All Things to Do for Kids in Perth

The City of Kalamunda Library Service offers an engaging and welcoming environment across its branches (Kalamunda, Forrestfield, High Wycombe, and Lesmurdie), providing diverse programs and resources for children from birth to 12 years. With a strong focus on early literacy and development, the libraries offer both traditional and digital resources, making learning fun and accessible for all ages. Regular Activities: Rhymetime (0-2 years) – Weekly sessions at multiple branches Storytime (2-5 years) – Weekly sessions with stories, rhymes and craft Baby & Toddler Sensory Play (4 months-3 years) – Interactive developmental sessions Youth Creative Writing Group (8+ years) – Term-long Read more…

Fun new adventure playgrounds seem to be popping up everywhere around Perth at the moment, we recently visited the BRAND NEW The Hales Park in Forrestfield. The Hales Park is nature-based, the main play structure is a 9 metre tall wooden tower that features a huge tunnel slide. As we arrived my 7 year old and her friend couldn’t wait to climb to the top, as they came racing down the 14 metre slide all we could hear was giggles of fun and excitement. On the first level of the wooden structure is a bridge on one side of the bridge is the tower Read more…

Need to do groceries? Kids need a play? Combine them both at Forrestfield Forum. The Junction is the new community space at Forrestfield Forum and includes a nature playground and alfresco area.  The play area is under shade sale and partly fenced along the side that is close to the car park. The whole area is on soft fall rubber. There are benches around the area.  There are a number of play areas including balancing logs, climbing frame and a fort with fireman’s pole and slide. There is also a bouncy rabbit and a spinning top. You could grab a Read more…

Located at 20 Strelitzia Avenue, Forrestfield WA 6058, this community-focused shopping centre offers a comprehensive mix of retail, dining, and community spaces with ample parking and family-friendly facilities. Key Features: Major Retailers: Coles supermarket Woolworths supermarket BWS The Reject Shop Priceline Pharmacy Community Facilities: The Junction – outdoor space and playground Forrestfield Library (City of Kalamunda) Upcoming all-abilities playground (adjacent to Woolworths carpark) Multiple community spaces Dining Options: Dome Cafe Food Fellas Cafe Hungry Jacks Domino’s Forrestfield Kebab House Santorini Fish & Chips Taste of Italy Chatime The Cheesecake Shop Family-Friendly Amenities: Two Parents’ Rooms (located near Woolworths and opposite Read more…