National Youth Week is from 11-21 April 2024
The theme is Express. Empower. Get loud!
Youth Week began as a NSW Government initiative in 1989, and has since grown to be a celebration of young people in every state and territory across the country.
National Youth Week is an opportunity for young people (12-24) to:
- share ideas
- attend live events
- have their voices heard on issues of concern to you
- showcase their talents
- celebrate their contribution to the community
- take part in competitions
- have fun!
What's On
Celebrate Youth Week in Hornsby Shire with FREE events for all young people aged 12-24.
Movie Night: Ghostbusters – Frozen Empire
Free movie, popcorn/ice cream/drink
When: Friday 12 April, 6.15pm–8.30pm
Where: Events Cinema Hornsby – 236 Pacific Hwy, Hornsby
Hornsby Art Society – Young Artist 2024
This year’s theme is “My Happy Place”.
Award Ceremony – by invitation only: Friday 12 April, 6pm–8pm
Exhibition Open: 9–14 April, 10am–4pm
Where: Wallarobba Arts & Cultural Centre – 25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby
Community Skate Workshops & JAM Sessions
Come along to the Galston Skatepark for FREE Community Skate Workshops & JAM!
Learn to Skate Beginner class & Mentoring Skate Session followed by a Skate & Scooter JAM with loads of prizes up for grabs!
This workshop is for ages 10 years and over.
When: Saturday 13 April, 10am–2pm
Where: Galston Skate Park – 412 Galston Rd, Galston
Community CPR Workshop
When: Tuesday 16 April, 10am–12pm
Where: Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre – 203 Peats Ferry Rd, Hornsby
Lunch provided. Bookings essential as spaces are extremely limited.
Lifeline Session Drop In
Support and information in one place.
Show bags available for all young people.
When: Thursday 18 April, 1.30pm–5pm
Where: Hornsby Library – 28-44 George St, Hornsby
Drop in, no bookings required.
Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps
When: Thursday 18 April, 2pm–3.30pm
Where: Pennant Hills Community Centre – Ramsay Rd, Pennant Hills
Snacks provided. Bookings essential as spaces are extremely limited.
Hornsby Shire Council’s Youth Week events are safe and inclusive events for all our young people to attend. All events are drug and alcohol free.
Find out more information at nsw.gov.au/youthweek
