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Perth City is an amazing family friendly place. Here is our guide of the best and free things to do in Perth City for families with kids of all ages, whether you’re visiting for a few hours or a few days.
Our guide includes the major tourist attractions as well as water parks, playgrounds, play centres, historic attractions and even an up to date list of all the events happening in Perth.
You’ll find the best family friendly restaurants, some with kids activities and play areas, as well as those that have kids eat free options. Explore beautiful Elizabeth Quay, have fun in Forrest Place and more!
There are many events and activities held in the City especially on public holidays and school holidays. Some are free and some will require you to purchase tickets in advance.
Enjoy our guide and be sure to tell us if you find something new or different for families to explore.
- FEATUREDFeaturedCaptain Cook Cruises is Perth’s premier cruise company providing picturesque cruises to visitors of Perth from the magnificent vantage point of the Swan River. With its base of operations in the Elizabeth Quay precinct on Barrack Street Jetty, they are easily accessed with a short stroll from the CBD. Guests can select from a range of tours taking in beautiful scenic views and providing easy access to Perth City, Fremantle and the Swan Valley. Cruising to and from Fremantle, take in the wonderful sights that can only be viewed from the Swan River as you cruise the calm waters. Relax Read more…
- The game is afoot these holidays! WA Detective Trails are self-guided walks around the historical and cultural attractions of WA – with a puzzle-solving twist that will have your kids ditching their electronics and dragging you into the great outdoors. Each trail comes with a crime to solve and a suspect list. Use the clues at each location to cross off the suspects one by one and reveal the culprit. Explore Perth city, Kings Park, Fremantle, Rottnest, South Perth and many more! WA Detective Trails are inexpensive, easy to download, wheel-friendly, and great entertainment for the whole family. Perfect for Read more…
- Beat the boredom these school holidays with Scitech! Enjoy a fun family day out at Scitech and find the answers to some of life’s most curious questions. First, solve an international crime at their latest feature exhibition – Top Secret: Licence to Spy. Afterwards, join Professor Pop and his friend Toot at the Big Stage to investigate the intriguing properties of bubbles. Continue to ponder on big questions like ‘What we are all made of?’ and ‘How did the Universe begin?’ in We are Stars – Scitech’s brand-new planetarium show. And if you’ve got a budding innovator who likes to Read more…
- School holidays Sale 10-45% Off | Summer Staycation Looking for a fun summer escape these school holidays? Why not take advantage of Crowne Plaza Perth’s amazing summer sale (up to 45%* off) and adventure in your own backyard. The family will love what Crowne Plaza Perth has to offer with complimentary bike hire, spacious family-size rooms, a splashtastic pool (not to mention relaxing Cabanas for the parents!) and a new Gusti’s new kids’ menu fit for every little King and Queen. With the beautiful Langley Park and Swan River right on your doorstep, it’s the best place to watch the sunset, or perhaps venture on a bike ride to Elizabeth Quay to enjoy the best handmade gelato in Perth! Crowne Plaza Perth is the perfect choice Read more…
- Pack up the family this school holidays and enjoy a stay-cay at Aloft Perth. Aloft Perth’s Stay & Play Kids Eat Free package includes all of this and more: Score a Double Double Room PLUS loads of inclusions: 🎬 Unlimited in-room movies 🚗 Parking for 1 vehicle 😀Welcome kids amenity or Marriott Bonvoy kids pack 💰 KIDS EAT FREE with paying adult in Springs Kitchen Keep the kids entertained with so much to do during your ultimate family staycation. 🍿 Marriott Bonvoy Children’s Hour 🏓 Table tennis & foosball Read more…
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- The beautiful May Drive Parklands located in Kings Park and Botanic Garden was the first environmental playground and community area of its kind in Australia. May Drive Parklands features a 75m-long elevated walkway, a two-tiered island fort, large-scale replicas of dinosaurs and extinct Australian Fauna, a timber boardwalk and an interactive water misting forest. The park is a must visit for any dinosaur fan! The walkway to the island fort playground The Island Fort Water Misting Forest The elevated walkway complete with bridges, slides, ladders and fireman’s poles. Swings – they are not shaded so can get very Read more…
- Features: Indoor playroom with games consoles Buggybuddys Review Outback Jacks, Northbridge Read more…
- Location: East Perth Features – indoor play corner and is located next to a playground Buggybuddys Review Long Neck Brewery Perth Read more…
- Perth’s newest inner-city playground, Wellington Square Playground, has just opened! Koolangka Koolangka Waabiny means children’s playground in Whadjuk Nyoongar. WA’s native Banksia plant theme can be spotted throughout the vast play space. The colourful floating disc above the playground not only provides shade but also reflect the stars and sky from Dreamtime stories. The colours seen throughout the playground are inspired from the colours from native Western Australian native flowers. It was a hot day when we went there and my 3 year old made a beeline for the water play area. From trickling water to water fountains to dam Read more…
- Lake Vasto Playground is a popular spot at Ozone Reserve in East Perth. A large gazebo makes it a top location for big family picnics and group gatherings if the weather is looking a bit iffy. The reserve is close to the banks of the Swan River, over the road from the Point Fraser development. The playground is on a soft fall surfaces making it great for toddlers. There’s something for kids of all ages, though with Lake Vasto being so close, be mindful of toddlers playing in the area. The main piece of equipment is a large metal climbing structure which has ropes and ladders and climbing walls to Read more…
- Forrest Place Perth Water Labyrinth – no longer can you venture into the City of Perth to do a spot of shopping with the kids in tow and expect them to stay dry. In the centre of Forrest Place you will find the water Labyrinth Fountain and it’s fabulous fun! The $1.3 million water sculpture at Forrest place is the work of Danish artist Jeppe Hein. This interactive, family-friendly attraction features jets of water that shoot into the air to create nine “rooms”. The fountain uses recycled storm water which goes through sand filters and is chlorinated to swimming pool Read more…
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- Russell Square Playground features a free-standing birds-nest swing, two slides of different sizes, monkey bars, a balancing bridge, and a climbing. There is plenty to climb and bridges to run across,… as well as some grassed area next to the playground. The base is rubbery soft fall decorated with cute ladybugs. The playground isn’t fully fenced but it’s fenced enough to keep kids away from the busy Northbridge Streets. Based on the equipment, this playground would probably best suit toddlers and onwards. There isn’t a lot of shade over the playground. Depending on the time of day it may get Read more…
- Baby Rhyme Time For ages 0 – 2 years Story Time For ages 2-5 yearsVisit the library website for up to date days and times. Read more…
- Mardalup Playground is a popular location in East Perth for family picnics as it’s right on the banks of the Swan River, opposite Optus Stadium. Mardalup is a Nyungar term meaning ‘place of small marsupial’. The playground is on a soft fall surfaces, making it great for toddlers and kids of all ages, though with the river being so close, be mindful of toddlers playing in the area. The play area is only partially fenced. The main piece of equipment is a large metal structure which has a curvy slide with steps, ropes and ladders to climb. It’s great for older children. There’s lots of other Read more…
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- Yagan Square Playground – we have rooftop movies, bars and restaurants… now the kids of Perth have their very own rooftop playground! Located within the brand new Yagan Square precinct it is a great place to grab a bite to eat and play while taking in the views of our beautiful City. The Yagan Square playground is non-sand based and has been designed to celebrate the geological and rock formations found across regional Western Australia. There is an array of different size softfall mountains to climb with knobs, ropes and rock climbing holds to assist. Located at the top Read more…
- Farmers Market Saturday 11am-4pm 210 Murray Street Perth Buy farm-fresh fruit, vegetables, free range eggs, honey and nuts. Choose from a delightful variety of home-baked goods including breads, cakes, cookies, oils, organic teas, chutneys and pickles. Read more…
- In amongst all the shiny office buildings in West Perth is Totterdell Park. The leafy inner city park is made up of a soft fall play area with a large metal play frame that features two slides, “shop” window, climbing nets, ramps, monkey bars, a climbing wall and more. There is also a see-saw and fun nest swing too. This play area isn’t covered by shade sails, though the park is surrounded by mature trees, giving a little afternoon shade. The quiet park is not fenced and runs alongside Thomas Street, so you’ll want to keep an eye on little escape artists if you choose to take younger children. There is ample space Read more…
- Located in Synergy Playground in Kings Park Buggybuddys Review Zamia Cafe Kings Park Read more…
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- OPTUS STADIUM SENSORY PLAYGROUND – Smack in between the Camfield and the new bridge at Stadium park at Optus Stadium you will find a fully fenced sensory playground. This is a very well thought out, fun park! The first things my girls ran towards were the big rope climbing frame and the slide. The entrance to the slide is at the top of a “soft fall” hill – this meant getting to the slide was a good challenge for the little kids as they had to work out the best way up. It was interesting to watch so many attempt Read more…
- Baby Rhyme Time For ages 0 – 2 years Story Time For ages 2-4 years Stories, rhymes and crafts. Educated by Nature Storytime For ages 2-7 years Enjoy stories and music about the Australian bush. Children and families are invited to use natural materials to recreate the story, building imaginary worlds and bush landscapes. See how both stories from children’s literature and nature can work together to inspire childhood play. Suitable for children aged 2 – 7 years. St John Ambulance Book and Bear Storytime For ages 2-7 years Join St John and Kura the bear for a storytime that Read more…
- Point Fraser Foreshore Reserve is a must visit if you’re heading into the city for the day with older kids. The equipment in this park is more suited towards school-aged children due to the equipment and steep hills around the landscape of the park. We made our journey to the Point Fraser Reserve directly from the city, it’s very easy to find if you just follow the river edge. We came across a boardwalk which headed out towards the centre of an inlet from the main river. The kids enjoyed the walk and spotting wildlife in the river and the Read more…
- The Elizabeth Water Park is an interactive water feature located at Elizabeth Quay, which at 1000 square metres is over three times the size of the Water Labyrinth in Forrest Place. The Water Park is located right opposite the Elizabeth Quay train station (formally the Esplanade Train Station) so it is easily accessible via public transport. The Water Park features a central ‘island’, bordered by 3 smaller circular ‘islands’. It features (not pictured) a mosaic floor that is inspired by many elements of the Noongar people. A collaboration between artists Sandra Hill and Jenny Dawson, the artwork represents the Dreaming story Read more…
- The Elizabeth Quay Playground is a maritime-themed playground that has been designed in collaboration with Nature Play. The main feature of the playground is a 3 storey climbing tower featuring climbing nets, look out points, a slide and rope bridges. Kids can immerse themselves in the pirate world by ringing the ship’s bell or walking the plank. The fortress is fairly impressive with many challenging climbing ropes and rope bridges to negotiate to get to the top! There is a large sandpit in the centre of the playspace which features log steppers and a water table. The area is partly Read more…
- Langley Park Playground is an ideal playground if you’re visiting the city on a family day trip as it’s conveniently located in East Perth. The playground is suitable for kids age 3yrs plus (despite the sign saying 4yrs) and there are toilets directly next to the park. The park is covered with shade sails and is partially fenced. Bear in mind this playground is located on a main road and although it is fenced facing towards the road the other side of the park is open. The park appears to be split in two with play equipment more suited to Read more…
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- Variety Place Playground is located on Saw Avenue in Kings Park The natural design beautifully incorporates the bush, wood, rock and other pieces of nature. The previous park at Saw Avenue also used natural materials, and was enjoyed by Perth patrons for three generations! I love educating myself and the kids while we play! Signs like these are scattered around Variety Place Playground. There is a birds nest swing and lots of logs to balance on! Climbing nets will keep kids busy and active! Variety Place Playground has many opportunities for climbing, including several stairways cut from timber logs. Read more…
- Location: Elizabeth Quay next to the Water Playground Buggybuddys Review V Burger, Elizabeth Quay Read more…
- Summer School Holidays at the Western Australian Museum Join us this summer at the WA Museum to take part in our school holiday activities! With specially curated school holiday programming, there’s a wide range of events where kids can express their creativity, learn and explore. International family films under Otto the blue whale, creative writing workshops, wooden boat building, LEGO® inspired stop-motion videos, and Minecraft worlds are just the beginning of the summer holidays. There’s something for everyone including free tours, drop-in activities and all-day facilitated programs. Our museums in Perth and Fremantle welcome you and your family to a Read more…
- Every Friday 5pm (October – April) Forest Place, Perth City The Twilight Hawkers Market brings the tastiest street food from around the globe to the heart of Perth. Read more…
