Buggybuddys guide for families in Perth

Cosmic Creature Collages @ Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee Library
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Perth) | Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee Library, Archibald Street, Willagee, WA, 6156, Australia
Create the Creatures of the Night Sky
Explore the glittering world of constellations and create your own myths in the stars. Will you design a dragon blazing across the Milky Way, a sky-serpent slithering through stardust, or a brand-new starry monster only you can imagine?
Sparkling supplies, creativity and mythic magic provided, just bring your inner astronomer!

This 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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Seaside Magic with Faerie Cara at the Wanneroo Regional Museum
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Wanneroo Regional Museum, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo, WA, 6065, Australia
Step into a world of seaside magic with Faerie Cara these summer school holidays at the Wanneroo Regional Museum

Step into a world of seaside magic with Faerie Cara these summer school holidays, as part of our Summer Then & Now program at the Wanneroo Regional Museum.
Before screens and streaming, summer holidays were all about salty hair, sandy toes and simple pleasures by the sea. In these enchanting, child-friendly sessions, Faerie Cara weaves stories inspired by ocean adventures, beachside holidays and nature play, inviting children to imagine summers past while connecting them to the way we holiday today.
Through storytelling, gentle movement, imagination and wonder, children will explore how families once spent long summer days at the coast – collecting treasures and making memories the old-fashioned way – and how those experiences still shape our love of summer in Wanneroo.
Perfect for young children and their carers, these sessions celebrate low-tech fun, creativity and intergenerational storytelling, with a magical seaside twist.
When: Wednesdays 21 & 28 Jan, 10:30 am
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum
Why not make a day of it? There will be plenty of summer-themed activities and self-guided fun in the museum to keep curious minds active.
See what else we have going on this school holidays in the City of Wanneroo by visiting wanneroo.wa.gov.au/schoolholidays

Kids Beeswax Wraps Workshop (ages 5 - 15)
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC), Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, 6107, Australia
Learn about bees, beeswax and make your own beeswax wrap to take home.

Discover the fascinating world of bees and learn how beeswax is made. Learn what are ‘single use’ items and why we should reduce using them.
Get creative and make your own beeswax wrap to take home – a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap!
Presented by Peg from Lessen with Peg!
Suitable for ages 5 – 15 years accompanied by an adult.
Please only book a ticket for the children attending the activity.

PLAYDATES - Magnet Mania
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:10 | Art Gallery of WA, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Jump in and be magnetised!

Family Story Time
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:00 | WA Museum Boola Bardip, WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join us for a half-hour of story-telling set amongst the backdrop of Western Australia, the ideal opportunity to introduce your child to the wonder of the written and spoken word amongst the colourful Museum galleries.
Inspired by our name, Boola Bardip, meaning ‘many stories’ in Whadjuk Nyoongar (the Country on which the Museum sits), share a moment of interactive fun while enjoying the incredible space.
A moving event, visit the information desk upon arrival to uncover that day’s location.

visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/story-time

Exhibition | Creating Meaning
2026-01-28 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

Mindbuzz Minecraft Camps
2026-01-28 10:00 - 16:00 | WA
At Mind Buzz Minecraft Camps, we’ve perfected the art of blending fun with education. For over 13 years, more than 10,000 kids have joined us, many of whom return again and again to continue their Minecraft journey. Our workshops are designed to unlock the true potential of Java Minecraft, providing a dynamic, live, environment where kids can learn and create.
Our workshops run for 6 hours and don’t end when the day is over—campers can continue to connect and learn online in a safe, exclusive, and secure environment. Our purpose-built Java Minecraft server is specifically designed to support the collaborative and educational aspects of our workshops.
For those looking to go beyond the basics, we offer a series of free online courses on how to become a leader on Minecraft servers. Kids can progress from a camper to a coach, and even to a moderator or admin.
Join our Ultimate School Holiday Program and give your kids the best day ever, fully immersed in the creative and collaborative world of Minecraft!
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Summer 2026 Events

05 Jan – Bunbury – Minecraft Camp (Monday)

05 Jan – Joondalup – Minecraft Camp (Monday)

06 Jan – Mt Hawthorn – Minecraft Camp (Tuesday)

06 Jan – Ellenbrook – Minecraft Camp (Tuesday)

07 Jan – Leederville – Minecraft Camp (Wednesday)

07 Jan – Victoria Park – Minecraft Camp (Wednesday)

08 Jan – Bibra Lake – Minecraft Camp (Thursday)

08 Jan – Willagee – Minecraft Camp (Thursday)

09 Jan – Port Kennedy – Minecraft Camp (Friday)

09 Jan – Floreat – Minecraft Camp (Friday)

12 Jan – Piara Waters – Minecraft Camp (Monday)

12 Jan – Joondalup – Minecraft Camp (Monday)

13 Jan – Mt Hawthorn – Minecraft Camp (Tuesday)

13 Jan – Kalamunda – Minecraft Camp (Tuesday)

14 Jan – Victoria Park – Minecraft Camp (Wednesday)

14 Jan – Padbury – Minecraft Camp (Wednesday)

15 Jan – Cottesloe – Minecraft Camp (Thursday)

15 Jan – Midland – Minecraft Camp (Thursday)

16 Jan – Falcon – Minecraft Camp (Friday)

16 Jan – Butler – Minecraft Camp (Friday)

19 Jan – Brookdale – Minecraft Camp (Monday)

19 Jan – Joondalup – Minecraft Camp (Monday)

20 Jan – Kalamunda – Minecraft Camp (Tuesday)

20 Jan – Morley – Minecraft Camp (Tuesday)

21 Jan – Bibra Lake – Minecraft Camp (Wednesday)

21 Jan – Leederville – Minecraft Camp (Wednesday)

22 Jan – Perth CBD – Minecraft + Engineering Camp (Thursday)

22 Jan – Cottesloe – Minecraft Camp (Thursday)

23 Jan – Perth CBD – Minecraft + Engineering Camp (Friday)

23 Jan – Victoria Park – Minecraft Camp (Friday)

27 Jan – Port Kennedy – Minecraft Camp (Tuesday)

27 Jan – Ellenbrook – Minecraft Camp (Tuesday)

28 Jan – Leederville – Minecraft Camp (Wednesday)

28 Jan – Butler – Minecraft Camp (Wednesday)

29 Jan – Scarborough – Minecraft Camp (Thursday)

29 Jan – Mt Hawthorn – Minecraft Camp (Thursday)

30 Jan – Mt Hawthorn – Leaders Camp – Minecraft Camp (Friday)

Summer Then and Now
2026-01-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanneroo Regional Museum, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo, WA, 6065, Australia
Summer Then & Now
Dates: 5 Jan – 2 Feb 2026
Free. No Bookings Required.
“Summer Then & Now” invites families to step back in time to relive the golden age of Aussie summer holidays – before tablets, streaming, and social media. It celebrates the shared joy of low-tech fun – retro toys, car-trip games, collecting, mixtapes, and board games – while sparking conversation between generations about how leisure, travel, and recreation have changed in Wanneroo and beyond. Visit the Wanneroo Regional Museum this school holidays to take part!
www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/wannerooregionalmuseum

Pot Plant Design & Planting - School Holiday Program
2026-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Bruno Gianatti Hall, 8 Munro Street, Jarrahdale, WA, 6124, Australia
You will be able to design your pot plant with whatever design you want so get creative and have some fun with it! You will then plant either a plant or some seeds in your pot so you can help it grow!
Ages: 12-24
Date: Wednesday 28 January
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Bruno Gianatti Hall, 8 Munro Street Jarrahdale
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Junior Kitchen - Super Snacks
2026-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | George Burnett Leisure Centre, Manning Road, Karawara, WA, 6152, Australia
Would you like to help pack your own lunchbox with yummy snacks that fill your tummy?
Or create a treat that will keep you full during after-school activities?
Come and learn some healthy recipes in time for the new school year. We’ll have fun while we learn and then do some cooking with GrowCookEatWA. Best of all, we get to share and eat the food we have cooked!
Please remember to:

bring a water bottle
wear closed-in shoes
tie back long hair

For children aged 9 – 11 years (Year 4 – 6 at primary school in 2026 only). Families living within the City of South Perth locality will be given priority. If your child does not attend a school within the City of South Perth, please call the Community Development Team on 9474 0777 or email community.development@southperth.wa.gov.au and we will put you on a wait list.
Reserve a spot.

Egg Carton Craft (7-11 Years)
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Lesser Hall, Pinjarra, 1915 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra, WA, 6208, Australia
Join the Murray Library for a fun, hands-on school holiday event where kids transform ordinary egg cartons into extraordinary works of art. From tiny critters to colorful flowers, makers will explore their creativity while upcycling an everyday material in an imaginative way.
Make it, take it, love it!

All craft materials supplied
Max. 2 x tickets per booking

Please note:
This event is suitable for children aged 7 – 11 years.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the session.
Tickets only need to be booked for children, not for accompanying adults.
Bookings are essential.

Hand Puppets with Spare Part Puppet Theatre (Ages 5 to 12)
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Byford Library, 858 South Western Highway, Byford, WA, 6122, Australia
Join us at Byford Library for a fun and creative Hand Puppet Workshop!
Children will design and build their very own hand puppet from scratch using fabric, stuffing, recycled materials, and colourful decorations. The activity can be easily adapted to suit different ages and skill levels, making it perfect for a wide range of young makers.
Skill Focus, Performing, Making, Creativity and Complexity
Materials Provided, rods, Fabric, Stuffing and Recycled Materials
A wonderful opportunity for kids to express themselves, learn new craft techniques, and bring their imaginative characters to life!
Ages (5 to 12)
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Stories in the Park
2026-01-28 10:00 - 10:30 | WA
Join us for special outdoor storytimes in the park.
Under the shade of the trees, we’ll be reading our favourite picture books and singing nursery rhymes and songs together.
Storytimes alternate monthly between Perth City Farm and the Kings Park Poolgarla Family Area.
No bookings required.
Suitable for ages 2 to 6
Wednesday 17 December 2025 City Farm**
Wednesday 28 January 2026 Kings Park
Wednesday 25 February 2026 City Farm
Wednesday 25 March 2026 Kings Park
Wednesday 29 April 2026 City Farm
Wednesday 27 May 2026 Kings Park
Wednesday 24 June 2026 City Farm
**change from pattern

Rhyme Time
2026-01-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Safety Bay Library, 197 Safety Bay Rd, Safety Bay, WA, 6169, 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, 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.

Rhyme Time @ AH Bracks Library + Creative Space
2026-01-28 09:30 - 10:00 | AH Bracks Library + Creative Space, 431 Canning Highway (cnr of Stock Road), Melville, WA, 6156, Australia
It’s never too early to start reading and sharing a love of books. Come along to our sessions and share the delight of stories, songs and picture books.
Rhyme Time features interactive stories, songs and rhymes and is for children aged two years and under, their parents, carers and friends.
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Building Resilience with Lego | School Holiday Program | North Metro
2026-01-28 09:00 - 2026-01-29 16:00 | Stirling Leisure – Karrinyup Community Centre, Davenport Street, Karrinyup, WA, 6018, Australia
Free 2-Day School Holiday Program for young people aged 7 to 12 who are supporting a friend or family member with a mental health challenge.

Building resilience with lego is a school holiday program provided to young people 7 -12 years who are supporting a friend, family member or relative with a mental health challenge. This program focuses on developing social and life skills and strategies to understand emotions.When
28th Jan | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
29th Jan | 9:00 – AM – 4:00 PM
Where
Stirling leisure Centre
Who
Young people aged 7 to 12 who have a family member or a friend living with a mental health challenge
Bring
Hat, sun cream, water bottle, enclosed shoes
Refreshments
Lunch and snacks provided
Cost
Free
Please note that this booking is an ‘Expression of Interest’ and not confirmation of attendance.
A member of our team will contact you to complete the HelpingMinds registration and eligibility process. Please add Parent/Guardian details in the CONTACT INFORMATION section and young person’s details in the TICKET – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST section. If booking multiple tickets, please fill in one young person’s details per ticket.
Want to know more or have some questions or having trouble registering?
You can either:
• email shp@helpingminds.org.au
• call 9427 7100 and ask for SHP Administration
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School Holiday Program important info
If your child has not received support from HelpingMinds before (or within the last 6 months) a phone interview will need to take place with the parent/guardian
A consent form will need to be signed by both parents.
If children require medication throughout the day, they will be required to self-administer this.
External support workers are not allowed at the workshop.
Children require adequate independent coping skills to be able to deal with group situations.
All our workshops have a maximum capacity to ensure our counsellors can provide adequate professional support for all children attending.
To give everyone in the community a fair chance, each child can enrol in a maximum of two workshops.
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Holiday Craft
2026-01-28 09:00 - 17:00 | City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Visit the Library for fun craft activities throughout the school holidays.
See staff on Level 4 to find out what we’re making today.
Suitable for ages 2 to 12

Hunting the Monsters of Summer
2026-01-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Piara Waters Library, 352 Wright Rd, Piara Waters, WA, 6112, Australia
Do you like exploring and finding hidden things?
If you answered yes, put on your cryptic clue cap and join us at Piara Waters Library for a Monster Hunt!
During the summer holidays, you can follow the clues on a hidden trail through the library. If you find all the clues and solve the puzzle, there will be a reward!
Explore the library, learn some new things and ask for help if you need it.
This monster hunt is for children 6 years and older.
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings are not required.

Key Word Signing Classes for Children, Parents & Carers
2026-01-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Victoria Park Library, 27 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park, WA, 6101, Australia
Signing Hands classes introduce parents, carers and children to the amazing skill of Key Word Signing (KWS) using Auslan.
Debbie will teach you how to bring KWS into your everyday life using toys, puppets, songs, stories and play.
9.15am – 10.00am (ages 0-3 years)
10.15am – 11.00am (ages 0-3 years)
11.15am – 12.00pm (ages 3 year plus)
Last Wednesday of the month (not including December)

Bookings are essential. All children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Travels at Revolutions Transport Museum
2026-01-28 | Whiteman Park, 99 Lord Street, Whiteman, WA, 6068, Australia
Celebrate the excitement of summer holidays as Revolutions Transport Museum gets carried away with all things travelling!
Why do we enjoy the art of travel?
What do we gain from our journeys?
What mode of transport do we prefer to take?
Ponder these questions and more with their travel and journeys-related activities these school holidays.
Be sure to check out the latest Collection Store window display featuring travel essentials from bygone eras too!

The airconditioned museum is open daily during the summer school holidays from 10.00am – 4.00pm and activities are included with your entry donation.

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Titanic The Human Story
2026-01-28 | 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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Summer Reading Quest
2026-01-28 | WA
Calling all Adventurers! Get ready for a monster reading quest!

Summer Reading Quest is back, from 1 December 2025 to 31 January 2026.
There are two levels for the Summer Reading Quest:

Summer Steps Card

Ages 0 – 5 years

Choose a fun activity to complete day.

Tick them off as you step through the month.

When you have 30 ticks, bring this to your local library branch to collect a prize.

Summer Reading Log & Side Quests

Reading Logs:

Ages 5+
Read indoors, outdoors, upside down, in bed, under a tree, in a laundry basket, standing one foot! Read anywhere, any way. Just READ.
Record your reading in the Reading Log.If you run out of space, ask at your local library for more pages.

Side Quest:

Ages 5+
Complete the Side Quest Adventures.
Tick off your Side Quest as you complete them.
Collect a stamp from your library for every 5 quests completed.
When you have 4 stamps, collect a prize from your local library.

Collect your Summer Steps Card or Reading Log from:

Falcon Library
Lakelands Library
Mandurah Library

This is a state-wide reading quest.

Register your Summer Steps Card or Reading logs online at https://www.summerreadingquest.net/
by Sunday, 15 February 2026 for the chance to win monstrously good prizes!

BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
2026-01-28 | 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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DevHub Colab - A social coding club
2026-01-27 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
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Maylands Summer Nights
2026-01-27 16:30 - 20:00 | Bardon Park, 18 Fourth Avenue East, Maylands, WA, 6051, Australia
Enjoy mouthwatering cuisines from around the world, live music, face paitning and kids’ activities by the river. There’s no better way to spend summer nights in Maylands.
Maylands Summer Night is a family-friendly food truck event designed to activate public spaces and bring the community together during the summer months. The event will feature a curated selection of gourmet food trucks, live music, and community activities, offering something for all ages.
This event is brought to you by Perth Food Trucks Community and supported by the City of Bayswater.

Coder Dojo
2026-01-27 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.

Hilton Afterschool Kids Club
2026-01-27 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.

Ocean Wanderer with Ocean Discovery Education
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Mary Davies Library and Community Centre, 17 Settlers Avenue, Baldivis, WA, 6171, Australia
Join Ocean Discovery Education as we explore the dynamic world of marine life. Hear about the biology and behaviours of various ocean animals including seahorses, dolphins, whale sharks and orcas. Each child learns conservation strategies they can use in their everyday life in this touch-and-feel session.
This is a free event suitable for ages 6-12.
Bookings are essential.
For more information contact Mary Davies Library 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.
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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Futures Lab: VR drop-in
2026-01-27 14:00 - 16:30 | WA
Immerse yourself in a virtual worlds these school holidays at Beechboro and Bullsbrook Libraries.
At this VR drop in you will be able to take part in our virtual reality’s immersive and engaging gaming experience. Spaces are limited so bookings are essential.
Please book in as spaces are limited.
This program is suitable for ages 10+ and is VR drop-in session. Please book one ticket for each person attending. Photography and videography may be taken at this event. Images and footage may be used by the City of Swan and event organisers for marketing and promotional purposes.

Summer School Holidays
2026-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Claremont Hotel, 1 Bay View Terrace, Claremont, WA, 6010, Australia
Keep the little ones entertained with our school holiday entertainment this January! Check out our upcoming schedule below.
Summer Workshops | 2pm – 4pm

Tuesday 6th – Mini Makers Potion Lab
Thursday 8th – Mad Scientist Slime Lab
Tuesday 13th – Space Engineer Build-a-Bot
Thursday 15th – Wizard Wand Workshop
Tuesday 20th – Sweet Treat Clay Creations
Thursday 22nd – Book Bag Decorating
Tuesday 27th – Pet Adoption collar decorating
Thursday 29th – Bugs Alive Butterfly Garden Makers

Why not enjoy a bite to eat while the kids have fun? Book your table in the Courtyard or Sports Bar below!
Please be aware that this offer is unavailable on public holidays.

Book a table
Claremont Kids Club
