Buggybuddys guide for families in Perth

A Day at the Farm Toodyay farm animal experience
2026-02-14 09:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | Sandalwood Downs Fabulous Farm Stay, Dewars Pool-Bindoon Road, Dewars Pool, WA, 6567, Australia
Come hang out with cute farm animals at Toodyay farm for a fun day out!

Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Safety Bay Library, 197 Safety Bay Rd, Safety Bay, WA, 6169, Australia
Join us for a vibrant celebration as we welcome the Year of the Horse. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions, performances and crafts that bring this festive season to life.
Activities (9.30am – 11.30am)

Create your own delicate, handcrafted paper lantern
Dress up in traditional outfits at our photo booth
Have a go at classic games such as throw pot, Chinese football, and table tennis and chopstick

Performances

10.15am: Traditional dance performance
11.15am: Traditional dance performance

This is a free event for all ages. No bookings required.
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.
For further information contact Safety Bay Library on 9528 8611 or rockinghamlibraries@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

Summer Toddlerfest 2026
2026-02-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Scitech, City West centre Corner Railway Street & Sutherland Street, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
Get ready to play BIG at Toddlerfest this Summer. Tiny scientists conducting BIG experiments!
Designed especially for curious little minds aged 0–5, Toddlerfest is packed with playful experiences to spark their imagination.
From messy experiments to Planetarium magic, there’s plenty to keep every little scientist engaged.
Toddlerfest encourages learning through play and discovery while empowering parents to continue developing their toddlers fine and gross motor skills and boosting creativity!
Please note Toddlerfest can get busy. We recommend booking online to guarantee entry.
Book tickets here ➡️https://bit.ly/3LptB6X

@buggybuddys The best $ spent on a toddler in Perth this summer? 🔬👇 Toddlerfest is BACK at Scitech and it’s a 0–5 year old’s dream. 3 things you can’t miss: 1️⃣ The vacuum pipes (watching the fabric fly is hypnotic). 2️⃣ Glow-in-the-dark playdough tables. 3️⃣ The ‘Mix and Make’ stage show—it’s interactive, loud, and totally okay if your kid needs to move around. Why parents love it: Pram parking, baby-friendly space shows, and a very relaxed vibe. Full breakdown on the Buggybuddys website! (Link in bio) @scitechwa ♬ original sound – Buggybuddys – Kids in Perth

Accordion
2026-02-14 | Elizabeth Quay, The Esplanade, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Celebrate summer at Elizabeth Quay with Accordion.
Celebrate summer at Elizabeth Quay with Accordion — a dazzling new light installation featuring six towering archways that burst to life with colour, music and movement, created by the globally acclaimed studio Amigo & Amigo.
Making its WA debut, Accordion invites visitors to wander through a series of luminous archways and play with interactive stepping pads that you can hop, skip or leap across – triggering a ripple of light, colour and sound.
This multi‑sensory experience will transform the Quay into a kaleidoscope of movement and imagination for two magical weeks, starting 7 February with a vibrant opening night event: Kaleidoscope.
Best experienced under the night sky, Accordion still captivates with its graceful form and colour during the day.
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Titanic The Human Story
2026-02-14 | Northbridge Centre, 30 Beaufort Street, Perth
Titanic. The Human Story is far more than a display of historic items: it is a unique narrative experience, a tale of the people aboard history’s most legendary ship on its maiden and final journey. Travel back to 1912 through photographs, handwritten letters, wayward keepsakes, and other personal belongings, telling countless stories about fates and heroic deeds on board. As you listen to survivor testimonies on your audio guide, you will have a chance to observe recreated interiors of natural size, witnessing the stark contrast between a lavish first-class suite and a humble third-class cabin. Past and present come together in this emotional journey, a trip through time that brings us closer to the truth of the historic Titanic, where reality is stranger than fiction. Get your tickets now for Titanic. The Human Story in Perth!
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BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
2026-02-14 | Northbridge Centre, 30 Beaufort Street, Perth
BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness arrives in Perth for the first time—after captivating 57 million visitors in 170 cities. Explore real human specimens, interactive features like the Anatomical Mirror, and discover how joy transforms the body. A powerful, inspiring journey through anatomy, emotion, and health that will change how you see yourself—inside and out. Get your tickets today for BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness in Perth!
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Friday Night Eats
2026-02-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Maniana Park, 52 Whitlock Road, Queens Park, WA, 6107, Australia
Friday Night Eats are lively Friday night events in Canning’s local parks, offering delicious food from local vendors, live entertainment, and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. It’s the perfect way to unwind, enjoy the sunset, and to start your weekend.
Food Trucks
Details coming soon…
Activities for the Kids
⚽Football West inflatable Soccer pitch
Incredible creatures
Live music
Giant lawn games
Marvellous magician
Quick Event Summary
✔️FREE entry
✔️FREE limited onsite parking, including ACROD
✔️Food Trucks available and drinks available including vegetarian, halal and gluten free options where possible (cash and eftpos)
✔️First Aid onsite
✔️Toilets onsite, including accessible
✔️Some seating and tables
✔️Dogs are always welcome on a lead
✔️Activities to keep the kids entertained
What to Bring?

Reusable water bottle
Picnic blankets and camping chairs
A jumper if it gets a bit chilly and mosquito spray
A picnic or some snacks if you would prefer to bring your own.

Location and Parking
Our first Friday Night Eats will be at Maniana Park, Queens Park. There will be limited free onsite parking including ACROD. Free bike racks will also be available for this riding down – you just need a bike lock.
We encourage you to consider riding, walking or catching public transport to the event site. Use the Transperth Journey Planner to plan your journey.
As with all events near residential areas, please be patient entering and exiting the event. Please also be courteous to local residents and do not park on residential verges.

Bayswater Twilight Markets
2026-02-13 17:00 - 20:30 | Bert Wright Park, 25 King William Street, Bayswater, WA, 6053, Australia
Bayswater Twilight Markets are BACK!

Bert Wright Park is turning into a foodie & shopping paradise Friday Sept 19 then once a month till April! From 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm… Check out all the dates below.

https://facebook.com/events/s/bayswater-twilight-market/1286412156270664/

Global flavours from Perth’s BEST food trucks
Market stalls packed with treasures from local small businesses
Live tunes to keep you grooving
Kids fun & activities to keep the little legends entertained
A vibrant, buzzing atmosphere you won’t want to miss

Round up the crew, bring your picnic rugs, and let’s eat, shop, dance & laugh under the twinkling stars.

Bert Wright Park, Bayswater
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Vendor & stall enquiries: events@barefooteande.com.au

A huge thanks to the amazing volunteers at Future Bayswater , the generous support of Community Bank Bayswater , and the City of Bayswater .
Proudly coordinated by Barefoot Entertainment and Events
For more info, contact events@barefooteande.com.au

Casa Musica
2026-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | East Perth Power Station, 11 Summers St, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
Casa Musica is Perth Festival’s heartbeat – music, sunset, vibes. Enjoy a sonic sundowner with family and friends at East Perth Power Station. Listen to free music, get up and dance, indulge in some tasty food and drink or just people watch on the banks of the river.
This event is delivered by Perth Festival and proudly supported by the City of Vincent.
Casa Musica will run Thursday – Sunday throughout the Perth Festival season:

Thursday & Friday from 5pm
Saturday & Sunday from 4pm

Inspired by the vibrant piazzas and parks of southern Europe, Casa Musica is a celebration of community, of summer, of the way music can bring us together. It’s where people of all ages come – with dogs, prams, picnic blankets and dancing feet – to soak up incredible live music by the paperbark trees, as the sun sets over the river. It’s a place where you can feel welcome, joyful and connected. A place to enjoy a meal and kick back with a drink. It’s everything a festival should be. And best of all – it’s free.
In 2026 Perth Festival showcase the sounds of world-class musicians from across the Indian Ocean rim and beyond, in a program reflecting the diversity of our city and our place in the world. From playful First Nations rock band Selve, to the lush grooves and the unmistakable power of PNG-born future-soul artist Ngaiire and from Ali’s fresh mix of Middle Eastern, Indonesian, funk, cinematic and disco influences to Irish traditional music taken in exciting new directions by Beoga, Casa Musica has a night for everyone.
For travel, ACROD and parking information, please visit: Perth Festival – East Perth Power Station
For more information on artists and set times, please visit: Perth Festival – Casa Musica

Friday 6 February – Sunday 1 March 2026
East Perth Power Station, 11 Summers Street, East Perth
Free
All ages

Website: https://www.perthfestival.com.au/

Twilight Food Market
2026-02-13 16:30 - 21:30 | Forrest Place, Perth, Forrest Place, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The city’s biggest street food market is gearing up to return for another season.
Showcasing Perth’s diverse food culture, tickle your taste buds and try a variety of affordable cuisines from around the globe every Friday after work. Held in the warmer season, the balmy atmosphere will put you in a good mood to enjoy good grub, festive entertainment and encourage you to explore our beautiful City at twilight. Food is served from 4:30pm.

Sorrento night market
2026-02-13 16:30 - 20:30 | Seacrest Park, 93 Seacrest Drive, Sorrento, Australia
Experience Sorrento Night Market, a vibrant community event held every Friday night at Seacrest Park, Sorrento from 4.30pm-8.30pm.
Discover an ever-changing array of food trucks, each offering a delicious selection of gourmet street food to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy live music that sets the perfect tone for a relaxed and enjoyable evening.
The market is brimming with fun for all ages, featuring face painting for kids, enchanting fairy, and an assortment of market stalls with unique crafts and goods. It’s a pet friendly event too, so bring along your furry friends.

Jungle Park Food Truck Fridays
2026-02-13 16:30 - 20:00 | Jungle Park Whiteman Edge, Everglades Avenue, Brabham, WA, 6055, Australia
Food, Fun, And Fridays At Jungle Park!Looking for a tasty adventure? Look no further than Jungle Park Food Truck Fridays! We’re bringing the best food trucks right to the awesome playground in Brabham.Picture this: you bring your blanket, chairs, or even beanbags and let the kids loose on the playground while you wait for your delicious dinner. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some quality family time.And guess what? This awesome community event is happening all year round! Every Friday evening, we’ll have up to 7 savoury trucks, 2 sweet vendors, and a few market stalls serving up a mouthwatering array of food choices.But that’s not all! We’ve got an epic playlist of music playing on our speakers to keep the vibes high. It’s an evening of good tunes, great food, and unforgettable memories.So mark your calendars and join us at Jungle Park Food Truck Fridays. It’s your ticket to foodie heaven and a fantastic community gathering. See you there!

Library Quiet Hours
2026-02-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Midland Public Library, 45 Helena Street, Midland, WA, 6056, Australia
A welcoming, safe, and comfortable space for all members of our diverse community.

Come in during this time for a quiet library experience.
During Quiet Hour, we ask library users to:

Keep voices low
Take phone calls outside the library
Use headphones for all devices
Avoid noisy activities
Be respectful of Quiet Hour and other library users.

The library will:

Turn down phones and PC notifications
Reduce movement in the space
Keep conversations low to maintain a calm environment
Maintain a quiet environment by asking customers to comply.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in creating a peaceful and inclusive space.

Library Quiet Hours
2026-02-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Ballajura Library, 1 Kingfisher Avenue, Ballajura, WA, 6066, Australia

Youth Club Days @ Dordaak Kepup
2026-02-13 15:30 - 18:30 | Dordaak Kepup – Library and Youth Innovation Hub, 15 The Broadview, Landsdale, WA, 6065, Australia
Join a Youth Club, Wednesdays and Fridays at Dordaak Kepup. From gaming to music, baking to 3D printing and everything in between.

Mobile Youth Truck – Mirror Park Skate Park
2026-02-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Mirror Park Skate Park, 124 Venturi Dr, Ocean Reef, WA, 6027, Australia
The Youth Truck is a custom-designed mobile youth service that provides a welcoming, free drop-in space for young people and access to youth workers for support, information and referral services. The truck includes amenities such as cooking facilities, gaming consoles, art and craft activities, sports equipment, tabletop and board games, free Wi-Fi.
The Youth Truck travels to various locations in the City of Joondalup, including local parks, schools and community events.
Eligibility: For ages 11 – 18 years.
Important note: Time and dates are subject to change. For updates, times and eligibility follow the Youth Services via Facebook and Instagram. Note subject to change and weather permitting.

LEGO Challenge Club
2026-02-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Safety Bay Library, 197 Safety Bay Rd, Safety Bay, WA, 6169, Australia
Join us for a fun, all-ages after-school LEGO Club where creativity, building, and imagination come to life.
Aimed at all ages. Bookings are not required.
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

Rhymes at Riverton - Fridays
2026-02-13 14:00 - 14:30 | Riverton Library, 67 Riley Road, Riverton, WA, 6148, Australia
Sing along with the staff at Canning Libraries in a short Rhyme session aimed at families with young babies.

Feed It Forward Community Day
2026-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | 31 Balfour Rd, 31 Balfour Road, Swan View, WA, 6056, Australia
Milestones Swan View welcomes the local community into the Center every Friday from 1pm – 3pm for fresh fruit, vegetables and bakery items f

FringeConnect Stirling @ Scarborough
2026-02-13 11:00 - 22:30 | Scarborough Sports and Communiity Club, 75 Deanmore Road, Scarborough, WA, 6019, Australia
FringeConnect Stirling is a vibrant Fringe World hub located at the Scarborough Sports and Community Club. Held from the 5 -15 February 2026 and showcasing an exciting mix of more than 50 local and international artists you won’t want to miss. The program features comedy, cabaret, circus, music, kids’ entertainment and late-night shows.
With two intimate performance spaces, a relaxed community atmosphere, and something on offer from morning to midnight, FringeConnect Stirling is the perfect place to discover fresh talent, support independent artists, and soak up the summer festival vibe.
Proudly supported by the City of Stirling’s Community Grants Program.
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Koolangka Waangkiny Noongar Language Storytime
2026-02-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Victoria Park Library, 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park, WA, 6101, Australia
For 2-5 year olds | Free
Join us for a very special storytime with Nyoongar woman Rickeeta Walley. Learn some of the stories and language of the country where we live!
Bookings are not required. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Singing Mamas
2026-02-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Armadale District Hall, Cnr Jull Street & Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, 6112, Australia
This event is FREE and proudly sponsored by the City of Armadale. This program runs weekly in the school term.
Singing Mamas is a worldwide grassroots movement designed to bring women together through the simple joy of singing. Founded to support women’s wellbeing, Singing Mamas creates a space where everyone is welcome — no auditions, no sheet music, and no musical experience required. Songs are taught by ear in an inclusive circle, making it easy for anyone to join in.
The benefits go far beyond singing: research shows group singing can reduce stress, lift mood, and strengthen connection with others. Babies and children are always welcome, so mums don’t need to worry about childcare.
In Perth, Singing Mamas is led by Nicole George, who runs groups in Armadale, Wellard and Gosnells. Each session blends singing with time for tea, coffee, and conversation, offering both joy and community. Women of all ages and life stages are invited to come along — whether you sing loudly, softly, or simply listen — and experience the warmth and connection of Singing Mamas.

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Baby Rhyme Time - Seville Grove Library
2026-02-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Seville Grove Library, 78 Champion Drive, Seville Grove, WA, 6112, Australia
Spend quality time with your little ones and encourage their early literacy skills with songs and rhymes, as the City of Armadale Libraries host weekly Rhyme Time sessions.
The rhythm and repetition of rhymes helps babies and children learn about words, sounds and language. Bounce and sing along with your baby to some favourite nursery rhymes, and learn some new tunes to entertain and educate your baby at home.
Sessions are suitable for babies aged zero to two years. Siblings are welcome.
Bookings are not required.
Childcare centres and groups must contact the library beforehand if planning to attend.
Please leave prams at home when possible as space is limited.

Baby Rhyme Time - Seville Grove Library
2026-02-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Seville Grove Public Library, 78 Champion Drive, Seville Grove, WA, 6112, Australia

Storytime
2026-02-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Guildford Public Library, 97 James Street, Guildford, WA, 6055, Australia
Discover stories, rhymes and activities in Storytime. A program for parents and young children to connect with the magic of books and storytelling!
Weekly sessions run across all City of Swan Library branches, with new books and themes each week.
Suitable for children aged 2-5.
Some sessions may be photographed or streamed live, so please sit at the back if you are not comfortable with yourself or your child being filmed.

Exhibition | Creating Meaning
2026-02-13 10:00 - 17:00
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

Christine de Grancy's 'A Day with David' | Joondalup Festival 2026
2026-02-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery, 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, 6027, Australia
A rare, intimate encounter captured between a music icon and artists in a psychiatric clinic — shown for the first time in WA.
What happens when one of the world’s most iconic artists steps away from the spotlight to spend a quiet day with outsider artists in a psychiatric clinic? Photographer Christine de Grancy was there to capture it, and now, for the first time in Western Australia, we’re bringing these extraordinary images to Joondalup.

On 8 September 1994, David Bowie, accompanied by Brian Eno, André Heller and photographer Christine de Grancy, entered the grounds of the Gugging Psychiatric Clinic near Vienna. This wasn’t a casual photo opportunity. Bowie’s own family history included his half-brother Terry Burns, whose schizophrenia and tragic suicide haunted Bowie’s life and work. At Gugging, he encountered something profound: a community of Art Brut creators, patients who had become internationally recognised artists, including Oswald Tschirtner, Johann Hauser, Johann Garber and August Walla.

DeGrancy captured four rolls of film that day, revealing Bowie absorbed, humble and intent on listening, sketching, sharing coffee and engaging with artists’ stories. This rare, intimate perspective coincided with Bowie’s creative reconnection with Brian Eno, inspiring the iconic 1. Outside album (1995).

Thirty years later, these photographs stand as both cultural history and intimate artistic encounter, a rare glimpse into Bowie’s search for meaning, authenticity and connection beyond the stage.

Presented in collaboration with Santa Monica Art Museum, this exhibition transforms the gallery into a reflective space on creativity, mental health and the power of art to connect worlds. Whether you’re a lifelong Bowie devotee or simply curious about the man behind the legend, this exhibition offers an unprecedented window into a transformative moment in music history.

Bonus family Sundays
Every Sunday during Joondalup Festival (8 March, 15 March and 22 March) we’re hosting FREE drop-in arts and crafts activities for kids, including:

Ziggy Stardust facepainting

Design your own album cover

Design your own pop star cape

Make your own button badge

Telephone Timeline Hunt
2026-02-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Mandurah Museum, 3 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah, WA, 6210, Australia
Mandurah Museum – Free Family Activity
Win a LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Retro Telephone Set!
Join the fun at Mandurah Museum with the Telephone Timeline Hunt, a family-friendly challenge discovering the history of the telephone.
As you explore the galleries, follow your activity sheet to uncover clues, discover key dates in communication history, and reveal a secret word.
Complete the hunt during your visit to enter the prize draw for a LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Retro Telephone Set.
Plus, experience the engaging exhibition From Morse to Mobile: Celebrating 175 Years of the Telephone which follows the evolution of communication—from early telegraph technology to the mobile era—featuring fascinating artefacts, local stories, and voices from Mandurah’s own telecommunications history.
Enjoy interactive displays, hands-on vintage telephones, and fun activities for children, as you explore how the telephone connected a community and changed the way we live, work, and talk to one another.
Dates: 4 February – 13 March
Open: Tuesday–Friday, 10am–3pm
***Extended Opening Hours***
Open until 4:30pm every Tuesday-Thursday in February, perfect for after-school visits.
Where: Mandurah Museum
Cost: Free
Ages: Suitable for children and families

Prize Draw
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 11am

Bilingual Stories -Cantonese at Riverton Library-(Ages 0-5)
2026-02-13 10:00 - 10:45 | Riverton Library, 67 Riley Road, Riverton, WA, 6148, Australia
Let’s celebrate our cultures and diversity in the City of Canning

Storytime
2026-02-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Bullsbrook Public Library, 3 Maroubra Avenue, Bullsbrook, WA, 6084, Australia
