The ultimate guide to winter fun these school holidays!

City Of Perth24 Jun '243 min read

School's Out Winter Fest

Looking for fun things to do during these school holidays in Perth? The city is ready to kick off the season with a schedule of thrilling activities, warming venues and magical delights.

Explore a winter wonderland

The School’s Out Winter Fest runs all school holidays at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. This indoor experience includes an ice rink, snow slides and falling snow, as well as carnival rides, sideshow games and showbags. And with Elizabeth Quay Station right next door and parking underneath, it couldn’t be easier to get there. Book your tickets for this one-of-a-kind winter family experience in Perth.

Explore the winter arts festival

The brand new winter arts festival RE// Perth is on from 4 July to 27 July bringing a diverse range of arty events to the city. From dance, music and fashion to food, gaming and art events, there’s something for everyone across 50+ FREE event sessions and a packed ticketed program ranging from $10 to $440. Explore more here.

School's Out Winter Fest

See Kings Park illuminated

Lightscape at Kings Park is a breathtaking spectacle that combines art, light, and nature in perfect harmony. Delve into the world beneath the surface in a magical light and sound experience exploring Roots, capture unforgettable memories within a tunnel of hearts, wander amongst intricate colour-changing creations, and revisit the wonder of last year's top favourite's including the magnificent Winter Cathedral... and that's just the start! Find out everything you need to know here.

Lightscape

Get stuck into science

Experience Sensory Morning at Scitech every second Thursday with reduced visitor numbers and enjoy a special planetarium show at 9.30am. While the Discovery Centre opens to the public at 9.30am, sensory session visitors can extend their stay for as long as they like. Bookings required.

Take the kids to the fire station

The DFES Education and Heritage Centre welcomes visitors of all abilities and ages. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone. Experience the thrill of dressing up as a firefighter and sitting in the driver’s seat of a real fire truck! Entry is free, see opening hours here.

DFES Education and Heritage Centre

Soak up stories

There’s a busy schedule of children’s activities at the City of Perth Library including daily school holiday crafts and storytimes. Borrow some books while you’re there for school holiday reading.

Be awed by epic stunts

Catch the Freestyle Kings Super Show Live at RAC Arena for one night only to see some of the world’s best motocross riders pulling off moves that will have you on the edge of your seat. This action-packed event will be one that bike-obsessed kids won’t soon forget. Get tickets here.

Let it snow!

Experience the adventure of Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Kristoff as the complete Frozen movie plays on the big screen with Christophe Beck’s Academy Award-winning music performed live on stage by WASO. Frozen fans won't want to miss! Bookings required.

Get into nature

Get the kiddos outside at the Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park is packed full of wild fun, from rushing creeks and towering tree hides, to lofty aerial walkways and tricky rope tangles. Also check out their schedule of free school holiday activities including self-guided activities, workshops, NAIDOC Week activities and more! Check it out here.

Kings Park

Parking

3-hour Free Parking on Weekends & Public Holidays (CPP Cultural Centre, CPP Pier Street and CPP His Majesty’s)
FREE Night Parking from 6pm, 7 days a week
$13 All-Day Weekday Parking at select car parks

For more information, visit cityofperthparking.com.au.

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