Things to Do in Perth with Kids

Perth Makers Market is a premium handmade-only market showcasing exclusively Western Australian craftspeople and makers. The market operates regularly at Goolugatup Heathcote (9:30am-3:30pm on selected Sundays) and hosts special twilight events at Supreme Court Gardens. Featuring live music, delicious food vendors, and dedicated seating areas, the market creates a vibrant atmosphere where families can discover unique locally-made products. The market supports the community through partnerships with non-profit organizations and offers opportunities for emerging artists and students. Top Tip: Check their event calendar before visiting as the market operates on specific dates rather than weekly. For the Heathcote Sunday Markets, arrive Read more…

Outback Jacks is a family-oriented restaurant chain that combines casual dining with dedicated children’s facilities, making it an ideal venue for family meals. Stand-Out Features: Dedicated kids’ rooms in most locations equipped with: PlayStation gaming systems Television screens Various toys and activities Special kids’ menu designed to appeal to young diners Top Tip: Ask about the Croc Sippy Cup option when ordering drinks for kids – it’s a fun souvenir they can take home and makes the dining experience more special for little ones.   Read more…

Hinckley Park in Hocking is one of those Playground-and-park combos that can easily fill an entire morning, especially if your kids are the kind who like to keep moving. Set across a big neighbourhood reserve, it’s been designed as a true “destination park” with multiple zones rather than just one main play structure. The standout is how much space there is to spread out, so it works just as well for a relaxed picnic as it does for a high-energy playdate. If you only remember one thing before you go, make it this: bring wheels. The children’s bike circuit is Read more…

Livvi’s Place Playground at Whiteman Edge in Brabham is a brilliant all-abilities community space, created through a partnership between Stockland and the Touched By Olivia Foundation. As Western Australia’s first Livvi’s Place, it has been thoughtfully designed with input from local school children and with accessibility at its heart. The play equipment and layout cater for children with autism spectrum disorders as well as physical, visual, hearing and mobility impairments, while still feeling like an exciting, modern Playground for every child. The Playground stretches over a generous fully fenced area, which is a huge plus for families with little runners.  Read more…

Avocados Bar & Grill is a picturesque family and pet-friendly venue located in Kelmscott, offering riverside dining just 35 minutes from Perth CBD. Standout Family Features: Gated children’s playground Kid’s menu with various options Multiple seating options: Indoor dining Outdoor seating Riverside tables Large tables perfect for family gatherings River exploration opportunities   Top Tip: Keep a close eye on young children due to the riverside location. Consider visiting in different seasons for varying experiences – winter offers dramatic water views as the river cascades over the bridge. Buggybuddys Review Avocados Bar & Grill, Kelmscott Read more…

If you’re looking for a peaceful playground surrounded by trees and birds singing, then playground at Ian Robbins Park is for you. Situated at the centre of the park is a great playground, which has recently been upgraded with new equipment and fresh white sand. This is covered with shade sails for much of day and has a few bench seats located close by. The play structure is suitable for toddlers and upwards, though young children may require some assistance with some of the equipment. This is a great playground for kids who love to climb. The top of the Read more…

Mullaloo Beach Pirate Playground is a brilliant little spot for seaside play, especially for younger kids who love to imagine they’re sailing the high seas. Set on the Mullaloo Beach foreshore along Mullaloo Drive, just south of the Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club and Mullaloo Beach Hotel, this sand-based Playground combines ocean views with plenty of shade and space to run around. The star of the show is the timber pirate ship and wooden boat, both set in soft sand. Kids can scramble aboard, “sail” out to sea, walk the plank, and create endless pirate adventures. There’s a bit of 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…

Located at 2 West Road, Bassendean WA 6054, Hawaiian’s Bassendean is the company’s original shopping centre with over 30 years of history serving the local community. This well-established centre combines essential shopping with community spaces and family-friendly amenities. Key Features: Shopping & Services: Coles supermarket Liquorland The Reject Shop Australia Post Terry White Chemmart Various speciality stores Dining Options: Multiple food outlets including: 4 Mates Burgers Dome Cafe Gloria Jean’s Coffees Pizza Hut Red Rooster Subway Bubble Bee Bubble Tea Family-Friendly Amenities: Indoor playground (located in front of Subway) The Garden – eco-friendly outdoor community space Parents’ Room with baby Read more…

Forrest Place Perth Water Labyrinth – no longer can you venture into the City of Perth to do a spot of shopping with the kids in tow and expect them to stay dry. In the centre of Forrest Place you will find the water Labyrinth Fountain and it’s fabulous fun! The $1.3 million water sculpture at Forrest place is the work of Danish artist Jeppe Hein. This interactive, family-friendly attraction features jets of water that shoot into the air to create nine “rooms”.  The fountain uses recycled storm water which goes through sand filters and is chlorinated to swimming pool Read more…

The Fremantle Tourist Wheel offers spectacular 360-degree views of Fremantle, the ocean, and Perth’s skyline from its prime location in Esplanade Park. Standing 40 meters high, the wheel features comfortable, air-conditioned gondolas that seat up to six people. Each 12-15 minute rotation provides perfect photo opportunities, especially stunning at sunset and after dark when the wheel illuminates with LED lights. Conveniently located in Fremantle’s tourist precinct, it’s an ideal attraction for families and visitors wanting a bird’s eye view of the historic port city. Buggybuddys Review The Tourist Wheel Fremantle   Read more…

Located in Darch, just 20 minutes north of Perth CBD, Landsdale Farm is a family-friendly working farm offering hands-on animal experiences. Visitors can meet friendly farm animals including goats, donkeys, cows, sheep, alpacas, and more. Features include daily animal feeding sessions, tractor rides, two playgrounds, a gnome trail, and Kerrie D’s Cafe. The farm offers picnic areas, free BBQ facilities, and seasonal activities. Open 7 days during summer (8:00am-1:30pm), with family passes available. Perfect for birthday parties and educational visits. Entry fees apply, with children under 2 free. Buggybuddys Review Landsdale Farm   Read more…

Tucked away in the quiet Glen Iris Estate in South Lake, Fairway Park is a lovely little neighbourhood Playground with a strong imaginative play focus and a whimsical fairy theme. It’s a great spot for local families with young children who enjoy make‑believe games and gentle, nature‑inspired play. The heart of the park is the fairy‑themed play area. A gum leaf pod cubby house invites little ones to climb inside, hide, and role‑play, while the nearby mushroom table and chairs make a sweet “fairy tea party” setting. Children can sit and snack, draw in the sand, or plan their next Read more…

Hyde Park in North Perth is one of those rare inner‑city spots where you can easily spend a whole day without the kids getting bored. Set on the corner of Vincent and Throssell Streets, just a few kilometres from the CBD, this leafy heritage park wraps a beautiful lake, shady lawns, multiple Playgrounds and a popular water Playground into one very family‑friendly package. The main Playground, near the corner of Vincent and Throssell Streets, has a fantastic castle‑themed structure that immediately draws kids in. Little knights and princesses can climb up via ramps, stairs and platforms before choosing from curly Read more…

Lazer Blaze offers action-packed laser tag entertainment at three Perth locations – Joondalup, Malaga, and Willetton. Players can enjoy immersive laser combat games with special features and achievements through their membership program. The venues offer birthday party packages, gift cards, and a league competition. Read more…

Stadium Park at Optus Stadium is not just for big events! In fact, when it’s a little quieter, it’s a brilliant place to explore, with two great playgrounds, including the Optus Stadium Sensory Playground, mini golf and more. Optus Stadium Sensory Playground is a compact, fully fenced gem that’s ideal for a play with the whole family – having elements to excite all ages. Designed with sensory play in mind, it’s one of those parks where you can easily lose an hour while the kids swing, climb and explore. The first thing that grabs kids’ attention is the large rope Read more…

Located on Dunreath Drive, this free viewing platform offers excellent views of aircraft taking off and landing on Perth Airport’s main runway. The unique Boeing 747-shaped shelter features educational aviation displays and seating. Open daily 6:30am-7pm (October-March) and 7:30am-5:30pm (April-September) with free parking. The platform is wheelchair and pram accessible, making it perfect for families and aviation enthusiasts. Visitors welcome to bring chairs for extended viewing.   Buggybuddys Review Perth Airport Viewing Platform   Read more…

The City of Bayswater Libraries (Maylands, Morley, and Bayswater) offer an extensive range of free programs for children and families. From early literacy sessions to after-school activities and special holiday events, the libraries provide engaging spaces for learning, creativity, and community connection. Regular Programs Rhymetime (Ages 0-2) Maylands Library: Mondays 9am & 9:45am, Thursdays 9:45am Morley Library: Tuesdays 9:45am Bayswater Library: Fridays 9:45am No bookings required Storytime (Ages 2-5) Bayswater Library: Mondays & Fridays 10:30am Maylands Library: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30am Morley Library: Wednesdays 10:30am No bookings required Sensory Storytime (Ages 2-5) Morley Library: Term-based program Specially designed for children Read more…

If you’ve ducked into Woolies at the Banksia Grove Shopping Centre recently, you’ll have probably noticed a new play area near the entrance. The bright and colourful play space has something to amuse most kids. The first thing we noticed was the slide. The ladder for this is built inside what looks like colourful metal crates. There is a rope net in the bottom and mid-level to climb over to get to the ladder. Littler children may need some assistance to climb up, as we found Miss 3.5 did. Our friend’s 12 year old daughter helped her and made sure Read more…

If you haven’t discovered Kells Park yet, it’s time to save this hidden gem to your weekend list — because it’s everything you’d want in an outdoor family day out, and more. Just 30 minutes North of Perth, this park is tucked into the heart of Alkimos but quietly nestled between a coastal estate and natural bushland. This park is both surprisingly public and charmingly hidden. At first glance, you’ll spot the beautifully landscaped playground with its large wooden fort structure — complete with viewing platforms, climbing nets, a slide, and plenty of ropes and ladders to keep energetic kids Read more…

Alston Park is tucked away in a relaxed, leafy pocket of Butler. This beautifully designed neighbourhood playspace combines nature-inspired aesthetics with plenty of fun for kids of all ages. As part of the City of Wanneroo’s 2019/2020 Playground Renewal Program, the park received a thoughtful upgrade that blends seamlessly into its tranquil, tree-lined surrounds, creating a welcoming community space for local families. The entire play area is set on sand, providing a soft, natural base that’s ideal for climbing and jumping. Shade sails cover much of the Playground, helping to keep the equipment cooler on warmer days, and there are Read more…

Little Builders Perth is a large-scale indoor sand construction play space designed for kids who love to dig, build, tip, fill and create. Set inside Watertown Brand Outlet Centre, it’s a great weather-proof option for families looking for a calmer, open-ended alternative to a typical indoor play centre. Kids can move between different play zones, including a huge indoor sandpit with construction-themed toys, plus additional areas for active and imaginative play. It’s best suited to children aged 10 and under, with babies under 1 welcome.   Buggybuddys Review Little Builders Perth               View this Read more…

A charming family-owned rural café nestled in Banjup, offering a unique farm-to-table experience behind an iconic Perth residence. Visitors can enjoy fresh-baked treats and quality coffee while taking in views of peaceful paddocks where farm animals roam. Everything is made from scratch daily using real ingredients, combining the charm of country living with café culture. Perfect for families seeking a peaceful escape and authentic farm experience while enjoying homemade refreshments. A hidden gem that supports local, family-run business while providing a tranquil rural setting close to Perth Buggybuddys Review Banjup Local   Read more…

Affectionately known as “The Hen,” this charming Swan Valley pub-restaurant offers a perfect blend of country hospitality and family-friendly dining. Located on West Swan Road, The Henley Brook combines rustic charm with modern comfort, featuring exposed brick walls, timber beams, and vintage farmyard touches. The venue offers diverse seating options from cosy indoor tables to casual outdoor picnic spaces under towering gum trees. Stand-Out Features: Extensive nature-based playground including play kitchen, sandpits, wigwams, climbing logs, and rope swings Spacious grounds for kids to explore and play ball games Wood-fired pizza oven Kid-friendly menu  Top Tip: Book ahead for indoor tables, Read more…

Carine Open Space Playground remains a much‑loved local gem for families, dog walkers and young riders, with plenty of space to explore and play. Set within the broader Carine Open Space reserve on Davallia Road, it’s the kind of place where you can easily spend a whole morning or afternoon, especially if you bring scooters, bikes and the family dog.   A big drawcard is the network of paths that loop around the main Playground area and wetlands. The paved pedestrian path is smooth and flat, making it great for prams, scooters and little kids gaining confidence on their bikes. Read more…

  Tucked away in the growing suburb of Dayton, Featherflower Park is a beautiful nature-inspired space that combines wetlands, walking paths, play areas and fitness equipment in one thoughtfully designed reserve. It’s the kind of park where you can easily spend a whole morning wandering, playing and relaxing, with something to interest everyone from toddlers to active older kids and adults. One of the standout features of Featherflower Park is its natural wetland setting. A perimeter footpath loops around the wetlands, making it ideal for a gentle family stroll, scooters or bikes, and prams – the paths offer great pram Read more…

Miles Park, Cloverdale is a local suburban park and a little gem. There’s a decent traditional sand based park which features swings, a slide and climbing structure. Walk around to the other side of the community centre and you will find a recently constructed, fully fenced and shaded, toddler playground. This features soft fall ground, a basket swing, musical elements, a play structure and slide. My girls love racing around this little park. Miles park has a large grassed area that is often used for soccer, dog walking, and fitness groups. There is also a basketball court. There’s plenty of Read more…

Donnybrook’s much-loved Apple Fun Park has long been a must-stop for families road-tripping through WA’s South West – and after its 2021 revamp, it’s better than ever. Once known as Australia’s largest free-entry Playground, the renewed park still packs a serious “wow” factor, with modern equipment, beautiful theming and loads of thoughtful touches for kids of all ages and abilities. Set in the heart of Donnybrook, around two and a half hours’ drive south of Perth, Apple Fun Park sits just off the South Western Highway, close to shops and cafés for that essential coffee stop. The Playground celebrates Donnybrook’s 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…

Wicca Park is a great park with green grass, lovely large trees, picnic facilities, playground and huge rope climbing structure. It is located in Kewdale not far from the Belmont Forum and Reading Cinemas. The playground is sand based and has swings, slide and climbing frame. The swings are normal swings. The climbing structure has monkey bars, small flying fox and slide. This area is shaded naturally by the trees surrounding it. It was nicely shaded the day we visited. Not far away from this playground is the rope climbing structure which is on a soft fall base. Again this Read more…

The Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space is an amazing park purpose-built for all ages and abilities. Carefully built around and under existing trees, covering 10,000sqm with wheelchair access throughout, a sensory garden, flying fox, climbing obstacles, slides, swings, picnic areas, water play, toilet facilities and fully fenced… it certainly ticks all the boxes!!! The main wooden structure has ramp and stair access, decks, two slides, and a balancing beam. Underneath there is a cubby house with a shop window and fun coloured glass blocks. There is a nature play area that backs onto the wooden structure, it is step Read more…

  Tucked into Iluma Estate in Bennett Springs, Dazzle Park is a bright, modern community hub that really lives up to its name. The colourful Playground is wrapped in a living hedge maze, so even the walk in feels like a little adventure. As the hedges have grown, the maze has become an attraction in itself, adding a fun “find your way in and out” element to every visit. The standout feature in the centre of the maze is the impressive climbing structure. Confident climbers will love scrambling up the large climbing wall to reach the high, bright yellow slide. Read more…

All aboard the good ship “Investigator”! We found ourselves at the Flinders Bay Playground in Augusta, quite by accident, literally. What started as a family day out at Hamelin Bay, ended at the small seaside town after a trip to the Augusta Hospital (gotta love a fishhook in the leg!). Anyway, our next trip to Augusta is already planned, after this great little find. The “ship playground” is found at a brilliant park right on the ocean. The nature-based playground itself is a pearler, with a beautiful Jarrah ship (which could be a pirate ship or “friendly” ship in imaginative Read more…

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…

Perth Observatory in Bickley offers families an incredible journey through space and time at Western Australia’s oldest observatory. Just 25km east of Perth, this heritage-listed site provides fascinating night sky tours where visitors can peer through powerful telescopes to explore the cosmos. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, the observatory offers special children’s workshops on Sundays, school holiday programs, and educational day tours. Features include guided moon viewing sessions, a museum showcasing 125 years of astronomical history, and even whimsical fairy doors for younger visitors to discover. Regular events include family-friendly star parties and seasonal astronomy programs. Bookings essential Read more…

Tuckfield Oval is a brilliant spot for families looking for a Playground with a view. Perched high above the Swan River and Fremantle’s busy port, this hillside park in East Fremantle combines big climbing challenges with natural play elements and wide‑open grass – plus you’re just a short stroll from the famous rainbow shipping containers and the George Street café strip. The main drawcard is the huge rope climbing structure, which immediately appeals to confident climbers and school‑aged kids. It’s the kind of piece that invites them to scramble, hang, balance and test their limits, and the elevated position means Read more…

Tom Wright Park in Carlisle has long been a brilliant all-round destination for families, and with the brand-new Baillie Hill Precinct now open, it’s better than ever for kids of all ages. Located opposite the West Coast Eagles training ground, this large community precinct blends nature play, epic climbing challenges, water and sand play, sports courts, a scooter and skate park, plus a fully fenced dog park – making it an easy full-day outing. The main Playground is nestled amongst mature trees, so there’s plenty of natural shade throughout the day. Kids who love to climb and scramble will make Read more…

Siena’s is a large, family-friendly Italian restaurant located in the heart of Leederville, offering casual dining with a Mediterranean atmosphere. The restaurant specializes in traditional Italian fare and is particularly well-suited for family gatherings and group dining. Stand-Out Features: Dedicated kids’ playroom with glass wall for easy supervision Play area includes: Soft flooring Climbing structure Reading corner TV screen showing kids’ movies Foosball table Wall-mounted toys for toddlers Educational reading and number charts Top Tip: Request seating near the glass-walled playroom for the best view of your children while dining. Buggybuddys Review Siena’s Restaurant, Leederville   Read more…