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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Gibberagong Waterhole Bushwalk, North Wahroonga
This three-hour (4 km), moderately challenging bushwalk through diverse sandstone vegetation communities descends through beautiful rainforest to the delightful Gibberagong Waterhole. -
- Hornsby Library
Library and Information Week 2025 – Spotlight on Reading
Drop in to the Discovery Space during Library and Information Week for inspiration as we spotlight some of the collections and tools to help you find your next favourite read. -
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Galston Recreation Reserve, Galston
An easy, one and a half hour family friendly walk (950m) that will take you through different types of vegetation. -
, Hornsby Library
Accommodation Options
Presented by Services Australia -
, Community Recycling Centre
Compost and Worm Farming
Join Kerrie from Synergy Permaculture and learn all about Composting and Worm Farming. -
, Hornsby Mall
Hornsby Welcome Market
Hornsby Welcome Markets will host a variety market on the first Saturday of every month February – December. Stalls include fashion, jewellery, decor, art and crafts, assorted homewares and some great yummy treats and bites. -
, Hornsby Library
Meet the Author Charlotte McConaghy
Meet Charlotte McConaghy, author of Wild Dark Shore -
, Hornsby Library
Resume Writing and Interview Skills Workshop
Presented by Keith Whelan from Ways & Means Learning -
, All Hornsby Shire Libraries
Medicine Management
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, Hornsby Library
Geneagala Day 2025
As part of National Family History Month, Hornsby Shire Family History Group and Hornsby Shire Library invite you to our annual Geneagala Day. -
- Thornleigh Community Hall (next to Bunnings)
Thornleigh Model Railway Exhibition
The annual Model Railway exhibition. -
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Djarra Ridge Bushwalk, Cowan
This five-hour (9.3 km), challenging circuit bushwalk explores a large southern section of Muogamarra Nature Reserve. -
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Comfortable Homes in Winter and Summer Webinar
Is your home suffering hypothermia in winter and heat stroke in summer? -
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Bujwa Bay Bushwalk, Cowan
This three-hour (6.2 km), moderately challenging to challenging bushwalk follows a fire trail from the ridgetop of Cowan down to the tranquil waters of Bujwa Bay. -
, Storey Park Community Centre (Jonas Fear Hall)
Repair Café - Electronics/Furniture
Our regular Repair Cafés an wonderful opportunity to bring new life to any broken electrical or furniture items you may have. -
, Storey Park Community Centre (Meeting Room 1)
Stitch and Fix: Clothes Mending Workshop
Learn how to mend and repair your preloved clothes by hand, prolonging the life of your favourite pieces and while learning valuable sewing techniques. -
, Storey Park Community Centre (Fowler Hall)
Bicycle Repair Workshop
Rather than throw out your bike, come learn some basic maintenance techniques! -
, Council Depot – Galston
Chipping for Mulch – Galston – Aug 2025
Bring along your garden prunings and branches to our free chipping service. -
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Gundah Ridge Bushwalk, Mount Kuring-gai
This easy, one and a half hour (1.8 km return) walk strolls along the beautiful Gundah Ridge through some of Hornsby Shire’s most beautiful sandstone bushland. -
, Thornleigh Community Centre
Clothing Swap
Exchange your preloved clothes and accessories with our second-hand community.