Events
Hornsby Shire Council hosts a large number of events throughout the year. From music, food and art festivals to guided bush walks to school holiday programs. There is something for everyone, young and old!
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DCaf – Café catch-up 2025
DCaf provides a space to laugh, smile and share in conversation. -
- Hornsby Library
Lifeline Connect
Drop in for a chat and seek the support you need.Every Thursday 1.00-5.30pm.
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- Fusion Sydney North
Fusion Senior's Walking Group
Enjoy fresh air and friendship with a stop for drinks and morning tea. -
- Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College & Fernwood
Glow Up Girls: Unleash Your Confidence, Strength, and Friendship!
This program is for high school students in years 10-12 living with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges. -
- Edgeworth David Community Garden
Grow your Own Sensory Garden
Get into the fresh air to learn and plant together and see our sensory garden grow. -
- Dangar Island Depot
‘Unveiled’ Art Exhibition
Exhibition by Jane Park -
- Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College
Free Seniors Digital Mentoring
Free Seniors Digital Mentoring. -
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Laughter disaster
The Laughter Disaster workshop is a unique two-part experience aimed at building resilience and finding joy in tough times. -
, Hornsby Library
Plot Perfect & Character Flawed – Creative Writing Workshop
Fully booked. Waitlist available.
Presented by Darcy Tindale. -
- Thornleigh Station
Thornleigh Zig Zag Railway Walks
Discover the fascinating story behind the little-know Thornleigh Zig Zag that played a vital role in building Australia’s Great Northern Railway in the 19th Century. -
- The Cottage at Brooklyn
Only One Earth - art by Beverley Ottery
Art exhibition displaying the works of Beverley Ottery. -
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Lloyd Trig and Deerubbin loop walk, Cowan
A spectacular three-hour (6.6 km), moderately challenging walk in Muogamarra Nature Reserve with a focus on rare plants and animals. -
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The complexity of school refusal
If your child is struggling to attend school, you’re not alone. -
, Hornsby Library
Meet the author Jacqueline Harvey
Jacqueline Harvey, author of the best-selling Alice- Miranda and Kensy and Max books, is coming to Hornsby Library to launch her brand new book “The Girl and the Ghost.” -
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Walk Safely to School Day
National Walk Safely to School Day is an annual event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. -
, Hornsby Library
Book Art Workshop
Fully booked. Waitlist available.
Have a relaxing and fun morning creating fun book art using old library books! -
, Pennant Hills Community Centre (Main Hall)
Classical Indian Dance Performance
Kuchipudi classical Indian dance performance -
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Beginners Walk - Brooklyn
This one and a half hour (2 km) circuit has occasional, short, steep sections and uneven steps. Discover the lovely environment of the Hawkesbury River and the hidden gems of Parsley Bay, Flat Rock Point and McKell Park. -
, Wollundry Park
DownTown Markets – May
May Mega MarketArtisan stalls, food trucks, live music and kids fun.
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Fungi iNaturalist Bushwalk, Hornsby
Join local fungi and iNaturalist enthusiasts, Liz and Sofia, to explore the fascinating world of fungi. You will also use the iNaturalist app to learn more about the fungi in your local area. This is an easy to moderately challenging (2km) bushwalk along a fire trail through majestic Blue Gum High Forest.