School Holiday Activities Perth WA… The best school holidays Perth guide for kids of all ages across Perth, Western Australia.
What does the School Holidays WA Guide include?
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.
No more “I’m bored!” — just unforgettable family memories made right here in Perth.
Also, visit our What’s on in Perth page for lists of hundreds of local events around Perth.
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FEATUREDFeaturedSplash, 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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FEATUREDFeaturedIT’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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FEATUREDFeaturedActive 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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FEATUREDFeaturedDiscover 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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FEATUREDFeaturedWinter School Holidays Keep the little ones entertained with our school holiday entertainment this July! Check out our upcoming schedule below. Winter Workshops | 12pm – 2pm Tuesday 7th – DIY snow globe workshop Thursday 9th – Make your own snow Tuesday 14th – Snowflake wands (hosted by Elsa) Thursday 16th – Ceramic mug decorating Why not enjoy a bite to eat while the kids have fun? Book your table in the Courtyard or Sports Bar below! Find out more Located in the heart of Claremont, this beautifully restored historic hotel (established 1886) offers multiple family-friendly dining spaces and entertainment Read more…
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FEATUREDFeaturedHoliday 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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FEATUREDFeaturedWhiteman 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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FEATUREDFeaturedAt 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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FEATUREDFeaturedJuly School Holidays This school holidays the museum is celebrating everything to do with the ocean. Join us during the wet weather to explore our coastline from the mysterious shipwrecks to the curious creatures that call the Wanneroo coast home. From hands-on activities, self-guided fun, and special guest workshops with the Freedom Fairies and Critters Up Close, there is always something to do at Wanneroo Regional Museum! Highlights will include: Discover the fascinating stories of the shipwrecks that can be found along the Wanneroo coastline Mosaic Making, Pirate Flag Creating Seaside Stamping and Storytime sessions from a whole host Read more…
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FEATUREDFeaturedThe 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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FEATUREDFeaturedCubetown 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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Don’t miss Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience! Walk into the depths of an enchanting forest and discover fantastic beasts and iconic wizarding world moments illuminated like never before. Having successfully enchanted audiences in 16 cities worldwide, and welcoming over 2 million visitors so far, this magical experience continues to captivate fans around the globe. Get your tickets! Highlights 🏞️ Follow a woodland trail through a spellbinding forest full of state-of-the-art illuminations and sound effects 🐎 Come face-to-face with some of your favourite characters and magical creatures from the Harry Potter™ and the Fantastic Beasts™ films, such as a Hippogriff, unicorns, Nifflers, Read more…
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FEATUREDFeaturedPerth’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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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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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…
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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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Spare Parts Puppet Theatre presents Rules of Summer Adapted from the award-winning book by Shaun Tan July 4-18 | 10am & 1pm daily Centenary Pavilion, Claremont Showground All tickets $29 | Ages 5+ Never step on a snail. Never leave a red sock on the clothesline. And never, ever be late for a parade. Everyone knows the rules. But what happens when you break them? Rules of Summer is an immersive, multi-sensory puppetry experience following two boys through the highs and lows of childhood friendship, and the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking consequences of a mysterious set of rules. Read more…
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READY, SET, RIDE! IS COMING TO PERTH! Perth’s ultimate indoor carnival experience is taking over the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre these July school holidays and it’s going to be MASSIVE. Unlimited rides. Live DJ. Sideshow games. Showbags. Arcade games. Roving performers. Popcorn. Fairy floss. Food. And it’s ALL indoors. Ready, Set, Ride! is the complete school holiday adventure for the whole family – and Priority Access tickets start from just $25+ BF. EVENT DATESSaturday 4 July – Sunday 19 July 2026 LOCATIONPerth Convention & Exhibition Centre21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000Fully indoors – no weather worries! Read more…
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Visit Core Cider these school holidays for family friendly fun! From music, dancing, meet & greets and creative crafts there’s all sorts of activities to keep your little ones entertained. Activities run from 11:30am – 1:30pm on the following days: Wednesday 8 July: Nature Wands Create your own nature wand using native materials, wool and feathers to take home. Thursday 9 July: Music & Dance Join us for an energetic session of music, dancing and interactive fun with props, parachute activities and bubble time. Friday 10 July: Frozen Meet & Greet Step into a winter wonderland with Elsa and Anna. Read more…
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Families are invited to enjoy hands-on school holiday activities at John Curtin Gallery and 139 St Georges Terrace. Drop-in to the Once Known exhibition at 139 St Georges Terrace and reflect on the Noongar season of Makuru. In this free drop-in activity create a colourful paper weaving and learn about the Makuru season, and the unique environmental changes to Noongar Country. Drop in for a free self-guided school holiday activity at Once Known. Suitable for a range of ages, this hands-on activity encourages creativity, cultural learning and connection to the seasonal changes of Country. Create a piece of wearable Read more…
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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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The Australian Boomers are returning to Perth for two massive FIBA World Cup Qualifiers and they need your support! These games play an integral role in Australia’s 2027 FIBA World Cup seeding position so you can expect high intensity, big moments and an electric atmosphere on July 3 against Guam and July 6 against the Philippines. And the best news? Perth Wildcats duo, Ben Henshall and Elijah Pepper have been named in the final 12 alongside MVP, Bryce Cotton. Get behind your team next month as they battle it out at RAC Arena! BOOK NOW Read more…
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Winter Holiday Intensive Lessons: Monday 6 July 2026 – Friday 17 July 2026 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. Swimmers will focus on a different stroke every lesson, working on specific aspects of each stroke as well as deep water and diving skills. The structured teaching Read more…
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Bring the kids for a joyful school holiday concert designed especially for young audiences. Join WAYJO’s 18-piece Dynamic Jazz Orchestra for a fun-filled 45-minute performance of jazzed-up kids’ favourites, perfect for little ears and big imaginations. Held downstairs at His Majesty’s Theatre, this lively and interactive concert is designed to introduce young audiences to the joy of live jazz in a relaxed and welcoming setting. One performance only – don’t miss this playful celebration of music for the whole family. Date: 9 July 2026 Time: 10am – 10:45am | Doors 9:30am Venue: Downstairs at Read more…
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IMAGINEERS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Looking for a fun, activity-driven learning experience for your kids these school holidays? Imagineers is an experiential program for kids aged 5-14, designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Through hands-on activities like creating board games, making short films, theatre play, and exploring the microscopic world, kids are encouraged to think critically and engage with big ideas in a fun and supportive environment. This is an alternative to traditional learning, where imagination leads the way. Program dates – July 6-9 & 13-16 Visit our website to book –https://constablecare.com.au/imagineers-school-holiday-programs/ 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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The all-new Freestyle Kings Live: Capture The Crown Show is coming to RAC Arena on July 11. Get set for a high-adrenaline, family-friendly night packed with the world’s best FMX and BMX riders going head-to-head across three huge disciplines: FMX Best Trick, Best Whip, and BMX High Air. Expect the chaos, the big tricks, and the wild moments that define every Freestyle Kings show, only bigger. Leading the charge is Robbie Maddison, joined by his sons Kruz and Jagger, alongside FMX world champions Rob Adelberg, Pat Bowden, and Clinton Moore. Plus, there’s an all-new lineup of BMX tricks, new fire Read more…
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Let Code Camp inspire your kids to get creative with technology these holidays! With a wide range of in-person camps and online programs, there’s something for everyone, from beginner to advanced levels, including coding, robotics, stop-motion animation, more. Your favourites are back this season: Minecraft Engineers (7–12), Minecraft Minis (5–7), Roblox Legends (7–10) and Robotics Camps (7–12). From Little Coders and Spark Coding to exciting AI adventures, there’s a program to spark every child’s creativity and curiosity. For kids who love Roblox, their brand-new program takes things to the next level. At Roblox Studio Designers, kids step behind Read more…
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Get ready for the ultimate school holiday adventure at Bounce & Bites, hosted at the beautiful Nikola Estate in the heart of the Swan Valley! Running from 7 to 19 July 2026, this action-packed family event features giant inflatables, a 38-metre obstacle course, Turbo Tubs, Wipeout, a Toddler Zone, interactive carnival games and so much more. The best part? It’s fully covered by marquees, so the fun continues rain or shine! While the kids bounce and play, parents can relax with barista coffee, hot food, sweet treats and Nikola Estate’s renowned wine offerings. Timed sessions run daily from 9:00 Read more…
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Located in the heart of Perth’s CBD, Novotel Perth Murray Street offers a luxe family stay without the price tag. Save on your holiday with Novotel’s Family Offer, where up to two kids aged 15 and under can stay and enjoy breakfast free*. Need more space? Book a second room at 50% off. Choose from a range of spacious interconnecting rooms, double rooms and family suites for quality time together. Enhance your stay with time at the heated pool, steam rooms and saunas, and enjoy modern amenities including a 24-hour gym and onsite day spa, Keishi Spa. Children’s menus Read more…
