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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.
- Captain 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…
- Visit Scitech these summer holidays for a fun, family day out that offers curious science experiences for all ages! There’s so much to see and do, you won’t know where to start… Rethink the future in Earth Matters, a curated series of immersive exhibits that dive deep into the science behind our changing planet. Step into a banksia woodland, create and share renewable energy, design an insect hotel and discover how lifestyle choices impact the environment around us. Get sky-high in the Planetarium and explore life beyond Earth, check out illuminating (and at times, explosive) science theatre shows, or celebrate 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…
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- Location: Perth Cultural Centre Free Entry Buggybuddys Review WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Read more…
- Location: Burswood Features: Indoor Play corner Buggybuddys Review City View Cafe at Optus Stadium Read more…
- Baby 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…
- 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…
- Celebrity chef’s relaxed Italian chain, with rustic menu and antipasti bar. Buggybuddys Review Jamie’s Italian, Perth 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…
- Harold Boas Gardens, a lush inner city park, is dappled in sunlight. It’s a lovely spot for a picnic, with lots of shade and park benches. And there’s a playground there too! The tranquil gardens feature small lakes, waterfalls and streams, so keep an eye on toddlers – they will enjoy watch the ducks waddle around. Kids will enjoy throwing a twig into the fast moving water to have a stick race under the bridge. Many of the trees are over a century old. There’s a few with low hanging branches that are perfect for climbing. There’s a small soft 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…
- Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 4pm Entry: FREE Buggybuddys Review DFES Education and Heritage Centre Read more…
- Location: Elizabeth Quay next to the Water Playground Buggybuddys Review V Burger, Elizabeth Quay 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…
- Rio 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Perth 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…
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- Located within the Ivey Watson Playground area. Buggybuddys Review Stickybeaks Cafe, Kings Park Read more…
