Saturday 5 December
Much-loved hills music festival Day In The Forrest is back for 2020! The stunning Train Park in Glen Forrest will host a magical celebration with some of Perth's hottest music acts. With a beer and wine tent to sate your thirst, plus a variety of food trucks that will be rolling up the hill to serve hungry festival goers, this promises to be an awesome chill out day in the Perth Hills. AND IT'S FREE!

2pm-10pm, Morgan John Morgan Reserve (Train Park), Railway Pde, Glen Forrest. View event on Facebook here

Saturday 5 December
Head to "The Mounties" to enjoy a lovely summer evening watching ORA play in the picturesque beer garden. Treat yourself to a delicious meal from their new summer menu. Table bookings are essential to avoid disappointment. Music kicks off at 8pm.
900 Keane St. Mount Helena. View event on Facebook.

Saturday 5 December - Sun 6 December
This one night, two day hike & glamping luxury weekender with Perth's award-winning hiking tour operator The Hike Collective is sure to leave you feeling relaxed and invigorated! The weekend includes a luxury glamping experience, BBQ dinner, hikes, sunrise yoga & meditation session and delicious breakfast. More here

Sunday 6 December
The Chidlow Tavern is hosting its annual Car Cruise and Blue Car Show & Shine fundraiser, with all proceeds to beyondblue. This is an open event for ALL makes and models, plus there's live music by Crippled Chaos. Cars are scheduled to arrive between 11am-12pm. 4 Thomas St, Chidlow. View event on Facebook

Time to grab your picnic basket and blanket and head out to the Kookaburra Cinema for an evening under the stars. 
Fri 4: Miss Fisher & The Crypt of Tears (M)
Sat 5: Baby Done (M)
Sun 6: The Translators (M)
Fri 11 & Sat 12: Rams (PG)
Sun 13: Motherless Brooklyn (M)
Fri 18 & Sat 19: A Christmas Gift from Bob
Sun 20: Disclosure (CTC)
Sat 26: The High Note (M)
Sun 27: Radioactive (M)
Mon 28 & Thur 31: Misbehaviour (CTC)

Tea, coffee & soft drinks, Choc Tops and confectionery available from the kiosk, or purchase a bite from the on-site food van (new this season). Gates open 6.30pm, show starts 7.45pm. Cost $15 adults, children $10. Program details here. T: 9295 6190

Through to Sunday 20 December
Gallery 1 & 2
Western Australian artists have been challenged to think inside the box and create small, intimate, covetable artworks contained within identical wooden boxes. In the hands of artists, rules and isolation are not a restriction, but a chance to explore new horizons.

With Christmas looming, take the opportunity to browse the shop and view the range of beautiful, locally made pieces. Visit website for exhibition information here. Open Tues to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun 11am-3pm. Closing Thurs 24 December. T: 9295 3991

Friday 11 December
Enjoy a guided 4km hike along the Bibbulmun Track to the Golden View Lookout. Take in the views of the Mundaring Weir and Beelu National Park, then watch the sky come alive with stars as you move through a guided relaxing yoga practice. Complete this ultimate bliss experience with warm herbal tea and light supper. Departs south side of Mundaring Weir Wall. Event timings 5.30pm-8.30pm. More details here. 

Exhibition runs to Sunday 20 December
MIDSUMMER is the last show of the year. This is a celebration of West Aussie talent, featuring 22 artists showcasing fresh paintings, etchings, sculpture, woodwork, glassware and jewellery. All works are able to be taken upon purchase for convenient end of year gift giving.​ Visit website for more info. Juniper Galleries 41a Dalry Road, Darlington. Tel: 0481 062 614. Gallery opening hours 10am-5pm weekends, weekdays by appointment.

Saturday 12 December
Enjoy a relaxing, fun day at this glorious property that is all about slowing down, getting back to simplicity and savouring the satisfaction and pride that accompanies creating wholesome food from scratch. This workshop aims to help and inspire you to incorporate more wholefoods into your diet. Workshop runs 12.30pm-4.30pm. View event on Facebook here.

Sunday 13 December
This month's Rotary Sunday Markets will again be held under the shady trees in Mundaring Sculpture Park. Browse the great range of stalls, including seasonal fruit & veggies, jewellery, scarves, bags, clothes, crafts, garden ornaments, plants, soaps, honey, home-made chutneys and preserves. Sort your Christmas shopping without tackling the shopping centre chaos, then enjoy a bite to eat at the Mundaring Hotel, just a few steps away. Markets open 9am-2pm, Nichol Street, Mundaring. View Facebook event here.

Exhibition opens Thursday 17 December
Xander Kabat is a passionate Perth Hills photographer who specialises in portrait, travel and wildlife images. Xander Kabat Photography is holding a photographic exhibition and community talk at the Boya Community Centre. Exhibiting for the first time in Western Australia, 'Infinite Wonder of Africa' takes viewers on a journey across Africa - a continent of friendly people, vibrant colours, amazing animals and magnificent beauty.  

Opening event 6pm - 8.30pm. Boya Community Centre. 119-134 Scott Street, Boya. This is a free event and complimentary snacks and drinks will be provided. Space is limited so please RSVP via Eventbrite before Mon 14 December. Exhibition runs to 28 February 2021.

Friday 18 December
Club Sierra Health & Fitness Centre is hosting its annual Christmas event. There are 3 classes during the day; starting at 6am, 9am and 5pm. All of them running for just over an hour and followed by refreshments. Get into the Christmas spirit by dressing with a bit of Christmas cheer. Each session includes a few different types of class so a great opportunity to try something new. Free for members and those who would like to have a go. To book your spot Tel: 9295 1426

Sunday 20 December
A great place to meet the amazing creatives from Perth Hills and beyond. Perth Hills Artisan Markets is the hills' biggest up and coming artisan market. Watch out for the elves on kangaroos! Enjoy a fabulous day out in Perth Hills Mundaring! 9.30am-3pm. Mundaring Arena, Mundaring Weir Road. View event on Facebook

Hemingway & Co brings all the fun of an inner-city bar right into the heart of Mundaring. Their focus will be on providing an exceptional range of drinks, a small dining menu and outstanding service 7 days a week. The proposed opening date is mid-December.  Stay up to date by following Hemingway & Co on Facebook. 7095 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring

The Parkerville Tavern is a lovely heritage venue in the heart of Perth Hills. Steeped in history, this double-storey federation style pub has an extensive menu, 10 beers and cider on tap and locally produced wines. With arguably one of Perth's best beer gardens, the beautifully restored “Parky” is ideal for families with a great line up of live music on Fridays from 6pm, Saturdays from 7pm and the Sunday Session 3pm. Plus, there's some great events on this month to celebrate the festive season. 6-18 Owen Rd, Parkerville. T: 9295 4500

Exhibition runs throughout December
‘Head for the Hills’, is a collaboration between Mundaring & Hills Historical Society, Friends of the Chidlow WW2 Camps and Heritage Detection Australia. Using artefacts recently retrieved from Chidlow’s former WW2 Army Camps, the exhibition highlights their role in defending Australia following Japan’s entry into WW2 in December 1941. With c. 50 000 troops passing through the Camps from March 1942 until June 1944, the significance of these camps in understanding the military heritage of WA is clear.
Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm Mundaring District Museum, Old School, 7225 Gt Eastern Highway, Mundaring

The iconic Mundaring Weir Hotel provides the perfect laid-back atmosphere for a Sunday chill out with the family. There's a playground, table tennis and basketball hoops, so you can relax knowing the kids are happy and amused.  Live music from one of three resident folk bands, together with the spectacular backdrop of Beelu National Park makes this an extra special way to spend a Sunday in the Perth Hills. Mundaring Weir Precinct. Tel: 9295 1106 or visit website

The Lounge at Amaroo Retreat is a venue with sophistication, friendliness and comfort. With a small, but delicious menu, there's something for all taste buds. All produce is locally sourced, meaning the quality and freshness is always at an exceptionally high standard. Open for Lunch and Dinner Tuesday - Sunday
Lunch 12pm-3pm, Dinner 5pm–9pm
1200 Alison Street, Mount Helena. Bookings and Enquiries Tel 6244 4800 or email thelounge@amarooretreat.com.au

Known locally as The Mounties, the historic Mount Helena Tavern was brought to life in 1902. This Australiana-style pub has a picturesque beer garden with winter creek and there's open fires to keep you warm and cosy in the cooler months.

The kitchen is open 7 days a week from 11am for lunch and dinner (with some great daily specials). Visit website here to find out more. 900 Keane St, Mount Helena. T: 9572 2121

The Mundaring Hotel is a family-friendly restaurant, bar and beer garden located in the heart of Mundaring. The hotel offers an extensive A La Carte Menu with top quality pub favourites as well as exquisite dishes from The Daily Specials Board, tapas bites and kids meals. Check out the menus here. Courtesy bus Fridays & Saturdays from 6pm-midnight. LIVE MUSIC on Friday 7.30pm-10.30pm and Sunday 4pm-7pm. Visit Facebook.Cnr Nichol/Jacoby St, Mundaring.  T: 9295 1006