All Things to Do for Kids in Perth

Who needs reindeer when you’ve got cranedeers? Get in the Freo spirit and celebrate this festive season with a host of carol singers, skaters, and Santa himself in the heart of Fremantle from Monday December 16 to Friday December 20. Explore the city’s program of FREE community Christmas events below and in the spirit of the season (and Freo), all are welcome and it’s all FREE.   Holiday Skating – 10am-4pm daily (open till 6pm Thursday and Friday) Bring the kids down and watch them zip, glide, and spin away on 140 square metres of synthetic ice (skate hire included—experience Read more…

  Family-Friendly Dining at Beach St Co. – Fun for All Ages! Looking for a place where the whole family can relax, enjoy delicious food, and have fun? Beach St Co. is the perfect spot! Located by the river, our spacious outdoor area gives kids plenty of room to run, kick a ball, or even challenge friends to a game of table tennis – all while you enjoy our expertly brewed coffee, mouth-watering pizzas, tasty bites, craft ales on tap, fine wines, and delicious cocktails. Thursday Steak Night – Only $26! Thursdays are for steak lovers! Indulge in a prime Read more…

Carnaby’s Cafe, Bar & Restaurant in East Fremantle is the perfect dining spot where the whole family can enjoy a delicious meal, the kids have a blast and the parents can kick-back. This family-friendly venue offers a blend of contemporary cuisine, a stylish ambience, TV screens for sports lovers and weekly specials that cater to both adults and children.     Space for kids to play  Carnaby’s overlooks a large playground and has expansive grassed areas to kick a ball, providing plenty of space for kids to play safely and within sight.  And just 80 metres from Carnaby’s is a Skate Read more…

Parents and kids are buzzing with excitement at East Fremantle Community Park, East Fremantle’s newest community hub.  This vibrant space can cater for the whole family thanks to the amazing diverse and accessible facilities available for people to use.  It truly can be an all-day excursion if you have the time.  Here’s what is there:  A large kid’s playground just outside of Carnaby’s Cafe   Lots of green space (next to the playground) so remember to bring the ball!  Skate Zone. Don’t forget the scooter and skateboard!  Half-court basketball.  An oval for the community / WAFL club use.  If you catch Read more…

From its small beginnings, HOYTS cinemas have become one of the world’s leading entertainment corporations. HOYTS Australia and New Zealand owns and operates over 50 cinemas with over 400 screens and more than 50,000 seats. HOYTS cinemas are located in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and New Zealand. Find your local HOYTS cinema HERE.   Read more…

Location: Fremantle Outdoor sandpit Buggybuddys Review Little Creatures, Fremantle   Read more…

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Cliff Street, Fremantle Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day museum.wa.gov.au/whats-on/school-holidays 1300 134 081 Buggybuddys Review WA Shipwrecks Museum Read more…

Location: Fremantle Nature Playground Buggybuddys Review Moore and Moore Cafe Fremantle   Read more…

With 83 stunning bays and beaches, Rottnest Island is Western Australia’s favourite island paradise, located just off the Perth coast. Get the family together and choose one of the many exciting and engaging touring options or hire a bike and cycle around the island at your own pace. Swim and snorkel in one of the picturesque Mediterranean style beaches (classed as some of the world’s best) and don’t forget to get a selfie with the ‘world’s happiest animal’ – the quokka.   Buggybuddys Review SeaLink Rottnest     Read more…

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Buggybuddys Review The Round House, Fremantle   Read more…

Fremantle Markets Friday – 8am to 8pm Saturday – 8am to 6pm Sunday – 9am to 6pm Corner of Henderson St & 84 South Tce, Fremantle Fresh Local Produce, Indigenous & Independent Products, Music & Atmosphere Buggybuddys Review Fremantle Market Read more…

The Esplanade Youth Plaza in Fremantle is a family-friendly, inner-city hangout located at the southeastern corner of Fremantle’s Esplanade Reserve.  Costing $1.6million to develop, the Plaza opened in April 2014. The Esplanade Youth Plaza features a world-class skate park catering for skaters of all abilities with its long continuous street run and other elements such as stair sets, hubbas, rails and gaps. It also provides great fun for BMX and scooter riders. Children of all ages are welcome to use the park but if you have younger children you need to be aware that the park is primarily designed for the Read more…

The newly redeveloped East Fremantle Oval area has been transformed into a fantastic family-friendly space, featuring a nature playground located in front of the Carnaby Cafe. The fort-style playground boasts multiple levels, a climbing rope, fireman poles, a slide, and a climbing wall. Children can also enjoy a wooden stepping stone and rope agility course. The playground features an all-abilities birdnest swing, free gas BBQs, seating, and water fountains, all under shade cloth for sun protection. Adjacent to the playground is a large grass area, perfect for picnics and ball games. Don’t forget to bring skateboards, scooters, bikes, and basketballs Read more…

Location: Fremantle Kids eat free every Sunday Free kids entertainment from Fun 2 Remember 12pm – 3pm every Sunday Read more…

Location: Fremantle Features: Outdoor sandpit Buggybuddys Review The Old Courthouse, Fremantle   Read more…

Facilities: Outdoor 50m pool | Indoor 25m Pool | Leisure Pool | Indoor program pool Buggybuddys Review Fremantle Leisure Centre Read more…

Location: Fremantle Features: Huge outdoor playground Buggybuddys Review Gage Roads, Fremantle   Read more…

Booyeembara Park located on Montreal Street in Fremantle is gorgeous parkland with plenty of open space, bush land, walking circuits and a central man-made lake. Located within the park is a small quirky playground. The centre piece of the playground is an unusual 5 way swing.  The swings are designed for children aged 6 – 12 years. They have a chain that positions across the chest to prevent users jumping into the centre of the swing area and colliding with others. If younger children are using the swings you need to keep a close eye on them as the chain Read more…

Location: East Fremantle Features: Small Play Corner Buggybuddys Review May Street Larder, East Fremantle   Read more…

Baby Rhyme Time For ages 0-2 years Toddler Tales For ages 18-30 months Includes rhymes, stories, songs and craft. Story Time For ages 2-5 years Rhymes, stories, songs and craft. Visit the library website for up to date days and times.   Buggybuddys Review Fremantle Library   Read more…

Victoria Quay, Fremantle Open 7 days a week, 9.30am – 5.00pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day *WA Maritime Museum entry fees apply museum.wa.gov.au/whats-on/school-holidays 1300 134 081 Buggybuddys Review WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle   Read more…

The Fremantle Esplanade Playground and surrounding space cater for all ages. It is situated on Marine Terrace, opposite the Esplanade Hotel. The playground is surrounded by huge Norfolk Island Pines and green grass making it a great spot for a picnic. The playground has a low-level play structure and low swing which are perfectly suited to crawlers or toddlers. The structure has steps, lookout platform and a slide. There are also four other swings, a toddler swing, a high back swing for babies and two normal swings. To the side, there is also a bird’s nest swing. There is a Read more…

Glowing Rooms 3D Mini-Golf Escape the everyday as you navigate your way around hidden obstacles in the extraordinary settings of Glowing Rooms Australia! With more than 800sqm of indoor space and never exceeding more than 60 customers on-site at any one time, it is safe to say that Glowing Rooms is one of the safest places for your school holiday activities. All equipment is sanitised after every single use. Let your imagination guide you as you enter the fully airconditioned 3D world of glow in the dark mini-golf. Marvel at the special effects, which come to life when seen through Read more…

Location: East Fremantle Located next to a playground Buggybuddys Review Zephyr Café, East Fremantle   Read more…

Found overlooking the Swan River and Fremantle’s bustling port, is the fantastic Tuckfield Oval playground where you might even spot a rainbow! The newish play area is in East Fremantle, near to the George Street coffee strip, is close to the iconic shipping container “rainbow” too. Just a hop, skip and jump across the road. The playground features a HUGE rope climbing structure. My Son headed straight to the large hill!  There’s also a large stripy hill, covered in soft fall and some rock-climbing style holds, for climbing to the top. It’s worth even the adults getting up there to Read more…

Friday – 9am to 5pm Saturday – 9am to 5pm Sunday – 9am to 5pm Shed E, Victoria Quay, Fremantle Come for the international food and music, local handicrafts, antiques and collectables, fashion both vintage and new, fresh organic fruit and vegetables, the warm aroma of a coffee and friendly banter from stall holders. Read more…

The Walyalup Koort Play Space Fremantle has opened! Found in Freo’s heart, the Kings Square play space has been inspired by the port city’s industrial history and close links with nature. There are vibrant design features such as cranes, bridges, train tracks and shipping containers, as well as natural elements like water and trees. The fun play area has been created with toddlers through to primary school aged children in mind. While the soft fall is a good safety feature, there is little shade around. Be sure to slip, slap , slop! There’s a fun crane fort, with nest swing. As Read more…