Family Friendly Events for May
We have a great month of family events coming up in May. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, which is a great opportunity to spend some quality time together. If you’re looking for family-friendly events and activities for the month of May, then Buggybuddys has you covered! Check out our list of fun events around Perth including live performances, charity events, festivals and more for the whole family.
Thomas Dambos Giants of Mandurah
The GIANTS OF MANDURAH is a free outdoor exhibition celebrating the extraordinary beauty and importance of protecting our natural world, including Mandurah’s globally significant Ramsar-listed wetlands, unique waterways, bushland and wildlife. Begin at Mandurah’s Visitor Centre and choose your own adventure on your journey to discovering each of Thomas’ hidden Giants. Collect clues along the way to reveal the location of the final Giant, but shhhhh…..don’t tell anybody else. The GIANTS OF MANDURAH has been initiated and produced by FORM Building a State of Creativity and delivered in collaboration with the City of Mandurah. The project is supported by the State Government through Tourism WA’s Regional Events Program, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, and Lotterywest. Visitors will have plenty of time to explore the GIANTS OF MANDURAH, which will be on display for at least 12 months from 12 November 2022. For more information visit giantsofmandurah.com.au.
Read the Buggybuddys review of the Giants of Mandurah
Australian Heritage Festival
THE Australian Heritage Festival is back for 2023, running between 10 April – 14 May 2023. The annual Australian Heritage Festival is the country’s largest festival celebrating natural and cultural heritage that runs throughout April and May 2023. For more than 40 years the National Trust has connected the nation through the Australian Heritage Festival. From the city to the region across Australia, this is an opportunity for the community to immerse themselves in our rich and diverse heritage, offering unmatched access to special exhibitions, tours, talks, workshops, food fairs, ceremonies, demonstrations, dinners and more. The 2023 festival theme is Shared Stories and invites event organisers to help us reveal Australia’s layered history by sharing stories of our natural and cultural heritage that encourages the community to build deeper connections by sharing their own rich and diverse stories along the way. You’re invited to celebrate Western Australian heritage with us across 5 weeks.
Padbury Community Kindergarten Open Day
We are having our on the 7th of May 
Mindfulness in May: Raising Resilient Children (Frye Park)
With mental health challenges on the rise, it’s important that parents and families are given the knowledge and tools to recognise if their child is experiencing mental health challenges, what to do about it and how to promote protective factors in young people.
These workshops are recommended for parents of children between 3 and 10 years old.
Places are limited and bookings are essential.
Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125.
Food Sensations for Children by Foodbank WA
Food Bank is hosting another Food Sensations for Children at our Centre!
Heart Beat Club Free CPR
Attend this FREE Heart Beat Club session designed specifically for parents and grandparents of young children
Session covers:
Keeping children safe at home
Responding in an emergency
Resuscitation for infants and children
First aid for common childhood injuries including choking, burns and poisoning
***Please note that this is a community education initiative only, not a qualification course***
Autism Early Access Session
On the first Saturday of the month the DFES Education & Heritage Centre hosts an early access session to support children with autism and their families to explore and enjoy the Old Perth Central Fire Station. It’s an opportunity to visit the Centre your own way and without the crowds. Bookings are essential – educationandheritage@dfes.wa.gov.au
Heat-wave proof your home
Join leading environmental educator Chris Ferreira to learn how to cool your home with clever tree planting. This session will explore:
- The best trees for your garden, large, medium and small gardens (shortened version of above)
- Turning your garden into the biggest ‘room’ of your home
- How good soil and clever gardening can sponge up water, rather than let it run off (creating water traps, mulch, etc)
- Using trees as a natural air conditioner
- Growing organic food at home
- Registrations are essential, light snacks will be provided.
Tree Hugging!
Did you know that hugging trees for more than 20 seconds is good for our mental health? Join the City of Fremantle, Friends of Samson Park, Friends of Booyeembara Park, Friends of Hollis Park, Friends of Cantonmnent Hill and Friends of Clontarf Hill to show some love to the trees in South Beach.
Registrations are not essential for this event.
Make & Take Manga workshop
Come and join Japanese artist Nami Osaki for her Manga workshop. You will learn how to create and draw your own Manga art, plus how to shade and colour in easy and fun ways. You will also make a “Kawaii” (means Cute in Japanese) Manga art piece to take home for a memory of the workshop!
Ages 12+ only
Bookings essential!
‘May the Fourth’ Light Saber Workshop for Teens
Come along and hone your Jedi skills. Learn from Sword-Point College of Arms instructors how to wield a light saber. Dress up in your Star Wars gear and celebrate May the 4th and have some fun learning simple drills including spins, twirls, attack and defence.
Please note there will be light low-level contact for this workshop.
Suitable for ages 10 – 17years
Hillarys Boardwalk Mini-Market – Mother’s Day
Hillarys Boardwalk are excited to put on a mini-market for you to shop lots of goodies that are going to be perfect as Mother’s Day gifts. Don’t leave it to the last minute, come the week before Mother’s Day to shop up a storm and enjoy the stunning surrounds of Hillarys Boardwalk as well as the multitude of dining options.
Leederville Community Yard Sale
Because all things once loved deserve a second home, our Yard Sale series will be is BACK for round three! Interested in securing a stall spot? Head to the link at the bottom of the page!
Do you know your trash from your treasure? Do you love giving preloved pieces a second life? Are you always on the hunt for a diamond in the rough? Then look no further!
Back by popular demand, Leedy’s best community market is pulling into your favourite neighborhood courtyard. So come thrifting beneath the pines, grab yourself a coffee and a bite to eat, and see what treasures reveal themselves! Taking place in Servo Yard Bar, our ‘Yard Sale’ series is here to give preloved items a second home.
- 9AM – 2PM, Sun May 7th
- Kids play area on-site
- Free parking (via the ABN Building Carpark next door)
- As this is a licensed area, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Register your interest here for our next Yard Sale on Sunday May 7th. Limited stall spots remaining…
Tree tasting with the Forever Project
Celebrating the wonderfully huge array of food we can harvest from trees, The Forever Project will show how great food can be grown, even in our own backyards, and provide us with not only beautiful healthy food, but can improve our immediate environment and wellbeing.
Have a chat with the experts for insightful and practical gardening ideas and ‘how to’ tips on growing nutritious food, even in Perth’s sandy soils, while tasting a tree! Enjoy the delicious tastings the visiting chef will create for you, and be reminded about just how essential trees are every day and every meal.
This is a drop-in event, stay for as long or as little as you like! Registrations are not essential. Be sure to stay and check out some of the amazing produce at the Stirling Farmers Markets. You will find us near the overflow carpark.
Worm farming at home
Worm farms are easy with Nutmegz education workshops.
Learn easy ways to recover food scraps to create healthy soil for your garden. This workshop takes you from basics to problem solving common challenges. Learn how to have a simple and productive worm farm process suitable for your home environment.
Scenes from the Schoolhouse
Discover school life of days gone past at the Wanneroo Schoolhouse! Dress up for an old school photo, practise your copperplate, and more!
Flinders Indoors Winter & Mothers Day Markets
High Voltage
Join us for the ultimate Sunday in Freo on 7 May, 1 – 6pm
Inspired by Perth Festival 2020’s smash hit Highway to Hell, High Voltage is taking to the streets of Fremantle! Seven flatbed trucks become live music stages on the move making their way around a 5km street circuit with the sounds of great Aussie rock done differently on board. Stop by a truck stop on the route or kick back at one of three entertainment zones for an arvo of music and activities.
High Voltage is a rock’n’roll street circuit for the whole family. It’s the ultimate Sunday afternoon to take to the streets and parks of Fremantle to celebrate live music, community and the legend himself – Bon Scott.
From 1pm to 6pm, a convoy of music acts on flatbed trucks will take a 5km street circuit around Freo, taking in Esplanade Reserve, South Terrace, Fremantle Oval and Wilson Park at South Beach.
Fans and families are encouraged watch the passing parade at a series of designated truck ‘stops’ along the route and enjoy diverse free activities, performances and ‘mini-concerts’ at three special zones – Fremantle Oval, Wilson Park and Esplanade Reserve. With performances from Australian rock icons to soulful singer-songwriters and from powerful punk to Aboriginal bush bands performing in traditional language, there will something for everyone.
SAGE – Sexuality and gender equality
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ or even just unsure? Want a safe place to hang out, make friends and learn more? We are excited to launch this new program! Come join us from the beginning to have your say in what you want this group to cover. Lots of opportunities to make friends and hear from people who identify as being part of the community.
Date: Tuesdays (Begins second week of term) Times: 3 – 5pm 12 – 15 years 5 – 7pm 16 – 24 years Location: Billy Dower Youth Centre, 41 Dower St, Mandurah Phone: 9550 3670 Email: youth@mandurah.wa.gov.au Register online by completing the online membership form
Girls/Ladies Only Bibra Lake Skateboard Clinic
Beyond Skate are running free Girls/Ladies Only Skateboarding Clinics at Bibra Lake Skatepark this summer. Register now!
Bayswater Twilight Markets – Mother’s Day Market
Mother’s Day Markets
Food Trucks 
Artisan Stalls 
Live Music 
Fun for the whole family!
Autumn Festival – Mother’s Day Weekend
Interview Skills: An intro for teens
This workshop aims to help you set yourself apart from the rest with confidence in a job interview.
In this session, you will cover…..
- STAR Method
- Interview Presentation
- Handling Stress and Anxiety
Participants are asked to bring along a laptop or tablet if possible. This is not necessary though as paper/pen will be provided.
This session is aimed at young people in years 10-12 looking for first time employment.
This is part of a series of workshops that will be run between April – May for the Youth Employment Initiative.
Canning Libraries will also be recruiting in May 2023, please see link below for more information.
Mother’s Day Planters in The Patch
Northlands Shopping Centre Mother’s Day Markets
Community Clothes Swap
Time for a wardrobe refresh? Have you got clothes, shoes, and accessories you no longer wear? Then join us at City’s Administration Centre for our Community Clothes Swap with special guest speaker. We will be provide a brief presentation on how to dress more sustainably, shop mindfully and get tips and tricks to help reduce textile waste. In under two hours, you could have a whole ‘new’ wardrobe for free. All you need to do is bring along quality clothes, shoes, and accessories you don’t wear anymore (any style or season) and exchange them for items you will. Bring whatever you have and take whatever you like, and best of all, it’s FREE. Any left over clothes are donated.
Mother’s Day Craft Workshop // Free Fun for the Kids!
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT WORKSHOP Saturday 13 May – 10am to 1pm *Free Fun for the Kids*
Mother’s Day Mini Market at Brookfield Place
Mother’s Day Craft Workshop
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT WORKSHOP 
The Wonderful World of Worms – Ages 5-12
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with this fun, interactive workshop. Children will learn about the amazing compost worms you can use to make beautiful soil for the garden. They will see some beautiful wriggly worms and learn about how they need to be kept, and why they are so good at eating our scraps.
Children will also make an easy paper pot and take home a plant complete with compost soil rich in worm castings (poo!)
The event is free, but bookings are essential. Children aged under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. Adults accompanying children do not need a ticket.
Please remember to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend once you have booked, so the ticket can be released for someone else to enjoy.
About Peg Davies: Peg Davies is a waste educator with over 13 years experience, having worked in local government, schools and the wider community. Peg has been talking about worms for years and has lots of interesting tips and tricks to keep them happy and working for you.
Anime Club for Teens
It’s a monthly meet-up at the library for anime fans aged 12-17! Come and make new friends to discuss what manga you’re reading, have fun with lots of anime-themed crafts and games, watch some anime episodes and enjoy some Japanese snacks. Bookings are essential and can be made online, in person, email or phone.
Tax, Super and Banking: An intro for teens
This workshop aims to equip young people with financial skills to enable them to be workforce ready.
Learn about…..
- How PAYG and superannuation works
- Set up a TFN and select a bank account
- Find out your basic employment rights
Participants are asked to bring along a laptop or tablet. If you do not have access to a device please let us know so we can arrange one for you.
This session is aimed at young people aged 15 to 18 starting their first job.
This is part of a series of workshops that will be run between April- May for the Youth Employment Initiative.
Canning Libraries will also be recruiting in May 2023, please see link below for more information.
Dungeons and Dragons
Ever wanted to try your hand at being a brave adventurer fighting to survive in a world beset by evil and magic?
Parents and Bubs Program – Parent’s and Bubs Yoga
Parent’s and Bubs Yoga
Spend a morning in flow with your child as you are guided through positive poses and blissful meditation.
This session is facilitated by Core Health Shift.
Where: The Den, Derrick Ernst Neighbourhood Centre, 5 Tara Street, Morley.
When: 9am – 10am, Friday 19th May 2023
REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL
Buckle Up for National Road Safety Week @ Wanneroo Library
Buckle up for National Road Safety Week (NRSW) at City of Wanneroo Libraries.
National Road Safety Week (NRSW) is an initiative from the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group, partnering road safety organisations and government to highlight the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it. Every year, more than 1200 people are killed and 44,000 seriously injured on Australian roads. National Road Safety Week is a time for us to remember those people who have experienced trauma on our roads. We urge communities to come together and make their pledge to ensure the roads are safe for everyone. To drive so others survive.
‘How Safe is My Ride?’
The City will be hosting Kids Safe WA to present workshops on ‘Choosing and Using Car Restraints’ at all 4 Wanneroo Libraries. This workshop addresses the most common questions asked by parents and carers on passenger safety.
Target audience: Workshops are open to new parents, caregivers, grandparents and anyone that uses child car restraints.
Parents/ caregivers will be able to attend this workshop whilst their little ones are cared for in our pop-up creche by the Spiers Centre.
All 4 workshops will be accessible with an Auslan interpreter in attendance.
Please book a ticket to reserve a spot, places are limited so get in early to avoid disappointment.
Community Board Games Social Club
Bring your family or friends, your favourite board games and a plate of nibbles and have some old school fun! Games start at 2.00 pm until late. The Board Games Social Club run every 3rd Saturday of the month. Connecting with people offline is more fun!
| Cost | Free |
|---|---|
| Contact details | Community Development Officer community@stirling.wa.gov.au 08 9205 8579 |
Go Bananas with Lisa and Minky Album Launch – Do You Know Your Poo?
Come and sing and dance with Lisa and Minky to the songs on their new album such as Do You Know Your Poo? Holy Moly Guacamole, Sneaky Sugar, I’m A Pizza Chef and more!!
You’ll get to meet Lisa and Minky after the show as well as the “Sugar Detective”.
There’s also a chance for schools in the City of Stirling to win a concert with Lisa and Minky that includes a music class with Minky and a healthy lunch box workshop for your mums and dads with Lisa! The winning school will be announced at the launch. Details will be made available to schools prior to the event.
Tickets are free but seats are limited so book early to avoid missing out!
This event is proudly sponsored by Doubleview IGA and the City of Stirling.
Mother’s Day Market
Anime Taster
Dip your toe into the world of Japanese animation at our Anime Taster event. Enjoy some shows, shorts and trailers. Eat yummy snacks, play fun games and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of anime.
Ages 10-16
Bookings essential for this free event!
CELEBRATE THE FORESHORE
Family fun at the beautiful Claremont Foreshore!
Celebrate the Foreshore will be a family-friendly event set against the beautiful backdrop of the Claremont Foreshore. There’ll be all sorts of fun activities taking place on the day including:
- Kayaking, Paddle boats and other water-based fun
- Sandcastle building
- Kite flying
- Face painting
- Sustainability stalls
- Food vendors
- Live music and performances
Plus a whole host of other activities are planned for the day! Come down and enjoy the natural wonder of our beautiful Foreshore at what is set to be a fun day out for the entire family.
National Simultaneous Storytime – Speedy the Sloth
Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centers, family homes, bookshops, and many other places around the country.
Come and join Meerilinga Children and Community Service in Beechboro in Ottawa Park (behind our service) as we participate in the National Simultaneous reading of The Speedy Sloth.
Following the story, children can make their own Speedy sloth arts and crafts.
Suitable for ages 2 – 6 years of age.
Mindfulness in May: Raising Resilient Children (Armadale Library)
With mental health challenges on the rise, it’s important that parents and families are given the knowledge and tools to recognise if their child is experiencing mental health challenges, what to do about it and how to promote protective factors in young people.
These workshops are recommended for parents of children between 3 and 10 years old.
Places are limited and bookings are essential.
Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125.
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Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre 
$25 ONLINE and AT THE DOOR | $20 Early Bird
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Mother’s Day Market
We want to help you celebrate that beautiful, strong, amazing female role model in your life and are holding a Mother’s Day Market so you can come and enjoy choosing something special for her this Mother’s Day. There will be the chance to win a hamper full of goodies too!
Rave at the Library
The library invites you to a silent disco for people 12 to 16 years of age.
Put on some fun clothes, grab your friends and join us for a night of music, games and dancing!
Refreshments will be available.
Places are limited and bookings are essential.
Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125.
Time For Stories at the Ferry Tram
Join the City of South Perth and the South Perth Historical Society for Story Time at the Ferry Tram!
Strategies in Self-Defence Dynamics | 12 – 16 Year Olds
Workshop | 28th May 2023 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Strategies in Self-Defence Dynamics
What you will learn in this session:
• Techniques in self-defence
• Defences against common attacks
• Using common objects as self-protection and weapons.
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