All Things to Do for Kids in Perth

Bassendean Memorial Library, located at 46 Old Perth Road, offers free programs for all ages, from early literacy sessions for babies to craft groups for the whole family. The library provides a welcoming space for learning, creativity, and community connection. Regular Programs Rhymetime (Ages 0-18 months) Wednesdays 11:00am – 11:30am Songs, rhymes, and finger puppets Special sessions for parents and babies Runs during school terms No bookings mentioned Storytime (Ages 2-5) Thursdays 10:30am – 11:00am Literacy-based program Designed for preschool-aged children Runs during school terms No bookings mentioned Read more…

If you’re a parent to a toddler, a fenced and gated playground is a must! Allen Park in Swanbourne is a brilliant spot for wandering toddlers to play. The small sand-fall playground is partly shaded by mature trees. The traditional metal framed playground has lots of features to keep kids entertained. Toddlers will find the stairs up to the small slide easy enough. Though they might want to pass on the climbing ropes. There’s also a larger slide, tunnel, climbing walls and fireman’s pole. There’s some interactive and imaginative play elements with a “shop”, car dashboard and movable clock. The Read more…

The Bayswater Hotel (“The Baysie”) has undergone an impressive $7 million renovation to create a modern family-friendly venue while maintaining its historical charm. This beautifully renovated pub combines contemporary dining with excellent entertainment options for families, making it a perfect spot for casual dining or weekend outings. Standout Family Features: Custom-built playground featuring a 10-meter slide Spacious landscaped beer garden with outdoor TV screen Kids’ meals  Colouring activities provided while waiting Wood-fired pizza oven Family-friendly dining areas Historical displays including an 8-meter rowing boat and 1960s delivery truck Top Tip: Secure a spot in the beer garden where you can Read more…

Port Coogee Marina, home to sheltered Ngarkal Beach, is a fantastic spot for families to enjoy a relaxed day by the water. Tucked into the Port Coogee estate in North Coogee, around 10 minutes south of Fremantle, the marina feels like a little seaside village with calm swimming, a fun splash pad and cafés all within a short stroll. The beach here is very pram‑friendly, with a gently sloping, protected shoreline that is perfect for babies and toddlers to sit and splash in the shallows. The water is usually glassy‑calm thanks to the marina walls, making it ideal for nervous Read more…

The City of Joondalup operates four vibrant library branches – Joondalup, Duncraig, Woodvale, and Whitford. Each location offers a wealth of resources, programs, and activities for all ages, from early literacy sessions to technology support and social groups. With modern facilities including free WiFi and comfortable study spaces, the libraries serve as welcoming community hubs across the City of Joondalup. Regular Activities Early Years Programs Baby Rhyme Time (Ages 0-18 months) Toddler Time (Ages 18-30 months) Family Time (Ages 18 months-4 years) Story Time (Ages 2-4 years) School-Age Activities LEGO Club (Ages 5-12) Minecraft Engineers (Ages 7-12) CoderDojo (Ages 7-17) Read more…

The Mundaring Weir Hotel is a historic 110-year-old pub nestled in the Perth Hills, just minutes from the Mundaring Weir dam wall. This charming venue combines heritage charm with modern family-friendly amenities, offering spacious gardens and multiple shaded deck areas perfect for relaxed family dining. Standout Family Features: Large shaded playground  Kids menu (12 years and under) Basketball court in the amphitheatre Shaded ping pong table Picnic tables next to the playground Live music on Sunday afternoons Famous Sunday lamb spit roast from 3pm Plenty of shaded outdoor seating Buggybuddys Review Mundaring Weir Hotel   Read more…

Coventry Village in Morley is home to a bright, modern outdoor Playground that’s perfect for kids who love to climb, balance and burn off energy while you grab a coffee or tackle the grocery shop. Set just outside Coventry Village Shopping Centre and close to the cafes and restaurants at the front of the complex, it’s an easy add‑on to a family meal or quick shopping trip. The Playground is fully fenced with a solid metal barrier and a mag‑lock gate, providing peace of mind with the nearby car park and road. Inside, the ground is covered in rubber softfall, Read more…

Cilantro Park, nestled in Stockland’s Calleya Estate in Banjup, is a fantastic local Playground that offers a good mix of active play, nature play and space to run around. Previously known as Calleya Playground, this park continues to be a popular spot with families thanks to its variety of equipment and large open grassed area. The main play structure features two slides: a very high twisty slide that will appeal to more adventurous kids, and a smaller hill slide ideal for younger ones or those still building confidence. Kids can climb, explore and race each other down the different slide Read more…

Conservation Wetlands Park, located in the Ariella Estate in Brabham has recently opened a new nature play area which is perfect for younger children. A weaving footpath will take you through the wetland, amongst the retained Melaleuca trees with plenty of places to sit and take in the nature around you. So don’t forget to take along a bike or scooter. The play equipment at Conservation Wetlands Park offers children endless opportunities for imaginative play with slides, stepping logs, balance beams, and a cubby house. You can enjoy a picnic under the shade, while the children explore the nature play Read more…

Pears on Pottery is a welcoming pottery painting studio located in the heart of Mount Hawthorn. This creative space offers families a relaxing artistic experience where both adults and children can paint their own pottery pieces. The studio runs daily paint sessions, Friday night painting events, and hosts birthday parties and special events. Open most days with extended hours during school holidays, it’s perfect for a creative family outing or special occasion. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. The studio offers both walk-in sessions and bookable time slots, with gift vouchers available for that special creative gift. Read more…

Tucked along the banks of Bannister Creek in Lynwood, Bannister Creek Nature Playground is a small, leafy neighbourhood park that blends classic play equipment with plenty of natural elements. It’s the sort of space that invites kids to scramble, climb, balance and imagine, rather than just sliding and swinging in straight lines. The Playground sits beside Bannister Creek, which runs along the edge of the reserve behind a fence, giving children a chance to be close to water and wildlife without easy access to the creek itself. The play space is mostly sand and woodchip, and it’s shaded by mature Read more…

Reading Cinemas Belmont offers quality entertainment at value prices in Perth’s eastern suburbs. Located within the Reading Entertainment Centre on Belmont Avenue, this modern multiplex provides comfortable viewing experiences with state-of-the-art technology and convenient amenities, making it a popular choice for moviegoers seeking quality cinema at competitive prices.   Cinema Experience: Multiple screens Digital projection Dolby Digital surround sound Stadium-style seating Spacious theaters Climate-controlled environment 3D capable screens Special Programs: Reading Rewards loyalty program Seniors morning sessions Kids’ club screenings Special event screenings Advance previews Family-friendly sessions Read more…

The City of Melville Libraries offer an inclusive and vibrant environment for families with young children, featuring an extensive range of multicultural and bilingual programs. With locations at AH Bracks, Bull Creek, Civic Square, and Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee, these libraries provide engaging activities that celebrate diversity while fostering early literacy and social development. Regular Activities Storytime Sessions (Ages 2-5): Interactive storytelling sessions featuring stories, rhymes, and creative play, available multiple times per week across different branches. Sessions run for 30 minutes and include parent/carer participation. Rhyme Time (Ages 0-2): Engaging sessions designed for babies and toddlers, featuring interactive stories, Read more…

Marchwood Park in Butler, is a lovely little local gem that’s ideal for a quick play stop or a relaxed afternoon outdoors. Its semi-enclosed design is a big plus for families; a solid fence and wall surround much of the park, so there’s no direct road access from the main play area. This creates a safer, more contained space where kids can roam and explore while parents keep a more relaxed eye on them. The Playground itself is fully set in soft sand, making it perfect for bare feet and active play. The main climbing structure is best suited to Read more…

Adventurescape in the Austin Lakes Estate at South Yunderup is a true destination Playground and an easy day trip from Perth. Around an hour’s drive south of the city and about 15 minutes from Mandurah, this award‑winning, farmyard‑themed park wraps a huge Playground around a pretty lake, with plenty of space for kids of all ages to roam, climb and explore. Designed as one of Perth’s “best Playgrounds” and a hero feature of the Austin Lakes development, it’s become a spot families are happy to travel for. The star of the park is the towering windmill climbing frame. Standing around Read more…

Tucked away in the northern suburbs, Trethowan Park is one of those hidden gems you might drive past without even knowing it’s there—especially since it stretches over multiple blocks and has no obvious signage! But once you discover it (starting at Trethowan Promenade in Alkimos, just 33 minutes north of Perth), you’ll be glad you made the stop. The park begins with a spacious grassy zone and leads into a fully enclosed playground—a big win for parents with speedy toddlers. Inside the sandy play area, kids can enjoy a basket swing, digger machine, a seesaw, and a climbing structure made 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…

Looking for a thrilling, energy-burning, dirt-flinging kind of day? Just 40 minutes north of Perth, Aduro Park in Allara, Eglinton, is the ultimate mountain biking adventure for kids, teens, and grown-up adrenaline seekers alike. This 1.57-hectare trail haven is bursting with colour and cleverly designed to suit all skill levels—from wobbly beginners on balance bikes to confident riders chasing airtime. With beginner, intermediate and advanced loops clearly colour-coded, you can confidently pick a trail that suits your style. There’s even a junior bike and scooter track with sealed roads and traffic signs for the littlest legends—tucked safely away from the Read more…

Located at 49 Safety Bay Road, Naragebup is a community-run environmental education center operated entirely by volunteers. The center offers environmental education programs, hosts school excursions, and community events focused on sustainability and conservation. Features include educational displays, recycling initiatives, and various environmental activities. Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-3pm (closed Monday-Wednesday). The venue is available for hire and welcomes volunteers interested in environmental education and conservation. Perfect for school groups, families, and anyone interested in environmental learning. A non-profit organization built by the community, for the community. Read more…

With so much new and exciting development going on in Baldivis you would expect a new play park to match up…. and Baldivis Parks doesn’t disappoint!  Located in the new Baldivis Parks Estate, the play park is made unique by having four mini in-ground trampolines. These are super for kids of all ages and really are something different for them to find at a play park.   There is a large rope climbing frame, a sandpit area and a cool nest swing. This is all next to half basketball court, making the area suitable for children of all ages to explore and Read more…

Ruth Faulkner Library, located in the Belmont Hub, offers free, engaging programs for families with young children. From baby sessions to preschool storytimes, the library provides a welcoming space for learning and community connection. Regular Programs Baby Programs Baby Bookworms (0-12 months) Thursdays, 9:30am – 10:15am 5-week developmental workshop series Booking required Bubs at the Hub (0-2 years) Mondays and Wednesdays during school term Songs, rhymes, and stories No booking needed Family Programs Storytime (up to 6 years) Tuesdays and first Saturday monthly, 10:30am Stories, songs, and sensory play No booking needed Learning English Through Storytime (LETS) For families learning Read more…

Inflatable World Leeming is one of Australia’s largest indoor inflatable playgrounds, offering bouncing fun and active entertainment for all ages. Located at 55 Farrington Road within Striker Indoor Sports and Fitness, this exciting venue provides 2-hour play sessions on giant inflatable obstacles and play equipment. Perfect for birthday parties, school holiday activities, and family outings, the center offers various booking options including general admission, private functions, and corporate events. Read more…

The Stirling Farmers Market is a genuine producer-to-consumer market operating every Sunday from 7:30am to 11:30am at the City of Stirling Administration Building (25 Cedric Street). Run by the Rotary Club of Karrinyup, this community-focused market ensures all produce is sold directly from growers and makers, guaranteeing fresh, local products. The market features a variety of stalls including fresh produce, and regularly hosts community stalls representing local charities and community groups. Operating rain or shine, it’s a reliable weekly destination for families seeking fresh, locally-sourced products. Top Tip: Arrive early (closer to 7:30am) for the best selection of fresh produce, Read more…

Pirate Playground in Ellenbrook is a compact, fully fenced neighbourhood park that packs in a lot of fun for young children, especially pirate-loving toddlers and preschoolers. Located just off Verbana Drive near Cashman Avenue, this themed Playground is designed for imaginative play, with plenty of soft fall and sand underfoot to cushion little tumbles. While the fencing gives parents peace of mind, there are a few gaps under sections of the fence where determined little escape artists could squeeze through, so it’s still worth keeping a close eye on very young children. The centrepiece of the Playground is the impressive Read more…

Kingsway Community Market is a vibrant Saturday morning farmers market held at the Olympic Kingsway Sports Club in Madeley. Surrounded by green open space and sporting fields, this friendly community market brings local growers, producers and makers together in a relaxed, family‑friendly setting. You’ll find stalls bursting with fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, free‑range eggs, artisan bread and pastries, honey, coffee, blooms, plants and a growing range of gourmet pantry items. Food trucks and breakfast options make it easy to turn your shop into a leisurely weekend outing, with plenty of room for kids to roam while you grab your Read more…

The Zig Zag Scenic Drive is a short, one-way hill road in Gooseberry Hill with some of the best views over Perth. Winding for about 3km down the Darling Scarp, it follows an old timber railway route and features tight hairpin bends, rocky cuttings and several gravel pull-off bays where you can safely stop for photos. Families can enjoy city and coastal plain views by day, wildflowers in spring, and twinkling lights at night. The drive starts at Lascelles Parade in Gooseberry Hill and finishes on Ridge Hill Road near Helena Valley/Maida Vale, making it an easy add-on to a Read more…

Orangutan Park in Golden Bay is a welcome addition to the area and provides a fantastic green open space and cool new play park. It is in keeping with the other play parks on the development which gives it that distinctive Golden Bay feel. However, the play park itself is totally different to the others so you feel like you are exploring in your own backyard. It has a great range of play equipment all based on nature play and although the play area is fairly small it has lots of sensory, music, balance and climbing equipment.  There are three Read more…

Perched high above the Swan River in Dalkeith, Sunset Heritage Precinct is a beautiful blend of riverside parkland, nature play and WA history. Once the grounds of the former Sunset Hospital – an early 1900s “Old Men’s Home” – the site has gradually been transformed into a community space with landscaped gardens, paths and a lovely nature-based Playground, all gifted to the people of Western Australia with support from His Majesty the Sultan of Johor. The nature play area sits on a gentle slope overlooking the river, making it a really scenic spot for a play. On the ground level Read more…

Prince Regent Park Playground in Heathridge is a lovely everyday play spot for local families, especially if you’re already in Perth’s northern suburbs. The wider reserve is a large multi-purpose sporting facility with plenty of open grass, but the Playground area itself feels nicely tucked away, relaxed and family-friendly. Parking is available on the street just above the Playground. From here, you follow a gentle slope down to the play area, which is set within a sandpit and surrounded by mature trees. Parents will appreciate that the Playground sits below street level, adding a sense of separation from the road Read more…

Bindoon Bakehaus is a charming country bakery that goes above and beyond to create a special experience for families. This unique establishment combines fresh-baked treats with an imaginative play space that lets little ones experience the joy of baking. The warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal pit stop for families exploring the Chittering region, offering both delicious food and entertainment for young visitors. Standout Family Features: Interactive “Kiddies Bakery” play area designed for ages 2-8 Play equipment includes toy oven, baking bench, utensils, and fresh colored bread dough daily Blackboard for creative drawing Wooden baby toys for toddlers Family Read more…

Baby Rhyme Time For ages 0-2 years It features a mix of songs, rhymes, activities and movements especially for parents and their babies.Story Time For ages 2-5 years Each session is followed by colouring or simple craft activities.Visit the library website for up to date days and times. Read more…

Stirling Square is a beautiful park in the heart of Guildford, Surrey. Surrounded by classic buildings, this park has much to offer. You can find St Matthews Church built in 1873, Guildford war memorial, a duck pond and a rose garden. There is plenty of seating and walking paths for you to enjoy as well as shelters and trees providing shade. Stirling Square is located right across the street from the visitor’s information centre, there is a large gazebo which is perfect for wedding ceremonies. It features plenty of easily accessible pathways for wheelchairs and strollers; it is also just Read more…

Riverton Leisureplex is a modern aquatic facility featuring an impressive range of water attractions. The centre boasts a 50-metre lap pool, a leisure pool, rapid river, and a 50-metre waterslide, making it perfect for family swimming adventures. Riverton Leisureplex Read more…

Mundaring Community Sculpture Park is a beautiful family-friendly destination in the Perth Hills, set on the site of the former Mundaring Railway Station and right beside the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail. Located on Jacoby Street opposite the Mundaring Hotel, it’s easy to find and there’s plenty of free parking along the roadside. The park combines an excellent Playground with nature play, public art and shady picnic spaces, making it a great spot to spend a few hours or to break up a day exploring the hills. The first thing kids notice is the emphasis on nature play. Scattered throughout the 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…

Maxed Out Axe Throwing in Swan Settlers Market offers an inclusive family-friendly target sport experience. While participants aged 13 and over can try real axe throwing under expert supervision, younger children aren’t left out – they can join the fun with special foam and velcro axes. Located in the heart of Swan Valley, the venue provides full safety training, dedicated throwing lanes, and professional instructors to guide your experience. Open Wednesday to Sunday, bookings essential. A unique family activity where everyone can participate, regardless of age or experience. Buggybuddys Review Maxed Out Axe Throwing, Swan Valley Read more…

Tucked along the western end of Wordsworth Avenue, Yokine Reserve Playground is a brilliant all‑rounder for families, with something to suit toddlers through to tweens. The fully fenced, double‑gated play space feels safe and contained, making it ideal for busy little explorers and a popular choice for birthday parties and weekend catch‑ups. The Playground combines traditional equipment with nature and sensory play. As you enter from the main car park, kids are usually drawn straight to the big, flat roundabout – perfect for spinning while standing, sitting or running around the edge. Nearby, a smaller roundabout wrapped in rope netting Read more…

Just 5 minutes drive from Garden City Shopping Centre, atop Wireless Hill, is a beautiful is Wireless Hill Nature Playspace. We arrived in the middle of the day, and amazingly the play area is naturally shaded by the surrounding trees, even at noon. It was so quiet and peaceful, with by birdsong come from the surrounding bush land. Miss almost 3 really enjoyed Wireless Hill Nature Playspace . She found lots of balancing beams, logs and rocks to climb. There are steps carved out of logs running up to a platform. A lot of the play area is surrounded by Read more…