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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…
- See the man who poured gold like water at The Perth Mint Australia’s oldest operating mint located in East Perth, The Perth Mint lets kids explore a unique part of WA history. – A live gold pour in the traditional 1899 melting house. See molten gold turned into a solid gold bar! – See The Perth Mint’s latest acquisition, King Henry, a 45kg gold specimen worth more than $3 million – Next to King Henry is The Karatha Queen, an extremely rare 99.79kg silver specimen – The Guinness World Record 1-tonne coin valued at over $90million – Win a medal Read more…
- FEATUREDFeaturedThe 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…
- FEATUREDFeaturedThe 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…
- FEATUREDFeaturedPerth’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…
- Celebrity chef’s relaxed Italian chain, with rustic menu and antipasti bar. Buggybuddys Review Jamie’s Italian, Perth Read more…
- FEATUREDFeaturedRio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park – A place where children can be kids of a bygone era and it’s FREE! Rio Tinto Naturescape is one of the world’s leading nature spaces for children. It is the most unusual and brilliant playspaces that I have ever come across. It is designed as a place for children ‘to connect with nature and learn to appreciate the unique Western Australian environment’ and it does just that. Naturescape reopened to the public on 14th December 2017 after a major new Stage 2 development. The entrance to Rio Tinto Naturescape Naturescape is not a playground or Read more…
- FEATUREDFeaturedYagan 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…
- FEATUREDFeaturedJohn Oldham Park is a bit of a hidden gem and the last place you would expect alongside a busy freeway intersection so close to the city, but once you have found it you will often find that you have the place to yourself, except for the odd cyclist on the path down to the Mounts Bay Road. Much of the parkland is surrounded by a lake and nature reserve, the car park is relatively small and is paid parking, but once you cross over the bridge you get straight to the playground and open space that kids can run Read more…
- FEATUREDFeaturedPoint 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…
- FEATUREDFeaturedPerth City Farm Grower’s Markets Saturday 8am- 12pm 1 City Farm Place, East Perth (off Lime Street, next to Claisebrook train station) A vibrant market space attracting growers and producers who are organic, biodynamic, in organic conversion or are passionate about ethical and sustainable produce. Buggybuddys Review Perth City Farm Farmers Market, East Perth Read more…
- Location: Yagan Square, Perth City Buggybuddys Review Troublemaker Burgers, Yagan Square Read more…
- FEATUREDFeaturedIn 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…
- FEATUREDFeaturedRussell 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…
- Location: Optus Stadium Buggybuddys Review The Camfield, Optus Stadium Read more…
- Buggybuddys Review The Bell Tower, Perth Read more…
- FEATUREDFeaturedBaby 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…
- FEATUREDFeaturedBaby Rhyme Time For ages 0 – 2 years Story Time For ages 2-5 years Visit the library website for up to date days and times. Read more…
- Located in Synergy Playground in Kings Park Buggybuddys Review Zamia Cafe Kings Park Read more…
- Buggybuddys Review Little Ferry Co, Perth 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…
- Location: East Perth Buggybuddys Review Perth City Farm Cafe, East Perth Read more…
- Step into Scitech these school holidays and explore the wonderful world of weather! Rain, Hail or Shine is a specially themed collection of new shows and live interactive experiences throughout the month of April. Expect a fun, family day out jam-packed with scientific stories of storms, wind, and fire. Join Scitech’s puppets on the big stage for One Fine Day and discover the ingredients for fire in A Perfect Firestorm. Plus, splash around in Discoverland, blast sky high in the Planetarium, and experience the changing Noongar seasons in the stunning Banksia woodland exhibit. With kids under 4 free, $5 all-day Read more…
- Buggybuddys Reviews 14 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Perth Zoo A to Zoo Program Perth Zoo Perth Zoo Zoo Crew, Perth Zoo Read more…
- FEATUREDFeaturedLake 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…
