• Park Play (School Holidays)

    Park Play is a free drop-in program for families with children up to 10 years, featuring sensory play, games and sports activities.

    Free
  • Yate’s Springtime Tulip Festival

    Yate’s Springtime Tulip Festival
    Araluen Botanic Park 362 Croyden Road, Roleystone, WA, Australia

    Experience the magic of Yate’s Springtime Tulip Festival – the highlight of the year. Wander through 250,000 tulips and 50,000 spring bulbs including daffodils, hyacinths, iris, jonquils, liliums and more. Admire the internationally recognised Camellia collection, the heritage roses, and the Park’s spectacular natural backdrop. Nestled in the Perth Hills, the 59-hectare valley garden is framed by a towering tree canopy, winding stone colonnades, […]

    $20 – $30
  • Kids Clothes Swap

    Ready to freshen up your child's wardrobe? Be a part of our sustainable clothing swap during the school holidays to freshen their wardrobe for free!

    Free
  • Baby Bounce at Smirk’s Cottage

    Join us at Smirk's Cottage for a Baby Bounce session outdoors where we will share songs and read a book.

    Free
  • Artistic Swimming | MOVEtober

    Make a Splash! Come and try artistic swimming with Swan River Sirens this MOVEtober.

    Join the Swan River Sirens Artistic Swimming Club for a fun Come & Try session and discover the excitement of artistic swimming. This beginner-friendly session is a great way for kids to learn new skills, stay active and try something a little different.

    Perfect for confident swimmers aged 6–14, participants will have the opportunity to explore the basics of artistic swimming in a fun and supportive environment. No artistic swimming experience is required.

    Come along, give it a go and discover a new way to move in the water!

    Register via Swan Sirens Eventbrite or contact the City for assistance.

    Session information:

    • What to bring: Swimwear, towel and goggles
    • Cost: $5 per participant. Registration via Eventbrite.
    • This session is for confident swimmers aged 6 to 14 years. No prior artistic swimming experience required.
       

    This activity is part of our month-long MOVEtober program encouraging our community to get active throughout October.

    Visit our website or contact the City to explore more activities and events on offer this MOVEtober.

    $5
  • Family Playtime at Smirk’s Cottage

    Looking for family-friendly activities during the school holidays? Come and enjoy a morning at one of Kwinana's heritage sites, Smirk's Cottage.

    Free
  • School Holidays: Create Your Own Joke Book

    Innovation Lab, Ruth Faulkner Library 213 Wright Street, Cloverdale, WA, Australia

    Visiting from the Eastern States, illustrator Mark Guthrie leads a hands-on kids' workshop to turn your funniest jokes into a personalised joke book.

    Free
  • The Spring Mud Kitchen

    The Spring Mud Kitchen
    Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park May Drive, Kings Park, WA, Australia

    The Spring Mud Kitchen 26 September - 11 October 2026 Mix, mush, build and create in our messy play mud kitchen! Dates and times Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October 2026 10am - 2pm CLOSED MONDAYS   Event information Our mud kitchen is designed for messy play using natural materials like mud, sand, water, sticks, stones and lots of […]

    Free
  • Loose Parts Bush Camp

    Loose Parts Bush Camp
    Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park May Drive, Kings Park, WA, Australia

    Let your imagination run wild with loose parts play, a hands-on, child-led activity that’s fun for all ages! Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October 2026 10am - 2pm CLOSED MONDAYS Event information Loose parts are everyday items and recycled materials that children can move, combine, redesign and repurpose in countless ways. With no set rules or instructions, children are […]

    Free
  • School Holiday Fun – Hangout (Ages 12-17)

    Rockingham Youth Centre 20 MacKinnon Street, Rockingham, WA, Australia

    Chill out and have fun with the latest game consoles, music, games, crafts, cooking, and tasty snacks.

    Free
  • Playful Puppets

    Kelmscott Library Stargate Shopping Centre, 2784 Albany Highway, Kelmscott, WA, Australia

    Make your own animal-themed paper puppets and tell a story in our puppet theatre. This session is for children 4 to 8 years of age. Bookings for this session opens on 28 August 2026. Each child must have a booking.

    Free
  • Spring school holiday fun at Cockburn Libraries

    Various locations Perth Hills, WA, Australia

    Join us for school holiday fun at Cockburn Libraries! Create birdhouses, wind chimes and pipe cleaner creations, then get hands on in our minibeasts meet and greet, gamer club and flower bomb sessions. Our events are catering to bubs...

    Free
  • School Holidays: Supersonic Science

    Mary Davies Library and Community Centre 17 Settlers Avenue, Baldivis, WA, Australia

    Explore bubbles, slime, elephant toothpaste and more.

    Free
  • Youth Kitchen October School Holidays

    Dawesville Community Centre 2 Woodstock Avenue, Dawesville, WA, Australia

    A hands-on fun cooking experience for young people to learn skills, nutritional information, kitchen safety, teamwork, and create delicious dishes with confidence.

    Free
  • Art Gallery Hunt

    Piara Waters Library 352 Wright Rd, Piara Waters, WA, Australia

    We’ve got a mini-art show for you, but the paintings aren’t the main attraction. You will have a mostly blank sheet with a vase that needs flowers, and they are hiding in each “masterpiece” - see if you can appreciate the art by making...

    Free
  • Blue Butterfly Bubble Tea Workshop with Nami Osaki

    Bassendean Memorial Library 46 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, WA, Australia

    Come and join Japanese artist/ Food creator Nami Osaki from Nami's Art Room for her Blue Butterfly Bubble Tea Workshop!

    $5.00
  • Pirate Lego with Bricks4Kidz

    Gosnells Library The Agonis Building, 2232D Albany Hwy, Gosnells, WA, Australia

    Ahoy, mateys! Get hands-on with LEGO and build a motorised pirate-themed creation fit for the captain of any ship.

What’s on in Perth today?

Discover a variety of events in Perth for families with kids of all ages, including free and low-cost options. From family shows to farmers markets, local community events to Perth City events, and even events at your local library – find everything you need to keep your family entertained and never hear the dreaded words “I’m bored” again!

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