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Stroll through stalls bursting with handmade crafts, homewares, vintage finds, farm-fresh produce, and delicious street food. 
10-3pm.

Address

Windsor Mall, George Street, Windsor NSW 2756

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The 2026 State Gem and Mineral Show has something for everyone!
Traders will have crystals, jewellery, cut stones, lapidary equipment, faceting and slabs. There will also be a spectacular display of hand crafted jewellery, faceted gems, polished stones, stone carving, minerals and fossils on show.
Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 9am-4pm.

Address

Hawkesbury Showground, 40 Racecourse Road, Clarendon NSW 2756

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Visit Wildwood this Spring with lots of colour throughout the garden.  Cafe, gift shop & nursery available. Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday until November 4. 10am-4pm.

Address

29 Powells Road, Bilpin NSW 2758

Phone

0417 042 460

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ARTEXPRESS showcases the creativity of Year 12 Visual Arts students from across New South Wales working in a range of expressive forms including: drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photo-media, printmaking, time-based form, textile & fibre, collection of works and graphic design.

ARTEXPRESS is a series of exhibitions developed in collaboration with the program’s curatorial team and participating venues. This exhibition features work by students from across New South Wales, including the Hawkesbury, Penrith, The Hills, and Blue Mountains regions.

ARTEXPRESS is a joint partnership between the NSW Education Standards Authority and NSW Department of Education.

Image: Abby Teuma, Colo High School, Put down, Passed on (detail), 2025. Espressive form, Ceramics

Address

Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, 300 George Street, Windsor NSW 2756

Phone

02 4560 4441

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Monster Jump comes to the Hawkesbury! Conquer 280m of inflatable obstacles plus Monster Sports Jam for an epic school holiday adventure.

Daily during school holidays.

It is recommended that tickets be purchased online.

Address

Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon NSW 2756

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A select group of artists showcase a superb collection of paintings welcoming Spring and new beginnings.

Address

Purple Noon Gallery, 606 Terrace Road, Freemans Reach NSW 2756

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Meet Crias (babies and Hembras (females). Hand feed alpacas in the paddock, and learn interesting facts about the alpacas from knowledgeable staff.
Alpaca feeding 3pm daily.

Address

Madisons Mountain Retreat, 1880 Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights, NSW 2758

Phone

0415 404 643

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Looking for things to do in the upcoming school holidays?
PCYC NSW runs a variety of safe, fun, creative and inclusive school holiday activities for 5-12 year olds. Our structured programs have a selection of sport and creative based activities to ensure we offer something for everyone!
Weekdays during school holidays (no activities public holiday 5 Oct).

Address

16 Stewart St (enter via Green Hills Way), South Windsor NSW 2756

Phone

02 4505 5070

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Children's School Holiday Workshops
5-15 years. Limit of 10 students per workshop.  Bookings essential phone
0412 979 731.
$15 per child per workshop, all equipment supplied.
July school holiday workshops run daily (excluding weekends).

Address

Richmond Art Supplies, Shop 1, 328 Windsor Street, Richmond NSW 2753

Phone

0412 979 731

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Get ready for a hands-on day of nature-inspired creativity, building and making on the farm! Children will explore our Permaculture Farm, visit and cuddle our animals, gather natural treasures and discover how simple materials from nature can be transformed into incredible creations.

Using sticks, flowers, leaves, bark, stones, grasses, clay and other natural finds, children will spend the session making, building, weaving and experimenting — with plenty of creations to take home and lots of farm fun along the way!

Suitable for ages 4-17years.
10am-3pm.
Located in the grounds of Australiana Pioneer Village.

Address

Hawkesbury Permaculture, 10 Rose Street, Wilberforce NSW 2756

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Monster Jump comes to the Hawkesbury! Conquer 280m of inflatable obstacles plus Monster Sports Jam for an epic school holiday adventure.

Daily during school holidays.

It is recommended that tickets be purchased online.

Address

Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon NSW 2756

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50s & 60s Show performed by Bill & Darlene Croft.
Show and lunch included.
11am.

Address

Panthers North Richmond, 33 Beaumont Ave, North Richmond NSW 2754

Phone

02 4560 5000

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Enjoy a new release DVD in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your own snacks & drinks. 
2-3.30pm.

Address

Hawkesbury Central Library, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Windsor NSW 2756

Phone

02 4560 4460

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Get ready for a school holiday adventure with a difference! Children will spend an unforgettable evening experiencing our Permaculture Farm after dark — caring for the animals at sunset, exploring by torchlight, making their own pizza, gathering around the campfire and finishing the night with music and dancing at our Bush Disco!

Bring your torch, pull on your boots and get ready for an evening filled with animals, adventure, food, fire, music and farm fun!

Suitable for ages 4-17years.
5pm-8pm.
Located in the grounds of Australiana Pioneer Village.

Address

Hawkesbury Permaculture, 10 Rose Street, Wilberforce NSW 2756

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School holiday art and craft workshops.
Check website for list of classes each day. Bookings essential.

School holiday program runs daily during school holidays (excluding public holidays).

Address

196 George Street, Windsor NSW 2756

Phone

0450 485 870

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Ready, set, LEGO! Test your imagination and LEGO building skills when you take on these special challenges. Suitable for ages 8+

This creative program is designed to engage learning through building and play. Children will develop skills, build amazing structures, and use their imaginations. All materials provided. The sessions are facilitated by library staff.

10am-12pm.

Address

Hawkesbury Central Library, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Windsor NSW 2756

Phone

02 4560 4460

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Mini chefs wanted! Sushi making fun these school holidays.
Fun and interactive sushi making class! This hands-on experience teaches kids how to create their own sushi, including rolled sushi, classic sushi, and nigiri. From choosing fresh fillings and rolling their creations, this engaging session is perfect for building confidence in the kitchen and sparking creativity.
The best part is they get to enjoy their delicious sushi afterwards!  
Limited spots available, bookings essential. 
11am-12pm.

Address

Bligh Park Hotel, 101 Ham St, South Windsor NSW 2756

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Get ready for a school holiday showdown as Angry Birds vs PAW Patrol Kids Bingo takes over!

Will you join the flock or back the pups? Bring the kids along for a fun-filled bingo session featuring two favourite teams going head-to-head in an action-packed themed event.

Round up your little Angry Birds and PAW Patrol fans and get ready to shout BINGO!

All children playing must have a ticket. Non-playing adults must RSVP (free).

Option to add a kids meal for $13.

Bookings essential.

Address

Panthers North Richmond, 33 Beaumont Ave, North Richmond NSW 2754

Phone

02 4560 5000

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Dress up and enjoy lots of great Fairy and Pirate fun! 
Eat in at The Damper Camp or The Oxboro Inn, bring a picnic or use the free BBQ's.
Rides are an additional cost. 
School holiday program operates Wednesdays during the school holidays.
10am-4pm.

Address

Rose Street, Wilberforce NSW 2756

Phone

02 4575 1777

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Monster Jump comes to the Hawkesbury! Conquer 280m of inflatable obstacles plus Monster Sports Jam for an epic school holiday adventure.

Daily during school holidays.

It is recommended that tickets be purchased online.

Address

Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon NSW 2756

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Includes class, pizza and apple juice.
$20 per child. 3years+
10.45am
Bookings essential.
Classes run 30/9, 1/10, 2/10, 7/10, 8/10 and 9/10.

Address

Hillbilly Cider Shed, 2230 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin NSW 2758

Phone

02 4567 0965

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Mix art and engineering to create and take home your very own drawing robot!

What do you get if you mix textas with a milk frother? A drawing robot! Join our gallery educators to play, experiment and create as you construct your own drawing robot to take home.

This workshop is designed for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver must remain onsite with all participants under 10. Parents and carers are encouraged to help with the experimenting, but do not need a ticket!

Bookings essential.

11am or 1pm (seesions run for 1 hour).

Address

Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, 300 George Street, Windsor NSW 2756

Phone

02 4560 4441

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Children's School Holiday Workshops
5-15 years. Limit of 10 students per workshop.  Bookings essential phone 0412 979 731.
$15 per child per workshop, all equipment supplied.
Check website for detailed class program.

Program runs daily during school holidays (excluding public holiday).

Address

Richmond Art Supplies, Shop 1, 328 Windsor Street, Richmond NSW 2753

Phone

0412 979 731

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Explore organic waste recycling, examine a real worm farm and get up close and personal with some worms!

Join sustainability educators from EnvironMentors to investigate organic waste recycling, including how food scraps are broken down by composting into valuable garden fertilizer. Hold a live worm, discover their anatomy and learn how to care for a worm farm. This free workshop is suitable for ages 5-12. A caregiver must remain onsite with all participants aged under 10.

10.30-11.15am

Address

Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 8 Baker Street, Windsor NSW 2756

Phone

02 4560 4655

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Explore nature, creatures and getting outdoors!

These school holidays, let your kids join us for a guided adventure to uncover which animals call the botanic gardens home, meet the often‑overlooked creatures living under the water through dip‑netting, and discover why gardens and greenspaces are such important places for supporting local wildlife. They’ll finish the day by planting their own native plant to take home, making your backyard (or balcony) more wildlife‑friendly. Perfect for curious minds who love nature, creatures, and getting outdoors!

Suitable for: children aged 5–12 years, with an accompanying adult.
10.30am- 12pm.

Address

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road, Mount Tomah NSW 2758

Phone

02 4567 3000