2025 Mayor's Children's Christmas Party

Next date: Sunday, 07 December 2025 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Gingerbread man and Santa's elf posing with 2 little girls in fron of the gingerbread house and barn at bella vista farm.

Join us for the Mayor's Children's Christmas Party at Bella Vista Farm for a fun and festive day out with your family and friends!

The event is open to all - registrations are not required.

What to expect

Free activities:

  • Face painting
  • Cookie decorating (limited numbers)
  • Craft with The Hills Shire Library Team
  • Cheeky Tunes Christmas Show
  • Inflatable outdoor games such as dartball, shoot four (basketball connect 4), diving goalkeeper, and passing duel
  • Other outdoor games and activities

Other activities, food and drink:
Please note that the below are at your own expense.

Additional Inclusive and Accessible Details:

  • Sunflower Lanyard for hidden disabilities
  • Quiet space
  • Auslan Storytime
  • Sensory-sensitive hour between 9am to 10am - where no lights or music will be playing on rides.
  • Download the Mayor's Children's Christmas Party Social Story(PDF, 44MB)
    • Social Stories are developed for major Council events to help individuals understand what to expect when attending. It prepares them for social situations by providing clear information about what will happen and what typical responses might be.

Who can attend the Mayor’s Christmas party?

The event is open for anyone to attend. 

How do I secure tickets to the event?

Tickets are no longer required to attend the event. 

Why is there a cost for rides this year when they were free last year?

In the past, free tickets were issued to Hills Shire residents on a first-come first-serve basis. However due to a significant number of no-shows and rising event costs, we no longer considered the ticketed system a fair use of Hills Shire ratepayer’s money. Therefore the event is now open to all, however attendees will have to pay for food and rides. The cost of ride tickets will be heavily subsidised by Council. Entry to the event remains free.  

How many spots are available for cookie decorating?

Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Make sure to get to Bella Vista Farm from 10am to avoid missing out!

What can I eat and drink?

All food and beverages will be available for purchase. You can enjoy a variety of delicious options, including ice cream, coffee, snow cones, and fairy floss. The Friends of Bella Vista Farm will run a sausage sizzle and serve Devonshire tea, both available for purchase. All proceeds raised by the Friends of Bella Vista Farm will be re-invested into the maintenance of the Farm. 

How much do ride tickets cost?

An unlimited ride pass is $20, or you can purchase two rides for $10.

What activities are available free of charge?

There are plenty of free activities for everyone to enjoy, including face painting, cookie decorating (while supplies last), roving entertainment, and craft sessions with The Hills Shire Library Team. Families can also enjoy the Cheeky Tunes Christmas Show and a range of inflatable outdoor games such as dartball, Shoot Four (a basketball version of Connect 4), diving goalkeeper, and passing duel. Additional outdoor games and activities will also be available throughout the day. 

What disability-friendly features are available?

The event includes several initiatives to support accessibility and inclusion. A Sensory Sensitive Hour will run between 9am and 10am, during which no lights or music will be played on the rides. There will also be an Auslan Storytime session, and a quiet space will be available behind the Homestead near the fig trees. Additionally, the Sunflower Lanyard program will be in place to support individuals with hidden disabilities.

When

  • Sunday, 07 December 2025 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Location

Bella Vista Farm, Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella Vista, 2153, View Map

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