Buggybuddys guide for families in Perth

Minecraft Club
2026-08-05 16:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | Mandurah Library, 331 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah, WA, 6210, Australia
Come Join us for Minecraft at Mandurah & Falcon Libraries!
Do you enjoy playing Minecraft? Never played before and would like to learn how to? Want to share your Minecraft skills and knowledge with others?
Come to the Library and join the Minecraft Club. Prepare for an adventure of limitless possibilities as you battle mobs, mine, build, create and explore in the ever changing landscape of Minecraft.
Spaces in the Minecraft Club at Falcon Library and Community Centre and Mandurah Library are limited, so bookings are essential. Contact the Library by calling or emailing to make a booking. Each booking is for 60 minutes within the following age groups:
Mandurah Library

Tuesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm for ages 7-11.
Wednesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm for ages 7-11.
Sundays from 11am to 12pm for ages 7-11.
Sundays from 12:30pm-1:30pm for ages 7-11.

Falcon Library and Community Centre

Mondays from 4:30pm-5:30pm for ages 7-11.
Thursdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm for ages 7-11.

Booking contact details email: Manlib@mandurah.wa.gov.au or phone: 9550 3650
Please wait for confirmation of your booking before attending Minecraft Club.
Parents will be required to stay in the library during the session.

Tiny Doors of York 2026
2026-08-06 | WA
Maps available from the York Visitor Centre, or download.
Location: Various locations around York
Download Tiny Doors Trail Map Here

OceanXperience at WA Museum Boola Bardip
2026-08-06 | WA Museum Boola Bardip, WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Step aboard one of the world’s most advanced ocean exploration vessels without leaving dry land.
OceanXperience at WA Museum Boola Bardip invites families into an interactive underwater world inspired by real-life ocean science expeditions. Explore hands-on zones including Mission Control, the Wet Lab, Dry Lab and Bridge as kids discover how scientists map the deep sea, pilot robotic vehicles and uncover marine life hidden beneath the ocean surface.
Designed for curious kids and grown-ups alike, OceanXperience combines interactive environments, technology and real expedition footage from the Indian Ocean and beyond.
Perfect for a family day out these school holidays or a weekend adventure in the city.

Dates: Now showing until Sunday 11 October 2026
Location: WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre
Opening Hours: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm
Contact & Bookings
Book Now: https://ticketing.museum.wa.gov.au/74419
Phone: 9431 8413
Email: reception@museum.wa.gov.au

The Legend of Moondyne Joe
2026-08-06 09:00 - 17:00 | 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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Baby Splash
2026-08-06 09:10 - 09:40 | Mandurah Aquatic And Recreation Centre, 303 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah, WA, 6210, Australia
Welcome to Baby Splash, a gentle and joyful water‑familiarisation program designed especially for babies aged four and five months. This free introductory class (simply pay pool entry) is the perfect way to begin your baby’s water safety journey in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Why Choose Baby Splash?
Early Water Confidence
Baby Splash introduces your little one to the water in a calm, caring way. Through soft movements, warm water play, and guided exploration, your baby learns to feel relaxed and secure in the aquatic environment—building confidence from their very first splash.
Water Safety Foundations
Our program focuses on early water‑safety awareness. With the support of our trained instructors, you’ll learn important techniques for safe handling, gentle submersion skills (when appropriate), and safe water exposure habits that set the groundwork for future swim learning.
Freedom of Movement
The water provides a unique opportunity for babies to move more freely than they can on land. This helps support motor development, body awareness, and early coordination—all while having fun in a soothing, sensory-rich setting.
Parent–Baby Bonding
Baby Splash is designed with connection at its heart. The class gives you dedicated time to bond with your baby through gentle touch, eye contact, and shared enjoyment. You’ll learn how to support your baby’s movements while creating beautiful bonding moments together.
Expert Guidance
Our experienced instructors understand the developmental needs of young infants. They provide calm, supportive guidance to ensure both you and your baby feel safe and comfortable as you explore the water together.

Hit the book now button and give your baby the best possible start in their aquatic journey. Baby Splash is a wonderful way to nurture your child’s confidence, support early development, and enjoy special bonding time- right from the very beginning.

Class Days and Times:
Tuesdays: 11.20am
Thursdays: 9.10am
Fridays: 10.45am
Cost: Free program – simply pay pool entry

Bookings essential.

Rhymetime
2026-08-06 09:30 - 10:00 | WA
Rhymetime is a fun way to share action rhymes, finger plays, songs and stories to help build language and literacy skills in a fun and relaxed way.
Rhymetime is aimed at 0 – 2 year olds, but all children are welcome.
Falcon Library – Tuesdays at 10.30am
Mandurah Library – Wednesdays at 10am
Lakelands Library –

Baby rhymetime – Thursdays at 9.30am
Toddler rhymetime – Thursdays at 10.15am
All age rhymetime – Fridays at 9.30am

No booking required.

Halls Head Central Rhymetime
2026-08-06 09:30 - 10:00 | WA
Come join us at Halls Head Central, drop in for Rhymetime while out doing your shopping!
Rhymetime is a fun way to share action rhymes, finger plays, songs and stories to help build language and literacy skills in a fun and relaxed way.
Rhymetime is aimed at 0 – 2 year olds, but all children are welcome.
Please note this programme doesn’t run on public holidays.

Story Time (2-5 Years)
2026-08-06 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-08-06 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
2026-08-06 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 termTime: 9.30amCost: Free

Story Time | Fremantle Library
2026-08-06 09:30 - 10:30 | The Fremantle Library at Walyalup Civic Centre, 151 High St, Fremantle WA 6160, Fremantle, WA, 6160, Australia
For ages 2–5: Come and learn new stories, rhymes and songs in an interactive session your child will love. Enjoy reading books and meeting new friends.
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.

Adult English Conversation Group
2026-08-06 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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Parenting Toddlers - Maylands
2026-08-06 09:30 - 11:30 | WA
Parenting Toddlers – For parents and carers with young people 18 months to 3 years.
This 3-session parenting program is designed to celebrate just how amazing toddlers truly are.
This program can help you feel more confident as you guide your toddler’s behaviour, offering practical ways to understand early brain development, promote cooperation, support tantrums, handle transitions, and nurture their growing social and emotional skills.
Together, we’ll explore:

How early brain development shapes behaviour

Ways to promote cooperation and support tantrums

Strategies for smoother transitions

A deeper understanding of social and emotional development

Wednesdays 29 July, 5 August and 12 August (must be able to attend all sessions)
Registration is essential.
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Baby Rhyme Time
2026-08-06 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
2026-08-06 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.
Register now

Weekday Storytime
2026-08-06 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.

Songs, Stories and Dance on Country (Ages 2-5)
2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Riverside Gardens Milne Street, 124 Milne Street, Bayswater, WA, 6053, Australia
Join us twice each month for Noongar stories, language, songs and dance in a natural setting at Riverside Gardens, Bayswater. Led by Noongar Elders Aunty Tj and Aunty Alta, sessions will also include creative activities using materials found beside the Derbal Yerrigan.
This program will enable families to participate with their young children in a teaching/learning framework of cultural knowledge sharing of First People’s understanding of the natural world. It will also raise awareness in young people in Caring for Country (the environment) through the eyes of animals.
A light picnic morning tea will be served after each session to allow for families to socialise. The Oarhouse Cafe is also nearby.
Over the sixteen sessions, the program will be facilitated by two Noongar Elders who have a high level of cultural knowledge and expertise – also working in education, health and mental health, creative expression and social and emotional wellbeing.
The program will also entail, as a finale showcase, a play that displays a wide range of creativity, educational and environmental aspects. Both children (Coolungas) and parents/guardians, will participate in the Play, celebrating together their children’s creative expression.
Bookings essential — register now to secure your place. Please only book for each child attending.In extreme weather, sessions will relocate to Bayswater Library.
This project has been supported by funding provided by the State Government of Western Australia, through the State Library’s Better Beginnings program.
Bookings essential. Book now.

Me at 3
2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Mandurah Library, 331 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah, WA, 6210, Australia
Me at 3 is a weekly program, run during the school term for children and their parents and carers. The fun and engaging program will help children develop essential skills in preparation for attending school (Kindy/Pre-Primary).
Some of the skills we will help build upon include:

Basics of the alphabet, pattern recognition and phonic sounds.
Recognising numbers 1-10 and counting in sequence.
Developing fine motor skills, using scissors, utensils, buttons.
Learning to share, emotion regulation and communication skills.

Each lesson will focus on either a letter, number or colour and incorporate fine motor skills through crafts or tabletop activities.
Week One will focus on the letter “A”. We will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, sing food and bug themed songs before practicing our counting and phonic goals. Children will then be invited to create an apple themed craft or explore threading and pattern making at our activity tables.
When: Every Thursday (during school term only)Time: 10.30am to 11.00amWhere: Mandurah Library
To help guide these lessons, we have referred to Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority’s (ACECQA) Developmental Milestones Document.
Developmental Milestones EYLF and NQS document
ACECQA is the independent national authority that assists governments in administering the National Quality Framework (NQF) for children’s education and care.

Rhyme Time @ the Library (Term 3)
2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
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

Stay & Play!
2026-08-06 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

17+ drop in at the BDYC
2026-08-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Billy Dower Youth Centre, 41 Dower Street, Mandurah, WA, 6210, Australia
A space where you can hang out with friends, meet new people, get help with study or job seeking.
The space is decked out with pool tables, video games, free Wi-Fi and computer access.
Ages: 17 – 25 yearsDay: Thursdays during school termTime: 10am – 2pm Where: Billy Dower Youth Centre
Please note you must be a Billy Dower Youth Centre member to attend.
Membership is free and easy to join. If you are not already a member, please complete our membership form below.

The West Australian Pulse 2026
2026-08-06 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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Toddler Romp (Seville Grove)
2026-08-06 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…

Curious Kids: Storytime at WA Museum Boola Bardip
2026-08-06 10:30 - 11:00 | WA Museum Boola Bardip, WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Storytime in the heart of the museum. Bring your little ones along for daily Storytime — a joyful, interactive session where stories leap off the page and into the imagination. Set within the vibrant Museum galleries, it’s a perfect way to immerse toddlers in the magic of storytelling, surrounded by colour, culture and creativity. With a welcoming atmosphere and touch boxes for sensory play, each session invites children to listen, explore and connect. Inspired by the name Boola Bardip, meaning ‘many stories’ in Whadjuk Nyoongar, this experience celebrates the richness of storytelling and the power of shared moments. Visit the Information Desk on arrival to find out where today’s Storytime is happening.

Baby Rhyme Time - Piara Waters
2026-08-06 10:30 - 11:00 | 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…

Weekday Storytime
2026-08-06 10:30 - 11:00 | WA
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

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

Suitable for 0 – 5 year olds
No booking required.

Baby Rhyme Time - Piara Waters
2026-08-06 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
2026-08-06 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
2026-08-06 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.
