your local library, but Hawkesbury Library Service is here with one more just for you! During July, the Library is back with its annual Membership Drive, celebrating all new and existing members with a range of prizes for all ages. All new Hawkesbury Library members who join […]

Blacktown City is set to welcome an exciting international gymnastics tournament when the Marival Cup returns to Rooty Hill Leisure Centre this July, bringing together athletes from across Australia and overseas. More than 120 gymnasts will compete in rhythmic and aesthetic group gymnastics competitions from 17 to 19 July at the Blacktown City Council venue, […]