Buggybuddys guide for families in Perth

Tiny Doors of York 2026
2026-05-27 | WA
Maps available from the York Visitor Centre, or download.
Location: Various locations around York
Download Tiny Doors Trail Map Here

DBTeen Information Session (Rockingham)
2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Gary Holland Community Centre, 19 Kent Street, Rockingham, WA, 6168, Australia
Learn about DBTeen’s 12‑week wellbeing program, meet the team, and hear what to expect. 1-hour info session for young people and their adult

Wise Women Workshops
2026-05-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Cockburn Health and Community Facility, 11 Wentworth Parade, Success, WA, 6164, Australia
Wise Women Workshops are free monthly sessions for women over the age of 45. These casual sessions involve presentations and discussions on a variety of topics such as well-being, mindfulness, heart health and assertive communication.
It is held on the last Tuesday of the month from 5.30-7.30pm at the Cockburn Health and Community Facility.

DevHub Colab - A social coding club
2026-05-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Armadale Public Library, Shop #64 Armadale Central Shopping Centre, 10 Orchard Avenue, Armadale, WA, 6112, Australia
Step Into the Future — Join the Social Coding Movement!
No coding experience? No problem!
Whether you’re curious, creative, or just love working with others, this is your chance to dive in.
Come connect, learn, and build together — because the world is going digital, and you belong in it. Let’s use the power of coding to spark ideas, solve real problems, and make a positive impact in our communities.
From: 25 Nov 2025 to 23 May 2026
When: Every Tuesday (5-7pm) & Saturday (1-3pm)
Venue: Armadale Public Library
Required: Laptop & charger & Enthusiasm
Book Online

Coder Dojo
2026-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Victoria Park Library, 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park, WA, 6101, Australia
Suitable for 10-17 years old
All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Suitable for beginners to advanced. Coding in Scratch.
BYO laptop preferable, however, some laptops are available.
To book your spot, please visit the program calendar. Alternatively, you can phone or visit the library.

Landsdale Skatepark Coaching Session - Scooter - Skateboard - BMX
2026-05-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Warradale Park, Warradale Terrace, Landsdale, WA, 6065, Australia
Thanks to the City of Wanneroo, Freestyle Now will be hosting a skatepark coaching session at the Landsdale skatepark!

Thanks to the City of Wanneroo.
Freestyle now will be facilitating a fun and informative coaching session at Warrahdale Skatepark for Skateboard, Scooter and BMX participants. Our facilitators analyze the participants’ skill level and work from that base and assist with confidence building. It is important to not only just focus on skill building but confidence as well. By using their own skill base as a stepping stone we are able to help them advance. Our coaches speak the participant’s language and speak on their level. Our instructors relay the importance of safety, the importance of helmets and how they can minimize injuries. Freestyle Now team members will be present to offer participants technical advice, trick tips, skill development and skatepark etiquette.
All participants would need their own equipment, helmet and closed in shoes. Participants with defective equipment may not be able to participate. Our coaches may be able to assist with some minor adjustments (Scooter/BMX Bar straightening, skate wheel tightening) before the session starts if required and time permitting.
Participants under the age of 6 will be taken on their ability to understand and follow instructions and to control their apparatus.
Key points

Participants must be wearing a helmet
Please remember to bring some water and wear sunscreen
Parents must stay on site if their child is under 12
Limited spare scooters and skateboard may be available
Please arrive 15 minutes early to register your attendance
Disclaimer form will need to be signed on the day
Coaching workshops are not suitable for 3 wheeled plastic scooters

Freestyle Now coaching workshops are fun, informative and motivational.
Our coaches let the participants ride at their own level and encourage progression.
All our coaches are very easy going and relate to the participants well. Our workshops cover all aspects of the sports, as well as equipment maintenance and personal safety issues.
Freestyle Now hosts many coaching workshop sessions throughout the year for various local governments, community organizations and private companies. You can find the full list of our upcoming events here.
www.freestylenow.net

Hilton Afterschool Kids Club
2026-05-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Fremantle PCYC, 34 Paget Street, #2, Hilton, WA, 6163, Australia
Kids of all ages can join in the fun of creating, constructing and challenges with different activities each week that include problem solving and social skills.

Drop-In at The Castle
2026-05-26 15:00 - 17:30 | The Castle Youth Space, 21 Discovery Drive, Thornlie, WA, 6108, Australia
Looking for a chill spot to hang out? Young people are welcome at our youth centres during Drop-In sessions! Meet new friends, play games, and just unwind with Youth Workers on hand.
Drop-In at the Castle is a program which provides a safe place throughout the school term for young people who enjoy meeting up and making new friends. There is a range of fun activities including playing table tennis, foosball, art activities, conquering games on the Xbox, 360 or the Wii and sports equipment. No registration is required to attend. Unless stated otherwise, all activities hosted during Drop-In are free and light refreshments provided.
Eligibility to attend Drop-In at The Castle
Eligible participants to attend this program must be aged between 10 to 18 years old.

Dates and Times
All Youth and Families programs do not operate on Western Australian public holidays, as listed on the Government of Western Australia’s website.
Please visit the School Holiday Drop-In at The Castle event page for when Drop-In at the Castle will be held during the upcoming school holidays.
Short-Notice Changes to Programs/Events (including Cancellations)
Facilitators schedule these much-loved programs in advance. In the event of unexpected circumstances, such as inclement weather or illness, scheduled programs may be subject to alteration or postponement at short notice. To ensure you stay informed and prepared for any changes related to this program, we encourage all participants to stay connected with the City of Gosnells Youth Instagram page as the date approaches.

Mini Music Makers
2026-05-26 14:00 - 15:00 | City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Explore rhythm and beat with Zene Music!
These joy-filled musical experiences introduce young children to music-making through stories, songs, and games. Half an hour of activities will be followed by half an hour of free play with the instruments.
This program is for the general public, for school and day care visits please see the School Visits page.
Suitable for ages 2 to 6
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Interview Skills Workshop
2026-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Perth Jobs and Skills Centre, 30 Aberdeen Street, Perth, WA, 6003, Australia
Join our free workshop to sharpen your interview skills, boost your confidence, and make a lasting impression.

At the Shops: Play and Learn
2026-05-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Maddington Central, Attfield Street, Maddington, WA, 6109, Australia
At the Shops: Play and Learn is a fun, play-based weekly program for children that focuses on the skills children need to develop before heading to school. Children will enjoy themed play experiences such as, the make it table, stories and music, play dough and an investigation station, before joining in with a fun mat session at the end.
Program Specifics
No bookings are required to attend At the Shops: Play and Learn. This program is suitable for children aged 3 – 5 years, with parental/guardian supervision required at all times.

Days, Times and Locations
At the Shops: Play and Learn operates out of Maddington Central shopping centre’s Kidzone, which is located opposite Coles shopping centre.

Check out the City of Gosnell’s At The Shop webpage to find out when we run our programs at Maddington Central shopping centre.

Music Makers Just for Minis (Eden Hill Location)
2026-05-26 11:35 - 12:15 | Mary Crescent & Ivanhoe Street, Mary Crescent, Ivanhoe Street, Eden Hill, WA, 6054, Australia
Music Makers Just for Minis is an engaging craft and music play-based experience for children aged 2- to 5- years old.

Hindi Rhyme & Story Time
2026-05-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Piara Waters Library, 352 Wright Rd, Piara Waters, WA, 6112, Australia
Join us at these fun-filled bilingual sessions!
We are excited to have a generous member of the community school sharing their voice and storytelling in Hindi Rhyme and Story Time sessions at the library.
Songs, rhymes, and stories help babies and toddlers explore language, sounds, and culture in a playful and engaging way. Whether Hindi is your mother tongue or you’re just curious to learn something new, everyone is welcome!
This is a great opportunity to support your child’s early literacy, social skills, and cultural awareness — all while having lots of fun!
These sessions are for children 1 to 3 years of age.
Bookings are not required.
Special thanks to the Hindi Language School of WA.

Story Time at Thornlie Library
2026-05-26 11:00 - 11:30 | Thornlie Public Library, 1 Culross Avenue, Thornlie, WA, 6108, Australia
And they all lived happily ever after…
Enjoy songs, stories, nursery rhymes and craft activities while helping to develop early literacy skills in young children. These fantastic story time sessions are a special treat for mums, dads and grandparents as well.
Recommended for children aged 3-5 years. Parents please note that children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
Bookings are not required for this program, however, space is limited and places are allocated via a token system. Please collect a token on arrival (first come, first served).
Program days and times
Tuesdays, 11.00am – 11.30am

Story Time at Cambridge Library
2026-05-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridge Library, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat, WA, 6014, Australia
Story Time fosters a love of reading, encourages socialisation with other children and improves literacy skills through the use of rhymes, songs and stories. Fine motor skills are also improved through craft activities.
A parent or guardian must accompany the child throughout the session.
Story Time is held during the school term only. This is a free event and no bookings are required, just come along!

Storytime
2026-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Space, Ruth Faulkner Library, 213 Wright Street, Cloverdale, WA, 6105, Australia
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs in our weekly Tuesday Storytime that’s fun for everyone!

For children 2 to 5 years
This program will be held in the Children’s Space, Ruth Faulkner Library
In Storytime we sing songs, rhymes, read stories and play with puppets! These sessions are interactive, inclusive and carefully designed to educate and entertain. We encourage active participation from all who attend while sharing ways we can foster children’s early literacy skills.
Tickets are not required for this free program.
Please note:

Do not attend if unwell
​To enable a safe, enjoyable experience at our library events children aged 11 and under must be supervised at all times by a parent, guardian or carer.

Learning English Through Storytime (LETS) Term 1 at Dianella Library
2026-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Dianella Library – City of Stirling, Waverley Street, Dianella, WA, 6059, Australia
The LETS program assists children and their families to improve and practice English in a fun and educational environment. Each session includes songs and rhymes, stories, and interactive activities designed to develop children’s confidence and school readiness.
Parents and children gain the benefits of improving their spoken English. The LETS program runs for a period of 8 weeks with a different theme each week. Suitable for parents/carers and their children aged 3 – 4 years for whom English is a second language.
Starting Tuesday 10 February, 10.30am – 11.30am.
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Music Makers Just for Minis (Bayswater Location)
2026-05-26 10:05 - 10:45 | The Laneway Artspace, 5 King William Street, #rear, Bayswater, WA, 6053, Australia

Exhibition | Creating Meaning
2026-05-26 10:00 - 17:00 | WA
An exhibition by Richmind and other artists, to promote the benefits of art for all our mental health.
Creating Meaning
✰ Opening Event ✰
Sunday, 4 January
2:00pm to 4.00pm
An exhibition by Richmind and other artists, to promote the benefits of art for all our mental health and raise funds for Richmind WA’s Mental Health Services Art Therapy Program, “HeART & Soul”.

Curated by Richmind’s Principal Artist in Residence and “Creative Therapies Coordinator David Giles
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The HeART & Soul art project began as a simple distraction activity created to support people through the Christmas period, a sometimes difficult and isolating time of year. The obvious benefits of meeting in a safe friendly supportive positive and encouraging space to create art, led to the program becoming ongoing and a new focus of Richmind’s recovery approach and brand.

This exhibition celebrates the numerous and profound benefits art can have on our mental health and the amazing diversity of ways people can express themselves creatively to support their wellbeing. The brief for the artists was “What brings meaning to my life?”
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40% of all sales donated to Richmind
Art demos by David Giles at 11.00am on
– Wednesday, 7 January
– Thursday, 8 January
– Friday, 9 January
– Wednesday, 14 January
– Thursday, 15 January
– Friday, 16 January

Painting as Therapy Workshops with David Giles
Sunday, 4 January and Sunday, 11 January

Water stories at Mount Flora Museum
2026-05-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Mount Flora Regional Museum, 30 Elvire St, Watermans Bay, WA, 6020, Australia
Explore thousands of years of history in Water stories, a new exhibit exploring how changing water use has shaped the landscape, industries, people, culture, and identity of the City of Stirling.
Discover stories including Kep Katitjin – Indigenous water knowledge, traditional water use and fish traps, shipwrecks, whaling, droving, market gardens, beach and surf culture, sustainability, and more.
Visit the Mount Flora Regional Museum, which is housed inside a historic water tank located in Waterman’s Bay between the Indian Ocean and Star Swamp, every Wednesday from April onwards between 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Entry is a gold coin donation.
Accessibility: The museum site is wheelchair accessible, but the mezzanine floor and the rooftop have stair access only.
Parking: There is limited parking located at the top of the driveway; please park on the grassed area at the bottom of the driveway, on the left as you enter through the gate from Elvire Street.
For more information, contact Stirling Community History on (08) 9205 7455 or email community.history@stirling.wa.gov.au
Image source: Market garden trolley tracks heading into Gwelup Lake, c1935. City of Stirling Art and History Collection.

Resume Skills Workshop
2026-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Perth Jobs and Skills Centre, 30 Aberdeen Street, Perth, WA, 6003, Australia
Join our workshop to create a job-winning resume that gets noticed.

Village Morning Tea
2026-05-26 10:00 - 11:30 | City of Mandurah – Lakelands Library and Community Centre, 49 Banksiadale Gate, Lakelands, WA, 6180, Australia
A community morning tea where everyone is welcome for a chat, peer support and some arts and crafts. Morning tea and art and craft materials supplied.
Who: People with disability, family members, support workers – everyone is welcome.
Accessibility: Accessible toilet at the library, ACROD parking at the shopping centre, spaces in the library to access for breaks from the group, option to dim the
lighting.
This is a free event hosted by Diversity South and supported by the City of Mandurah and the Lakelands Shopping Centre.
** On Tuesday, 28 October 2025 there will be a special Safety presentation to celebrate Community Safety Month.**
Enquiries: communityaccess@diversitysouth.org.au
Village Morning Tea Social Story

Toddler Time
2026-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Rockingham Library, Dixon Road, Rockingham, WA, 6168, Australia
These sessions are full of fun with stories, songs, finger plays and movement rhymes. Aimed at ages 1 – 3 years. Free event. Bookings are not required.
For more information, please contact Rockingham Library on 95288683 or email rockinghamlibraries@rockingham.wa.gov.au.
If you have any specific needs or require accommodations in order to comfortably attend this event, such as visual aids, a quiet space, or accessible seating, please let us know.

Toddler Time
2026-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Rockingham Library, Dixon Road, Rockingham, WA, 6168, Australia
These sessions are full of fun with stories, songs, finger plays and movement rhymes.
Aimed at ages 1 – 3 years. Free event. Bookings are not required.
For more information, please contact Rockingham Library on 9528 8683 or email rockinghamlibraries@rockingham.wa.gov.au.
If you have any specific needs or require accommodations in order to comfortably attend this event, such as visual aids, a quiet space, or accessible seating, please let us know.

Rhyme Time
2026-05-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Mary Davies Library and Community Centre, 17 Settlers Avenue, Baldivis, WA, 6171, Australia
Interactive sessions with lots of songs, stories and rhymes for you to share with your baby.
Aimed at ages 0 – 2 years. Bookings are not required.
For more information contact Mary Davies Library and Community Centre on 9591 0800 or email rockinghamlibraries@rockingham.wa.gov.au.
If you have any specific needs or require accommodations in order to comfortably attend this event, such as visual aids, a quiet space, or accessible seating, please let us know.
Mary Davies Library and Community Centre has 2 ACROD parking bays (Nancy Alley), disabled toilet and lift access to first floor.
Children under the age of 13 years must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times while in a City of Rockingham Library.

Weekday Storytime
2026-05-26 09:30 - 10:00 | City of Mandurah – Lakelands Library and Community Centre, 49 Banksiadale Gate, Lakelands, WA, 6180, Australia
Storytime is held in the Library to introduce families with young children to the joys of sharing stories.
At each session, there will be stories and STEAM inspired craft activities.
Come along and meet your friendly library team and join in the fun with other families

Mandurah Library – Mondays 9.30am
Lakelands Library – Tuesday 9.30am
Falcon Library – Thursdays 10.30am

Suitable for 0 – 5 year olds
No booking required.

Rhyme Time (0-2 Years)
2026-05-26 09:30 - 10:00 | Murray Library, Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra, WA, 6208, Australia
Join us at the Murray Library to sing songs, share rhymes and stories with your baby to help them develop their early literacy and learning skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
*Please note Rhyme Time only runs during the school term and takes a break during school holidays.

Revealed Exhibition
2026-05-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), 51 James Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
As part of WA’s biggest celebration of Aboriginal art, Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists, returns to Boorloo (Perth) with an eight-week exhibition at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA).
More than 100 Aboriginal artists, representing 28 Aboriginal art centres, as well as 10 independent artists, have contributed a kaleidoscopic 185 artworks to this year’s exhibition, curated by proud Whadjuk, Balladong and Wilman Noongar artist and independent curator Zali Morgan.
Showcasing the diversity, depth and cultural strength of Aboriginal art practices, Revealed transports audiences across the vast state of Western Australia—from the red dirt of the Kimberley to the towering forests of the South-West—with works spanning painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, sculpture and weaving.
The exhibition provides a major platform for Aboriginal artists, most of whom are based in remote and regional communities, to share their works with the wider public and derive a sustainable income to support themselves and their communities.
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