Ready, Set, Ride is Perth's ultimate indoor carnival experience, taking over the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre these July school holidays with 2 hour unlimited ride wristbands, non-stop entertainment, and hours of pure carnival fun the whole family will enjoy.
Take the school holidays to new heights with SkyVista, a 36 metre tall ferris wheel that's just popped up at Riverside Drive Foreshore. SkyVista offers breathtaking 360-degree views across the Swan River, the Perth city skyline, Elizabeth Quay and beyond, and transforms after dark with thousands of dazzling lights.
Climb aboard the OceanXplorer for a hands-on adventure the whole family will enjoy. Designed with families in mind, the experience invites kids and adults to explore side by side. Through interactive play, storytelling, and immersive environments, visitors learn how researchers discover new species and explore some of the most remote parts of our oceans.
This interactive exhibition, created in collaboration with UK artist Bruce Asbestos, invites visitors to explore identity, emotion and playful self expression through humour, costume design and character-driven creativity.
Celebrate the magic of comics this July with the Perth Comic Arts Festival! Listen to panels and talks from comic artists, explore a packed market hall of independent creators and make comics in the family friendly workshops, all for free at the State Library. Workshops, talks and panels are free, but spots are limited so be sure to secure a ticket.
Step out of the rain and into a day bursting with excitement at Scitech these school holidays. We’ve packed the day with live science shows, interactive workshops, back-to-back planetarium shows, and a massive hands-on activity that’s sure to spark your children’s curiosity.
Bruce Asbestos: Cranky Pants Make school holidays extra special with the Ritz Kids Afternoon Tea at Hearth Restaurant. Each child will enjoy a Ritz Kids themed afternoon tea featuring a selection of sweet and savoury treats, as well as a special gift to take home.
A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating original story that combines humour, fire-breathing action, and epic adventure! Experience this acclaimed film with composer John Powell’s Academy Award-nominated score performed live by WASO in a thrilling experience for all ages.
Come face-to-face with one of the worlds most iconic predators, no diving required. Watch as a life-sized Great White Shark puppet glides through the Museum in a breathtaking roaming performance that brings the ocean's apex predator up close.
Holiday Inn Perth City Centre is throwing their first ever Teddy Adoption Day! Kids and teddy lovers of all ages will be able to adopt their own pre-loved stuffed toy, personalise an accessory for their new furry friend, and receive an official Adoption Certificate to take home. The event will also feature a cosy movie and chill-out zone with bean bags.
Welcome to Little Lights in the Square - a playful trail of light where you can capture a moment beneath illuminated arches and wander neon pathways on your way to Lightscape. The Square will shine even brighter during the school holidays, with free, family‑friendly entertainment from 5pm to 9pm every night. Expect plenty of surprises and interactive fun for all ages - from snow machines and dancing acrobats to circus skills and ribbon‑twirling workshops.
Perfect for kids and kids at heart alike, The Nostalgia Box is Australia’s first and only interactive Video Game Console Museum. Head down for Pokemon and Pizza day on 11 July for classic Pokemon games as well as Pokemon-themed activities like origami, card drawing and diorama building. Pokemon Go players are in luck – the museum’s home to not one, but two Pokestops.
