This week.. Friday 3-4-2026 to Thursday 9-4-2026.
Meadows Easter Fair (Fri 3 – Mon 6 April)
A classic Hills Easter outing, the Meadows Easter Fair runs for four days with 100‑plus stalls of locally made arts and crafts, plants, tools, books, clothing, gourmet food and collectibles spread across Meadows Hall and Battunga Park. There’s a new Easter Pavilion this year with interactive activities, plus Wilbur’s Wildlife, magician Ryan Razi, Nitro Nat’s science shows, medieval combat demos, laser tag, a kids’ zone, petting zoo, live music, and more. Entry and parking are free, and the fair runs 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
Location: Meadows Hall & Battunga Park, 51–53 Mawson Road, Meadows.
Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival – 150 Years (Sat 4 & Mon 6 April)
Celebrating 150 years, Oakbank’s Easter Racing Carnival offers a uniquely relaxed, family‑friendly picnic race day at Australia’s largest picnic race track. Bring your own BBQ, food and drinks to enjoy on the famous hill in the middle of the course, or sample food vans and bars while you watch metropolitan racing including the Onkaparinga Cup on Saturday and Community Cup Day on Monday. Expect live music, kids’ amusements, Fashions on the Field, heritage displays and onsite camping for the full long‑weekend experience (gates from 7:00 am, racing roughly 10:30 am–5:00 pm; tickets around $33 online Saturday and $22 Monday, under‑16s free).
Location: Oakbank Racecourse, 46 Oakwood Road, Oakbank.
Easter at Woodhouse Adventure Park (Fri 3 – Mon 6 April)
Just 25 minutes from the CBD at Piccadilly, Woodhouse is running four days of Easter fun across 54 hectares of bushland. Families can tackle Challenge Hill, the tube slides (weather permitting), disc golf, Cameron’s Climb, The Labyrinth maze and a range of “a little bit eggstra” surprise Easter activities, with the option to camp onsite for a full screen‑free mini‑break. Spots book out quickly over Easter, so it’s worth locking in camping early if you’re planning to stay.
Location: Woodhouse Adventure Park, 37 Spring Gully Road, Piccadilly.
Mylor Market & Uraidla Market (Easter Sunday 5 April)
If you prefer a slower Sunday, both Mylor and Uraidla are hosting their much‑loved community markets on Easter Sunday. Mylor Market (9:00 am–1:00 pm) offers plants, homemade gifts, crafts, preserves, baked goods and local produce, while Uraidla Market brings together local makers, food and live music in the village’s main spaces. Together they’re a lovely way to wander, browse for something handmade and enjoy the village feel of these two Hills townships.
Locations:
Mylor Market – Mylor (first Sunday of the month, including 5 April 2026).
Uraidla Market – Uraidla township.
Restaurant of the Week – Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard, Lenswood
Tucked into the slopes above Lenswood, Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard is a family‑owned, five‑star boutique winery with a chef‑hatted restaurant and sweeping views over the vines and ranges. Long windows, tiered decks and a 360‑degree fireplace make it just as appealing on a crisp autumn day as it is in the middle of summer.
The kitchen focuses on modern Australian dishes built around local and seasonal produce, designed to match their cool‑climate wines, from Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc through to Pinot Noir and Shiraz. With the cellar door and restaurant open right through the Easter long weekend, it’s an easy choice for a long lunch in the Hills – think lingering over a multi‑course menu, a flight of single‑vineyard wines and some of the best vineyard views in the region.
This Week’s Home Maintenance Tip – Autumn Heating Check
As nights start to cool, it’s worth checking your heating before you really need it so there are no surprises on the first cold snap. A simple pre‑winter check can also improve efficiency and help keep bills under control.
Turn on your main heater (reverse‑cycle, gas, combustion or electric) and make sure it starts cleanly and doesn’t produce any burning smells or unusual noises.
Clean or replace filters on reverse‑cycle units, dust vents and wipe over heaters so they’re not blowing dust around once they’re running every day.
If you use a wood fire, have the flue or chimney inspected and swept, and check the hearth and door seals so smoke and embers stay where they should.
Doing this now, while days are still mild, means your heating is ready to go when the weather suddenly turns—and gives you time to call a local tradie if something’s not quite right.
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