What's on these school holidays
FREMANTLE SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
Fremantle is your #1 stop for school holiday fun! You'll find plenty of things to do with kids in Perth's favourite seaside town. Plus, with free public transport across Perth from December 14 until February 5 for all SmartRider users, you can leave the car at home and really make a day of it.
From family-friendly events to unique attractions, fun events to workshops and exhibitions, Perth's vibrant maritime city will be your ideal school holiday base. Sign up for school holiday news and be the first to know what's happening in Fremantle next school holidays!
FUNMANTLE
Experience carnival fun for all ages in Fremantle this summer holidays when Perth’s port city transforms into an exhilarating and whimsical fairground for seven action-packed days from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 January. Find out more and book tickets here.
Image supplied by Carnival Amusements.
FREE ENTRY TO WA MARITIME MUSEUM
West Australians can enjoy FREE general admission into Fremantle's WA Maritime Museum from December 15 to 31 March 2025! Entry will include access to the Empress Josephine's Garden exhibition (bookings essential), the immersive Under the Dome boutique cinema sessions, and free daily tours and school holiday activities:
- Great Explorations Discovery Trail
- The Sketching Salon: Draw Like a Pro!
- Life-like: Secrets of Animal Illustration
- French Floral Fun
WA SHIPWRECKS MUSEUM
The nearby WA Shipwrecks Museum remains free to enter too, so be sure to dive in for a fascinating history lesson on Australia's oldest shipwrecks and a special school holiday X-ploration trail of the SS Xantho (1872) wreck.
FREMANTLE PRISON ESCAPE! AND LOCKED UP! TOURS
Keep the kids captivated and get Locked Up! or make a dramatic Escape! on one of Fremantle Prison's special school holiday experiences for guaranteed fun while taking in some of the iconic prison's storied history. Find out more at https://fremantleprison.com.au/.
NEXT DOOR CRAFTIES SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS AT CLANCY'S
Step into the world of fairies, pirates, and knights with Next Door Crafties at Clancy's Fish Pub this January. Tickets include a locally-sourced wooden base and all materials to build your dream world, templates for inspiration, and even dino figurines! Sessions take place on Wednesday January 8 and Wednesday January 15.
BLOOMING PAPER FLOWER WORKSHOP
SUNDAY 19 JANUARY | 9.30 am - 12 pm | WA Maritime Museum | $55 (Ages 9+)
The WA Maritime Museum is also buzzing with floral fever, and the Jotterbook Flowers team are here to turn papercraft dreams into a blooming reality. Learn how to create a unique Australian flower in this workshop and you will be on your way to crafting a fabulous bouquet of everlasting beauty.
HOLIDAY CIRCUS CLASSES
CircusWA's School Holiday programs are designed to introduce kids through to adults to the joy and wonder of circus, inspiring everyone to try something new, build strength and resilience, and learn some awesome new tricks! With classes for all ages and all experiences, it's never to late to run away to CircusWA. Get 15% off all school holiday programs with promo code VISITFREO. Not valid with any other promotions or discounts.
YOUTH DJ & SONG WRITING WORKSHOP
Come join the electronic movement, where you can learn to write and produce an original song in 1 session! Bec Price is a Boorloo based electronic producer, DJ, vocalist and youth mentor whose speciality is running workshops for all different skill levels. No instrument or knowledge of music theory needed!
PERTH FESTIVAL: CINE WONDERS
Capturing the imagination through some of the world’s finest children’s cinema, Cine Wonders is the perfect school holidays adventure for the whole family. From inventive animation to inspiring documentaries, head to Luna On SX for session times and book your showing.
STORYTIME & PAINTING AT THE WALYALUP ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CENTRE
Head to the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre for some Noongar storytime fun and painting on Thursdays throughout January for an informative cultural activity tailored specifically for little ones and their parents during the school holidays. Recommended for children aged 4 and older.
FUNMANTLE CARNIVAL HIGH TEA
SUNDAY 19 JANUARY | 2 pm - 4 pm | Esplanade Hotel by Rydges | $43-$63
Prepare for an afternoon of fun and indulgence at the beautiful Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges. There'll be delicious treats, colourful decorations, exciting activities, and entertainment from a cast of roving characters. Bring a group of friends and family along and really make a memorable afternoon of it!
LEARN TO SAIL WITH FREMANTLE SAILING CLUB
Learn the foundational skills in a fun and friendly environment and give sailing a go! No previous sailing experience is required, and all equipment including small boats and lifejackets are provided. Get 10% off school holiday courses with code CHRISTMAS when you book online.
FREESTYLE NOW: SCOOTER & BMX COMPETITION
18 JANUARY | 4 pm - 8 pm | Esplanade Youth Plaza | FREE
Freestyle Now will be hosting a skatepark competition at the Fremantle skatepark! A place for participants to showcase their skills and to demonstrate their growing skills to their friends, family, peers and the wider community, All disciplines will have a limit on competitors numbers so make sure you register online to guarantee your placement in the competition.
EYP SKATEBOARDING EVENT
A free all ages and skill levels skateboarding event. Head down at 4pm for an intro to skating followed by a workshop at 5pm and a fun game of skate with the opportunity to show off your best tricks at 6pm. Skateboards and safety equipment available on the day for use.
FREMANTLE ROLLERSKATE COACHING SESSION
25 JANUARY | 9 am - 11 am | Esplanade Youth Plaza | FREE
Freestyle Now will also be conducting FREE rollerskating coaching sessions at the Esplanade Youth Plaza (Fremantle skatepark). The workshop sessions are open to any participant over the age of 6. Bring your own helmet and skates and Freestyle Now squad members will be present to offer participants technical advice, trick tips, skill development and skatepark etiquette.
MOVE AND CREATE: SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS
28 JANUARY | 10 am - 11:30 am | North Fremantle Community Hall | $30
This summer holiday workshop is designed with carefully selected music, delightful props, and gentle guidance to encourage children to find their own dance - with no choreography to memorise! Perfect for 5-8 year olds.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT THE ARMY MUSEUM WA
On Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays through January, enjoy school holiday fun at the Army Museum of WA with scavenger hunts, dress ups, and stories, including the chance to climb on a quad bike, police bike or Landrover! Children under 17 go free.
MARIOKART & SUPER SMASH BROS SWITCH TOURNAMENT AT FREMANTLE LIBRARY
Battle it out at Fremantle Library's Switch tournament series! Did we mention there's an OLED Nintendo Switch up for grabs for the winners? MarioKart 8 Deluxe plays on 21 January and Super Smash Bros on 28 January.
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