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School Holiday Activities Perth Guide

Perth school holidays just got a whole lot easier to plan! Whether you’re searching for action-packed adventures, creative workshops, free days out or family-friendly events, Buggybuddys has you covered with the ultimate guide to school holiday activities in Perth, WA.

From water parks and escape rooms to live theatre shows, holiday programs and hidden gems across the city, our guide is packed with the best things to do with kids of all ages — babies through to teens. We’ve rounded up a brilliant mix of free and paid activities, so there’s something for every family and every budget.

Discover exciting school holiday programs, kids’ events, vacation care options, family restaurants and the best Playgrounds Perth has to offer. Whether you’re heading north, south, east or west, we’ve got ideas to keep the whole family entertained from the first day of the holidays to the last.

Also, visit our What’s on in Perth page for lists of hundreds of local events around Perth.

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    Perth’s Outback Splash

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    Perth’s Outback Splash is one of WA’s top outdoor entertainment destinations. Open from 27th September to late April, the family fun park is located on the doorstep of the Swan Valley, just over 30 minutes from the Perth CBD. At the heart of the fun is the park’s first water attraction, the Splash Island waterslide playground. Its island-theme rises three storeys high, crowned with a giant tipping bucket that showers delight. It’s especially a hit amongst primary school-aged children. The playground features five varied waterslides – some perfect for the little ones and others that challenge the more adventurous, ensuring Read more…
    

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    Bold Park Aquatic Centre

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    Splash, Swim, and Relax at Bold Park Aquatic Centre Located among the beautiful bush surrounds of Floreat, Bold Park Aquatic Centre is one of Perth’s favourite family swimming destinations. Whether you’re visiting for a casual swim, a day of inflatable fun, or enroling the kids in VacSwim holiday lessons, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With a 50m outdoor pool, 20m covered leisure pool, shaded lawns, and an on-site café, Bold Park is the perfect place to cool off, learn to swim, and make family memories all year round. Pool Facilities Outdoor 50m Heated Pool – perfect for lap swimmers Read more…
    

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    Perth HPC’s Holiday Gymnastics Program

    




    

    Holiday Kids Gym in Mount Claremont Get ready to jump, tumble and giggle these school holidays. Join us at Perth HPC for our Holiday Kids Gymnastics program, a fun-filled adventure designed for kids aged 18-months to 8 years. With expert coaches, exciting equipment, and a safe supportive environment, your little one will build confidence, skills and friendships.   For all the class times and to book now head to our website:  Holiday Kids Gymnastics Mount Claremont | Active Fun for the Holidays   Read more…
    

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    Fox in a Box Escape Rooms

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      The Ultimate School Holiday Adventure Is Waiting Tired of the kids spending their holidays glued to screens? Want an activity they’ll actually be excited about? We’ve got the perfect solution. Fox in a Box Escape Rooms in Freo is the ultimate school holiday adventure for the whole family (ages 8+). Our escape rooms are a huge hit with families for one simple reason: they’re not just games – they’re fully immersive, live-action experiences that transport you to another world. More Than Just Fun While our top priority is fun, our escape rooms also secretly build skills that matter. Your Read more…
    

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    Mind Buzz Minecraft Camps

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      At Mind Buzz Minecraft Camps, we’ve perfected the art of blending fun with education. For over 13 years, more than 10,000 kids have joined us, many of whom return again and again to continue their Minecraft journey. Our workshops are designed to unlock the true potential of Java Minecraft, providing a dynamic, live, environment where kids can learn and create. Our workshops run for 6 hours and don’t end when the day is over—campers can continue to connect and learn online in a safe, exclusive, and secure environment. Our purpose-built Java Minecraft server is specifically designed to support the Read more…
    

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    Whiteman Park

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    Whiteman Park is a unique recreation and conservation reserve that covers nearly 4,000 hectares of natural bushland and leisure facilities in Perth’s northern suburbs. Whiteman Park is full of fun and interesting things to do with the kids, every day of the year, and school holidays are no different! When was the last time you selfied with a koala? Rode on an old-fashioned tram? Or just simply wandered amongst the native bushland? Whiteman Park is a unique recreation and conservation reserve that covers nearly 4,000 hectares of natural bushland and leisure facilities in Perth’s northern suburbs. Open every day of Read more…
    

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    Bailey Brewing Co

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    IT’S PRETTY SIMPLE, REALLY. WE’RE A BREWERY IN THE SWAN VALLEY. WE SERVE BEER THAT WE BREW, LOCAL WINE FROM OUR MATES, AND FOOD THAT’S ALWAYS TASTY. WE’VE GOT A BIG PLAYGROUND FOR THE KIDS AND PEACE-OF-MIND FOR THE PARENTS. ALL THE GOOD STUFF – AND JUST 30 MINUTES FROM THE CITY. The venue is always bursting with life, from backyard cricket, live music, face painting and more there is always something going on at Bailey Brewing Co that the kids are going to love. Kids eat free from 5pm on Fridays with every main meal or pizza purchased and Read more…
    

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    Wanneroo Botanical Gardens and Mini Golf

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    Discover a hidden treasure in Perth’s northern suburbs – the Wanneroo Botanic Gardens has been captivating visitors since 1981. Experience 36 holes of pure Mini Golf fun set amidst one of Perth’s most picturesque garden settings. Challenge yourself on two distinct courses, the Garden and the Billiard Golf course, that together form Australia’s largest outdoor Mini Golf complex. Each track is masterfully designed with its own unique obstacles, curves, ramps, and challenges. Test your skills and conquer the tricks and traps of these two fantastic Mini Golf courses. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, there’s endless fun and Read more…
    

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    Wanneroo Regional Museum

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    Looking for a family-friendly day out north of Perth? Wanneroo Regional Museum and Community History Centre is a welcoming, relaxed destination for families with young children to explore, play and learn together. The museum brings Wanneroo’s stories to life through colourful displays, historic photos, everyday objects and hands-on interactives designed to keep little minds curious. Children can discover what life was like for early colonists, explore farming and community life, and learn about the Noongar people’s enduring connection to Country in ways that are accessible and engaging for all ages. There’s always something happening for families, with regular school holiday Read more…
    

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    Active Kids Holiday Program

    




    

      Active Kids School Holiday Program – South of Perth Looking for a fun, active, and engaging school holiday program South of Perth? Murdoch Active’s Active Kids program is the perfect way to keep children moving, smiling, and making new friends during the break. Designed for kids from Kindergarten to Year 6, this multi‑sports holiday program offers a safe, inclusive, and exciting environment at Murdoch University. Why Choose Active Kids? Active Kids is more than just a holiday program — it’s a chance for children to explore a variety of sports and activities while building confidence and teamwork skills. With Read more…
    

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    Boab Tavern

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      The Boab Tavern and Function Centre prides itself on being a family friendly venue, is open 7 days a week and is suitable for any occasion! A place to bring the whole family – Their undercover playground will certainly keep the kids entertained! Whether it’s a morning tea with a coffee and cake, delicious lunch, hearty dinner, or just a place to catch up with some friends and enjoy a drink, The Boab Tavern has something for everyone to enjoy! Opening hours- Mon 9am-10pm, Tues 9am-11pm, Wed 9am-11pm, Thurs 9am-12am, Fri 9am-12am, Sat 9am-12am, Sun 10am-10pm boabtavern.com.au   Buggybuddys Read more…
    

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    The Claremont

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    Located in the heart of Claremont, this beautifully restored historic hotel (established 1886) offers multiple family-friendly dining spaces and entertainment options. Standout Family Features: Dedicated family-friendly courtyard with kids’ play area Claremont Kid’s Club every Saturday (2pm – 5pm) Multiple dining spaces suitable for families Dining Areas: The Blue Lounge – relaxed family dining with indoor and courtyard options The Courtyard – alfresco dining with children’s play area The Bay Lounge – full table service restaurant Main Bar – casual dining Perfect for: Family lunches and early dinners, weekend activities with kids, casual dining, and special occasions where multiple generations Read more…
    

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    Cubetown Perth

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    Cubetown Perth is a brand-new indoor digital playground where kids (and parents!) can run, climb, throw and think their way through 6 bright and glowing interactive challenge rooms. Designed for ages 6 and up (with younger kids able to join in with help), it’s one of the newest and most unique indoor activities Perth families can enjoy together. Across multiple themed arenas, players take on fast-paced games that feel like real-life video games — where your body is the controller. Families can team up to set a high score on the weekly leaderboard or compete (think kids vs adults!), with Read more…
    

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    Prison Island Perth

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    Prison Island Perth is an exciting team-based indoor adventure in the CBD, offering a unique alternative to traditional escape rooms that is perfect for families. With 35 different “cells” to explore, the experience is designed for ages 7 to 77, ensuring that kids, parents, and even grandparents can join in the fun together. Unlike a standard escape room where you are locked in one space, families can move freely between rooms, choosing from a variety of physical, technical, and intellectual challenges. Whether it’s testing your coordination in a game of basketball or working together to solve a tricky puzzle, there Read more…
    

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    Optus Stadium Tours & Experiences

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    Whether you’re in search of an adventure-packed day or a leisurely family outing, Optus Stadium and its Stadium Park precinct have you covered! Optus Stadium Tour Take the kids behind-the-scenes on a Stadium Tour where they’ll get to see the player’s changerooms and even walk to the edge of the field! Sky View Deck Tour See amazing views of Perth and the Stadium on this family-friendly rooftop tour – no harness needed! This 45-minute tour is perfect for young adventurers. HALO Rooftop Climb For something different, try a HALO Rooftop Climb – a 360-degree walk around the roof of the Read more…
    

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    Motor Museum of WA

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      To help celebrate 100 years of Roadside Assistance, RAC members can enjoy 50% off entry to Western Australia’s leading motor museum and a 10% discount on Motor Museum of WA branded merchandise. RAC members can enjoy 50% off Museum entry until 31 July 2026. Simply present your RAC Membership card at the Museum on arrival to receive your discounted admission. Located in Whiteman Park, the Motor Museum of Western Australia showcases over 200 historic vehicles spanning from the late 19th century to the present day. Home to Daniel Ricciardo’s 2014 Red Bull RB10 F1 Racing Car and rare vintage Read more…
    

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      School Holidays at The House of Honey Honey Bee Tour A fun 45-minute private ‘Bee Tour’ of our Bee Farm and honey shop. Great for the family or those who are simply curious and wanting to learn more about bees and honey. An experience guaranteed to entertain, educate and inspire you with the fascinating world of bees! SEE the Hives TASTE pure WA honey LEARN about the bees in the hive SAMPLE honey sparkling water, and mead (honey wine) for the adults! Multiple dates March – May Book Now: The Honey Bee Tour – The House of Honey   Read more…
    

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    Escape This

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      Turn The Winter Break Into an Epic Family Escape Immersive Adventures For Young Explorers (and Their Grown-Up Sidekicks) These school holidays, get them off the couch and into the role of hero, spellcaster, treasure hunter or explorer. With over 20 action packed worlds waiting to explore, Escape This gets everyone thinking creatively, working together and making memories. 🪙 Save <20% on tickets for under 16s 🌧 Fully indoors, play whatever the weather 🧩 Challenges designed for the whole family to get involved 🧠 Screen-free fun that keeps brains busy 🗺 Wide variety of different themed adventures to choose from Read more…
    




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