All Things to Do for Kids in Perth

Experience Peter Pan reimagined with Ballet of Lights! Six performers in illuminated costumes bring this classic story to life through dance, light, and colour. Get your tickets now for Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show in Perth! Join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children on a magical journey to Neverland! Discover the magic of this beloved story as 6 local dancers perform mesmerising routines in illuminated costumes. Watch how Peter, Wendy, and Tinkerbell command the stage, leaving trails of light and colour following their every move. It’s an evening filled with wonder, adventure, and light—get Read more…

  Everyone knows Jack’s story, but what about the giant’s? July 5-19 | 10am & 1pm daily Ellie Eaton Theatre, Gate 1, Claremont Showground All tickets $29 | Ages 5+   Do we really know what happened that day when Jack unexpectedly barged into the giant’s kitchen? Was it the grim fee-fi-fo-fum bone-crunching tale we’ve all grown up with, or is there a different story waiting to be told? Beanstalk is the hilarious retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk from the giant’s point of view. Step into Brian’s cloud-making kitchen where he cooks up carrots, fluffy clouds and a few stories from his Read more…

  Create at Code Camp these School Holidays Let Code Camp inspire your children to get creative with technology these holidays, learn some valuable new skills, have fun and make new friends. With a wide range of in-person and online programs and camps available, there really is something for everyone. Choose from beginner to advanced coding camps, robotics, stop-motion animation, DJing, video production and so much more! Your favourites are also back this season, including Minecraft Engineers (for kids 7-12), Minecraft Minis (for kids 5-7), and Roblox Legends (for kids 7-10). Robotics Camp and Drone Camp are also running these Read more…

  First Focus Program has expanded – Early Intervention Supported by Telethon Supporting school readiness – Apply now! More families. More locations. More impact. Now in 5 locations across Perth metro. Guiding children with learning difficulties and developmental delays a better to start school with confidence.   Starting kindergarten can be daunting for many children and their parents. Formal schooling is a big step, and for families of children with developmental delays, the transition can be particularly unnerving. First Focus is a comprehensive early intervention program that aims to help ease the transition to kindergarten or pre-primary by helping children Read more…

  Located in Mandogalup’s new residential area, Apsley Park combines recreational facilities with open spaces. The park’s centrepiece is its pump track, where children can practice their bike and scooter skills on a circuit of curves and dips. For older kids, the skate park is a highlight, offering the perfect place to show off tricks and master new moves. Those who enjoy a challenge will find the tennis wall irresistible, whether they’re practising volleys or competing with friends to see who can keep the ball in play the longest. The grassed kickabout area is ideal for a friendly game of Read more…

Enjoy the adventure of being captain for the day as you cruise Mandurah’s beautiful inland waterways and take in the amazing scenery. You can head into the marina where you will see all the spectacular boats before coming back to the estuary and into the e canals where you can view all the amazing homes. For longer hires, you can even head up the Murray river up to the Ravenswood hotel or to boundary island for a bit of fishing or crabbing. There is lots of wildlife to see with birds such as Pelicans, Swans and Cormorants as well as 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…

We proudly invite you to ‘Be Our Guest’ at Disney’s brand-new production of Beauty and the Beast the Musical! This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life in a reimagined production boasting all the spectacle and grandeur audiences know and love. Members of the original creative team have reunited on this breathtaking musical featuring all of the spellbinding songs of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice including Belle, Gaston, Human Again and Be Our Guest. Beauty and the Beast is a much-loved classic that will fill the hearts of a new generation. Beauty and the Beast is approximately 2.5 hours long, including Read more…

  Turn The Winter Break Into an Epic Family Escape Skip the screen time and beat the winter blues with an activity that actually brings the family together. Escape This offers an all-weather indoor experience that keeps kids off screens, gets their brains buzzing, and brings the whole family together. With movie-quality sets and mind-bending puzzles, our immersive escape rooms are designed for real connection and real fun.  www.escapethis.com.au/en/hay-street-perth-cbd Buggybuddys Review   https://buggybuddys.com.au/escape-this-northbridge/       Read more…

School’s Out Winter Fest & Winter Fest Nights – Two Ways to Play This July! Perth’s best value, indoor winter experience is back at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre this July school holidays! By day, explore School’s Out Winter Fest (5–20 July) — a magical winter playground packed with real ice skating, snow slides, carnival rides, snowfall, and two epic new attractions: Snowball Showdown and Sub-Zero Silent Disco. Each ticket includes over $270 of value + FREE adult entry! After dark, and for 3 Saturday nights ONLY –  it’s time to glow with Winter Fest Nights (5, 12 & Read more…

Discover the magic of Little Play Town Mandurah, where your child’s imagination comes to life through creative role-play! From shopping at the Little supermarket, whipping up a treat at the cafe, caring for babies at the hospital, to building the town and more, there’s endless fun in exploring different roles and activities! We also include exciting extra activities at no additional cost, such as messy play to spark creativity, fine motor skill development, rhyme time sessions, and mum and bubs meet-ups to build connections. Check our Instagram or facebook for dates and times of these. Designed for children up to Read more…

Located at Hillarys Boardwalk, Breakwater Bowl offers family-friendly bowling with ocean views. Features include shoe hire (BYO socks), special packages for unlimited bowling, kids’ parties, and family fun days. Part of The Breakwater complex with access to dining options and shuffle board. Perfect for casual games, celebrations, or group events. Located at 58 Southside Drive, Hillarys   Buggybuddys Review The Breakwater Bowl, Hillarys   Read more…

  Lords has you covered for every school holiday, keeping your kids energised and entertained. Our program focuses on developing confidence, coordination and teamwork all while emphasising the importance of keeping active and having fun. The program is facilitated by experienced, qualified and passionate program leaders with a focus on childhood learning and engaging all kids to have the best time possible.   When is it: Monday 7th July – Friday 18th July, excluding weekends and public holidays. Each day runs from 8:30am to 3:00pm. With additional late pick up option from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.   Who is it for: Read more…

Come try the latest interactive experience in Australia that tests your physical agility and quick thinking. Play as a team or go head-to-head in our exclusively designed games.  Cubetown Perth has 5 exciting zones designed for kids 6+ and kids at heart offering thrilling challenges, epic battles, and just pure fun. For the whole month of July, we’re offering 30% off the regular price (applied when you pay on arrival). Find us at cubetown.com.au, call us on (08) 6271 0276, or just drop in – we’re inside the iFly building at 143 Great Eastern Hwy, Rivervale. Read more…

  Get your school holidays sorted with Australia’s #1 kids sports camps – Motiv8sports!   Motiv8sports is a non-contact, high-energy fusion of sport and entertainment for kids from Pre-Primary to Year 6, all led by our incredible Motiv8sports coaches.   This winter, don’t worry about the weather – our incredible multi-sports events runs rain, hail or shine from 8:30 to 3:30.   This coming holidays, we will be running a variety of amazing events in Success and also in Mandurah. We have our 1 Day Winter Sports Festival, as well as our incredible 2 Day Motiv8 Games on offer – Read more…

 Ahoy Sailors! Shipwreck Park is a nautical-themed playground located 36km South-East of Perth in Sienna Wood, Hilbert.  As soon as we arrived the playground was already ticking all the right boxes; ✓ Great sized carpark ✓ Fully fenced with a number of entry/exit gates including a push button gate, perfect for wheelchairs and prams ✓ Unisex toilets and parent room ✓ Shade The main feature is the 30 metre shipwreck surrounded by rocks, sand and shipping cargo. I was amazed by the attention to detail from the engine controller to speaking tubes masked as water and gas pipes. It is a Read more…

  Escape to the Forest these winter school holidays. Yallingup Forest Resort is located between Dunsborough and Yallingup in the Margaret River Wine region. With 22 spacious duplex colonial style chalets set on 50 acres within the National Forest, there is lots to entertain the kids these school holidays. With an onsite tennis court, playground, multiple walking and bike trails, plus the abundant bird and wildlife there is something to amuse everyone. With the central location, attractions such as the Ngilgi Caves, Monkey business or Country Life petting farm are less than five minutes’ drive away. After a long day Read more…

Luminous Park is a “super fun” new playground that has everything (minus toilets) and is the third amazing great play space for the lucky residents of the vibrant Iluma Private Estate in Bennett Springs. The huge blue climbing tower is easy for little climbers to navigate and features a giant tunnel slide, a smaller slide, noughts and crosses, and a picnic table at the top. To the tower’s slide is a small sand play area with a bench, metal sift and buckets on pulley systems – this is the only sad at the playground so you are unlikely to go home Read more…

Our specially designed children’s indoor play centre at Lollipop’s Wanneroo is built to help children of all ages challenge themselves whilst being active…all while having the best fun EVER! Our indoor play centre also offers a dedicated toddler area, where our littlest guests can safely play on a range of equipment designed to help them learn through play. No big kids allowed! One entry price offers all day entry and unlimited play on our huge range of equipment and activities in our play centre, including our Pirate Ship amusement ride, rock climbing wall and exciting AirPlay feature loved by kids Read more…

Get ready for a tower-rific time at Taarak Park! Nestled within the Allara Estate in Eglinton, this brand-new playground is the ultimate spot for family fun. The vibrant play tower is the main attraction, boasting thrilling slides, bridges, tunnels, speaking tubes and adventurous climbing ropes. The swings are a hit too, featuring one bird’s nest swing and a traditional swing. My 7-year-old couldn’t get enough of the smaller climbing structure, a combination of rock climbing and ropes. The boys also loved challenging each other on the balancing boards. For those who love to stay active, there’s a fitness station, and Read more…

  Tuesday 15th July 2025 $30 per child – choose either 100ml perfume or mini tin candle You asked, we listened; This one’s for the kiddos. Let your little legends become scent scientists or wax wizards for the day! At our special School Holidays Perfume + Candle Making Class, kids aged 5+ get to mix, pour, sparkle, and sniff their way through a magical sensory adventure — all using kid-safe, natural ingredients and a whole lot of creativity. All while inspiring them to give back to not for profit causes. Name a better school holiday activity? I’ll wait. Each ticket includes: Read more…

Located in Whiteman Park, Bennett Brook Railway offers nostalgic train rides through beautiful bushland just 16km from Perth CBD. Run entirely by volunteers, the railway features historic steam trains (operating mid-May to mid-September) and diesel locomotives. Operating hours are Wednesday-Thursday (11am-1pm), weekends and public holidays (11am-4pm), and school holidays (10am-2pm). Special features include party coach hire, group bookings, and an extensive collection of heritage locomotives and railway memorabilia. The railway showcases WA’s only operational semaphore signaling system. Cash and EFTPOS available. Note: Services may be cancelled during extreme weather conditions. Buggybuddys Reviews Bennett Brook Railway, Whiteman Park Ashley & Friends Read more…

  Specifically designed for children aged 6-16 years old and held every school holidays, the UWA Holiday Sports Clinics are an ideal opportunity for children to develop their athletic abilities in a safe and inclusive environment. With a range of traditional and non-traditional sports on offer, our specialist coaches will help your child develop the skills they need to succeed in their sport of choice in each half-day session. The clinics aim to provide children with a highly supportive environment which nurtures a healthy lifestyle, positive social interactions, introduction to leadership qualities, development of motor skills and the concepts of Read more…

  Get ready for non-stop fun these school holidays! Join us for action-packed days filled with sports, games and activities at Hale School’s amazing sports facilities in Wembley Downs. Girls and boys from Pre-primary to Year 6 are invited to join the fun with a variety of sports and games offered each day including basketball, athletics, soccer, floorball, dodgeball, modified AFL, ninja and more!   Dates: 2, 3, 7, 11, 17, 18 July Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Cost $110 per day Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/2025-vacation-care-program   Read more…

Sometimes, it might seem like there are a million reasons not to go outside – like sunburn, bad drivers, dog bites, bee stings, cracks in footpaths, tsunamis, and umbrellas that turn inside out! Sometimes, our powerful imaginations can convince us that it’s safer to stay inside…but when we find the courage to step out into the world, we learn that so many amazing things are out there waiting for us! Inspired by Barking Gecko Arts’ upcoming production of Reasons to Stay Inside, this 4-day workshop will explore the power of friendships in the face of adversity and how each of Read more…

  The UWA Aquatic Centre is one of the best learn-to-swim environments with families being able to enjoy an enclosed 25 metre pool and warm 28-degree water temperature all year round. The supportive environment aims to nurture young swimmers, with opportunity to progress through our recreational pathways or to continue swimming competitively upon completion of the Learn to Swim pathway. Every week, swimmers will focus on a different stroke, working on specific aspects of each stroke as well as deep water and diving skills. The structured teaching methodology ensures that the foundations of each stroke are mastered before progressing to Read more…

 If you’re on the lookout for a brand-new playground to explore in Perth, look no further than Koala Cove Park! Nestled in the picturesque Movida Estate, this park is a haven for kids and parents alike. I recently visited with my two cheeky little rascals, Archer (7) and Spencer (6), and it’s safe to say we fell in love with Koala Cove Park from the moment we arrived. As we stepped out of the car, the boys couldn’t contain their excitement. Their eyes widened with wonder as they caught sight of the magnificent koala climbing structure that stands tall at Read more…

Sienna Wood’s Explorer Park is a multi-use space suitable for all ages, interests and abilities. The main feature of the playground is the ‘Tree of Life’, which is an 8m high climbing structure with tunnel slides. The climb to the first slide is just stairs, making it easy for little explorers to navigate. Reaching the bigger slide involves climbing ropes so it a little trickier for younger children. The slides are super fun and very fast… definitely not for the faith hearted! But the kids will be jumping for joy once they hit the bottom before running back up for Read more…

Experience the warmth and charm of Country Comfort Perth with the family this Winter. And when you book our Executive Suite or Spa Suite rooms, your kids can stay for free, with complimentary bedding and more space to spread out! Children under 12 will also enjoy free meals with every adult main meal purchase—breakfast and dinner included – in our Firehouse Restaurant. BOOK HERE   Read more…

Cirque du Soleil returns to Australia with its most unique production CORTEO, set to charm audiences for the very first time. Heading to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide from August 8 to October 5, 2025, this exceptional show, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca (who also directed LUZIA), first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005. Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the artist with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, Read more…

  Join Redfoot Youth Theatre this school holidays to explore the magic of theatre making! WAAPA graduates will guide Year 4, 5 and 6 students through five action-packed days of collaboration, creativity and fun with fellow drama enthusiasts, culminating in a finale performance for family and friends. Held at Hale School’s new Cygnet Theatre and drama spaces.   Dates: Monday 30 June – Friday 4 July (Years 4/5) OR Monday 7 July – Friday 11 July (Years 5/6) Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Venue: Hale School, Wembley Downs Cost: $495 Bookings: www.redfootyouththeatre.com.au/holiday-program-term-2   Book now to secure your place! Read more…

Looking for a playground where your little monkeys can unleash their wild side? Jungle Park at Whiteman Edge, Brabham, is one of Perth’s ultimate adventure spots! This jungle-themed wonderland offers an exciting escape for families and a play experience unlike any other. For kids who love climbing, jumping, and swinging through the air, Jungle Park is a paradise. Designed especially for adventurers aged 5 and up, this playground challenges skills, builds confidence, and keeps kids coming back for more. The highlight of the jungle? The enclosed climbing tower! Scaling to the top brings a thrilling bird’s nest view that overlooks Read more…

  ENJOY FREE LEGO® FUN IN FREO THIS JULY Has Fremantle Prison had an Emerald City makeover? Maybe Moana is sailing into Fishing Boat Harbour? Or are a group of mischievous minions causing havoc at the Containbow? The Freo Builds LEGO® trail returns to Fremantle these July school holidays, and this time the port city’s famous icons have been given a big screen twist! From Monday 14 to Sunday 20 July, embark on the free trail to discover seven iconic movie scenes reimagined by WA school children and brought to life by Perth’s best LEGO® builders. Plus: FREE LEGO® toy Read more…

Amberton Beach Lighthouse Park located 20km North of Joondalup. The 5 million dollar foreshore playground features an 8.5 metre tall lighthouse with twisting tunnel slides, a ship play structure, sand play, a rope maze, and basketball court – the kids will never want to go home! The bright red and white lighthouse is the centerpiece of the playground, it is only suitable for confident climbers as climbing nets are the only way up! Saying that my fearless 3 year olds were able to climb to the top unassisted. There are two twisting tunnel slides coming off the lighthouse at different 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…

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…

Sometimes small parks deliver a big play and this is the case at Copley Reserve Belmont. We recently stumbled across this small park which is located near the shops on Kooyong Rd Belmont. Copley Reserve Belmont is very much part of the community as the park has a small community garden at the edge and the pathways lead through housing to further grassed areas and benches. The park features a nature playground that has been set up using a lovely fig tree as natural shade. Most of the playground is woodchip style base except for the sand area with two Read more…

Tucked between Mulberry Way and Viridian Boulevard in Eglinton, about 38 minutes north of Perth, Viridian Park is a vibrant, family-friendly space that’s worth discovering. While the park is officially signed as Viridian Park, it shows up on maps as Mulberry Park — so keep that in mind when navigating there. This elevated park offers partial ocean views and a glimpse of the iconic lighthouse from the nearby Amberton Beach Lighthouse Park. It’s an ideal spot for relaxed weekends, casual meet-ups, or energetic family catch-ups. The playground is compact yet engaging. It features a rope climbing structure that leads up Read more…

Just a short 5 minute walk from Ngarkal Beach and the Port Coogee water park in the new Parkside Retreat estate, you will find this lovely local playground. The slide is attached to an up-ended sea container that has 2 ways of climbing to the top. You can go around to the back and climb the outside to the door. On the inside the climb is a mix of rope bridges and platforms, they may be a challenge for the smaller kids. Sami was very excited to see the flying fox and it wasn’t a disappointment.  It was easy to Read more…