Buggybuddys guide for families in Perth

The Legend of Moondyne Joe
2026-06-04 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | State Library of Western Australia, State Library Theatre - Ground floor, 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Discover the legend of Moondyne Joe, a folk hero, bushranger and notorious convict.
Joseph Bolitho Johns is famous for his daring prison escapes. This vibrant children’s exhibition reimagines his story for younger audiences through history, storytelling and art, offering a fresh interpretation of one of Western Australia’s most iconic figures.
At the heart of this exhibition is the recently acquired collection of original illustrations and drafts from the much-loved picture book of the same name by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac. These are presented alongside heritage items from the State Library collection.
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Rhymes at Willetton - Thursdays
2026-06-04 09:30 - 10:00 | Willetton Library, 39 Burrendah Blvd, Willetton, WA, 6148, Australia
Sing along with the staff at Canning Libraries in a short Rhyme session aimed at families with young babies.

Story Time (2-5 Years)
2026-06-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Murray Library, Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra, WA, 6208, Australia
Join us at the Murray Library for an interactive story based session for pre-schoolers and their carers.
Families and children explore early literacy and learning through reading, singing and playing together.
*Please note Story Time only runs during the school term and takes a break during school holidays.

Storytime
2026-06-04 09:30 - 10:30 | WA
Suitable for children 2-5 years
Enjoy magical picture books, songs, rhymes and craft.
When: Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the school term
Time: 9.30am
Cost: Free

Story Time at the Shops
2026-06-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Maddington Central, Attfield Street, Maddington, WA, 6109, Australia
Step into a world of enchantment and imagination as you join us for Story Time at the Shops! Story Time at the Shops is a fun, one-hour in-centre program where families can join in with a craft activity and conclude with an engaging Storytime session.
Program Specifics
No bookings are required to attend Story Time. This program is suitable for children of all ages, with parental/guardian supervision required at all times.

Story Time at the Shops Days, Times and Locations
Play at the Shops operates out of Maddington Central shopping centre’s Kidzone, which is located opposite Coles shopping centre.
Keen for More At The Shops Programs?
Check out the City of Gosnell’s At The Shop webpage to find out when we run our programs at Maddington Central shopping centre.

Story Time | Fremantle Library
2026-06-04 09:30 - 10:30 | The Fremantle Library at Walyalup Civic Centre, 151 High St, Fremantle WA 6160, Fremantle, WA, 6160, Australia
Story Time is aimed at children aged two to four years. Celebrate the joy of language, books and libraries while helping your child to develop their interest in reading and learning.
Join fun, interactive sessions of stories, songs and nursery rhymes.
No bookings required. Every Thursday | During school term

Baby Bookworms
2026-06-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Children’s Space, Ruth Faulkner Library, Belmont Hub, 213 Wright Street, Cloverdale, WA, 6105, Australia
This five-week workshop series helps you learn about brain development, sensory learning, early literacy and ways to connect with your baby.

For parents of babies from birth up to 12 months.
This program will be held in the Children’s Space, Ruth Faulkner Library.
Do you ever wish babies came with a manual? Would you like to meet other parents in the Belmont area? Join our early literacy presenters for a five-week workshop series that combines information about early development with songs, rhymes and games that your child will love.
To book your place, please complete the online Baby Bookworms Expression of Interest form or visit us during opening hours to ask one of our friendly library staff for assistance. We’ll contact you when an opening in the program becomes available.
Please note:

Do not attend if unwell
​If you can not make it to the event, we strongly encourage you to cancel your registration to ensure your spot is allocated to someone on our wait list
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.

Adult English Conversation Group
2026-06-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Rockingham Library, Dixon Road, Rockingham, WA, 6168, Australia
Meet new people in the community and practice everyday English through conversation. Suitable for adults with beginner English levels for lifelong learning.
Everyone welcome. Weekly with no need to book. School term times only.
For further information contact Rockingham Library on 9528 8683 or email rockinghamlibraries@rockingham.wa.gov.au
Two ACROD parking bays are available, along with a drop-off and pick-up zone. The library also has an accessible bathroom and lift access to the first floor.
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.
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Baby Rhyme Time
2026-06-04 10:00 - 10:30 | City of Vincent Library, 99 Loftus Street, Leederville, WA, 6007, Australia
Join us in the Junior area for a morning of interactive rhymes and songs paired with fun actions.

Rhyme Time builds an early knowledge of reading and writing in children and aims to inspire a love of reading from birth and develop a sense of community for both caregivers and children.

Baby Rhyme Time is run on Mondays at 10am with a repeat session on Thursdays at 10am.

There are no sessions on Public Holidays or during school holidays.

Under 5's STEAM Lab
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Safety Bay Library, 197 Safety Bay Rd, Safety Bay, WA, 6169, Australia
A fun, creative and hands-on learning environment where little people can explore the exciting possibilities of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.
Aimed at ages 2 – 5 years. Free event run during school terms. 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.
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Weekday Storytime
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | City of Mandurah – Falcon Library and Community Centre, Flavia Street, Falcon, WA, 6210, 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 @ the Library (Term 2)
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Byford Library, 858 South Western Highway, Byford, WA, 6122, Australia
Come and share songs and rhymes with your child.
Rhyme Time is a FREE program aimed at developing early literacy skills as well as providing an opportunity for you to socialise with other parents.

10am every Thursday during school term
SJ Library Service, 858 South Western Highway, Byford
Suitable for children aged 0 to 2, although children of all ages and abilities are more than welcome to join in.
No bookings required

Baby Rhyme Time at Mills Park Library
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Mills Park Library, Brixton St, Beckenham, WA, 6107, Australia
Join us for singing, giggles, bounces and rhymes.
These sessions are perfect for parents with babies aged 0–12 months (pre-walkers) who want to meet other local families and enjoy some fun in a relaxed environment. Singing and playing along with rhymes also supports your baby’s early language and brain development.
For the safety of all attendees, this program is suitable for babies ages 0 – 12 months only.

If your child is already walking or over 12 months old, please come along to a Toddler Time session to discover an exciting session suitable for your little mover.

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).
Parents please note that children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
Program days and times
Thursdays, 10am – 11am

Stay & Play!
2026-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Fremantle PCYC, 34 Paget Street, #2, Hilton, WA, 6163, Australia
Kids 2-5yrs, can play and explore their imaginations!

A space where kids can play and explore their imaginations, creativity and enhance their social and emotional skills.

Thursdays during school term | 10am–12pm | Free | No bookings

Exhibition | promise to sing for you
2026-06-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Goolugatup Heathcote, 60 Duncraig Road, #58, Perth, WA, 6153, Australia
An exhibition of paintings by Narrm/Melbourne based artist Jemi Gale. Her paintings hold hands through doorways, and their arrangement transforms in companionship.

promise to sing for you is an exhibition of paintings by artist Jemi Gale, created while in residence at Goolugatup Heathcote.

In her work, Jemi memorialises her friendships: quoting their bold one-liners, collecting remnants from hanging out, collaborating on paintings, and looking back over the rushed and candid photos they take of one another. These new works are exhibited across two adjoining rooms, acting like the bridges that friends make to span physical and emotional distance. Jemi’s paintings hold hands through doorways, and their arrangement transforms into companionship.
Gallery hours | Tuesday to Sunday | 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Exhibition | Accursed Sharing
2026-06-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Goolugatup Heathcote, 60 Duncraig Road, #58, Perth, WA, 6153, Australia
A group exhibition featuring Kartika Laili Ahmad, Thomas Brown, Chandler Abrahams & Valentina Sartori. Curated by Goolugatup Curator Paul Boye. Painting, video and light at the edge of built environmental tension and release.

Gallery hours | Tuesday to Sunday | 10.00am to 4.00pm.

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Exhibition | Journey
2026-06-04 10:00 - 16:00 | WA
Journey speaks to movement through place, memory, and identity. From vast landscapes and familiar paths to aerial views and abstract impressions, the works reflect both the visible world and inner experience. Using a range of mediums, the four artists interpret creation not as a fixed destination, but as an unfolding way of seeing, belonging, and becoming.

Opening Event
Friday 29th May 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Atwell Gallery
586 Canning Hwy, Alfred Cove
Exhbition continues
Saturday 30th May until Sunday 7th June 2026
10.00am to 4.00pm daily
Image credit: Detail courtesy of Shannon Melville

Exhibition | Creating Meaning
2026-06-04 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

The West Australian Pulse 2026
2026-06-04 10:00 - 17:00 | The Art Gallery of Western Australia | AGWA, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
WA’s talented young artists are celebrated in this yearly showcase, gauging the pulse of young people who will influence, empower and shape the world we live in. The selected works provide a window into young people’s private, social and artistic concerns. It is an inspiring, rewarding and insightful look at the world through the minds of our most talented young artists.
The West Australian Pulse 2026 celebrates 34 years and features 63 works by 2025 Year 12 Visual Arts graduates from 43 schools across WA. This year’s exhibition delivers an exciting range of artistic approaches with the final selection showcasing the highest calibre of artworks produced across the State. The 2026 exhibiting artists examine themes ranging from self-identity – including cultural intersections, neurodiversity, sexuality, and mental health – through to processing loss, environmental concern, racial and societal inequality, and social pressures of conforming and performing through school and beyond.
Image credits – Margaux Parsons Measured By Waste 2025. Oil on canvas, coloured pencil and magnets, two parts: 121.5 x 91 cm (each). Santa Maria College. Axel Wood Pray for Peace, Prepare for War 2025. Oil on canvas, three parts: 76 x 61 cm (each). Hale School. Photos: Christophe Canato.
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WA Skilled Migration & Workforce Support
2026-06-04 10:00 - 2026-06-08 11:00 | Stirling Business Association, 45 Delawney St, Balcatta, WA, 6021, Australia
Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy program: The Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy program aims to provide financial assistance so you can access approved services such as licensing, registration, and skills assessments for employment purposes.
Designated Area Migration Agreement | Migration WA: The WA DAMA established in WA, supporting the whole state. Endorsed businesses can access a range of concessions through the WA DAMA, helping to attract, sponsor and retain skilled migrant workers.
Construction Visa Subsidy Program | Migration WA: The Construction Visa Subsidy Program is supporting Western Australian construction businesses to fill the demand for a skilled workforce.
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Music Makers Just for Minis (Karawara Location)
2026-06-04 10:05 - 10:45 | George Burnett Leisure Centre, Manning Road, Karawara, WA, 6152, Australia
Music Makers Just for Minis is an engaging craft and music play-based experience for children aged 2- to 5- years old.

Toddler Romp (Seville Grove)
2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Seville Grove Library, 78 Champion Drive, Seville Grove, WA, 6112, Australia
At these sessions we shall romp, sing, rhyme and share stories.
There will be related activity or colouring in sheets for children to do at home.
Sessions are best suited for toddlers aged 18 to 30 months, although everyone is welcome to attend.
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.
These sessions are subject to change and will not occur on public holidays or if the library is closed. Sessions are not held between Christmas and New Year.

Weekly Storytime at Cambridge Library (No Bookings Required)
2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Cambridge Library, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat, WA, 6014, Australia
Join us for a fun mix of stories and crafts at our weekly Storytime sessions.

Baby Rhyme Time - Piara Waters
2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Piara Waters Library, 352 Wright Rd, Piara Waters, 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.
These sessions are subject to change and will not occur on public holidays or if the library is closed. Sessions are not held between Christmas and New Year.

Rhyme Time
2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Rockingham Library, Dixon Road, Rockingham, WA, 6168, 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 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.

Story Time
2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:30 | City of Vincent Library, 99 Loftus Street, Leederville, WA, 6007, Australia
Join us in the junior area for a morning of stories, crafting, and meeting new friends.
Story Time builds an early knowledge of reading and writing in children and aims to inspire a love of reading from birth and develop a sense of community for both caregivers and children.
Story Time is hosted on Mondays at 10.45am with a repeat session on Thursdays at 10.45am.
There are no sessions on Public Holidays or during school holidays.

Story Time - Mt Claremont Library
2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:30 | City of Nedlands Library, 60 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
Ages 3–5
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun literacy activities. Held weekly during school term.
Mt Claremont Library
Free
Thursdays during school term
10.30am – 11.30am
(Duration of sessions vary)

Story Time at Cambridge Library
2026-06-04 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!

Morley Ability Dance Class
2026-06-04 10:45 - 11:45 | Personal Advocacy Service, 28 Holdhurst Way, Morley, WA, 6062, Australia
Join us for a fun, inclusive dance class designed especially for people with an intellectual disability. Delivered by DanceSport coaches.
