Winter Fest Nights: The Teen & Tween Event We’ve Been Waiting For! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finally! An event that gets it right for our often-forgotten tweens and teens during the July school holidays. As parents, we know the struggle – finding activities that aren’t too babyish for our growing kids but aren’t exclusively adult-oriented either. Winter Fest Nights at Perth Convention Centre has absolutely nailed this sweet spot!
What Makes This Special?
This isn’t just another kids’ event with a later time slot. Winter Fest Nights is genuinely designed as the “older sibling” to School’s Out Winter Fest – and the difference shows. Running 7pm-10pm across three Saturday nights (July 5th, 12th & 19th), it’s perfectly timed for that age group who want to feel grown-up but still love the magic of winter festivities.
The Teen-Friendly Lineup
Ice skating under neon lights – because everything’s cooler after dark!
Sub-Zero Silent Disco – choose your own soundtrack and dance like nobody’s watching
Snowball Showdown – competitive fun that gets everyone involved
Epic carnival rides including Dodgem Drift II, Dream Swinger, and Storm
Snow slides for that rush of winter fun
Live DJ sets keeping the energy high all night
18+ bar area (perfect for parents who want to chill while teens do their thing)
Classic sideshow games like rabbit shooting gallery and lucky numbers (because what teen doesn’t love winning a plush toy to show off?)
Showbags for sale (including the iconic Bertie Beetle showbag van – nostalgia hits different!)
Food trucks serving up all the good stuff to keep everyone fueled
The Independence Factor
Here’s what we love most – teens 13+ can attend without adult supervision! This is gold for families wanting to give their kids some independence while knowing they’re in a safe, supervised environment. Under 13s need an adult.
Value That Makes Sense
The Skate, Slide & Ride ticket at$45 includes entry, ice skating, silent disco, snowball showdown, 2x snow slide goes, and 6 carnival ride coupons. That’s genuinely great value for 3 hours of entertainment – especially when you consider individual ice skating sessions elsewhere can cost$20+ alone.
Perfect For…
- Teen birthday celebrations
- Friend group outings
- Family bonding (without the cringe factor)
- Date nights for older teens
- Parents who want to join the fun too
Winter Fest Nights fills a genuine gap in Perth’s entertainment scene. It’s that rare event where teens actually want to go, parents feel good about it, and everyone has a blast. Whether your teen goes with mates or you make it a family adventure, this is the July school holiday winner we’ve all been searching for.
Book now – with only three nights and limited tickets, this one will sell out fast. And honestly? It deserves to.
Ages: Perfect for 13-17 years (under 13s welcome with adult)
When: Saturdays July 5, 12 & 19, 7pm-10pm
Where: Perth Convention Centre
Tickets: From$15 (entry only) or$45 (full experience)
Book here – www.winterfestnights.com.au
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After spending 11 years in London working in the television industry for the BBC, Jennie McNichol made the move to Perth in 2010. As the Co-Founder and Editor of Buggybuddys, she has been able to use her experience and passion for helping families to create a trusted online resource for parents across Perth.
Jennie is the proud mother of two daughters, aged 16 & 14 and is a big advocate of the family-friendly lifestyle that Perth has to offer.
