Family Friendly Events for July in Perth

Does your child sometimes get overwhelmed by big feelings, or do you wish they understood why they feel the way they do? Our “My Amazing Brain” workshop, designed for children aged 6-12, offers a fascinating and empowering exploration of emotional intelligence.

This isn’t a boring lecture! We believe in hands-on, creative fun. Kids will embark on a captivating journey to understand how their brain works and how it makes feelings. The core of this workshop involves them designing and building their very own “Brain House” using a variety of loose parts, air-dry clay for modelling, and printing techniques. This powerful visual reminder will help them grasp complex concepts in a tangible, memorable way.

Crucially, while building their Brain House, children will learn practical strategies on how to engage their “thinking brain” when their “feelers” (emotions) take over. This equips them with vital skills to manage big feelings, problem-solve, and respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. It’s a morning of immersive, creative construction that develops essential resilience and self-awareness.

Give your child the incredible gift of understanding their own emotions and building a stronger, more resilient mind!

NOTE: This workshop is a part of our Mistake Maker Camp. These are based on the incursions we have been running in schools for years. The camp is offered as four stand alone half day workshops at $80 a session. If you would like to book your child for all four workshops over the 2 days at a discounted rate of $270 contact us and we will book your child in and invoice you.

Each child will receive an Emotion Wizzy Dizzy and make a BAT our tools for emotional regulation. Parent information on key messages and how to support your child are included

Cancellation Policy

Please note that refunds are not provided for change of mind. Refer to our comprehensive cancellation policy in our Terms of Service.

Please note, The Maker Space is a secure tenancy in Floreat Forum. Doors will be secured and children will be supervised at all times. Children will be escorted to a toilet by our staff with access to an ambulant toilet (one person access at a time) which our staff will wait on the outside of the door.

Does your child often say “I can’t” or easily get discouraged when faced with challenges? Our “No Big Deal” workshop, designed for children aged 6-12, is all about empowering them to shift their mindset from “I can’t” to “I can keep trying!”

In this incredibly engaging and creative session, kids will learn the powerful “Catch, Challenge, and Change” strategy. This simple yet effective tool helps them identify and transform those negative thoughts that can stop them from trying or make them want to give up. Forget boring lectures – this workshop is packed with hands-on fun! Children will design and build their very own unique “Thought Catcher” through a blend of imaginative design, loose parts construction, and weaving.

As they create their Thought Catcher, we’ll guide them to understand how to challenge unhelpful thoughts and replace them with empowering ones. They’ll leave not only with a fantastic piece of art but, more importantly, with a practical skill set to cultivate a resilient, “can-do” attitude. This workshop helps kids see that setbacks are truly no big deal when you have the right tools to navigate them. No prior art experience is needed, just a big imagination and a willingness to embrace new ways of thinking!

Give your child the lifelong skill of mental resilience and a powerful shift in perspective!

NOTE: This workshop is a part of our Mistake Maker Camp. These are based on the incursions we have been running in schools for years. The camp is offered as four stand alone half day workshops at $80 a session. If you would like to book your child for all four workshops over the 2 days at a discounted rate of $270 contact us and we will book your child in and invoice you.

Each child will receive an Emotion Wizzy Dizzy and make a BAT our tools for emotional regulation. Parent information on key messages and how to support your child are included

Cancellation Policy

Please note that refunds are not provided for change of mind. Refer to our comprehensive cancellation policy in our Terms of Service.

Please note, The Maker Space is a secure tenancy in Floreat Forum. Doors will be secured and children will be supervised at all times. Children will be escorted to a toilet by our staff with access to an ambulant toilet (one person access at a time) which our staff will wait on the outside of the door.

To assist with the smooth running of our School Holiday programmes:

· Please only book spaces for Children attending the activity.

· Please observe age guidelines, these are set based on the activity or providers guidelines.

· If you are unable to attend a session, please cancel your bookings so another family can take your place, at least 24 hours in advance.

Winter Art

Children will explore colour, texture, and winter scenes using Q-tips and their fingers to create beautiful rainbow snow trees and bare-branched winter trees. This sensory-friendly, hands-on art activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills.

Using coloured card tree silhouettes on black or dark blue paper, use Q-tips to dab white “snow” onto branches and finger-paint snow-covered ground and falling snow around bare winter trees using white paint and blue/silver accents creating a magical winter scene. 

Please note bookings are essential.

Ages: 5 – 12

While our activities are designed for ages 5 – 12, younger children may require assistance from a parent or carer to complete the activity.

We hope you and your kids have a great school holiday!

Every parent knows mistakes are part of learning, but sometimes they feel anything but okay for our kids! Our “Art of Mistake Making” workshop is specially designed for children aged 6-12 to transform moments of frustration into triumphs of growth.

In this engaging session, kids will dive into new drawing techniques, including learning how to draw in proportion. Along the way, they’ll inevitably make “mistakes” – and that’s exactly where the magic happens! We’ll explore practical strategies to help them calm those big feelings that surface when they feel like giving up. Your child will learn how to add powerful tools to their personal toolkit, empowering them to keep trying and turn perceived setbacks into creative solutions. They’ll leave with an impressive A3 watercolour pencil drawing or painting, but more importantly, a newfound confidence in their ability to persevere.

We’ll also inspire them with fascinating stories of famous inventions born from “happy accidents” and celebrated individuals who never gave up. This workshop isn’t just about art; it’s about equipping your child with the resilience to navigate life’s challenges long after the paint dries.

Give your child the gift of resilience and a confident approach to learning!

NOTE: This workshop is a part of our Mistake Maker Camp. These are based on the incursions we have been running in schools for years. The camp is offered as four stand alone half day workshops at $80 a session. If you would like to book your child for all four workshops over the 2 days at a discounted rate of $270 contact us and we will book your child in and invoice you.

Each child will receive an Emotion Wizzy Dizzy and make a BAT our tools for emotional regulation. Parent information on key messages and how to support your child are included

Cancellation Policy

Please note that refunds are not provided for change of mind. Refer to our comprehensive cancellation policy in our Terms of Service.

Please note, The Maker Space is a secure tenancy in Floreat Forum. Doors will be secured and children will be supervised at all times. Children will be escorted to a toilet by our staff with access to an ambulant toilet (one person access at a time) which our staff will wait on the outside of the door.

Participants will learn two dreamtime stories that have strong moral lessons regarding teamwork and listening to the country.

Play games that complement the stories, that have been adapted from traditional games played in the bush that help children understand the country as well as hand eye coordination.

The last 15 mins of the workshop will be used as a wind down by creating their own sand art to take home.

Subiaco library runs a free school holiday program for school children aged five and up. An adult must accompany children, and remain within the library, during all activities.

Please be sure to book a ticket for every child attending the session.

Join us for an exciting morning at Scarborough Library, filled with storytime and show & tell of the City’s rubbish trucks!

10:00 – 10:10AM – One of our librarians will be reading a waste inspired story.

10:10 – 10:30AM – Get the chance to check out one of our rubbish trucks that empties your general waste bin at home!

An all-time favourite for the younger ones, and something to keep them busy during school holidays!

Please note all children must be accompanied by a parental guardian.

Registration is essential. One ticket per child.

To assist with the smooth running of our School Holiday programmes:

· Please only book spaces for Children attending the activity.

· Please observe age guidelines, these are set based on the activity or providers guidelines.

· If you are unable to attend a session, please cancel your bookings so another family can take your place, at least 24 hours in advance.

Sunflower Craft

Create a Sunflower made from your handprints to decorate your room.

Tracing around your hand on yellow and orange paper will create petals to glue around a brown centre. Use rolled up crepe paper to create the seeds in the centre of your flower and add some green leaves.

Finish the workshop by planting a sunflower seed to take home and watch grow.

Please note bookings are essential.

Ages: 5 – 12

While our activities are designed for ages 5 – 12, younger children may require assistance from a parent or carer to complete the activity.

We hope you and your kids have a great school holiday!

To assist with the smooth running of our School Holiday programmes:

· Please only book spaces for Children attending the activity.

· Please observe age guidelines, these are set based on the activity or providers guidelines.

· If you are unable to attend a session, please cancel your bookings so another family can take your place, at least 24 hours in advance.

Bird Feeder

Attract local birds to your home with this recycled Bird Feeder. 

Using milk cartons and cereal boxes, you can create a bird feeder to hang from a tree or verandah post. Decorate your feeder with paint or paper and finish with Modpodge to seal against the weather. Make a hanger for your birdfeeder and add a perch for your feathered friends to peck at the seeds. Watch the different species of birds that are attracted to your feeder and keep a record of the visitors. 

Please note bookings are essential.

Ages: 5 – 12

While our activities are designed for ages 5 – 12, younger children may require assistance from a parent or carer to complete the activity.

We hope you and your kids have a great school holiday!

Come along and celebrate NAIDOC week at Subiaco library with an art activity!

During the Childrens Traditional Art activity participants will have an opportunity to learn about Aboriginal culture and art forms through hands-on activities.

Subiaco library runs a free school holiday program for school children aged five and up. An adult must accompany children, and remain within the library, during all activities.

Please be sure to book a ticket for every child attending the session.

Join us to celebrate NAIDOC week with the 2025 message ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy‘

Participants come on a journey with our presenters as they share traditional Dreamtime stories from the Noongar people. These interactive sessions allow the koolunga (children) to engage with the values and life lessons these stories hold as they learn through music, dance and movement.

During the school term, storytelling sessions for pre-schoolers are held on Tuesdays at 10.30am and repeated on Fridays at 10.30am. During school holidays, storytime is held on Fridays only at 10.30am.

Additional information

Getting to the event: Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available at the rear of the building including two accessible parking bays. Three hour ticketed parking is available behind Subiaco Church off Rowland Street. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.

Access and inclusion: Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible for additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.

More information: For more events and programs at Subiaco Library visit the City of Subiaco events calendar, follow the Subiaco Library on Facebook or join the Cultural Services e-newsletter database by emailing [email protected]

Learn how to make a coiled basket with Aboriginal weaver Emma-Jane Hunt. Using wool and raffia you’ll learn this traditional basket weaving technique with a contemporary twist. Suitable for people ages 10+.

Emma-Jane Hunt is a Yindjibarndi and Djaru woman with both traditional and ancestral links to both the Pilbara and Kimberly regions of Western Australia. Taught to weave when living in the East Pilbara by Martu Weavers from the Western Desert 15 years ago, Emma-Jane is passionate about keeping weaving as a cultural practice alive.

Cost: Free!

Additional information

Numbers are limited, please ensure you book a ticket to attend the session.

Getting to the event: Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available including two accessible bays, street parking is also available and the closest Transperth stop is on Rokeby Road stop ID: 17528. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.

Access and inclusion: Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible for additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.

Ticket information: You are not required to bring a ticket with you. In the case of a booked-out event, names may be checked at the door.

If you would like further information please contact the Community Development Officer (Wellbeing and Safety): [email protected] or (08) 9237 9281.

To assist with the smooth running of our School Holiday programmes:

· Please only book spaces for Children attending the activity.

· Please observe age guidelines, these are set based on the activity or providers guidelines.

· If you are unable to attend a session, please cancel your bookings so another family can take your place, at least 24 hours in advance.

Pokeball Lantern

Pokemon fans – here is a craft for you – create a Pokeball Lantern! 

Practise you scissor cutting skills with red and white card to create the outside of the lantern, then attach it to a centre support. Add a black belt around the centre to make a lantern decorated like the iconic Pokéball form Pokémon Cartoon and games.  

Please note bookings are essential.

Ages: 5 – 12

While our activities are designed for ages 5 – 12, younger children may require assistance from a parent or carer to complete the activity.

We hope you and your kids have a great school holiday!

Join us for a FREE Come & Try Woolworths NetSetGo Clinic in Mandurah!

Designed exclusively for 5 – 10 year olds, this clinic is the perfect introduction to the world of netball!

Experience the fun, friendly atmosphere of Woolworths NetSetGo while developing new skills in a supportive environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to learn more, it’s the ideal way to discover a sport that’s all about teamwork, confidence, and having a blast!

Spots are limited so get in quick.

Details

Date: Wednesday 16th of July 2025

Time: 9-10am

Venue: Mandurah Aquatic And Recreation Centre

Cost: FREE

Age: 5 – 10 years old

Attendees will be split into their relevant age groups

What to expect on the day

• 1 hour of fun, friends and of course NETBALL!
• Learn new skills with age approrpiate netball drills and modified games, in accordance to Woolworths NetSetGo.
• Accredited Netball WA Community Coaches delivering the program.

Ideal for beginners and art enthusiasts, this hands-on class guides you through essential techniques, from surface preparation to colour layering and detail work. Create a unique, vibrant art piece to take home, all while learning from an experienced urban artist with over a decade of expertise. Explore the versatility of street art and transform plain wooden boards into personalised masterpieces in a fun, supportive environment.

What you’ll get:

• Take home a customised wooden board art piece.
• All art materials included for use during the class.
• Gain skills applicable to other creative projects.

What to bring:

BYO drinks and snacks

Wear comfortable clothes (paint pens and spray paint are permanent)

Don’t forget a hat and sunscreen, as we might be outside.

This class is perfect for beginners – no prior experience is needed.

PANTONE C is a seasoned urban artist with over 10 years of experience. His journey in the world of street art began in 2007 when he honed his advanced urban art and spray painting techniques in Australia. Now based in Perth, PANTONE C runs a successful graffiti art business, blending creativity with a strong commitment to teaching and promoting the culture of urban art. Throughout his career, PANTONE C has collaborated with numerous prestigious brands on diverse artistic projects. His portfolio boasts partnerships with renowned companies such as Louis Vuitton, Vans, Converse, GAP, Mini Cooper, Maybelline, Quicksilver, and NoMoreBlankWalls. Through these collaborations, he continues to push the boundaries of street art, connecting corporate brands with innovative, cutting-edge visual storytelling

Cancellation Policy

Please note that refunds are not provided for change of mind. Refer to our comprehensive cancellation policy in our Terms of Service.

Please note, The Maker Space is a secure tenancy in Floreat Forum. Doors will be secured and children will be supervised at all times. Children will be escorted to a toilet by our staff with access to an ambulant toilet (one person access at a time) which our staff will wait on the outside of the door.

Our many televisions are typically reserved for live and loud sporting events, but we’re thinking bigger. Bolder.

We’re transforming The Leederville Hotel into a pub cinema for one night only, screening the original, iconic, 2001 animated comedy classic: Shrek.

Come and enjoy this modern masterpiece with a beer in hand, and a hot meal on your table, as Smash Mouth’s All Star reverberates on our sound system.

Whether you’re seeing this animated classic for the very first time or just enjoying the nostalgia trip, it’s guaranteed to be more interesting than staying at home.

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This totally delightful computer animated feature is right up there among the funniest and most enjoyable cartoon films ever made.

– David Stratton (At The Movies)

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‘Shrek is not handsome but he isn’t as ugly as he thinks; he’s a guy we want as our friend, and he doesn’t frighten us but stir our sympathy. He’s so immensely likable that I suspect he may emerge as an enduring character, populating sequels and spinoffs. One movie cannot contain him.’

– Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times)

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Grab your spot from 6:30 PM, screening kicks off at 7:00 PM.

Entry is FREE, but table bookings are strongly encouraged.

RSVP for updates & reminders!

Walk in and grab a seat at the bar, or reserve a table here!

While we can’t promise parfait, The Leederville Hotel bar will be fully stocked! Your favourite pub snacks and drinks will be available for purchase to accompany the cinematic journey.

Wellbeing Wonderland is a school holiday program provided to young people 7 -12 years who are supporting a friend, family member or relative with a mental health concern. This program aims to encourage the exploration of dreams, goals and mindfulness practice.

This program also includes an exciting excursion to Native Animal Rescue.

When

Thursday, 17th July | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday, 18th July | 9:00 – 4:00 PM

Where

Day 1: Heathridge Community Centre

Day 2: Native Animal Rescue

Who

Young people aged 7 to 12 who have a family member or a friend living with a mental health challenge

Bring

Hat, sun cream, water bottle, enclosed shoes

Refreshments

Lunch and snacks provided

Cost

Free

Please note that this booking is an ‘Expression of Interest’ and not confirmation of attendance.

A member of our team will contact you to complete the HelpingMinds registration and eligibility process. Please add Parent/Guardian details in the CONTACT INFORMATION section and young person’s details in the TICKET – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST section. If booking multiple tickets, please fill in one young person’s details per ticket.

Want to know more or have some questions or having trouble registering?

You can either:

• email [email protected]

• call 9427 7100 and ask for SHP Administration

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School Holiday Program important info

• If your child has not received support from HelpingMinds before (or within the last 6 months) a phone interview will need to take place with the parent/guardian
• A consent form will need to be signed by both parents.
• If children require medication throughout the day, they will be required to self-administer this.
• External support workers are not allowed at the workshop.
• Children require adequate independent coping skills to be able to deal with group situations.
• All our workshops have a maximum capacity to ensure our counsellors can provide adequate professional support for all children attending.
• To give everyone in the community a fair chance, each child can enrol in a maximum of two workshops.
• MHC (State): Youth aged 7 to12 who has a family member or a friend living with a mental health challenge.

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Join us for this high energy sessions full of music, movement and fun. This special Winter Warm-Up Grooving session is designed to get parents and young children moving. There will be dancing, sing-alongs and musical games as well!

For children aged 2 to 5 and their parents or caregivers.

Come warm up for winter and get ready to boogie – don’t forget to bring a water bottle!

We understand plans change, so if you can’t attend a session, please cancel your ticket so that other people can attend. You can also call the Wanneroo Library to cancel on 9405 5940.

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Helena River Steiner School is a small school with a big heart, offering an alternative option to mainstream education. The Steiner curriculum focuses on the whole child, supporting not only their academic growth, but also their emotional, mental, physical and spiritual development. Come and visit us to see how a Steiner education can benefit your child.

WA’s first-ever Junior Xiangqi Tournament is here!

This exciting event brings together young players across Perth to compete in the ancient strategic game of Xiangqi (Chinese chess). Whether your child is a beginner or has some experience, this tournament offers a fun, friendly, and supportive environment to challenge their thinking and meet fellow enthusiasts.

What to expect:

• A well-organized competition with clear rules and fair pairings
• Opportunities to learn and improve Xiangqi skills
• Prizes and recognition for participants
• Friendly atmosphere encouraging good sportsmanship and strategic thinking

All equipment is provided, so just bring your enthusiasm! Parents and spectators are welcome to quietly observe and support.

Register now to be part of WA’s history in hosting its first-ever junior Xiangqi tournament!

Player Registration Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DCEBC

(Early bird tickets available for a limited time only!)

t’s TGI TRIVIA TIME! at TGI Fridays American Bar & Grill.

To celebrate, we’re serving up forty questions along with our incredible selection of mains, sides, desserts, and drinks. TGI Fridays is all about good times and great handcrafted food, known for ribs, wings, burgers, and a huge cocktail menu. We even have fantastic plant-based options for our herbivore friends!

THE EVENT

We’ll throw the doors open from 6:00pm so you can swing in, grab your seat, plan your order, and get ready for the show to begin. Get amongst the fun by choosing an on-theme and on-brand name for your trivia team before getting stuck in.

This event is hosted by Australia’s themed trivia experts, Grape Vine Events. If you’ve been to a Grape Vine trivia before, we’ve crafted a fresh deck and a new experience for TGI TRIVIA TIME! The best part? There are prizes to be won on the night too!

HOW TO REGISTER

Remember to reserve a free ticket for each of the people participating so we can allocate tables for you. Add one ticket per participant at your table.

If this event is marked as ‘sold out’ please do not hesitate to join the waitlist. We make additional tables available closer to the event.

If you are unable to attend for any reason, please cancel your tickets as early as possible. These events frequently sell out, and we can make spots available to others on the waitlist.

SPECIAL EDITION THEMED COCKTAILS

Each of our Special Edition Themed cocktails are from our Long Island Iced Tea and Margarita menu. Special offers also available for our MyFridays Members on trivia nights.

*T&Cs apply. See in-restaurant for details

Please arrive early to order your food and drinks to avoid wait times

Thinking of applying to university? Let us guide you through the steps you need to take.

Join Murdoch University and the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre as we walk you through the university application process step-by-step.

What is the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)?

As a year 12 student, or their parent or guardian, you’ll hear the term TISC frequently as you navigate the final year of secondary schooling, so what is TISC?

TISC provides the following services for prospective students including:

• Processing of applications for admission to undergraduate courses at Western Australian Universities
• Conducting the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
• Administering the Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP).
• Publishing periodic School Circulars.
• Scaling WACE results and calculating ATARs for students in Western Australia.

In 2025, Year 12s will submit their application through the Online TISC Portal, which we will walk you through as part of this session, including helpful tips and how to’s.

Following the TISC session the Murdoch Future Students Team will provide all the information you need to transition through the remainder of Year 12 and beyond.

We’ll cover:

• Course options
• Understanding ATAR outcomes
• Using alternative pathways & Cert IV
• Key dates
• Fees & scholarships
• Orientation
• Much more!

Not able to attend in-person?

This event is also being offered online.

To register for the online event, please click HERE.

For any queries about this event, please contact us on [email protected].