Get prepared for these upcoming School Holidays with Kids In Perth's 2026 Summer School Holiday Guide!
Find something for every adventure-seeking and curious child below.
If things are tight... visit one of the local shopping centres suggested in this guide for a wide range of FREE kids and family-friendly activities and entertainment.
Can't get time off work? We've shortlisted School Holiday / Vacation Care programs.
Get your calendar ready and let Kids In Perth be your guide to stress-less School Holidays filled with family fun and excitement!
Enjoy!
- Marnie Adams, Contributor @ Kids In Perth
Kids In Perth's online guides are full of great ideas!
Use the navigation buttons below to quickly find what you need.
Also, we regularly update online special features/guides with new ideas, content and competition giveaways so save this link and regularly check back throughout the month!
Have a great family weekend idea, suggestion or event?
Get in touch with Kids In Perth by DM on Social Media or submitting a form below.
By Location
Other Categories
follow Kids In Perth
Highlights | Our Top Picks
Some can't miss School Holiday ideas!
In & Around Perth | Things to do
Here are few great ideas!
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
2025 Dinos Alive
Now - Sep 29, 2025 | Northbridge
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in an immersive Jurassic venue. Walk alongside the massive creatures that roamed our world millions of years ago!
Travel back to the Jurassic in a thematic park full of realistic dinosaurs. See these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat!
Come face-to-face with 40+ specimens of moving replicas: T-rex, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Velociraptors, and many more!
Dive into the depths of the seas and interact with Jurassic sea giants in a unique virtual aquarium.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
2025 The Art of Banksy: "Without Limits"
Now - Sep 29, 2025 | Northbridge
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in an immersive Jurassic venue. Walk alongside the massive creatures that roamed our world millions of years ago!
Travel back to the Jurassic in a thematic park full of realistic dinosaurs. See these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat!
Come face-to-face with 40+ specimens of moving replicas: T-rex, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Velociraptors, and many more!
Dive into the depths of the seas and interact with Jurassic sea giants in a unique virtual aquarium.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
2025 Zoorassic Park | Presented by Perth Zoo
Now @ Perth Zoo, South Perth
Discover the prehistoric world of Zoorassic Park. Be mesmerized by life-sized dinosaurs and uncover secrets from the past in the Play-leontology Pit.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Anime Club for Teens | Presented by Town of Victoria Park Library
Wednesdays 8 Oct, 19 Nov & 17 Dec between 3:30pm - 5pm | Victoria Park Library
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
2025 Beauty and the Beast The Musical
Now to Sunday 12 October | Crown Perth
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Manga Digital Drawing | Presented by Town of Victoria Park Library
Tuesday(s) 7 October, 18 November & 16 December between 4pm - 5pm | Victoria Park
Improve your Manga digital drawing skills with Debora Gregorio.
BYO Tablet, preferable to bring a pen, but not essential. If possible, please download ‘ibis paint x’ (free version) prior to the workshop.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
2025 NSR AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP | by PERTH SLOT CAR RACING
Sat 27, Sun 28 & Mon 29 September | Perth Slot Car Racing, Morley
Get ready for the BIGGEST OFFICIAL NSR EVENT! ever held in Western Australia! The NSR Australasian Championships 2025 at Perth Slot Car Racing, MORLEY,6062 PERTH, WA
September, Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th, and Monday 29th long weekend This is your chance to compete in a professionally run, high-energy, Once a year, Slot car racing event showcase,
An unforgettable racing experience in the beautiful Perth, western Australia.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Jurassic Joondalup Live Show | by Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre
Now to Sunday 12 October | From 10am-1:50pm
Watch dinosaurs and prehistoric insects come to life in an epic 25-minute show by award-winning Erth Visual & Physical Entertainment.
Meet Baby Dinos, giant herbivores, and fearsome carnivores up close, then stick around for dinosaur meet-and-greets and unforgettable photo moments!
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Become a Coin Designer | by Perth Mint
Various Dates & Times | See Online
Learn how to become a coin designer at The Perth Mint!
This workshop will explore creative thinking and technical skills as you learn to utilise scale and shape to design your very own coin.
Once you're happy with your masterpiece, our team will engrave your design onto a medallion for you to take home.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Teddy Bear's Garden | Part of 2025 Awesome Festival
30 September – 4 October 2025, 10am – 3pm daily | Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
2025 Telethon Family Festival
Sunday 19 October, 10am-4pm | RAC Arena, Perth
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
2025 Tour de Freo | by City of Fremantle
Sunday 12 October | Fremantle
Join the City of Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle for Tour de Freo on Sunday 12 October 2025 to celebrate Bike Month with a morning of cycling, fun and discovery.
Lots of FREE family friendly activities including Free bike safety checks, Guided rides (pre-bookings essential), Bike hire available for guided rides and family scavenger hunt!
Learn about e-bikes, cargo bikes and local bike shops!
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Make a Witch - Needle Felting Workshop | by Stacky's Creations
Various Dates @ Studio Stacky, Leeming
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Junior Basketball Camp (Ages 6–10) | by Lakeside Lightning Basketball Club
Various Dates @ Lakeside Recreation Centre, North Lake
Looking for an active, fun-filled holiday activity?
Lakeside Lightning's Junior Basketball Camp is perfect for kids aged 6–10!
Over four mornings, children will learn new skills, build confidence, make friends, and enjoy the game in a safe and supportive environment with our energetic coaches and NBL1 players.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Explore STEM - Enviro Engineers | by Curtin STEM Outreach
Various Dates @ Canning River Eco Education Centre
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
FREE Rollerskating at Hillarys Boardwalk | by Hillarys Boardwalk
Thursday 2 to Wednesday 8 October @ Hillarys Boardwalk
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
KIDS SUSHI MAKING WORKSHOP | by Village Green Perth
Thursday 2 October from 10am to 2.45pm @ Village Green, Karawara
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Jet Fly 'n '25 | by Whiteman Model RC Club
4 & 5 October @ Whiteman Model RC Club, Whiteman
All MAAA registered Turbine and EDF pilots are welcomed to attend the "Jet Fly 'n "25 event.
Officially the event is from Midday 4th until 5pm 5th October however if the field is open then visiting pilots are welcome to attend from Friday with prior notification.
Saturday morning is open to all WAMASC members and visitors to fly any model and also for certification of models if required.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
2 Night Family AQWA Getaway | by Quality Resort Sorrento Beach
All Holidays Long @ Hillarys
For a limited time, you can book 2 nights in a 2 Bedroom Apartment at Quality Resort Sorrento Beach and receive a complimentary family pass for 4 to AQWA (Aquarium of Western Australia).
For more family friendly events & activities we like...
follow Kids In Perth
Swipe & click for special offers!
We've found some of the best offers from all around Perth! Swipe and click on the gallery below.
follow Kids In Perth
School Holiday / Vacation Care Programs | Supervised Fun
Can't get time off work? Here are few great ideas!
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Kids Holiday Gymnastics | Presented by Perth High Performance Centre
Various Dates @ Mt Claremont
Keep the kids busy these school holidays whilst making sure they’re happy and healthy by signing up your child for Perth High Performance Centre's holiday gymnastics programs.
It's offererd on Tuesdays and Fridays during the school break.
Make use of the same facilities as world class athletes that call the stadium home.
Your child grows and learns in a nurturing and welcoming environment. With classes designed for kids as young as 18 months up to 8 years old starting from as little as $15.70, the wide range of sessions available will be sure to meet your needs in the Mount Claremont area.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
School Holidays with Perth Glory
Various Dates & Locations
Elevate your child's soccer game every school break with one of Perth Glory's School Holiday Programs, conveniently located throughout Perth!
Whether you’re just starting your football journey or have been playing for years, Perth Glory's school holiday programs offer training for all children aged 6-12. Get ready to excel in a fun and safe environment while receiving high-quality coaching from our experienced team.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Keeper Kids @ Perth Zoo
Various Dates @ Perth Zoo
School holiday program for Pre-Primary to Year 3. Calling all animal loving kids in Pre-Primary to Year 3! Join us for a zooper day at the Zoo these school holidays.
All animals are amazing and need to be loved and cared for.
Each Keeper Kids day has a different theme...
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Woolworths NetSetGo Clinic | 5 - 10 year olds
Various Dates across Multiple Locations
Designed exclusively for 5 - 10 year olds, this clinic is the place to learn, have fun and make friends.
Whether you're new to netball or an experienced NetSetGo'er, bring a friend or go with your whole team! Spots are limited so get in quick.
What to expect?
2.5 hours of fun, friends and of course NETBALL!
Level up with age approrpiate netball skills and modified games, in accordance to Woolworths NetSetGo.
World-class facilities at the Gold Netball Centre.
Accredited Netball WA Community Coaches delivering the program.
Plus, heaps of giveaways!
Interesting Shops/Food Spots | Check out these places!
Have an interesting Shop/Food Spot to feature? Get in touch!
Image/Video Credit: Dee POP Culture & Gifts, Online
DEElightful Pop Culture & Toys!
If your family are fans of anime, superheroes, pop culture or, generally, just want to see cool collectibles then DEE Pop Culture & Gifts is a MUST VISIT spot if ever you're shopping at Watertown Brand Outlet Centre.
Image/Video Credit: Facebook, Online
Mumcycle today at Mum 2 Mum...
Located in Morley, Mum 2 Mum has been a popular local spot among mothers and families for finding affordable pre-loved baby and toddler items. Whether you're recycling goods or looking to deck out a nursery for a newborn, find quality items at affordable prices at Mum 2 Mum.
Out of Perth | Things to do
Get out of the City this weekend!
Planner | Make Enquiries
Find everything you need here to make bookings or on the go...
Get In Touch
Your Message/Comment
Contact Us
Check out our Competition Giveaways!
Featured Competition
Thank you for using this Kids In Perth guide.
follow Kids In Perth
Upcoming Events & Shows | Save the date!
Events and activities to mark in your calendar.
To Do List | Consultant/Specialist Appointments
Get in touch with Consultants/Specialists
Preview | Other Online Guides
Swipe for more great ideas...
School Term / Kids Program Guides
Current School Term/Kids Program Guide
Click to learn more >>>
School Newsletter Guide
Current School Newsletter Guide
Click to learn more >>>
for more great ideas...
