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 the kids in Perth's favourite seaside town, from unique attractions and exhibitions to exciting events, workshops, and more.
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FREMANTLE INTERNATIONAL STREET ARTS FESTIVAL
EASTER WEEKEND | FRIDAY APRIL 18 TO MONDAY APRIL 21
Australasia's biggest street arts festival is back for its 25th year in 2025, and there's plenty of festivities for the whole family to enjoy! See award-winning puppets, mermaids, jugglers, acrobats and magic tricks and hang out in the Chill Zone with a silent disco, kids activities, and roving buskers. From 18-21 April.
Get the full program here.
SCULPTURE AT BATHERS
FRIDAY APRIL 4 TO MONDAY APRIL 21
Sculpture at Bathers (S@B) returns for its sixth edition in 2025, celebrating the works of over 50 contemporary Western Australian sculptors! This free public event coincides with the Fremantle International Street Arts Festival and takes place both outdoors at Bathers Beach and indoors at the WA Shipwrecks Museum.
- Enjoy a FREE family friendly tour with kids' activities on Sunday April 6, 13, and 20 at 11am, as well as Easter Monday April 21! The tour is free but you'll need to book here.
WA DOWN UNDER: FASCINATING FISH AT THE WA MARITIME MUSUEM
TUESDAY 12 APRIL TO SUNDAY 27 APRIL | 10am - 2pm
The WA Maritime Museum are turning their attention to all things fish! The WA Down Under gallery has some new gilled friends to celebrate the finned and fabulous marine life in the waters around Fremantle/Walyalup. Take a closer look at the new displays and get hands-on with exciting interactive activities.
FREO CUBE-OFF 2025 SPEEDCUBING COMPETITION
SATURDAY 5 APRIL | 9.15am - 5pm
Cube-Off returns for its third year! Enjoy a full day of competitive and social twisty puzzle solving with 3x3 and 3x3 one-handed competitions at the Fremantle Town Hall. Bookings essential!
FREESTYLE NOW: SCOOTER & BMX COMPETITION
FRIDAY 11 APRIL | 4pm - 8pm
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.
ART CLASSES AT PAPER BIRD
SATURDAY 12 APRIL TO THURSDAY 17 APRIL | 10am - 12.30pm
Paper Bird Children's Books & Arts are hosting a series of workshops for aspiring young artists, each capped at 15 students with two teaching artists meaning there is plenty of one-on-one support.
- Collage (Ages 7-11): Saturday April 12, 10am - 12.30pm
- Felt (Ages 7-11): Monday April 14, 10am - 12.30pm
- Printmaking (Ages 7-11 and 12-16): Tuesday April 15, 10am - 12.30pm
- Painting (Ages 7-11 and 12-16): Thursday April 17, 10am - 12.30pm
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT THE ARMY MUSEUM WA
SUNDAY 13 TO SUNDAY 27 APRIL | 10am - 2.30pm
See the new Mini Ships exhibition and enjoy more 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. And don't forget, the Museum is open on ANZAC Day with a special gold coin donation too.
PUPPET PLAYTIME: PIG THE PUG
TUESDAY 15 TO SATURDAY 19 APRIL | 9.30am - 10.30am
Meet Pig, the hilariously greedy pug from Aaron Blabey's wildly popular series, Pig the Pug as the laugh-out-loud story is brought to life through the art of puppetry by the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre. This is an interactive experience that allows the kids to get involved too and is specially crafted for children aged 3 to 5.
KIDS POTTERY WORKSHOP
TUESDAY 15 APRIL | 10.30am - 1:30pm
Let the kids take the lead 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. If they already have an idea in mind, great! If not, Ana will help spark their imagination. Parents can enjoy a break too – this is a fully supervised session.
NEXT DOOR CRAFTIES AT CLANCY'S FISH PUB
WEDNESDAY 16 & WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL | 3pm - 5pm
Next Door Crafties are heading back to Clancy's this school holidays with two magical workshops – grown ups allowed too! Book now to enjoy family friendly fun, delicious food, and unleash your creativity.
- DIY Treasure Box Designing: Wednesday 16 April
- DIY Fairy House Workshop: Wednesday 23 April
FREMANTLE BMX COACHING SESSION
WEDNESDAY 16 & WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL | 9am - 11am
BYO bike for this fun and informative BMX coaching session at Fremantle Skatepark with Freestyle Now. With plenty of technical advice, tricks, and tips on offer, participants will use their own skill base as a stepping stone to advance and build confidence. Participants will be split into groups based on their skill level and what they are interested in achieving, so all ages 6+ are welcome.
- Coaching Session 1: Wednesday 16 April
- Coaching Session 2: Wednesday 23 April
PIRATES & MERMAIDS HIGH TEA
SATURDAY 19 APRIL | 2pm - 4pm
Set sail for an unforgettable afternoon of adventure at the beautiful Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges! Immerse yourself in a magical undersea world complete with themed décor, roaming characters, and a photo booth to capture the fun. Dress up as a daring pirate or enchanting mermaid and come aboard for an afternoon of fun, fantasy, and delicious treats.
KIDS CHURRO DECORATING MASTERCLASS
TUESDAY 22 & WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL | 10.30am - 11.30am
Learn the churro making process and have the opportunity to decorate your very own churros whilst enjoying a mini milkshake at this tasty workshop. Kids will be able to use a range of fun toppings including San Churro's famous couverture chocolate to decorate their churros in whichever way their heart desires.
FREMANTLE SCOOTER COACHING SESSION
TUESDAY 22 APRIL | 9am - 11am
Freestyle Now will be facilitating a fun and informative series of coaching sessions full of technical advice, tricks, tips, skill development, and skatepark etiquette! This session for scooter participants will be split into groups based on their skill level and what they are interested in achieving, so all ages 6+ are welcome.
FREMANTLE ROLLERSKATE COACHING SESSION
SATURDAY 26 APRIL | 9am - 11am
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.
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