Buggybuddys guide for families in Perth

Action Tots
2026-04-14 09:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Perth) | Mandurah Aquatic And Recreation Centre, 303 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah, WA, 6210, Australia
Welcome to Action Tots, a captivating 45-minute adventure designed to entertain and foster the growth and development of your child during those crucial early years (0-5 years old).
Why Choose Action Tots?
Holistic Development:
Action Tots is crafted to promote holistic development in your child. Our engaging obstacle course encourages toddlers to develop essential physical, social, and cognitive skills. From swinging and climbing to tumbling, rolling, balancing, and dancing, they’ll have a blast while enhancing their overall development.
Parent-Child Bonding:
At Action Tots, we recognise the significance of parent-child bonding. Our program actively encourages parents to participate, creating a special time for both you and your little one. It’s an opportunity to share moments, cheer each other on, and forge lasting memories together.
Social Interaction:
Toddlers have the chance to meet and interact with new friends in a safe and supervised environment. This social exposure aids in building early social skills and a sense of belonging.
Expert Guidance:
Our experienced instructors are specially trained to understand the unique needs of toddlers. They create a supportive and nurturing atmosphere, allowing children to explore and learn at their own pace.

Join Action Tots:
Transform your child’s playtime into an enriching learning experience at Action Tots. Don’t miss this chance to support your toddler’s growth and create beautiful memories together. Enrol your child today, and let the adventure begin!
Class Days and Times:
Tuesdays: 9.15am
Term Bookings: $15.50 per class
Casual Booking: $17.50 per class (subject to availability)
Secure your child’s spot today for a journey filled with learning, laughter, and growth!

Living actively: Free yoga
2026-04-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Dryandra Pendula Reserve, 1 Pendula Gardens, Mirrabooka, WA, 6061, Australia
You’re invited to join us for a free local yoga session.
Come down and enjoy one hour of free flowing fun, where you can meet other locals and enjoy the outdoors.
Hosted by Suzanne Garcia from Sunflow Yoga, all levels are welcome! Please register via the link
Tuesday 14 April
Time: 9.00am – 10.00am
Location: Dryandra Pendula Reserve, Mirrabooka
Note: BYO yoga mat
To learn more about this event and the City’s Living Actively programs, visit: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/livinglocally

Rhyme Time (0-2 Years)
2026-04-14 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.

Weekday Storytime
2026-04-14 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.

Play in the Park - Muddy Play Bina Parkland
2026-04-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Bina Parkland, 107 Princess Road, Balga, WA, 6061, Australia
Natural clay offers tactile experiences that engage the senses, inspire creativity and support fine and gross motor skills. This session gives children an opportunity to take sensory risks in a supportive environment. Sloppy, firm, gooey and muddy clay is available, plus natural ochres are provided for face painting.
Important information:

Please meet near the Playground at Bina Parkland
Parents and carers must stay on site for the duration of the session and are encouraged to join-in
This session is open to kids of all ages
This is a drop-in session – so feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy a day in the park
Bina Parkland is located within Princess Wallington Reserve
The park includes traditional play equipment, nature play, with plenty of grassed area for picnics.

This school holiday activity is presented by the City of Stirling as part of WA Tree Festival 2026. The 2026 WA Tree Festival is sponsored by the Government of Western Australia, with the support of WALGA and Perth NRM.
Photo credit – Educated by Nature.
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Little Brushstrokes
2026-04-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Hawaiian’s Park Centre, 789 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park, WA, 6101, Australia
Join local artist Kate for a fun painting workshop during the school holidays at Hawaiian’s Park Centre!
This workshop is suitable for kids aged 7-11. Parents must remain nearby and contactable. Workshop session is approximately one hour.
Date: 14 – 16 April
Time: daily sessions at 9:30am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm
Location: Hawaiian’s Park Centre, 789 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park
Cost: $3 – booking required
Proudly Supported by Hawaiian’s Park Centre. This workshop is part of our 2026 Arts Season program. Click here for more information about Arts Season.

HOSE HOLIDAYS at Old Central Fire Station
2026-04-14 09:30 - 14:00 | Old Central Fire Station, 25 Murray Street, Perth
Get ready for HOSE HOLIDAYS this April!
Join us at the Old Central Fire Station & Heritage Centre for a fun, completely FREE school holiday program packed with hose‑themed activities the kids will love.
🎳 Hose Bowling – Roll a real fire hose and knock down the pins!
🎨 Make Your Own Fire Hose Craft – Create a mini take‑home fire hose.
🔍 Hose Hunt – Explore the Heritage Centre and solve riddles to track hoses hiding in plain sight.
Plus, explore real fire trucks, historic equipment, firefighter dress‑ups, and hands‑on displays that bring 125 years of firefighting history to life.
📅 April School Holidays
🕤 Open Tues–Thurs & 1st + 3rd Saturday, 9:30am–2pm
📍 25 Murray Street, Perth
🔗https://dfes.wa.gov.au/oldcentral
💰 Free Entry

Toddler Time
2026-04-14 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.

Art Meets Science @ Bull Creek Library
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Bull Creek Library, 24 Leichhardt Street, Bull Creek, WA, 6149, Australia
Discover what happens when Art Meets Science!
Explore perception as you find Fibonacci Spirals.Use sun sensitive and diffusion paper and see what a little sunshine and water can do.
The workshop is suitable for children 7 years +
Please be advised that children under the age of 13 years are to be accompanied by an adult at this activity.
If you are unwell or cannot attend, please contact the library as soon as you are able to allow someone else to take your place.

About Einsteins Australia:
Einteins Australia aims to inspire children to love science through accidental learning and play based learning.
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Village Morning Tea
2026-04-14 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

Canning Bridge Mural Art Tours
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Canning Bridge Community Space, 63 Kishorn Road, Mount Pleasant, WA, 6153, Australia
We are excited to offer a new series of tours in the Canning Bridge Art Precinct, created with support from the City of Melville.
These tours get you off the highway and into the real precinct. You’ll wander riverside paths, stand beneath large-scale murals and sculptures, and hear the behind-the-scenes stories that bring the art and the place to life. It’s relaxed, local and a bit surprising.
Guests tell us that they had no idea there was so much street art around Canning Bridge and love learning the fun facts about the artists and the area.
For more information please visit Oh Hey WA’s website.

Kubo Tree-sure Hunt @ Willagee Library
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee Library, Archibald Street, Willagee, WA, 6156, Australia
Help KUBO code his was through these tree themed puzzles in celebration of the WA Tree Festival.

This adorable screen-free bot designed to teach coding and computational thinking is sure to leaf a smile on your face!

The workshop is suitable for children aged 8 years +

Please be advised that children under the age of 13 years are to be accompanied by an adult at this activity.
If you are unwell or cannot attend, please contact the library as soon as you are able to allow someone else to take your place.
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Cupcake Decorating
2026-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Lollipops Bayswater, 68 Beechboro Rd Sth, Bayswater, WA, 6053, Australia
It’s cupcake decorating day!Kids can swirl, sprinkle, and create their own tasty cupcake masterpiece.
Ages 1-11, FREE with entry, 10am-1pm.

What the River Holds
2026-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Yagan Mia Wireless Hill Museum, Telefunken Drive, Ardross, WA, 6153, Australia
Dive into this exhibition of stories exploring above, below and beyond the river’s surface.
What the River Holds invites you to dive into the layered stories of Doontanboro / Melville Water and the Dyarlgarro Beeliar / Canning River.
Exploring above, below and beyond the river’s surface through artworks, historical photos, installation, and writing – the exhibition will submerge you in the intrigue of the many lives entwined with the river.
Opening Event
Friday, 20 February from 5.30pm
Exhibition Continues
Saturday, 21 February to Sunday 26, April 2026
Wednesday to Friday – 10.00am to 4.00pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10.00am to 3.00pm

Retro Gaming Day
2026-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Manning Library, 2 Conochie Crescent, Manning, WA, 6152, Australia
Grab some friends, challenge yourself, or create new memories with the whole family at our Retro Gaming Day at Manning Library! Relax and play classic consoles such as PlayStation 1, SNES, Xbox and Sega Master System, courtesy of The Nostalgia Box.
Suitable for all ages. For children under 12, caregivers are required to stay for the duration of the session.
This is a free drop-in event, and bookings are not required. However if you would like to receive an email reminder prior to the event you can register here.
This event is part of the City of South Perth’s Youth Week program. Youth Week runs from 10 – 16 April and is the single largest celebration of young people living in Western Australia.
Important information:

Accessible event – wheelchair accessible, accessible parking, and accessible restrooms.
The event may be photographed for marketing purposes, and you will have the option to opt-out on the day.

FRONT Free Family Creative Hub @140 Perth
2026-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 | 140 Perth, 140 William Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join us at FRONT, a free family-friendly creative hub transforming @140 Perth into a vibrant creative playground these April school holidays. From 6–17 April, kids of all ages can enjoy artistic workshops, dancing, podcasts, and loads of fun activities led by some of Australia’s top creatives.
Drop in for free creative fun daily, no bookings needed! Limited spots are still available for some workshops, so jump online to secure yours. Activities run daily from 10am to 3pm, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Please note:

Parents/carers are responsible for supervising their children at all times.
Do not attend if you or your child is unwell.
Check the FRONT website or social media for updates on activities and schedules.

Come along and make these school holidays unforgettable!
When: 6 to 17 April 2026
Where: 140 William Street, Perth
Times: 10am to 3pm daily
Cost: Free
Ages: Suitable for 2 to 18-year-olds
Find out more at: FRONT

Water stories at Mount Flora Museum
2026-04-14 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.

Exhibition | Creating Meaning
2026-04-14 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

Learning English Through Storytime (LETS) Term 1 at Dianella Library
2026-04-14 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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Storytime
2026-04-14 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.

Time for Songs and Stories
2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:30 | South Perth Library, South terrace, South Perth, WA, 6151, Australia
Come along for a morning of stories, songs, dancing and craft!
This special session will be enjoyed by any families who enjoy the Time for Rhymes, Movement, Stories or Play programs.
This interactive drop-in session is aimed at children 5 years and younger, but all ages are welcome. No bookings required.
Two sessions are available at the South Perth Library on Tuesdays 10.30 – 11.30am:

7 April
14 April

This activity is part of our April 2026 School Holiday program.

Story Time at Cambridge Library
2026-04-14 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!

Special Mermaid Storytime
2026-04-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Warnbro Community Library, Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro, WA, Australia
Come up close with a mermaid who will tell you an enchanting tale of Mermaid Melody and her encounter with a cat and other tales.
This is a free event suitable for ages 3+.
Bookings are essential.
For more information, please contact Warnbro Community Library on 9528 8577 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.
Children under the age of 13 years must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times while in a City of Rockingham Library.
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At the Shops: Play and Learn
2026-04-14 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.

Shrinky Dink Keyrings
2026-04-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Safety Bay Library, 197 Safety Bay Rd, Safety Bay, WA, 6169, Australia
Join our magical mini-world workshop where kids craft their own tiny Shrinky Dink keyring characters to carry on big adventures.
This is a free event suitable for ages 6 – 12.
Bookings are essential.
For more information, please contact Safety Bay Library on 9528 8611 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.
Children under the age of 13 years must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times while in a City of Rockingham Library.
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Quick Bites for Teens
2026-04-14 13:30 - 15:30 | George Burnett Leisure Centre, Manning Road, Karawara, WA, 6152, Australia
Quick Bites for Teens
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Are you aged between 12 – 17 years and like to eat?
Come and cook some quick bites with us!

Always hungry after school?
Feel tired and reach for the first packet of food you can find?
Or maybe you don’t like the food that is in the fridge at home?

The come and cook some tasty bites with us!

Come along for a fun session where you’ll cook up a storm, meet others, and learn easy recipes to satisfy your hunger and boost your energy.
Quick Bites is a free workshop for people aged 12 – 17 years.
Registration required.

Please note: Priority will be given to people living, or going to school within the City of South Perth – so if you live in Karawara, Manning, Como, Kensington, South Perth, Salter Point or Waterford, we’d love to see you.

EVENT CRITERIA
This activity is for youth aged 12 to 17 years old only.
Participants must be the correct age to attend the event.
Participants must be signed in and signed out of the site.
Places are limited, booking required.
Priority will be given to City of South Perth residents and local students.

YOUTH WEEK
This event is part of the City of South Perth’s Youth Week WA program.
Youth Week WA runs from 10 – 16 April and is the single largest celebration of young people living in Western Australia.
To see the full list of Youth Week events please visit our website.

If you have any questions before signing up, feel free to reach out to the Community Development Team at community.development@southperth.wa.gov.au or give us a call on 9474 0777.

RYC on the Move - Baldivis Park Activations
2026-04-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Baldivis Parks, Cnr Daintree St and Baldivis Rd, Baldivis, WA, 6171, Australia
Join the RYC Team at Baldivis Park on Stillwater Drive these school holidays, from 2pm–5pm
Come hang out, meet local sporting club reps, and dive into heaps of fun, from tabletop games, basketball, touch rugby or just relax on bean bags with your friends.
Soak up the great music vibes and enjoy a free sausage sizzle while you’re there.
Don’t miss it — see you there!

Manga Digital Drawing
2026-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Victoria Park Library, 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park, WA, 6101, Australia
Ages 10 to 17 | Free
Improve your Manga digital drawing skills with Debora Gregorio.
BYO Tablet, preferable to bring a pen, but not essential. If possible, please download ‘ibis paint x’ (free version) prior to the workshop.
Booking essential and can be made online, in person or over the phone.

Gaming Session @ Cannington Library Age 12-17
2026-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Cannington Library, 233 Sevenoaks Street, Cannington, WA, 6107, Australia
Register for an opportunity join in this awesome gaming session with friends. Super Smash Bros will be offered for young people to enjoy.

All youth aged between 12 – 17yrs are invited to register and join our youth workers for a special gaming session including Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Rocket League, and much more! Join us for some holiday fun! Play for fun and competition! Plus there will be Pizza served to participants!
Register your interest to secure a place in the tournament. This event is open for young people aged 12-17yrs, youth who do not meet the required age will have their ticket refunded.
Please ensure that you arrive at 2.45pm to start the event at 3pm sharp, and please ensure you bring your ticket and have your name marked off by one of the Youth Workers when you arrive.
Duty of Care: The City of Canning is committed to providing safe and supported environments where young people can feel welcome and thrive. Our qualified youth team will do all they can to ensure young people are safe, supported and supervised during their time on our programs and in our centres. A large part of our Youth Service is delivering drop-in from youth centres and outreach activities at various locations; meaning young people can come and go as they please during opening times. Please note: if a young person chooses to leave in the middle of a program or centre open hours, they have the right to do so. City of Canning does not take responsibility for young people who leave the centre or are not in the premises. City of Canning youth staff do not have the authority to keep young people at our premises at the request of parents.
Note: Participants will be playing Super Smash Bros Ultimate on a Nintendo Switch console (rated PG: Mild violence and themes)
For more information please contact one of our Youth team at youth.service@canning.wa.gov.au.
