Get the family out for Boorloo Heritage Festival

City of Perth 04 Apr '233 min read

Heritage weekend 2021

This year, we’re bringing a month-long celebration of our built, natural, and cultural heritage to our vibrant city. Just in time for the April school holidays, there are plenty of events for the whole fam. To make it easier for you, we’ve chosen our top family-friendly events to take the kids to these school holidays.

Stories in the Park

Various dates | Perth City Farm

Bring the kiddos down to Perth City Farm for story time in the park. From everyone’s favourite picture books, nursery rhymes and songs, the littlies are sure to have a great time. Recommended for ages 2 to 4. You can find out more here.

Puppets in the City - Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

12 April | Forrest Place

Giant puppets will bring Perth city to life when they visit for one day only! Leor, a 4.5 metre giant will delight young people, families and adults as you work to bring him to life. A Puppet Trail through the city will have you weaving your way through the streets of Perth discovering spaces filled with puppet making workshops. As the sun sets Leor will illuminate into a galaxy of stars. Trust us, this is not one to miss!

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

Traditional Stories with Djurandi Dreaming

14 April | City of Perth Library

Enjoy a traditional storytelling session with Djurandi Dreaming. Through story learn about the Nyoongar people, their history and culture. Recommended for ages 6 to 12.

Peddle Perth Tours

15 April | Along Murray Street

Thanks to Lotterywest, Peddle Perth are operating FREE rides along Murray Street starting in the mall alongside a vintage fire truck. Journey up the street to the Old Fire Station and then to the Perth Mint where the kids can sieve for gold! Rides will be operating from 10am to 2pm.

DFES Old Fire Station

Uglieland 1923 - Circus WA

15 April | Victoria Gardens

The circus is coming to the city! Head down to Victoria Gardens and witness the outlandish, fabulous, death defying, fearless circus performers as they conjure you back to the ‘20's. There’ll even be the chance to learn the Charleston and Black Bottom Dances and hit the dance floor! Find out more here.

Uglieland 1923

Akwaaba African Drumming

18 and 19 April | City of Perth Library

Let the kids make some noise as they learn to use traditional African hand drums in this energetic workshop with Akwaaba! Kids aged 2 and above will have a ball as they take part in this intergenerational event. Book now.

Bring your kids, grandies, neighbours and friends – you won’t be disappointed. You will find out how Perth’s living, breathing cultural heritage is informative, engaging, fun and be immersed in Perth’s vibrant community. Come along and enjoy!

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Get the family out for Boorloo Heritage Festival