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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. 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.
Perth’s only solar-electric ferry service offering unique river cruises in Edwardian-styled vessels. Operating Wednesday to Sunday from Elizabeth Quay, the ferry provides hop-on/hop-off services to On The Point, Optus Stadium, and Claisebrook Cove. The 90-minute return journey features personalized commentary from experienced skippers, with opportunities to spot local wildlife including dolphins and black swans. Buggybuddys Review Little Ferry Co, Perth Read more…
Located at City West Centre in Perth, Scitech is Western Australia’s leading science centre offering interactive STEM experiences for all ages. Features include engaging exhibitions, a digital planetarium, live science shows, puppet theatre, and hands-on activities. The centre hosts regular special events, workshops, and educational programs for schools. Highlights include the Rio Tinto Innovation Central, WA Science Zone, Discoverland for young children, and rotating feature exhibitions. Open daily 9am-4pm with multiple daily shows including planetarium sessions and science demonstrations. Perfect for family outings, school excursions, and birthday parties. Café and Discovery Shop on-site. Membership options available. Buggybuddys Reviews Destination Mars 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…
The Nostalgia Box, Australia’s first interactive video game console museum, offers families a unique journey through gaming history in the heart of Northbridge, Perth. This engaging museum combines educational exhibits with hands-on gaming experiences that both parents and children will enjoy. Buggybuddys Review The Nostalgia Box, Perth Read more…
Situated on the Swan River foreshore alongside Optus Stadium, the Chevron Parkland includes 2.6 hectares of rehabilitated parklands and nature-based playgrounds. Chevron Parkland was officially opened as part of the Optus Stadium Open Day in January 2018. There are six nature play areas within the Chevron Parkland, all designed to encourage children to explore and participate in unstructured play, each play space is inspired by the Noongar six seasons. Weitj Nest – Djeran Season This area has been designed for young children, it is fully fenced and includes a small slide, water play, music play, a birds nest swing, and Read more…
The State Library of Western Australia, located in the Perth Cultural Centre, offers free children’s activities that promote early literacy and learning through play. Their welcoming Children’s Library space provides a perfect setting for families to enjoy stories, rhymes and creative activities together. Regular Programs Story Time & Play Time Interactive stories and play activities For children aged 2-5 years Free, no bookings required Rhyme Time & Play Time Songs, rhymes and movement For babies and toddlers Free, no bookings required Read more…
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…
Nature play in the heart of Perth. So large and magical you almost forget you’re in a city. Flowing creeks, waterfalls, rope climbs, mud kitchens and make your own cubbies. The possibilities here are endless. Rio Tinto Naturescape provides a picturesque place for your children’s imagination to run wild. There are multiple different areas that all seem to merge seamlessly into one perfect nature playground. The areas are great for big kids and toddlers with a lot of care and supervision in certain areas. The mud kitchen was a good first option for my daughter to get her stuck into Read more…
