Things to do this long weekend | WA Day 5 June

22 May 2023

Fremantle’s got plenty to keep you busy this WA Day long weekend – spice up your routine with a different itinerary or see what's new in the port city, but make sure you head to Fishing Boat Harbour on Sunday!

Did you know that all Transperth transport is FREE on the first Sunday of each month? So, leave the car at home this weekend and explore the festivities on foot with 'Fare Free Sunday Sessions'.

Here is your insider's guide to this long weekend in Freo...

Celebrate WA Day Festival at Fishing Boat Harbour (Sunday 4 June)

The harbour and iconic Bathers Beachers will be bursting with culture, music, colour and fun this Sunday. 

WA Day Festival Fremantle kicks off from midday, with a stellar cast of professional artists in glamorous costumes who will ignite the stage and present a dazzling array of performances representing Oceania, Asia, Europe and South America in an energy charged representation of WA's multicultural community.

Don't miss traditional Bibbulmunn Aboriginal dance and music performed with fun, passion and power for one 30 minute session at 12 pm! Wadumbah brings the Dreaming stories of the very first Australians alive in a performance that’s authentic and spectacular.

The festival is a free, inclusive, family-friendly event, so get amongst it.

Don't forget to check out the 80s Arena at Bathers Beach House with live 80s music from 3 pm - 6 pm.

Jet boat or parasail, anyone?

If you prefer more adrenaline rush in your WA Day, Cicerello’s Jet Adventures can pick you up straight from the harbour. Hold on tight as you blast off into the open seas or skies! 

Discover a whole load of new

There's a whole load of new waiting for you in Freo. Jump in a Peddle rickshaw and be chauffered around Perth's old town and discover new tastes at Chicho Gelato, Sailing for Oranges, Vin Populi, Good Things or FOMOTO KAITEN SUSHI. Stop for a drink with a vibe at Gage Roads Freo, Patio Bar, The Flaming Galah or Wild in the Street. Whether you're a total beginner or a darts sniper, check out Flight Club Fremantle for a fun challenge or head to Funlab at FOMO for Strike Bowling, Holey Moley Golf Club and B. Lucky & Sons.

Stay overnight to fit it all in

There's so much to explore, why not treat yourself to a long weekend in Freo? Plan a downtown weekend getaway or stay close to the harbour with AHA winners, Be. Fremantle. Whether your style is hotels, apartments and cottages or bed and breakfast, Fremantle’s got you covered for your long weekend retreat.

Shop WA local

What better time to support local WA artists, makers and retailers than the WA Day long weekend?

The Artisan Store Fremantle represents over 160 local artists and makers and you can browse their wares all long weekend, including Monday from 11 am to 4.30 pm.

Fremantle Markets will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from 9 am to 6 pm (the Yard opens from 8 am), so you can explore their labyrinth of stalls, including local local artists.

Or fall in love with your next favourite book at New Edition Bookshop - this local institution is a top outlet for Fremantle Press and it’s open for business as usual all weekend, including 9 am to 9 pm on the WA Day public holiday.

Rediscover the E-Shed Markets at Victoria Quay and take in Perth's #1 Elvis Tribute Show on Saturday at 1 pm. 

Coffee, always 

It’s not always easy to find your caffeine pick me up on a public holiday, so we’ve done the leg work for you! After all that activity, find out which cafes will be open and serving up coffee and brekky on WA Day.

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