Events for October 9, 2026
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...
STEAM Lab – Safety Bay
Challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on collaborative workshops.
Discovery Centre: Connecting to Country – Now & Forever
Celebrate nature and learn how to care for Country at the Museum of the Great Southern. Runs across the school holidays.
School holidays: Colour Your World
A school-holidays activity focused on creativity, self-expression and design at Museum of Geraldton. Runs across the school holidays.
OceanXplorers Activity Zone
Drop-in ocean-themed holiday activities at WA Museum Boola Bardip, running daily from 10am to 3pm.
Exploring the Reef
A reef-themed holiday program at WA Maritime Museum, running daily from 10am to 2pm.
Community Safety Series 2026
This October, join us for the City of Kwinana's Community Safety Series, where we're committed to enhancing the safety and well-being of our residents.
Community appeal for Zonta House Refuge Association
Help those experiencing or at risk of family and domestic violence (FDV).
Kids Cooking Sessions
Join us for a free hands-on cooking workshop for kids!
Workshop: Happy Flags
A sewing workshop with the Boomerang Bags crew at Museum of Geraldton. Multiple session times are listed.
Mirrabooka Friday Market
Held every Friday - subject to weather. A weekly fresh food and swap meet market. Previously known as Balga Friday Market.
Storytime
Stories, rhymes and lots of fun for parents and kids alike, live in the library.
Park Play (School Holidays)
Park Play is a free drop-in program for families with children up to 10 years, featuring sensory play, games and sports activities.
Kids Clothes Swap
Ready to freshen up your child's wardrobe? Be a part of our sustainable clothing swap during the school holidays to freshen their wardrobe for free!
Let’s Play Armadale
Come and join us for a fun day of free children’s activities and entertainment, with information stalls providing support for parents and caregivers. More info coming soon.
Free Range: Holiday Bike Mission
People on Bicycles are running a holiday bike mission for kids who can already ride. Not a lesson. Not a clinic. A morning out on their own two wheels with a crew, a job to do and a delivery that can’t wait. Starting point will be on the grass outside Subiaco Museum.
Let’s Play!
Come and join us for a fun day of free children's activities and entertainment, with information stalls providing support for parents and caregivers! Whats on: - Boogie Woogie Dance Shows at 10am and 11:30am - Petting zoo - Face Painters...
Baby Rhymetime at Cambridge Library [Fridays]
Baby Rhyme Time is a fun and educational way to introduce your little ones to the world of reading. This activity is aimed at babies and toddlers aged 4 months to 2 years old.
Magic of Science | Harry Potter Book Days
Join us at Amherst Library to celebrating Harry Potter Book Days! Immerse yourself in a world where the Magic of Science is waiting to be revealed with our friends from Einstein's Australia. Experiment with chemical reactions, pH and heat. Watch the creation of rainbows and trick your own eyes. Come and explore, discover, and experiment with the Magic of Science.
School Holidays: Lead Your Way Clay Workshop
Join Strength Heroes for a unique, hands-on sculpture workshop to uncover your personal strengths and bust the myths about what a leader should look like.
Boddington Skatepark Coaching Session – Scooter – Skateboard – BMX
Thanks to the Shire of Boddington, Freestyle Now will be hosting a skatepark coaching session at the Boddington skatepark!Thanks to the Shire of Boddington. Freestyle now will be facilitating a fun and informative coaching session at Boddington Skatepark for Skateboard, Scooter and BMX participants. Our facilitators analyze the participants' skill level and work from that base and assist with confidence […]
Public Speaking Course – Level Up Certified Course
This free course is part of the Rockingham Youth Centre’s Level Up Certified Courses Program and is designed for young people aged 15-24.
LEGO Day
Join our Lego Day at South Perth Library and build your best creations! All ages are welcome to join this fun and interactive event, no bookings required.
Holiday Mayhem: Creativity in Folded Layers
Young people aged 10 to 18 years have the opportunity to explore their creativity through watercolours, collage and mixed media as they create a one-of-a-kind concertina art book. Using personal treasures and creative materials, participants will design a meaningful keepsake in this fun and inspiring workshop.
Story Time (Piara Waters)
Story Time sessions foster a love of reading, stimulate the imagination and encourage social interaction with other children. Hear stories, sing songs and enjoy a craft activity together. These sessions encourage children’s literacy...
Friday Storytime
Storytime is a storytelling session for pre-schoolers with stories, songs and rhymes.
Storytime
Stories, rhymes and lots of fun for parents and kids alike, live in the library.
Spring school holiday fun at Cockburn Libraries
Join us for school holiday fun at Cockburn Libraries! Create birdhouses, wind chimes and pipe cleaner creations, then get hands on in our minibeasts meet and greet, gamer club and flower bomb sessions. Our events are catering to bubs...
The Drowsy Chaperone Jr.
Presented by Western Theatrics, this Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony-winning musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone Jr. is a loving satire on the Golden Age Musical.
Feed It Forward Community Day
Milestones Swan View welcomes the local community into the Center every Friday from 1pm - 3pm for fresh fruit, vegetables and bakery items f
LEGO Challenge
This isn’t a normal LEGO session. Simple idea: first plan what pieces to use and then have a limited time to build. You’re trying to make “something” that will stand and last. BUT you must use every piece you pick, or it doesn’t count.
School Holidays: Decorate Your Own Library Bag
Have fun decorating your own canvas bag to carry your library books.
Teen Fitness
Give fitness a go at this free session hosted by Chris Wilson Fitness. A great opportunity to try a fun and supportive exercise class, build confidence and challenge yourself!
Youth Club Days @ Dordaak Kepup (Grades 7 to 12)
Join a Youth Club, Wednesdays and Fridays at Dordaak Kepup. From gaming to music, baking to 3D printing and everything in between.
Carnarvon WA Day Festival
Gwoonwardu Mia presents the WA Day Festival in Carnarvon. Join us on Friday October 9 from 3pm-7pm as we celebrate Western Australia’s vibrant culture, history and community spirit. The grounds of Gwoonwardu Mia will come alive with a dynamic program of live performances, interactive activities and experiences that reflect the diverse stories and people that shape our State. From local […]
The Underground Drop-In (School Holidays)
Join us at The Underground for Drop-In, a free, safe place to relax, meet friends, play games, enjoy activities, and chat with qualified Youth Workers.
Youth Zone: Dungeons and Dragons One Shot Campaign [Ages 12 -17]
Ready for an adventure? Join us for a D&D one-shot campaign this school holidays!
Kambarang Bonara Waangkiny
Celebrate Kambarang through shared stories, language, dance and creative play.
The Drowsy Chaperone Jr.
Presented by Western Theatrics, this Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony-winning musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone Jr. is a loving satire on the Golden Age Musical.
Daniel Delby – Teacher Comedy Night Perth 2026
You may recognise Daniel Delby from this year's Britain's Got Talent, but before stand-up comedy he spent more than a decade surviving the front lines as a high school teacher. After realising his funniest material came straight from the classroom, Teacher Comedy Night was born. Hosted by Daniel Delby himself, every show is packed with outrageous school stories, hilarious student […]
What’s on in Perth today?
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