30 Ways to Keep the Kids Busy in Fremantle this Winter

Winter’s here and the struggle to keep the kids entertained is real. Luckily there’s loads of fun to be had with the whole family in this Port City of ours, rain, hail or shine.

Let Kids in Freo make life a little easier, as they share their favourite ways to keep the kids busy over the winter months.   

Get competitive!

1. Head to FOMO and let the kids try their luck at Strike Bowling, or play some mini golf at Holey Moley Golf Club. When it all gets too much, grab a drink to unwind while they play arcade games at B. Lucky & Sons or Varsity Bar.

2. Or step it up a notch at Timezone.

Let little imaginations run wild

3. Stop by the wonderland that is Paper Bird Books (or book one of their creative workshops for kids).

4. Meet a real life fairy and make a wish at The Pickled Fairy.

5. Get lost in New Edition Bookshop.

6. Did you know the Fremantle Library has a slide inside it? And gaming on offer for the big kids? Enough said.

7. Get amongst one of the family friendly events at the always amazing 10 nights in Port Festival between 10 – 20 August – cue open fires, marshmallows and lots of talented entertainers and musicians!

Hunt for treasures

8. Explore the colourful and eclectic Fremantle Markets. 

9. Make your way port side and carry on to the E Shed Markets to enjoy their free face painting and live music.

Learn something new

10. The little kids will love the interactive exhibits at the WA Maritime Museum (check out the virtual aquarium). If you’re with the older kids, jump on one of their free Highlights Tours (10.30am and 2.30pm, daily).

11. Step back in time at the WA Shipwreck Museum and view the impressive remains of the VOC ship Batavia.

12. Book an ‘Escape!’ or ‘Locked Up!’ tour (especially curated for the kids) at the Fremantle Prison.

Hungry?

Some of our favourite places to dine with the kids are great all year round.

13. Enjoy some French treats and a cuppa, while the little ones hang out in the kids’ corner at the very quaint Little French Nest.

14. Get a dose of nostalgia with games for the little kids and the big ones at Palace Arcade.

15. Grab a seat next to WA’s largest free aquarium at Cicerello’s.

16. There is loads of (indoor) space for the kids at Sunshine Harvester Works.

17. Some of the best old school arcade games are on the cards at Gage Roads.

18. The Local Hotel is perfect for the littlies, with a small indoor play area out the back.

19. Big kids can try their luck at Foosball at Little Creatures, while the little ones play with pizza dough (just ask the lovely kitchen staff)!

Seek out adventure

20. Head a bit further out of town, and go for a skate at Rolloways.

21. Take the kids rock climbing at Portside Boulders.

Get creative

22. Head along to one of Pinot and Picasso’s colourful kids painting sessions.

23. Sign the little ones (3-5yrs) up as Petite Picasso’s for the day.

24. Try Freo’s newest creative addition, Drip Studio.

25. Jump on a family session at Frida’s Luxe Paint n’ Sip.

26. Book a ceramics class for the kids at The HeArt Studio.

Inspire budding artists

27. Take a peek inside some of Freo’s amazing art galleries.

28. Our favourite with the kids is always the beautiful Fremantle Arts Centre.

Check out the latest flick

29. Check out the latest flick at Millennium Cinemas.

Get outside!

30. Rug up, pop on the rain jackets and get outside to either the Esplanade or the Walyalup Koort playground. Or if it’s dry, be sure to let the kids tear it up at our award winning skatepark within the Esplanade Youth Plaza.

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