Family Friendly Events for November 2024
We have a great new month of family events coming up for November! It’s almost summer and warmer weather is on it’s way. Christmas events are starting to pop up here and there. If you’re looking for family-friendly events and activities for the month of November, then Buggybuddys has you covered! Check out our full list of exciting events around Perth including outdoor markets, festivals, show days and more for the whole family.
Canning Show
3 separate Sessions, so assuming requires 3 listings – all the same info except for the date/time, thanks!
One of the year’s biggest, most value-packed family events of its kind, CANNING SHOW 2024 explodes with more fun than ever for all-ages over 3 sessions on Friday 1 & Saturday 2 November. The award-winning event keeps expanding, offering 100s of FREE experiences, fireworks, circus, rides, showbags, animals, sports, Lego, interactive experiences, exhibitions, music, performances, roving characters, markets & much more. Tickets remain incredible value, from $0 for Under 2s to final release of $35 for Group of 4/Family Passes, and the earlier you purchase the cheaper they are. Or check your Buggybuddys email for a special limited offering! More info at www.canningshow.com.au or tickets from Eventbrite – https://bit.ly/CanningShow24Tix
Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds
SESSION 1: Friday 1 November (5-10PM) SESSION 2: Saturday 2 November (9AM-4PM) SESSION 3: Saturday 2 November (5-10PM)
Fusion Food and Culture Festival
Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of our multicultural community over two magical nights at Mills Park, Beckenham.
Fusion Food and Culture Festival, on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 November and now running from 4pm to 9pm, offers live performances across two stages, roving entertainment, a Global Village, thrilling carnival rides, youth and children’s activities, delicious food and much more.
Click here to visit the Festival’s webpage for more information
Fusion Food and Culture Festival is supported by Lotterywest, Great Beginnings and Maddington Central.
2024 Wildlife Show
Get your family back into nature at the Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre’s annual wildlife spectacular!
The WA Gould League and the WA Naturalists’ Club will be hosting our signature Wildlife Show at the Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre and surrounds on Sunday 10th November from 11am – 4pm. This year is also a special cause for celebrations as it marks the centenary of the WA Naturalists’ Club, and 40 years of the since the Discovery Centre (formerly Wildlife Centre) was built.
The Wildlife Show event brings together some amazing wildlife, environmental and indigenous organisations in a fun festival atmosphere!
Throughout the day there will be a range of visiting native animals, indigenous performances, hands-on nature activities, arts and crafts, live entertainment, food stalls, environmental groups, coffee window and more!
TICKETS: For general public, entry is $15 for individuals and $50 per family or group (up to 5 people).
FIFO Family Meet-Up
Are you a FIFO family in Perth, wanting to meet others who get what it’s like to live the crazy FIFO life?
This free event is your opportunity to connect and have a cuppa with other local FIFO Families who ‘get it’, where you can begin to overcome the loneliness and isolation that too often comes with FIFO rosters and being a FIFO partner.
Bonus – you get an outing on a Saturday morning, where the kids are contained (fully-fenced play area), you’re inside if it rains and there are at least 4 coffee shops within max 1km of the venue (plus – a drive-through coffee shop up the road, so you don’t even need to wrangle the kids out of the car on your way to the meet-up – brilliant).
Act Now! Yes tickets are free but you must sign up to attend through Eventbrite, as numbers for the venue are capped and we don’t want you to miss out.
Red Dust Obstacle Course Race
Grandies Big Day Out! 2024
Come join us for a fantastic day at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour! The Grandies Big Day Out! is back and better than ever in 2024. Get ready for a day of fun, food, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re a grandparent, parent, or little one, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
It will be an action packed day at Bathers Beach with many free attractions including meet and greet with the Magical Unicorns and Mermaids along with fun children’s activities, rides and attractions.Meet your favourite superheroes with three amazing shows including The Transformers’ Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, Spiderman and Hydra Man!
Intergenerational Knitting Bee at Gosnells Library
Pass down your crafting knowledge to your grandchild this Seniors Week.
Grandparents are invited to join with their grandchildren to share the art of knitting or crochet and spend time socialising with other local grandparents. Some materials will be provided for use during the session however grandparents are encouraged to bring along their own supplies so they are able to continue teaching their grandchild at home.
Please note all adult attendees must have knowledge of either knitting or crocheting.
For ages 7-14 years
Bookings essential – click here to book online
Grand Science with Dr Rina Fu at Mills Park Library
Want to gain a few new skills and ideas to enthuse your grandchildren about science?
Join Dr Rina Fu with your grandchild to explore hands on science experiments, the microscopic world and learn about blood cells and microbes that live inside and on us through play and exploration.
For children aged 3-5 years and their grandparent
Bookings essential – click here to book online
Muddy Gully
For Ages 3-7
MINI Artisan Market
Welcome to the MINI Artisan Market!
Join us on Sun Nov 17 2024 at 10:00 AM at Mundaring Hall for a day filled with creativity and unique handmade goods.
Discover a variety of talented artisans showcasing their one-of-a-kind creations, including jewelry, art, home decor, and more. And lets not forget they are aged between 6-16.
Support local artists and find the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience a fun and inspiring event in the heart of Mundaring.
See you there!
Kids’ Wardrobe & Toy Refresh
Join us for our Kids’ Wardrobe & Toy Refresh!
Please join us for Cambridge’s Children’s Wardrobe and Toy Refresh up to size 12, including clothing, accessories, shoes, toys, games, books etc. Recycle the things your kids no longer love and enjoy picking out some new items that they do. Save your money for experiences instead of wasting it on fast fashion and help out the planet! Everything left over is donated to charity…
Mirrabooka Friday Market
The Mirrabooka Friday Market (previously known as the Balga Friday Market) are a volunteer-run, outdoor market held at Mirrabooka Open Space (behind Herb Graham Recreation Centre). The markets have been operating for 47 years with all profits reinvested back in to local sports, schools, community and senior groups, as well as special events to support the Telethon Institute. Market sellers offer a huge variety of new and second-hand items including homewares, clothing, toys, plants, gardening equipment and tools. There are also fresh fruit and vegetables, food and drink options and much more. It’s likely you will find something interesting, as well as a bargain or two, every time you visit! Parking is available onsite. BYO shopping bags. Not all sellers offer EFTPOS so please bring cash. Visit the Facebook page here.
Bedfordale Bush Market
We’ve been hard at work planning for this year’s markets and can’t wait to see you all there! Here are all the dates and themes so you can put them in your calendars 
. Our markets are held every 2nd Saturday of the month from Mar – Nov PS. If you would like to book a stall (we have some of the most affordable stallholder fees around) all of the info is available here – https://www.bedfordalemarkets.com.au/stallholder….
PlayConnect+ Swan Playgroup
Connect with families at the NEW PlayConnect+ Swan Playgroup! Starting Friday 7th June
Fridays during term time
9:30am – 11:30am
Child and Parent Centre Swan Cockman Cross, Stratton
Toddler and Senior Intergenerational Art and Play
Join Strength Heroes for a FREE art and play-based session for 3-5-year-olds, their parent or grandparent or carer, and seniors. Sponsored by Floreat Forum, we are creating a space for children to develop valuable emotional and life skills and for everyone to increase connections and friendships in the community. We invite seniors to come along and join in the fun. Simply book a Seniors Ticket. Time: 10.30 – 11.30 The Maker Space, Floreat Forum Price: Free, bookings essential link: https://bit.ly/3B5W0cA
Circle of Security Parenting
Circle of Security Parenting is a free 8 week workshop for dads, mums and carers. This internationally recognised and highly sought after program offers an opportunity to learn more about the parent/child relationship, the emotional needs of children, and how to meet these needs.
- Understand your child’s emotional world and needs
- Support your child’s security
- Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem.
To complete the program, it is necessary to attend all sessions. Register your attendance below.
SORRENTO NIGHT MARKET
SORRENTO NIGHT MARKET
Seacrest Park, Sorrento
4.30 – 8.30pm
Food trucks & Market stalls, Face painting 
, Music 
, Fairy 6-7pm 
Nans and Popsicles – Grandparents Storytime (Ages 0-5)
Celebrate Seniors Week with a special Grandparents Storytime. Listen to guest grandparent Storytellers and stay for craft and a popsicle treat and morning tea afterwards.
Bookings are not essential but preferred for catering purposes.
Cooby Community Eats
Calling Cooby Residents! Are you feeling peckish for some good food and good company? We’re partnering with community organisations to host this free community dinner, and you’re invited.
Come and dish up some delicious food, share a laugh and conversation, and make some new connections and friends. It’s a chance to break bread with your fellow residents and discover what makes Coolbellup so awesome. Everyone’s welcome, so bring your appetite and your friendly spirit.
Cooby Eats is part of the wider Community Eats program brought to you by City of Cockburn in partnership with community-lead organisations: Coolbellup Community Church, Yangebup Family Centre and Hami Helps. These dinners welcome community groups in Cockburn to take a turn hosting dinners as an act of community service, and also provide opportunities for residents to volunteer on the night. For more information and to get involved, contact: commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 24 May | 6-7pm |
| Friday 13 September | 6-7pm |
| Friday 15 November | 6-7pm |
All held at the Len Packham Clubrooms, Coolbellup.
Mount Claremont Farmers Market
The Market now has up to 55 stalls each week and is governed by a Charter that ensures high quality, predominantly grower direct produce. The range of produce includes fruits, vegetables and herbs, baked goods, artisan pantry items, meat, poultry, seafood and pastured eggs. We have a selection of hot food and drink stalls, as well as stalls selling natural body and cleaning products, handmade homewares, and plants and flowers.
Bayswater Twilight Markets
. The markets are proudly brought to you by Future Bayswater Community Group and with generous support from Community Bank Bayswater and the City of Bayswater
Farmers Market on Manning
This is the perfect place to stock up on your weekly seasonal produce, meet up with family and friends and a place where children can play and dogs are also welcome. A weekly visit to the Market has over the past nine years become a ritual for locals and also for customers who travel from far and wide.
KINGSWAY COMMUNITY MARKET
Kyilla Community Farmers Market
Perth City Farm Farmer’s Market
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING
BIRAK & BUNURU (DEC-MAR): 7.30-11.30AM DJERAN, MAKURU, DJILBA & KAMBARANG (APR-NOV): 8AM – 12NOON
Located in the lush courtyard of our beautiful organic community farm, our Farmer’s Market is the perfect destination for growers and consumers who are passionate about ethical and sustainable produce. The market’s focus is:
- Organic, biodynamic and spray free WA produce
- Supporting small, local WA growers and producers
- Locally made artisan goods
- Supporting a sustainable lifestyle with minimal packaging and eco-friendly home and beauty products
ALKIMOS NIGHT MARKET
ALKIMOS NIGHT MARKET OPENING NIGHT SAT 26 OCT 
Bathers Park, Alkimos 4.30 – 8.30pm
Perth Makers Market
Perth Makers Market is WA’s premier handmade artisan market, featuring over 150 stalls.
Toodyay Miniature Railway
We are cash only, 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month weather and volunteers permitting 11ish to 2:45ish The Toodyay Miniature Railway was opened in 1996 and is owned by a local hobby club. All rolling stock is privately owned by members. Trains run for approx. 8-9 minutes on the 1.1 km long track. Special runs (class excursions, birthdays,etc) are available (price on application).Trains consist of: petrol engines ‘diesels’, a coal fire steam locomotive and electric (24v) battery. The trains run continuously throughout the day when we have bums on the seats. No set time schedule for the trains to move away from the station.
Play&Connect Playgroup Pharmacy777Nollamara
Safe Space by the Bookcase
Weekly meet up for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies in the Library. Come and join in for fun with crafts, activities, and good conversations. Every Mon | 3:30-5pm | Free | Fremantle Library
Junior Robotics at Thornlie Library
Join us for high-impact learning and fun!
Put on your hard hat and head on over to our construction site! Bricks4Kidz will be at Thornlie Library presenting Construction Craze WeDo® 2.0 Junior Robotics during Term 4. This program is an excellent introduction to basic concepts of robotics and computer programming. Each week, you will make your own motorised models of tools of the trade and create your own LEGO® construction site. You can expect high-impact fun making a range of tools from hand-held power drills, jack hammers and power saws, to tough all-terrain bulldozers and dump trucks. Bookings will open 2 weeks prior to each session. Each session runs as a stand-alone lesson, children do not need to attend weekly.
D&D (Dungeons and Dragons)
Same time, same place, 4pm – 7pm Mondays during term 2 at Rockingham Youth Centre. D&D is a free weekly social club for young people aged 16-24 years wanting to play Dungeons and Dragons 5e. All levels of experience welcome. Limited spaces, be sure to book your spot on 9591 0836 or youthcentre@rockingham.wa.gov.au.
RoboMaze
Get ready for an exciting journey as we dive into the world of coding!
We’ll be guiding robots through intricate mazes using block code, with each session introducing exciting challenges to push your skills to the next level. As the mazes grow more complex, so too will your problem-solving abilities, as you tackle new obstacles with your bots. You’ll engage with the principles of iterative code design by testing, refining, and improving your code each week to overcome challenges and conquer the ever-evolving maze. Places are limited and bookings are essential for each child.
Bibra Lake Free Skateboard Clinic
Beyond Skate are running free Skateboarding clinics at Bibra Lake Skatepark this summer. Register now!
Byford Food Truck Thursdays 2024
Christmas Market at Brooklane Shopping Centre
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!
Food Sensations for Children
Parents and carers of children 0-5 years are invited to join us for our free Food Sensations for Children program run by a qualified nutritionist. We provide free creche while you learn how to make cooking for your children quick and easy, what’s healthy and what’s not, get some lunchbox ideas and tips for making meal times more enjoyable. This is a popular program so email or text your interest to secure your place.
Mandurah Beats
Are you interested in Hip Hop culture and music? Artistic expression can be a powerful tool for personal development and positive transformation. Mandurah Beats is dedicated to guiding participants towards channeling their energy into the creation of meaningful and resonant music, enabling them to articulate their struggles and triumphs through a creative lens and empowering them by providing a constructive outlet for self-expression through the medium of music. If you want to write some lyrics, create a beat or learn the basics in music production, then Mandurah Beats is for you! Experienced mentors from Underground and Underrated, will use our new studio space to teach you how to express yourself through song writing, MCing, and beat making.
The Magic of Christmas at Wanneroo Botanic Gardens
https://www.wanneroobotanicgardens.com.au/buy-tickets…/
Vines Residents Association Christmas Markets, Movie, Foodies and more
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