All Things to Do for Kids in Perth

Les Lilleyman Reserve, North Perth   Les Lilleyman Reserve in North Perth features a fenced playground surrounded by shady trees. Tucked away under the trees, this playground features swings, climbing equipment and nature play elements the kids will love!  Les Lilleyman Reserve offers something for everyone. To begin with, there are two swings. One is a regular swing, the other is a mobility swing with a harness. My Miss 8 was busting to get on these when we arrived!  Adjacent to this, there is a wooden climbing frame with a tube slide. To access the slide, children have multiple climbing Read more…

DATES:  1st December – 1st January Times – 7.30pm til 10.30pm Running for over 20 years and with over 30,000 lights, this home is known for it’s life sized Santa’s throne, its reindeer, and it’s sleigh in which children can play and have their photos taken. It also has a Santa on the chimney, a life sized snowman, an igloo, and Christmas trees abound! The home owners behind this display make all of their decorations by hand and from scratch, and people really appreciate the love that goes into them. Read more…

Check out our review of Dejaxo Cafe Location: Mount Hawthorn Kids Outdoor play corner Dejaxo, Mount Hawthorn Read more…

Sandy Beach Reserve is one of Bassendean’s most well-known natural open spaces. It now has one of the most impressive playgrounds I’ve seen. Sandy Beach Playspace has been created for children of all ages, with play equipment and nature elements for everyone to enjoy. Located at the end of West Road Bassendean, right on the Swan River, this large reserve area includes both open grassed areas and tree-shaded areas, with the original trees surrounding the playground. During the summer months, it is a popular spot for local events. Sandy Beach Playspace is a welcome addition to the reserve. The centrepiece Read more…

Brabham has recently added a new park to Ariella estate, Ariella Adventure Park, and it’s absolutely delightful. The park features an awesome dragonfly play structure which consists of two rope climbing frames and one giant slide. The kids loved climbing up high at the top of the frame then walking along, before doing their best speed down the slide! It kept them entertained for ages! There is a walking trail so make sure you bring along your kid’s bikes or scooters. Also, there is a large open grass area for the kids to run around and kick a footy. Nature Read more…

Boulding centre located in Belmont BUGGYBUDDYS REVIEW OF ADRENALINE VAULT: Adrenaline Vault, Belmont   Read more…

Location: Duncraig Outdoor kids playground READ OUR REVIEW OF CARINE  TAVERN: The Carine Tavern     Read more…

The Rannoch Tay Reserve in Hamersley offers a number of different experiences for Perth families. There are four different areas of the reserve, comprising of a nature play area, two BBQ areas with a more traditional playground and swing set, and open spaces. For kids that like to ride bikes or scooters, there are pathways linking all the areas. The two open spaces (one overlooked by BBQ areas) provide enough space for a game of football or cricket and are great for kids to run around in. There are a number of water fountains around the reserve and shady areas Read more…

Just around the corner from the Alexander Heights IGA, is Lemongrass Park, a lovely shaded playground with traditional equipment and some nature play elements. One of the main features that caught our eye was the rope equipment. The curved slide has a rope web to climb up instead of stairs, and there are various rope webs or swinging ropes with a balancing rope below to cross. Miss 3 enjoyed having a go on all of these. Attached the rope structure is a small rock climbing wall, shaped like a sail, to go up and over. Nearby in the sandpit is Read more…

Holland Park in Piara Waters is yet another brilliant playground in the popular family suburb. There’s lots of elements packed into this park including nature play, as well as a fun fort! The wooden play equipment is built on woodchip, giving the space a rustic vibe and there’s a sandpit too. Let’s explore… The main attraction is a wooden fort, with balancing ropes and logs to scale to the top. Little Chef particularly liked the climbing ropes and logs up to the fort. This may be a little difficult for younger children, who may need a helping hand. There’s a Read more…

The UFO-inspired Bob Gordon Reserve Play Space is out-of-this-world fun! The fully fenced playground features everything from UFOs, swings, flying foxes, slides, and water play to all the essentials like toilets, BBQs, picnic shelters, shade and ample parking. The main feature and the inspiration for the playground is the replica of the old Leach Highway Spaceship, Futuro House, which I’m sure parents and grandparents from the 70s and 80s will remember fondly! The new Futuro features a small slide, fireman pole and is fully wheelchair accessible. Inside, you’ll find control panels, speaking tubes, finger mazes, and alien noughts and crosses. Read more…

5If you’re looking for a small adventurous playground, Migrant Park in Kelmscott is the place for you. It’s great because it caters for all kids, no matter their age. It has two different sized slides, a rock-climbing wall and a rope climb to reach the main slide. There’s also a nature-based play area with balancing logs and a xylophone, perfect for sensory play. You’ll also find a little cubby area designed for water and sand play. There’s also a shelter with a table, chairs and a bbq for parents to sit and watch the kids play. There are no toilets, Read more…

Katanning All Ages Playground is a one of a kind playground, the type of playground that creates memories that last a lifetime! Originally constructed in the early 1980s by locals, before the days of OH&S… I’m sure I’m not the only 80’s kid with fond memories of burning my bum doing down the GINORMOUS metal slides! Image courtesy of Katanning All Ages Playground Facebook Page The iconic playground designed for adults (or maybe even giants) has recently undergone a $5 million upgrade, thankfully many of the giant features that make Katanning All Ages Playground more than your ‘typical park’ have Read more…

Wholesale Clearance Market  Saturday Fruit & Veg 7.30am. Meat & Seafood 6am. Community Market Every Sunday 7am-1pm MP1, Market City, 280 Bannister Road, Canning Vale Western Australia 6155 Read more…

26 Beachside Parade Light tunnel and Gingerbread House Read more…

Location: Midland -Free kids meal with every adult meal purchased over the value of $20 -Excludes Public Holidays Read more…

Curtis Park Girrawheen – just off of Marangaroo Drive in Girrawheen, there is a delightful naturally shaded park with some surprising extras. Curtis Park boasts not only a lovely playground, but also some life-sized board games to keep the kids busy. Curtis Park Girrawheen was revamped in 2015 to be the bright, fresh park you see now. The main playground has three slides of different sizes and shapes – a straight one, a curved one, and a corkscrew one. The play equipment is spread over several levels, connected by ladders and wooden bridges, one of which was a wobbly bridge Read more…

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Fun Climb – Auto belay climbing sessions now at Summit Now an Olympic sport, climbing is super popular.  At Summit we have created a space and community that is inclusive to all levels of climbers.  With two locations, Malaga and West Perth, and two different facilities offering different climbing styles, Summit has something to everyone. New to Summit Malaga, Fun Climb is an auto belay climbing session; just clip in and start climbing in our amazing instructor lead climbing sessions these school holidays.  Parents can relax in the observation deck during the one hour climbing session and catch some great Read more…

Britannia Reserve Pump Track   Britannia Reserve Pump Track is a 1.2km pump track and nature bike trail in Leederville. Close to the city, it’s a great spot to take active kids of all ages out riding. Britannia Reserve Pump Track was originally installed as part of a Pop-Up Play initiative in April 2019. It has quickly become a permanent fixture. Britannia Reserve is one of City of Vincent’s largest open parklands. The pump track was created using natural materials. It is a space for children of all ages to meet their friends, ride their bikes and enjoy the outdoors. 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…

Nature playground, gym equipment, mini skate area, mini basketball court, ping pong table, BBQ area, mini bushwalking track… and… superb bakery and little café across the road. Can it get better than this? Carawatha Park located in Willagee is like a mini “heaven” for mums with younger kids (in saying so, my 7 year old still had a blast too!) Upon arriving at this beautiful park on a sunny day, we were greeted with different things that we could explore. Besides being able to run around in the vast area, the slide was their favourite. Although it was not big and Read more…

3 D’Ercole Court DATES: 1st  – 28th December TIMES: Sun-Thurs: 6.45pm – 9.30pm We love Christmas! Christmas is all about sharing and giving, so we are giving back to our community by sharing the joy of bringing people together through a magical explosion of colour and sound. Our Christmas themed audio and visual show features over 10 songs sequenced to the lights, with Christmas classics and contemporary hits. Our show runs for approx 40 mins on a loop and opens each night at 7pm with an 11-minute compilation of Disney princess themed melodies and accompanying visuals for the kids. Read more…

Location: Canning Vale Kids eat free every Sunday. Min spend $29.50 for one free kid’s meal 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…

Located on Pulchella Ramble is a perfect toddler friendly playground. It is fully fenced, which is perfect to stop the little ones escaping. There is a variety of play equipment for the little ones to crawl/walk over, rock on, slide down, swing on etc. As a mum of a 10 month old, my highlight was the bucket swing! There are shade sails above the playground as well as trees for plenty of shade. Located outside the gated area is two picnic tables and seating, as well as BBQs. The playground overlooks a large grassed area, perfect for kicking a ball Read more…

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At Carrington Park in Nedlands, a new playground has been installed.   Yay! Don’t worry, Big Bertha is still there, shining as brightly as ever, New play equipment, new shades, new tables and chairs. The new playground is more toddler-friendly with shorter slides, smaller steps, a rocking frog and a crawling tunnel. Kids of all ages can still enjoy it nonetheless. It is still fully gated and fenced. They were plenty of friendly dogs doing their morning exercise or just simply running area on the grassy area just outside the playground. The playground is fenced away from the dogs, just in case 🙂    Read more…

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There is a way to feel like you’ve planned a quality family outing, without driving two hours to get there.  Churchman Brook Dam is located in the Perth hills just a short drive from Armadale. Built in the 1920’s this is one of Perth’s main water catchments that supply our drinking water. Churchman Brook Dam is a spectacular spot for a picnic with plenty of wide open spaces to throw a rug down and hoist a gazebo up. Or grab one of the many gazebo tables scattered about the grounds, either near the base of the dam by the runoff Read more…

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Location: Karrinyup Kids under 12 eat free on Sundays  Read more…

The season runs from November to the beginning of April, gates open at 6.30 pm and movies commence at 7:30 pm. Read more…

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Come and see what science can do at the Telethon Kids Discovery Centre. Located on the Ground Floor of the Perth Children’s Hospital, the Centre is full of games designed to get kids, and adults alike, excited about science, health and research. In the Centre kids can Explore the human body using an ultrasound, X-ray or MRI and discover what researchers are doing to find out more about body organs. Get up close with our special microscopes, take a look inside the mouth, ear and skin and find out why our researchers are interested in snot, poo and dust mites. Read more…

Cantwell Park in Pinjarra is a brilliant stop on a road trip to WA’s south west. The massive park is right in the heart of the town, on the banks of the Murray River. We usually grab some freshly baked treats from the yummy Pinjarra Bakery and eat them at the park. You may have passed Cantwell Park and not noticed, as you drove over the South West Highway bridge. Many mature trees provide lots of natural cover from the sun, with plenty of shade sails protecting the main playground. The park has a lot of big features – a Read more…

AN ALBUM THAT INSPIRED A REVOLUTION. A REVELATION THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. A REINVENTION FOR THIS MILLENNIUM. The iconic global phenomenon, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, arrives in Australia from November with a mesmerising new production that has received unprecedented acclaim and accolades during its US and UK tours, including an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. This must-see musical will feature one of Australia’s most well-respected musicians and acclaimed recording artist, Michael Paynter (Sydney and Melbourne) and international stage sensation Robert Tripolino (Perth), as Jesus. Joining them are the dynamic musical theatre star Javon King as Judas and soul and blues powerhouse, Mahalia Barnes, as Mary. Globally renowned comedian, singer, and writer Reuben Kaye will Read more…