National Youth Week is from 9-17 April 2025
The theme is We are the future, and the future is now!
Youth Week began as a NSW Government initiative in 1989, and has since grown to be a celebration of young people in every state and territory across the country.
National Youth Week is an opportunity for young people (12-24) to:
- share ideas
- attend live events
- have their voices heard on issues of concern to you
- showcase their talents
- celebrate their contribution to the community
- take part in competitions
- have fun!
What's On
Celebrate Youth Week in Hornsby Shire with FREE events for all young people aged 12-24.
Young Artist Award Exhibition
This year’s theme is “Colour My World”.
Exhibition Open: 1–6 April, 10am–4pm
Where: Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre – 25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby
Lifeline Connect Drop In
Support and information in one place.
Show bags available for all young people.
When: Thursdays, 1pm–5.30pm
Where: Hornsby Library – 28-44 George St, Hornsby
Drop in, no bookings required.
Voting Workshop
When: Wednesday 9 April, 4pm–5.30pm
Where: Hornsby Library – 28-44 George Street, Hornsby
Ages: 16-24
Pizza and prizes.
Movie Night: A Minecraft Movie
Fully booked, join waitlist.
Free movie, popcorn/ice cream/drink
When: Saturday 12 April, 6.30pm
Where: Events Cinema Hornsby – 236 Pacific Hwy, Hornsby
Second Hand Hornsby Market
When: Saturday 13 April, 9am–1pm
Where: Coronation StrEat, Hornsby
Ceramics Course
When: Monday 14 April
Session 1: 10am–1pm - Fully booked, join waitlist.
Session 2: 1.30pm-4.30pm - Fully booked, join waitlist.
Where: Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College, 45-47 Hunter Street #Level 1, Suite 2 Hornsby
Ages: 14-24
Barista Course
When: Tuesday 15 April
Session 1: 10am–1pm - Fully booked, join waitlist.
Session 2: 1.30pm-4.30pm - Fully booked, join waitlist.
Where: Witham's Coffee - Specialty Roasters, 5 Salisbury Road Hornsby
Ages: 12-24
Community CPR and First Aid Workshop
When: Tuesday 15 April, 10.30am–12.30pm
Where: Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre – 203 Peats Ferry Rd, Hornsby
Bookings essential as spaces are extremely limited.
Pop-Up Prizes
Grab your free goodie bag from these locations:
- Galston Skate Park – Friday 11 April, 3pm-4pm
- Cherrybrook Skate Park – Wednesday 16 April, 11am-12pm
- Pennant Hills Library & Community Centre – Wednesday 16 April, 1pm-2pm
Hornsby Shire Council’s Youth Week events are safe and inclusive events for all our young people to attend. All events are drug and alcohol free.
Find out more information at nsw.gov.au/youthweek
