Deerubbin Centre 20 Year Anniversary Celebration

In 2025, Hawkesbury City Council is celebrating the 20 years of Windsor’s arts and culture hub, the Deerubbin Centre–and the community is invited to join the festivities at the official anniversary celebration on Friday, 14 November 2025.

Since opening in 2005, the Deerubbin Centre has been a vital hub for arts, learning, and community connection. This special event will showcase the vibrant offerings within the centre, with activities planned across all three levels and throughout the surrounding grounds.

What's going to be there:

• Extended opening hours at Hawkesbury Central Library and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery until 8pm
• Ukelele performance by Three Degrees of Separation
• Pyjama Storytime in the Library
• Historical Site Tours of the Old Hawkesbury Hospital Mortuary (sign up on the day required)
• Art Up Late in the Gallery
• Live music by Mady Disbray
• FREE Face Painting
• Outdoor games and activities
• Book Sale
• Book Matchmaking
• Local Studies & Family History help desk
• Spin the Wheel activation with Golden Ticket raffle
• Sausage Sizzle
• Coffee Cart
• Ice Cream Truck

Terms and Conditions:

• SMILE! Your attendance at events supported by Hawkesbury City Council may be digitally recorded through photographs. Images may be used for promotional purposes on council's websites, publications, social media or by newspapers. By attending this session you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image (or the image of your child) to be published, please notify staff before the event.

• By registering and attending this event, you are agreeing to comply with the Hawkesbury Library Service Patron Code Of Conduct.

• Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult to all Library activities.

• If you are unable to attend please cancel your tickets as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate in the programme.

• Paid tickets are not transferable.

• If you are feeling unwell please do not attend.

Info: Groove along to a bit of pop, some rock'n'roll, a touch of country and a lot of soul, with musical performances from Three Degrees of Separation ukulele trio. Performance located in Rex Stubbs Memorial Gardens.

Info: Enjoy cosy stories, songs, fun and of course late-night snacks in the Library. Wear your PJs and bring
along your favourite plushy. Located at Central Library, Windsor in the Children's section.

Info: Discover the history of the Deerubbin Centre site with a historical tour of the grounds including the Old Hawkesbury Hospital mortuary.
Limited capacity. Sign up on the day at the Deerubbin building entrance, first in best dressed.

Info: Discover the history of the Deerubbin Centre site with a historical tour of the grounds including the Old Hawkesbury Hospital mortuary.
Limited capacity. Sign up on the day at the Deerubbin building entrance, first in best dressed.

Info: Discover the history of the Deerubbin Centre site with a historical tour of the grounds including the Old Hawkesbury Hospital mortuary.
Limited capacity. Sign up on the day at the Deerubbin building entrance, first in best dressed.

Info: Explore the gallery after hours and flex your creative muscles in a casual environment with our pop-up still life drawing and live music. Located in Hawkesbury Regional Gallery.

Info: Get creative in the gallery and vibe to pop, soul and R&B from local singer/songwriter Mady Disbray. Located in Hawkesbury Regional Gallery.

Info: Kids can enjoy FREE face painting in celebration of the Deerubbin Centre anniversary. Located in Deerubbin Centre Gardens (George Street entrance).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Tebbutt Room, Deerubbin Centre, Level 2, Windsor, Australia

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