Events for September 12, 2026
Little Quokka’s Big Birthday Weekend
Rottnest Island Rottnest Island, Rottnest IslandCelebrate the wonder of nature as quokka joeys emerge on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island with a weekend of family fun. The Noongar season of Djilba marks the beginning of spring, bringing warmer weather, flourishing native plants and the emergence of quokka joeys from their mothers' pouches. Join us on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 for a free, fun-filled weekend celebrating the island's […]
Little Quokka’s Big Birthday Weekend
Rottnest Island Rottnest Island, Rottnest IslandCelebrate the wonder of nature as quokka joeys emerge on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island with a weekend of family fun. The Noongar season of Djilba marks the beginning of spring, bringing warmer weather, flourishing native plants and the emergence of quokka joeys from their mothers' pouches. Join us on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 for a free, fun-filled weekend celebrating the island's […]
STEAM Lab – Safety Bay
Challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on collaborative workshops.
Biodiversity Month
September is Biodiversity Month, and this year the City of Cockburn is putting the spotlight on ecosystems, our wetlands, bushland and coastline. An ecosystem is a community of living organisms, including plants, animals and...
It’s Yates Springtime at Araluen 2026 Tulip Festival
Each spring, Araluen Botanic Park bursts into colour as more than 250,000 tulips and 50,000 spring bulbs transform the valley into a breathtaking floral wonderland. Wander through vibrant displays of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, iris...
Sorrento Night Market
Sorrento Night Market is a relaxed, family-friendly community event held at beautiful Seacrest Park, Sorrento. Enjoy a great selection of food trucks, market stalls, live music and entertainment in a coastal park setting with plenty of...
Native Bee Workshop
Learn about WA’s amazing native bees with Dr Kit Prendergast (aka @dr.beebabette!).Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening Native Bee Workshop celebrating the incredible (and often overlooked!) native bees of the Swan Coastal Plain.Western Australia is home to hundreds of native bee species – many of which live right here in our Banksia and Tuart Woodlands. At this special event, […]
Saturday Clearance Markets
Every Saturday morning from 6am - 10am, a selection of Western Australia's fresh food wholesalers at Perth Markets open their doors to the public for the Saturday Clearance Market. The Perth Markets are the state's fresh produce wholesale market, where many of your favourite restaurants and grocers source their products, fresh from local growers. The Saturday Clearance Market is your opportunity to shop straight from the source with wholesale prices for everything from fresh fruit and veg, to meat and seafood. This market is open to anyone from individuals to families, and community groups and more.
Get in early though! The best stock usually sells out quickly, so we recommend coming in at opening for the freshest selection to choose from.
Mundaring Garden and Farmers Market
The Mundaring Chamber of Commerce is providing a free market to bring fresh produce and help small businesses.
Scarborough Farmer’s Market
Weekly farmers market brought to the community by Scarborough Primary School P&C.
Nature Immersion Walk – Karnup Nature Reserve
Step into nature as part of our Rockingham Reserve Program.
Frederick Irwin Early Years Learning Centre Open Morning
Come along to our Spring Is Here Open Morning at our Meadow Springs Campus, Oakmont Avenue, Meadow Springs Saturday 12 September - 9:00am to 12:00noon. Join us in our Early Years Learning Centre for a fun family morning. Coffee Van Face Painting Sensory Stations and Old McDonald’s Farm Music Play on our Play Equipment Walk through Early Years Classrooms AND […]
Tabletop games
Join us for a games morning at the library. Whether you're a gaming pro or a beginner, dive into exciting board and tabletop games. Our helpful facilitator ensures a fun time for all. No cost. No need to book.
What to expect in the t(w)een years!
Based on the Bringing Up Great Kids – Parenting Adolescents program, this free 2-hour workshop offers practical tools, fresh insights, and a supportive space to learn, reflect, and connect. Topics covered: Brain development Adapting...
STEAMing into story time
Children can dive into exciting science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) activities that spark imagination, foster creativity and build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. No cost. No need to book.
Family time
Join us for a fun-filled session designed for pre-schoolers and their families. Enjoy enchanting tales, lively music and joyful moments. Start your weekend with laughter and learning. No cost. No need to book.
Storytime at Gosnells Library
Enjoy songs, stories, nursery rhymes and craft activities while helping to develop early literacy skills in children aged 3-5 years.
Toddler Time – Baldivis
These sessions are full of fun with stories, songs, finger plays and movement rhymes.
Robotics Club
Does your child have coding experience and is ready for a new challenge? Come along to Robotics Club with i-echo at Kwinana Public Library, where Micro:bit-based activities bring coding and electronics to life through real-world problem solving.
Lego Club
Do you accept the challenge? Put your Lego building skills to the test at our weekly Lego Club.
Weekend Storytime
Storytime is held in the Library to introduce families with young children to the joys of sharing stories.
Repair Cafe Doubleview
Don't throw it away - repair it! Bring your broken (but much loved items) and we'll do our best to fix them. Saving you money and reducing waste.
Family Fun Morning at Quest Joondalup – Supporting Foodbank WA
Quest Joondalup is holding a Family Fun Morning to support Foodbank WA and help local families in need. Simply bring along a non-perishable food donation and enjoy a morning of family-friendly fun, including: Face painting Balloon...
Skate Jam (YES at Sutherlands)
Skate Jams are free drop-in skate sessions for all ages, offering equipment, music, snacks, and the chance to connect with friends and Youth Workers.
Storytime at Mills Park Library
Enjoy songs, stories, nursery rhymes and craft activities while helping to develop early literacy skills in children aged 3-5 years.
Lego Club
Do you accept the challenge? Put your Lego building skills to the test at our weekly Lego Club.
Weekend Storytime
Storytime is held in the Library to introduce families with young children to the joys of sharing stories.
Koolangka Waangkiny – Noongar Language Storytime
Join local Noongar presenters on Whadjuk boodja to learn Noongar stories and language in these interactive sessions.
Mario Kart Racing
Come join us for Mario Kart Racing at Mandurah Library!
STEAM Lab: Create a Miniature Garden
Learn about backyard biodiversity while building your own little garden.
Mario Kart Racing
Come join us for Mario Kart Racing at Mandurah Library!
Thinking Green: Backyard biodiversity – Western Swamp Tortoise
Join the Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise to learn more about this unique West Australian reptile and discover why it is critically endangered.
Make New & Mend Craft Group
Make New & Mend meets Sat 1:30-3:30pm, Grove Library. Drop in any time to learn or share crochet, knitting, sewing. Inclusive & welcoming.
Amy the Amegilla (for 4 – 7 years)
Introduce your children to the wonderful world of native bees in this live storytelling event of "Amy the Amegilla".Come learn about our wonderful native bees in a fun storytelling session by WA's bee scientist and educator, Dr Kit 'Bee Babette' Prendergast. Bee Babette will be reading her illustrated story book 'Amy the Amegilla', which includes some practical tips on how […]
What’s on in Perth today?
Discover a variety of events in Perth for families with kids of all ages, including free and low-cost options. From family shows to farmers markets, local community events to Perth City events, and even events at your local library – find everything you need to keep your family entertained and never hear the dreaded words “I’m bored” again!
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