Things to Do for Kids in Perth

Situated close by to Subiaco Train Station and Domain Stadium is the pretty and peaceful Market Square Park. We discovered the park after a visit to a nearby cafe, and Miss almost 3 loved it! It was quiet and leafy, full of birdsong with the sound of the occasional train going by. Market Square Park has a small playground covered with shade sails and with thick rubber soft fall matting as a base. The main part Miss loved was the curly slide, climbing it and sliding down repeatedly. There are also climbing ladders, a small chain ladder, a steering wheel Read more…

Operating since 2009, the Subiaco Farmers Market is one of WA’s original and most beloved weekly markets, running every Saturday morning at Subiaco Primary School. This vibrant community market offers fresh local produce, gourmet foods, and delicious breakfast options, all while supporting WA farmers and producers. With live entertainment and a family-friendly atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to start your weekend while supporting a not-for-profit organization that gives back to the local school. Top Tip: Plan to arrive early (around 7:30am) and bring the kids – there’s plenty of space for them to enjoy themselves while you shop. Make a Read more…

Subiaco Common is a great space for all the family, including your furry friend. Located in Subiaco Centro this space has a recently redeveloped play space, green spaces, lots of trees, a lake, BBQs and picnic benches. For a small area, the play space has fitted a lot in. There is a sand play area, birds nest swing and climbing structure with a slide and fireman’s pole. The main climbing structure has two platforms joined by a closed in rope bridge. One platform has a slide and one has a fireman’s pole. Access into the structure is from the large Read more…

Subiaco Library, located at Level 2, 388 Hay Street, is a vibrant community hub offering free membership to all WA residents. The library provides diverse programs for all ages, from baby rhyme sessions to teen book clubs, along with modern facilities including computers, WiFi, and a dedicated meeting space called The Nook. Regular Programs Children’s Activities Baby Rhymetime: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am Storytime: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30am Book Clubs for Different Age Groups: Book Adventurers (Ages 6-8): Second Tuesday, 3:30pm Book Explorers (Ages 9-11): First Tuesday, 3:30pm Book Raiders (Ages 12-15): First Tuesday, 4:30pm School holiday activities Read more…

Tucked just behind Subiaco Arts Centre on Hamersley Road, Theatre Gardens Playspace feels like a little green escape in the middle of busy Subi. Mature trees, wide lawns and a meandering creek make this a gorgeous spot for kids to burn off energy while grown-ups relax under the shade.     The centrepiece of the playspace is the water play. A fountain at the top of the area feeds a trickling brook that winds its way down through rocks and channels. Kids can experiment with building dams, blocking the flow and then lifting the hatches to release a rush of Read more…

Mueller Park Play Space in Subiaco has had a fantastic makeover and is now home to Subi’s very first flying fox. Tucked within leafy Mueller Park at the corner of Coghlan Road and Roberts Road, this fully fenced play space features brand-new equipment, sand and water play, climbing elements and nature play trails – a great spot for children of all ages to explore and burn off energy. One of the first things you’ll notice is the strong focus on nature-based play. Kids can get creative with a timber play teepee, where each piece can be moved and rearranged to Read more…