What's on this October school holidays
FREMANTLE SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
Fremantle is your #1 stop for school holiday fun! You'll find plenty of things to do with the kids in Perth's favourite seaside town, from unique attractions and exhibitions to exciting events, workshops, and more.
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TOTALLY LIT TRAIL
MONDAY 6 TO FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER | 10am-2pm
Page-turning adventures await in Freo this school holidays! Join the Totally Lit Trail, a playful treasure hunt designed for little explorers and their families.
Your mission? Collect six unique puzzle pieces to complete Frané Lessac’s stunning illustration and take your own port city story home with you. Book your free trail tickets here now.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ART CLASSES AT FAC
TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER TO FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER | Various sessions
Got a budding artist in the family? The Fremantle Arts Centre has a range of workshops on offer this school holidays, from acting and improv to mosaics, beading, still life sketching, cartoon drawing and even universe building! Check out the full list and book here.
MONSTER VILLAGE TAKES OVER ESPLANADE PARK
SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
Looking for something fun, active, and affordable to do these school holidays? From 4-12 October, Fremantle’s Esplanade Park will transform into Monster Village; a giant inflatable wonderland where kids can run wild, teens can race their mates, and families can create unforgettable memories. Spaces are filling fast so secure your spot now.
PAPER BIRD POP-UP BOOK WORKSHOP
TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER | 10.30am-1.30pm
Inspired by our port city, Paper Bird are going to construct a pop-up, search-and-find, and lift-the-flap book of Fremantle!
Come along and learn different pop-up and lift-the-flap techniques and bring your own stories to life. Perhaps you'll tell the story of the day the port cranes turned to giant giraffes? Or the story of how one intrepid swimmer met a mermaid in the harbour?
TOTALLY LIT - STORY WHEEL
FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER | 10am-3pm
Got a little bookworm in your life? Step into the Story Wheel gondola and treat the young people in your life to a 10-minute story time experience with one of WA’s leading writers for children.
GET LOCKED UP OR ESCAPE AT FREMANTLE PRISON
30 SEPTEMBER TO 10 OCTOBER | Various dates and times
You're guaranteed to have fun on one of the Fremantle Prison's exclusive school holiday tour experiences. Step inside for Locked Up! or embark on a dramatic Escape! Check the links below for all the details and make a booking.
KIDS SAILING COURSES
30 SEPTEMBER TO 3 OCTOBER OR 7 TO 10 OCTOBER
Give sailing a go this school holidays! Run by qualified Australian sailing instructors following a national syllabus, this 16-hour course covers weather, set up, capsizing, steering, sheeting, towing, and more. No previous sailing experience is required, and all equipment including small boats and lifejackets are provided.
POT PAINTING AND PLANTING AT THE HEART STUDIO
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY, 1 TO 12 OCTOBER | 10.30am-3pm
Looking for a creative, hands-on activity for the kids these school holidays? Drop into The Heart Studio, where kids can paint their own pot, fill it with soil, and plant a beautiful selection of succulents to take home. The perfect way to celebrate spring!
KIDS CLAY CREATIONS
30 SEPTEMBER AND 2, 7 & 9 OCTOBER | 10.30am-1.30pm
Let your child’s creativity take shape in this fun and calming pottery workshop, designed especially for kids aged 7 and up. Guided by expert ceramicist Ana, kids will sculpt and paint their own clay creations – whether it’s a practical mug, a mythical creature, or something entirely unique. Book here.
NEXT DOOR CRAFTIES AT CLANCY'S FISH PUB
MONDAY 6 & WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER | 1-3pm & 3-5pm
Next Door Crafties are heading back to Clancy's this school holidays for more Fairy House building and a magical DIY Wind Chime workshop – grown ups allowed too!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT THE ARMY MUSEUM
WED, THURS, FRI & SUNDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER TO 12 OCTOBER | 10am-2.30pm
Bring a picnic and a camera because there'll be plenty of photo opportunities at the Army Museum of WA this school holidays! Try on uniforms, get onboard some military vehicles, and test your strength on a soldiers backpack. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ID required for entry. Children accompanied by adult are free, Adult $15, concession $10.
SMURF KIDS HIGH TEA AT THE ESPLANADE
SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER | 2-4pm
Smurf-tastic school holiday fun! Join the Esplanade for a magical afternoon of creativity, laughter, and delicious treats and step into a world of blue as you indulge in a whimsical Smurf-themed high tea, complete with sweet and savoury delights. Book here.
BATHERS BEACH HOUSE LEGO GIVEAWAY
SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER TO SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER | Open 11am to late
Bathers Beach House are giving away not one but THREE different lego sets this school holidays! Simply dine at Bathers during the school holidays and every kids meal purchased will receive an entry into the draw.
PLUS DON'T MISS THESE GREAT OFFERS...
FLIGHT CLUB $39pp Family Darts and Lunch Session
TUESDAY TO SUNDAYS, 30 SEPTEMBER TO 10 OCTOBER | 11am-2.30pm
Flight Club have bundled up the essentials for a day out the whole family will love. For $39pp, enjoy:
🎯 1 hour of Social Darts ~ Perfect for laughs, competition, and a few cheeky bullseyes
🎯 A mouth-watering lunch special ~ Made to please the whole table
🎯 A drink to complete the moment ~ with a choice of wine, beer, or soft drink included
*Open to ages 8 and up, with at least one child required per booking. Participants must be 18+ for alcoholic beverages. Book here.
MANIAX Axe Throwing $29pp Family Pass
SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER TO SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
Looking for a unique and exciting way to entertain the family during the school holidays? Look no further than MANIAX! Get a MANIAX Family Pass offering an action-packed hour long axe throwing session at just $29 per person, and refuel after your session with the Family Feast, including two mouth-watering pizzas and four refreshing soft drinks for just $50. Book here.
TREAT THE KIDS TO A LIMITED EDITION RAINBOW POP AT CHICHO
IN STORE FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER TO SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
Inspired by magical children's show Aliwah Bardinar! (Look-out Rosella!), Chicho Gelato is celebrating the story of how the Bardinar (Western Rosella) got its vibrant colours this school holidays with a sweet new creation... strawberry and Milo gelato dipped in chocolate and finished with a shower of rainbow sprinkles. Sure to bring joy to every kid (and kid at heart!).
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