The Kite Flying Festival is a family-friendly outdoor community event happening on Saturday, 10 January 2026 at Castle Hill Showground, NSW. The festival celebrates creativity, community, and outdoor activity, inviting families, kite enthusiasts, and visitors of all ages to participate in an exciting day of kite flying, entertainment, and cultural experiences.

Highlights include:

Spectacular kite flying displays across the skies.

Workshops and kite-making activities for kids and adults.

Arts and crafts experiences, including face painting and creative stalls.

Music and live entertainment, creating a lively festival atmosphere.

Food and beverage options, including food trucks and family-friendly picnic areas.

Community engagement, encouraging participants to explore local culture and collaborate on creative activities.

Holiday workshop/activity/meet-up

Stage 1 (Years 1–2) EN1‑CRE‑01 – Creates simple informative and imaginative texts about personal experiences, e.g., describing kite designs. EN1‑INT‑01 – Listens to and responds to information about events or experiences. PHE‑MSP‑01 – Demonstrates fundamental movement skills in outdoor play. HSIE‑C1.1 – Identifies features of local communities and explores their purposes. Stage 2 (Years 3–4) EN2‑CRE‑01 – Composes texts to share experiences or ideas about community events. EN2‑INT‑01 – Exchanges information and ideas with peers and adults. PHE‑MSP‑02 – Applies movement skills and strategies in structured physical activities. HSIE‑C2.1 – Explains connections between people, events, and places in the local community. Stage 3 (Years 5–6) EN3‑CRE‑01 – Creates texts to describe, explain, or evaluate real-world experiences. EN3‑INT‑01 – Analyses information in texts and communicates findings effectively. PHE‑RRS‑01 – Demonstrates safe and responsible participation in physical and recreational activities. HSIE‑C3.1 – Investigates how local events contribute to community wellbeing and culture. Stage 4 (Years 7–8) EN4‑CRE‑01 – Plans, composes, and edits imaginative, informative, and persuasive texts. EN4‑INT‑01 – Analyses how texts reflect perspectives and experiences. PHE‑PDH‑01 – Applies strategies to promote personal health, safety, and wellbeing during activities. HSIE‑C4.1 – Examines the role of community and cultural events in shaping society. Stage 5 (Years 9–10) EN5‑CRE‑01 – Produces sophisticated texts that evaluate and reflect on social or cultural experiences. EN5‑INT‑01 – Analyses language, structure, and meaning in complex texts. PHE‑PDH‑02 – Evaluates the impact of participation in physical activities on personal and social wellbeing. HSIE‑C5.1 – Investigates the significance of community events in local, regional, and global contexts. Stage 6 (Years 11–12) EN6‑CRE‑01 – Creates coherent, persuasive, and reflective texts for public or academic audiences. EN6‑INT‑01 – Critically evaluates texts for meaning, bias, and purpose. PHE‑PDH‑03 – Analyses strategies to maintain lifelong health, fitness, and wellbeing. HSIE‑C6.1 – Explores the impact of cultural, social, and recreational events on communities and identity.