Family Friendly Events for February
School may be heading back, but that doesn’t mean the summer fun has to end! Upcoming Perth events include live performances, outdoor movies, festivals and more. And that’s not even including all the fun and entertainment of the Fringeworld Festival Perth! If you’re looking for family-friendly events and activities for the month of February, then Buggybuddys has you covered with a list of events the whole family will enjoy.
BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
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! BOOK NOW
Titanic The Human Story
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! BOOK NOW
Summer Travels at Revolutions Transport Museum
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. Find out more
Kaleidoscope @ the Quay
This summer, Elizabeth Quay transforms into a vibrant playground of light, music and movement. Kaleidoscope is a free, all-ages event that brings Perth’s waterfront to life with immersive art, live entertainment and family fun.
At its heart is Accordion – an interactive art installation never before seen in WA. Six towering archways burst with colour and sound, inviting you to wander through a living artwork that pulses with light and melody. From live performances and roaming entertainment, to waterfront dining and kids’ activities, Kaleidoscope is where summer shines brightest. Come together where the city meets the water and experience Perth like never before. Event highlights Accordion Experience Accordion – a spectacular light installation never before seen in WA. Six illuminated arches come alive with colour, music and movement, creating an interactive journey through a symphony of light and sound. Live Music on the Water Enjoy an exciting lineup of local and Australian musicians performing on the floating stage in the Elizabeth Quay inlet. Musician lineup to be released in January 2026. Disco on the Bridge The Elizabeth Quay footbridge becomes a glowing dance floor with LED lights, silent disco, live DJs and sparkling effects. Don’t miss this larger-than-life photo moment as you dance under the stars, overlooking the glittering city. Roaming Entertainment Be captivated by vibrant performers on foot, skates and poles. Expect circus acts, acrobats, sway pole artists and colourful characters bringing the precinct to life with energy and fun. Family Fun Meet a mermaid and seahorse, splash at the Elizabeth Quay Waterpark and join the Crazy Hat Day Show – an interactive singalong concert celebrating music and movement.
Accordion
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.
Exhibition | Creating Meaning
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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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?” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
Brewdog Kid’s Club
While you kick back with a cold one, the little legends can dive into two hours of free fun at our BrewDog Kids Club. We’re talking games, crafts, and plenty of giggles – all sorted so you can enjoy lunch in peace. Kid-approved. Parent-loved. 100% free. Book a table now!
Bubble Show in Space
Have you ever been in a room with a Million Bubbles? Rocket Bubbles, Giant bubble tubes, White Bubbles, Spinning Bubbles, Flying Bubbles and a bubble party of a million bubbles?
Embark on a soap-tastic adventure to the intergalactic wonder that is bubbles in space! See a bubble rocket that launches 10 metres into the air, clear bubbles filled with smoke, bubbles that join into each other and separate, shadow bubble puppetry, fire bubbles, a bubble fire tornado, Aliens (children from the audience) that can fit inside bubbles, bubbles that spin like a carousel, giant bubble tubes that arch through the sky and bubbles so big that several people could fit inside! The finale is a million bubble party that fills the room with bubbles.
- Winner Best Kids Show Sydney Fringe 2024
- Weekly Award Best Kids Show Adelaide Fringe 2024
- Weekly Award Best Kids Show Perth Fringe 2023
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All Star Circus
If you only see one show this fringe, make sure this is the one!
Graceful aerialists, amazing acrobats and hilarious slapstick comedy by a multi award winning artists. Welcome to All Star Circus, a wonderful circus show for families of all ages, showcasing a variety of circus disciplines by Head First Acrobats. World class circus talent performing extraordinary feats before your very eyes! Backflips, one arm handstands, incredible human pyramids, spinning in giant wheels, and more awesome feats by this award-winning cast of performers. All Star Circus has something for everyone, with plenty of laughs for young and old and incredible physicality that can be appreciated by anyone!
Lotterywest Summer Nights
Thank you to our Major Supporter Lotterywest and Destination Partner DevelopmentWA.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Elizabeth Quay as the Lotterywest Summer Nights return!
Elizabeth Quay is set to transform into the ultimate entertainment hotspot. The dazzling floating stage hosting immersive live performances, surrounded by a feast of food options and fun activities for the whole family.
2026 Dumbleyung Bluebird Festival
Get ready for a day of family-fun, excitement and community spirit at the 2026 Dumbleyung Bluebird Festival — happening Saturday 28 March 2026 in the heart of Dumbleyung! From live music and market stalls to free rides, food stalls, a fashion parade, face painting, reptile petting & the iconic merry-go-round — there’s something for everyone! Grab your crew, sort your accommodation and join us for a memorable afternoon of laughter, local flavour and good times all along Dawson St and inside the historical Town Hall.
Free camping at Stubbs Park RV parking area, Bahrs Rd (toilets & showers available).
Southside Summer 2026
Southside Summer returns in 2026! Come along to Mindeerup at South Perth Foreshore from Wednesday 28 January until Tuesday 3 February for free family fun activities, activations and live entertainment.
Southside Summer is part of FRINGE WORLD 2026, Perth’s most popular annual festival. Bring your family, a picnic and rug, and settle in for a beautiful sunset over the City. You’ll be accompanied by roving entertainment, live music, awe-inspiring circus shows, hands-on circus workshops, plus a chance to meet the performers! From 6pm you can take a seat, relax and enjoy live entertainment from roving entertainers, stilt walkers from Enchanted Stiltwalking & Perth Sax Rockers.
Fun Day Sundays
Make a splash this summer at Rockingham Aquatic Centre’s Fun Day Sundays, running every Sunday from 16 November 2025 through to 15 March 2026, between 12pm and 4pm. Entry is $4.70 per person for all-day access, with free admission for children aged five and under when accompanied by a paying adult aged 16 or over. Families can enjoy an afternoon of water fun, with a giant inflatable (weather permitting), games, shaded picnic areas and free barbecue facilities, Food and drinks are available for purchase from the kiosk.
Ellenbrook Eats
Choose from a wide range of food trucks serving up tasty meals, desserts, and drinks, plus live entertainment and family-friendly activities – there’s something for everyone. Perfect for locals, families and couples of all ages who want a relaxed, affordable night out with great food and great atmosphere.
Summer Then and Now
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
Friday Night Eats
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
Outdoor Movie Night – Farmageddon
This classic stop motion animation by Aardman Studios, follows Shaun the Sheep, when an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm. Shaun and the flock go on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home. They must do so before a sinister organisation can capture her. You’ll find us in the open area of park between the Children Play Space, The Bowling Club and Wordsworth Avenue. A huge thanks to the City of Stirling for helping us make these evenings possible Book now
Nitja
Bring a picnic and gather at sunset to experience the river’s edge at Dyoondalup/Point Walter as you’ve never seen it before – a living canvas where sound, image and movement intertwine to reveal the history and significance of this remarkable place.
Welcome to a cultural gathering that belongs to this place, to this community and to everyone who comes to sit here. Nitja (Noongar for here) is a free outdoor event that invites us all to come together on the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan at Dyoondalup/Point Walter. For one night only this iconic site is transformed into a place of celebration and connection, as Country and community are honoured through a tapestry of live music, storytelling, dance and projected animation. Led by visionary artist Ian Moopa Wilkes, Nitja brings together an extraordinary collective of First Nations artists and performers to share stories both contemporary and deeply rooted in tradition. Image Big hART with Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi people, Songs For Freedom 2022, photo: Linda Dunjey
Holiday Craft
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
Weekend Inflatables
Treat the family to an afternoon of aquatic fun, thrills and spills … and end the day with a delicious barbie dinner, cooked on one of our free onsite barbecues.
| Public use operating hours: 3:30pm – 5:30pm on weekends, and weekdays during summer school holidays (subject to staff availability), excluding public holidays | Pool Inflatable Operating: Monday, Wednesday and Friday – Dual Racer Inflatable (8 -16yrs) and Croc JJ (5 -10yrs) Saturday – Dual Racer Inflatable (8-16yrs) Sunday – Croc JJ Inflatable (5 – 10 yrs) |
Melville Summer Music | Echo of Aphrodite
Melville Summer Music brings golden hour concerts to your doorstep from November to March, showcasing the best of Perth’s live music.
Melville Summer Music brings golden hour concerts to your doorstep from November to March, showcasing the best of Perth’s live music across the City of Melville’s most scenic parks. Pack a picnic or grab a tasty bite from local food trucks and enjoy 10 beautiful shows across five green spaces among friends, family and your local community. View the full season lineup and find out more about accessibility at melvillecity.com.au/melvillesummermusic
☼♪ Echo of Aphrodite ♪☼
Fresh from funking up the stage at the first ever Perth International Women’s Jazz Festival, Echo of Aphrodite are back and bolder than ever. This 7 piece collective was co created by creative powerhouses Andrea Jordan-Keane and Martha Bird with the intention of bringing all the vibes, groove and unapologetic funk to get you up out of your seats and shaking those hips. With dynamic horns crossed with a tight rhythm section, we’ll make sure you have the evening of your lives. Whether you’re a funk fanatic or a groove lover, this is one night you won’t want to miss.
Maylands Summer Nights
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.
Sustainable Style Workshop and Clothes Swap
Learn how to dress your personal style sustainably and mindfully with the Style Counsellor, then refresh your wardrobe at our Clothes Swap! Join us for an afternoon with ‘The Style Counsellor’ Ciara Lowe-Thiedeman, a London-trained, award winning personal stylist and owner at ‘The Style Counsellor’. As a sustainability and mental-health activist, she is shaking up the world of sustainable personal style and changing lives all over Perth. Ciara will teach you how to become sustainably stylish so you can buy less, buy better, look better and do better. Hear her update on summer/autumn 2026 upcoming trends and how to recreate these sustainably. Learn tips to dress trans-seasonally and how to get more bang for your buck, using what you already own. With Australia now the second highest consumer of textiles in the world, this is a great opportunity to learn how to make an impact by re-thinking and reducing textile waste.
Clothes Swap
Bring along the items from your wardrobe that you no longer wear (the ‘lurkers’) which you are proud to pass on. Swap them for preloved, new-to-you items (the ‘workers’) to refresh your wardrobe sustainably. Ciara will be on hand to help guide you on your personal style journey as you shop the swap. See FAQs for details on items accepted for donation into the Clothes Swap. Please note this is a ticketed event, all attendees must register. There will be no entry without a registered ticket. 1.00pm
- Doors open, check-in clothes for Clothes Swap
- Register your donations for the clothes swap. All donations will be weighed on arrival to measure our impact on reducing textile waste.
1.30pm
- Presentation by Ciara Lowe-Thiedeman, The Style Counsellor
2.30pm
- Clothes Swap event begins
Put Ciara’s tips into practice as you shop the swap to find pieces to refresh your wardrobe. All items will be weighed as you leave to measure our impact on reducing textile waste. Book now
Parenting a Child on the Spectrum: Finding Your Balance
Join us as we talk about finding balance in a world where sometimes just getting through the day is enough.
Parenting is rarely simple, but raising a child on the autism spectrum often adds layers of complexity that can leave even the most devoted dads feeling overwhelmed. Alongside the love, pride, and joy, there can be exhaustion, uncertainty, and a persistent pressure to “get it right.” Finding your balance as a parent/ dad/father figure doesn’t mean achieving perfection—it means learning to honor your child’s needs and your own.
Proudly supported by the City of Armadale.
Enquiries
M: 0412 614 572
Key Word Signing Classes for Children, Parents & Carers
Anime Club for Teens
Symphony on the Green
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) is returning to the Village Green for an unforgettable concert beneath the stars. Led by conductor Jen Winley, this open-air concert features WASO will take you on a journey through some of the most iconic music and unforgettable tunes from popular culture. You’ll be treated to the incredible performances of special guests Annie Aitken, Lorina Gore and Dr Matt Styles. Bring your family, pack your own picnic or indulge in delicious bites from the onsite food trucks – then settle in with your low chairs, cushions, or blankets for the perfect outdoor concert experience. A magical, musical night for all ages! This is a free entry, non-ticketed event.
Stage Program
- 5.30pm – Family entertainment begins
- 7pm – WASO on stage (includes interval)
- 9pm – Event concludes.
Better Health Program
The Better Health Program is a free 10-week program providing families with children 6 – 12 with support to build a healthy family routine and empower sustainable health behaviours. Across two hours, families will gain skills and knowledge in focus areas like quality nutrition, active movement, balancing screen-time, sleep routines, mindfulness, and more! Can’t commit to 10-weeks in-person? Don’t stress – we have an online version of the program available all year around! Sign-up today to secure your spot by heading to our website or chatting with our friendly program support team on 1300 622 953. Take the next steps towards better health for your family! Book now
LEGO Club at Cambridge Library
Lego Club sessions are held every second Monday during school term at 4pm. No bookings are required and you’re welcome to attend any session. However, due to space and Lego resource requirements, attendance numbers are limited to the first 20 children who arrive for each session.
Crafternooners
Special craft activities for after school. Suitable for all ages but we ask that children under 12 come with a parent/caregiver who remains at the centre for the duration of the activity. Term one activities for 2026 can be found here. When: Every Thursday (during school term) Time: 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Games Night | for ages 14 to 25
Bring your games (TCG, handheld console, board games – anything!) and your friends to our relaxed game night for young people. We’re running a games night! Bring your games (TCG, handheld console, board games – anything!) and your friends to our relaxed game night. We’ll also bring some games, snacks and our Nintendo Switch. The intention for this event is to have a low-key chill space for folks to connect and hang out with likeminded people. The details: WHO: You and a friend or three. WHAT: A chill games night for young people (of all kinds). Bring whatever games you would like to (if bringing video games, please just bring handheld consoles). WHEN: Thursday, 22 May & 5 June @ 4.45 pm to 6.45 pm (but stay tuned for more!) WHERE: AH Bracks Library and Creative Space, 431 Canning Hwy (cnr of Stock Road), Melville. There is ample parking on site and it sits right next to the 910 Bus Route. Questions? Get in touch via @melvilleyouthcollective dms or email [email protected]
LEGO Challenge Club
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 [email protected]. 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
Sorrento night market
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.
Bayswater Twilight Markets
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
A huge thanks to the amazing volunteers at Future Bayswater , the generous support of Community Bank Bayswater , and the City of Bayswater .
For more info, contact [email protected]
Melville Summer Music | Airline Food & Hector Morlet
Melville Summer Music brings golden hour concerts to your doorstep from November to March, showcasing the best of Perth’s live music across the City of Melville’s most scenic parks. Pack a picnic or grab a tasty bite from local food trucks and enjoy 10 beautiful shows across five green spaces among friends, family and your local community. View the full season lineup and find out more about accessibility at melvillecity.com.au/melvillesummermusic
☼♪ Airline Food ♪☼
What’s the deal with Airline Food? A question many have asked, but most have failed to answer… until now. Unlike the kind served to you on a compartment tray 30,000ft above ground, Airline Food are a tasty four-piece psych-rock/synth pop outfit that will have you soaring from the taste of the very first note. ☼♪ Hector Morlet ♪☼ Hector Morlet is a genre-shifting Perth bedroom producer whose colourful sound blends psychedelic pop, lo-fi textures and grooving bass lines. Inspired by the likes of The Beatles, Gorillaz and Danger Mouse, his music captures emotions that are hard to put into words, creating a catalogue of unpredictable yet captivating tracks that showcase his musical versatility.
Sunday Funday – Summer/Autumn
Bibra Lake Girls/Ladies Only Skateboard Clinic Jam
Beyond Skate are running free Girls/Ladies Only Skateboarding Clinics at Bibra Lake Skatepark this summer. Register now!
Melville Food Trucks Night
Join us on the beautiful Jeff Joseph Reserve, Applecross for an evening of delicious eats, live music, and family fun! A rotating lineup of Perth’s best food trucks and desserts! Live entertainment to set the vibe Free Face painting for everyone Family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of space to picnic Perfect riverside spot to relax and connect with the community.
- When: Monthly, second Thursday of the month (runs 13 November 2025 to 9 April 2026)
- Time: 4.30pm to 8.00pm
- Where: Jeff Joseph Reserve, Applecross
Bring your picnic blankets, grab friends or family and come hungry – see you there! Follow us on socials for weekly truck lineups and updates @melvillefoodtrucksnight @foodtruckscommunityperth
Cloth Nappy Workshop – Sustainable Parenting Program
Ready to ditch the disposables? Let’s get started! Join Sara from Earthside EcoBums, in a fun and interactive cloth nappy workshop where we’ll chat away until you walk away cloth ready. Learn from a demonstration, expert tips and Q&A to get you all set to use reusable cloth nappies. Each participant will be able to claim a free cloth nappy pack. Find out more about the Sustainable Parenting Program on our Environmental Programs page. Please note that this is an online workshop.
I Can Make Myself Flowers
Make a red rose in our flower craft to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Library Lovers Day. Suitable for all ages. No booking required. Two ACROD parking bays are available, along with a drop-off and pick-up zone. The library also has accessible bathrooms 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. For further information contact Rockingham Library on 9528 8683 or email [email protected]
Intergenerational Playgroup
Noranda Bites
Head to Hwaiian’s Noranda carprk to pick up a delicious dinner from a range of food trucks, browse market stalls and enjoy an evening of family entertainment. Noranda Bites is the perfect evening out close to home. Check out the Facebook page for which vendors are attending, updated every month! This event is supported by the City of the Bayswater through its Community Event Grants.
LEGO Challenge Club
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 [email protected]. 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
Let’s Go Surfing! – Disabled Surfers Association
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