February is packed with exciting things to see and do across The Hills! Celebrate Lunar New Year at our vibrant street festival, dive into hands-on sustainability activities, or discover a new skill at one of our interactive workshops.
With sunny days and warm evenings, it's the perfect time to join Council-run events, get involved in community programs, and make the most of the last month of summer!
Ride into the Year of the Horse with the biggest Lunar Festival yet
2pm - 9pm, Saturday 28 February 2026 | Castle Hill Main Street, Old Northern Road
Come and celebrate the Year of the Horse at our Hills Lunar New Year Street Festival!
This year's festival is set to be BIGGER and BETTER, with Castle Hill Main Street closed to traffic for the first time in a decade.
Indulge in authentic Asian delicacies with food trucks and stalls serving dumplings, Ramen, Japanese street food, Dragon Beard Candy, bubble tea and more.
Enjoy live performances, traditional lion dances, prize giveaway, FREE craft activities and face painting, FREE live portrait illustrations by artist Quirkimi and a pickleball court!
End the night with a spectacular fireworks finale!
Attendees are encouraged to use public transport, with Castle Hill Metro Station located directly adjacent to the festival.
This event is proudly funded by NSW Government's Vibrant Street Package - Open Streets Program 2025 - 2028.
Find your flow at our free Tai Chi classes
9:30am - 10:30am, every Wednesday | Baulkham Hills Community Centre
Join us for free Tai Chi classes at Baulkham Hills Community Centre every Wednesday from 9:30am to 10:30am.
Tai Chi helps with body flexibility, balance, cardiovascular health and sleep
Registrations are not required. Just show up and enjoy the class. All ages welcome.
FREE | Registration not required
Bee Curious with Little Eco Warriors
3:30pm - 4:30pm, Thursday 19 February 2026 | Castle Hill Library
Join beekeeper Duncan for a fun, hands-on journey into Australia's native stingless bees.
Kids will explore the world of bees, Indigenous traditions, and nature's sweet secret while learning how to care for our environment by taking only what's needed and protecting our buzzing friends sustainably.
FREE | Bookings are essential | Suitable for children in school years 1-6
Level up your coffee skills
9am - 2pm, Saturday 21 February 2026 | Catch Training Centre - Baulkham Hills
Join us for a FREE and engaging day workshop where you can expand your love for coffee and learn the basics of becoming a barista.
FREE | Bookings are essential | Suitable for youth aged 14 - 18
Give your gadgets a new life at our E-Waste Plus Event
9am - 3:30pm, Saturday 21 February 2026 | Castle Hill Showground
Mark your calendars for our free E-Waste Drop-Off event! Drop-off a range of household items for recycling, including e-waste, soft and hard plastics, polystyrene and textiles.
This event is exclusively for residents of The Hills Shire - proof of residence is required at drop-off.
FREE | Registration not required
Craft your own recycled purse
10am - 12pm, Tuesday 24 February 2026 | The Hills Shire Council
Celebrate World Wetland's Day and join us for a hands-on workshop where you will transform your soft plastics into a no-sew purse!
During the workshop, you will also learn how to identify different types of plastics, why some are trickier to recycle than others, and what steps you can take to reduce your soft plastic waste at home and at work.
FREE | Bookings are essential
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