All Things to Do for Kids in Perth

  Unforgettable Adventures Await These School Holidays! ️ Looking for the ultimate school holiday experience? Swan Valley Adventure Centre’s School Holiday Program is back, offering action-packed adventures for kids aged 4-14 years! For the 7-14 year olds, full-day programs include thrilling activities such as Archery, Flying Fox, Commando Course, and refreshing swimming pool and water slip ’n’ slide sessions. Meanwhile, our Wilderness Explorers program (4-6 years) lets the littlies dive into Wilderness games, Bushcraft, and Bushtucker activities. Early Bird tickets available until 21st March 2025 Camps run on: ✔Tuesday, 15th April ✔Wednesday, 16th April ✔Wednesday, 23rd April ✔Thursday, 24th April Read more…

Flindell Park is the latest playground and park area to be added to Taylor estate in Caversham. This quiet little park won’t be quiet for too much longer! With so much space its spot is perfect for a picnic while the kids play. It has a very relaxing vibe. Like you’re on an island. The sand-based playground has a number of structures for the kids to explore. You’ll find the all-important swing set, a web climbing frame, a web swing, a sand table and some large stones showing the life cycle of a frog. There are plenty of benches, large Read more…

Vellgrove Reserve is a simple yet entertaining park located in Middle Swan. We discovered this quiet, colourful playground after making a wrong turn. My little girl was in love with the colourful stepping logs, so we had to stop for a play. The playground consists of 3 main structures: a wooden swing set, blocks of colourful stepping logs and a rock climbing frame with a slide on the other side. The playground is sand based with not a lot of shade, so definitely bring appropriate sun protection in the hotter months. Find more playgrounds in Perth Read more…

Pasta in the Valley is a family-friendly Italian restaurant in Swan Valley that combines authentic pasta-making with excellent facilities for children. Standout Family Features: Large outdoor play area  Kids’ pasta making activities Friday Night Family Entertainment: Free kids entertainment from 5pm Complimentary children’s craft activities Perfect for family dinner outings Outdoor heaters for year-round comfort Visible pasta-making equipment and displays Family-friendly dining space Top Tip: For the ultimate family experience, visit on Friday evenings after 5pm to enjoy the free entertainment and craft activities while dining.   Buggybuddys Review Pasta in the Valley, Swan Valley   Read more…

Noah’s Playground opened in October 2018 in the beautiful Rosehill Waters Estate, South Guildford, the playground is inspired by the story of Noah’s Arc and is perfect for adventurous kids! The main feature is a huge wooden structure with three towers joined by suspension bridges and a tunnel slide in the middle. Despite his persistence, my son who is almost 3 couldn’t climb the towers without assistance, so I was up and down with him loads of times – once at the top there is very little risk of falling and it is spacious enough for adults. The second climbing Read more…

Located in the heart of Midland, The 7th Ave Bar & Restaurant offers a welcoming dining experience perfect for families. Standout Features: Kids eat FREE Sunday through Tuesday with any adult main meal purchase over $20 Family-friendly atmosphere Modern Australian cuisine Casual dining setting Spacious venue Location: Corner of 7th Ave & Great Eastern Highway, Midland WA Perfect for: Family dinners, casual dining, and great value meals especially during the early week with the kids eat free promotion. Read more…

Located in Viveash on the Swan River, Reg Bond Reserve includes walk and cycle trails that link it to Woodbridge Riverside Park. The John George Trail is a 5.5km, with both a gravel and paved option, which gives access for walkers, bikers, wheelchairs and prams. The trail has a variety of flora, wildlife, historical points and views of our wine region. The trail has a lot of rest stops to take in the beautiful views with logs, benches and tables. There is a rope swing hidden along the banks of the river so make sure you keep your eye out Read more…

Weeip Park is a NEW (Sept 2021) public open space in Midland that’s perfect for the whole family. It’s got everything from a nature playground to climbing equipment, and it’s all yours to explore! The park was named after Weeip who was the traditional leader of the Boora clan (Boya Ngura people) at the time of European settlement. Weeip Park includes a new nature playground, the redevelopment of Midland Oval and a youth zone area. This unique children’s playground includes a variety of educational and fun activities for kids to explore, including a wetland play area, climbing equipment, a huge Read more…

ACE HOYTS Midland Gate is a premium cinema complex offering multiple luxury viewing experiences. Located in the Midland Gate Shopping Centre, it provides one of the most comprehensive cinema experiences in Perth’s eastern suburbs. Premium Experiences: HOYTS LUX: Premium dine-in cinema with fine wine and gourmet food Xtremescreen: Enhanced viewing with superior sound and larger screen D-BOX Motion Recliners: Immersive moving seats synchronized with the action HOYTS Daybeds: Premium comfort viewing option HOYTS Lounges: Exclusive plush velvet seating Standard Recliners: Comfortable seating options 3D Capability Open Captioning services Special Programs: Prams at the Pix (Wednesday mornings): Baby-friendly environment Adjusted lighting Read more…

Found at Movida Estate, Willuna Park in Midvale, offers a fun new playground. Just minutes form Midland, the park features a great mix of traditional equipment, nature play, sand play and even soccer goals that will keep kids aged from about 3 years and up entertained. The small playground has a wooden fort-like play structure that is great for a little imaginative play. There are two ways to get up to the fort, a sloping climbing nets and also a vertical tube climbing net. Of course, the best way to get down from the fort is via the red slide! Read more…

Spring Reserve in Guildford has a small but action packed playground and we just love all the indigenous features. Spring Reserve is a place of significance for local Aboriginal people, having once served as a source of fresh water. Lance Chadd, a Bibbulmun Nyoongar/Budimia Yamatji Aboriginal artist to worked on the playground which tells the ancient Nyoongar story of Koolbardi the magpie and Kaarda a huge Racehorse Goanna. Let’s explore… The playground is dominated by the beautiful Kaarda goanna, which is built into the bank, another well-known dreamtime animal kids may notice is the rainbow serpent, which snakes its way Read more…

Fee Fi Fo Fum… We smell a brilliant new playground (opened January 2019)! The “Giant Playground” at Bushmead housing estate is found in Perth’s foothills, just minutes from Midland and Kalamunda. Here, there’s a giant-theme, so kids will love to spot all the giants hiding in the park… There’s footprints, noses, eyes, toes and more! There’s a fun-tastic climbing structure, as well as a little nature play. The playground is dominated by a tall tree house-like structure, best for older kids, as all the ways to the top are via climbing nets. At the top, there is an enclosed tube Read more…

Recently reopened at 45 Helena Street, Midland Library is a vibrant community hub offering extended hours until 7pm Monday through Thursday. As one of the City of Swan’s main libraries, it provides extensive resources and programs for all ages. The library has recently completed repair works and offers a mix of activities between the main library building and the historic Old Midland Courthouse, making it a dynamic centre for learning and community engagement. Regular Activities: Story Time (Monday to Friday) Read more…