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Things to do in Perth during the September-October school holidays
There's plenty going on around Perth to keep kids of all ages busy over the spring break.
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If you’re looking for inspiration and ideas to keep the kids entertained during the October school holidays in Perth, we’ve found some fun, boredom-busting activities your kids will love.
Light, water and sound bring ancient stories to life at The Story of Kooyar, an after dark experience along the waterfront. Head down to Elizabeth Quay to watch the 20-minute immersive water show, see roaming puppets and live performances while following Kooyar's journey through the Noongar six seasons.
Location: Elizabeth Quay, The Esplanade, Perth CBD
Dates: 25-28 September 2026
Time: 7-10pm
Cost: Free
Burn off some energy at Perth's new Gravity Adventure Centre in Midland. Bounce, tumble, flip and slide at this huge indoor adventure playground featuring steep slides, parkour trampolines, rock climbing walls, 360 degree bikes, high ropes course and toddler zone.
Location: Clayton Street, Midland Junction
Time: Doors open 9am (check booking sessions as closing times vary)
Cost: Starting from $24
Expect a huge program of performances, workshops and creative fun at this year's AWESOME Festival at Yagan Square. From zebra dance parties and playful pet lizards, to participatory performances and comical storytelling, the festival's program is sure to entertain people of all ages.
Check out the full program to pick your family favourites.
Location: Yagan Square, Perth CBD
Dates: 29 September - 3 October 2026
Time: Times vary
Cost: Free
Celebrate your love of LEGO® at Perth's beloved Bricktober event. Expect spectacular custom builds, hands-on activities for all ages and mega displays from some of WA's best LEGO® builders.
Location: Curtin Stadium, Bentley
Dates: 10-11 October 2026
Time: 8.30am-4pm
Cost: $17 for a single ticket, $50 for a family pass
Kings Park has a fun nature-based school holiday calendar packed with events from bush camp, bee hotel workshops and green thumbs sessions, to family twilight adventures and native journalling.
The first-ever drone show will also light up Kings Park for Moortabiny in October, with stunning formations of WA landscapes crafted by award-winning author Kim Scott.
Location: Kings Park
Dates: School holiday program: 26 September - 11 October 2026 and Moortabiny drone show: 2-4 October 2026
Time: Times vary
Cost: School holiday program prices vary (some are free). Moortabiny drone show: $36 Adult, $30 Concession, $25 Child, $99 Family
Creative and curious kids will love what's on in Mandurah these school holidays. WA's biggest outdoor painting festival is on over the September long weekend, and the Mandurah Arts Festival is running until 12 October with a whole program just for kids.
There's also a range of activities including a wooden shark workshop, children's heritage walk, sea monster origami workshop, and roller disco on during the school holidays in Mandurah.
A dazzling light exhibition will transform Perth Zoo into a memorable after-dark adventure with hundreds of sparkling lanterns lighting up one of Perth's most iconic family destinations. There will be roving light-up entertainers and live music on the main lawn, with many animals on display.
Location: Perth Zoo
Date: 26 September - 11 October 2026
Time: 5-8pm
Cost: Regular entry prices
A free school holiday adventure designed for children aged 2-11 years, the Totally Lit Festival takes families on a pirate-themed treasure hunt through six Fremantle locations.
Pick up your map from Fremantle Town Hall and begin your treasure hunt through the city with free kids' activities along the way.
Location: Various locations around Fremantle. Start your trail at the Fremantle Town Hall.
Date: 5-11 October 2026
Time: 10am-2pm daily
Cost: Free
There’s plenty to keep kids busy at AQWA these school holidays. Kids aged 6–12 can join the Junior Marine Scientist program and dive into the world of marine science through experiments, animal encounters and hands-on activities.
If you're planning a visit to AQWA, RAC members can show their membership card at the gate or booking online, to save 10% on entry, cafe purchases and the gift shop.
Location: AQWA, Hillarys Boat Harbour
Time: 8:45am-12:00pm (selected days)
Cost: $79
One of the most wholesome family activities to do in Perth during September is strawberry picking. Refer to each farm's social media pages for season times and information.
Here are Perth's top strawberry picking spots:
Strawberry farm | Suburb |
|---|---|
Russell Farm Strawberries | Anketell |
Pick Your Own Strawberries | Bullsbrook |
Hoang Lee's | Wanneroo |
Kien's Strawberry Farm | Gnangara |
Minh Tran's Strawberry Farm | Neerabup |
H&N Strawberry Farm | Gnangara |
Strawberry Farm Carabooda | Carabooda |
My Strawberry Farm | Gnangara |
Sue & Tim's Strawberry Farm | Gnangara |
The Perth Royal Show is the iconic once-a-year event that families flock to. The carnival has everything from kids' rides to animal encounters, showbags and non-stop entertainment, plus after-dark events like the fireworks display and Hot Wheels super truck show.
Location: Claremont Showground, 1 Graylands Rd, Claremont
Dates: 28 September - 3 October 2026
Time: 10am - 11pm daily
Cost: Prices starting from $25.60, kids under 3 free
Go on an ocean adventure with WA Museum's OceanXperience, a hands-on experience for the entire family.
Climb aboard the OceanXplorer research ship and discover how scientists explore the ocean with robotics, submersibles and mapping systems with interactive play and immersive fun.
RAC members save 10% on tickets to OceanXperience.
Location: WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre
Date: On until 11 October 2026
Time: Session times starting at 9.30am with the final session starting at 3.30pm
Cost: Kids under 4 are free, juniors $15, standard entry $25
Enjoy a couple of hours of quiet time at your local cinema, with plenty of new movies screening during the school holidays, including Forgotten Island, Coyote vs. Acme and Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie.
RAC members save up to 35% on selected cinema eVouchers from 17 September - 11 October 2026. Visit the RAC Online Shop to purchase yours.
For curious kids (and adults), Scitech is a guaranteed win. Expect hands-on exhibits, science shows, workshops and planetarium sessions designed to spark curiosity and keep kids engaged for hours.
Plus, RAC members save 10% on Scitech vouchers.
Location: Scitech, West Perth
Time: 9am-4pm (school holidays)
Cost: Children $17, adults $26, toddlers (0–3) free
There are plenty of boredom-busting activities to keep the kids busy at Swan Valley Adventure Centre. Kids aged 7–14 take part in a supervised adventure program featuring flying fox, canoeing, archery, raft building and more across 89 acres of bushland.
Each day includes a different activity combination, making it perfect for repeat visits.
Location: 58 Yule Avenue, Middle Swan
Dates: 29 September - 9 October 2026 (Tues-Fri each week)
Hours: Drop-off 8:15-8:30am | Pick-up 3:45pm
Cost: $105 per day
