Things to do this school holidays

11 September 2023

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.

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!

FIND THE DREAMWORKS TROLLS IN FREMANTLE

30 SEPT - 5 OCT | 10 am - 3 pm | Walyalup Koort | FREE

These school holidays, follow an adventure trail Find the DreamWorks Trolls in Fremantle! Unlock VIP access to the Kids' Activity Zone, meet Poppy and Branch in person, and enter the competition for your chance to win great prizes*. Find out more.

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BLOOMING PAPER FLOWER WORKSHOP

29 SEPT | 10 am - 12.45 pm| WA Maritime Museum | $55

The WA Maritime Museum is buzzing with floral fever, and the Jotterbook Flowers team are here to turn your 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. Find out more.

FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ACTIVITIES AT WA MARITIME MUSEUM

Various dates between 21 SEPT - 5 OCT | WA Maritime Museum | Free (Museum entry fees apply)

Join the WA Maritime Museum to take part in their school holidays activities! There’s always something new to learn. They have a heap of fun filled activities, where you can express your creativity, learn and explore. There's something for everyone!

KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PRETZEL MAKING WORKSHOP

2 & 3 OCT | 9.45 am - 10.45 am | Pretzel, Market Street | $35

Join Pretzel in Fremantle for a fun and educational pretzel making workshop. Your children will be immersed in the Pretzel Australia story, learn the pretzel making process and then have the opportunity to decorate their very own pretzel to take home. Find out more.

HOLIDAY CIRCUS CLASSES

24 SEPT - 3 OCT | Various times from 9 am - 8 pm | Circus WA | $20 - $120

Circus WA'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. They have classes for all ages and all experiences, it's never to late to try circus!

FRIDA'S SIP N' PAINT "PAINT YOUR PET" KIDS EDITION

28 SEPT & 5 OCT | 10 am - 12 pm | Frida's Sip n' Paint, High Street | $50

Kids can paint their favourite animal at Frida's! Frida's artist will teach the class step-by-step. Just email photos of your child's favourite pet or animal into the studio, and it will be lightly sketched ahead of time. Plus, kids have the option to paint Frida's Tote Bag instead of a regular canvas! Give your masterpiece a practical purpose or create a unique gift for a special someone.

BASKETBALL KIDS' NIGHT AT THE LEFT BANK

3 OCT | 5 PM - 7 PM | The Left Bank | Free

Join The Left Bank for a special Basketball edition of their popular Kids' Night! The Left Bank welcomes coaches from the Cockburn Basketball Association back to host this school holiday activity. From 5 pm - skills clinic, followed by shooting competition + other fun activities (perfect for ages 6 to 13)! 5 - 7 pm - face painting and colouring station in the Kids' Corner. Kids eat free! Receive one FREE kids' meal with every full price main meal purchased from 5pm.

FROZEN KIDS HIGH TEA

6 OCT | 2 pm - 4 pm | Atrium Garden, Esplanade Hotel by Rydges | From $35

Wrap up the school holidays with a bang at this enchanting Frozen The Musical Family High Tea Party! Frozen characters Anna and Elsa are brought to life and will bring exciting balloon twisting and great photo opportunities for the kids and older kids! ‘Let it Go’ with delicious treats and icy snow cones, and capture family fun memories in our photobooth. We encourage you to dress up as your favorite movie character for an extra touch of magic!

FAIRY DOOR ART CLASS

27 SEPT | 10.30 am - 11.45 am | The heArt Studio | $45

Bring your magic littles to The HeArt Studio to decorate this Special Fairy Door Photograph. Come along and use an array of stickers, glue, glitter paint and more to magic it come alive. Nicola will guide the kids through the process and imart some Artist techniques as well.

POT PAINTING AND PLANTING WORKSHOP

4 OCT | 10.30 am - 12 pm | The heArt Studio | $50

Bring the Kids along to paint a cute pot and plant a seedling in it to take home and watch grow. Celebrating Spring with a fun filled morning where the kids will design and paint a pot, then get their hands nice and dirty while planting the pot with a hardy succulent and take it home and watch it grow! All materials provided.

SEA FAIRIES, WATER WIZARDS AND TROLLS

21 SEPT - 6 OCT | 10 am - 2 pm | WA Shipwrecks Museum | Free (gold coin donation to enter museum)

Explore the WA Shipwreck Museum galleries to find the unexpected, as fairy doors and trolls appear, beckoning the weary traveller towards a magical path.
Follow the enchanted trail, looking for fairy doors and then craft and colour your very own Sea Fairy or Water Wizard wand to take home.

FAIRY DOORS WORKSHOP

1 & 3 OCT | 10 am, 11 am & 12 pm (45 min session) | WA Shipwrecks Museum | $5

Take some time out these school holidays to get crafty and design your own fairy door to take home. Using colour and craft, your design will be as unique as you. Place the door somewhere special and you never know what surprises may come your way! All materials are included in this workshop for those who love fairies and making magic moments.

LEARN TO SAIL KIDS (7-12 YEARS)

1 - 4 OCT | 8.30 am - 12.30 pm | Fremantle Sailing Club | $300 + booking fee

Kids will learn the foundational skills in a fun and friendly environment. No previous sailing experience is required, and all equipment including small boats and lifejackets are provided. Each level is a 16 hour course which can be completed over 4 consecutive Saturday mornings or a week long school holiday course.

FLIGHT CLUB SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

Flight Club school holidays - children about to high-five each other

23 SEPT - 4 OCT (Mon - Friday only) | 11 am - 2.30 pm (1 hour session) | Flight Club, South Terrace | $39

Join Flight Club in the heart of Fremantle for an incredible day of family fun and the ultimate experience during these school holidays. Enjoy an hour of Social Darts, a lunch special main meal and soft drink for $39pp! Ages 8+. Find out more.

FREMANTLE PRISON TOURS

LOCKED UP! TOUR

Kids standing in front of photo wall at Fremantle Prison on a school holiday tour - captured by Jess Wyld

24 SEPT - 3 OCT | 1.45 pm - 3 pm | Fremantle Prison | $13 Children, $23 Adult, $20 Concession, $66 Family Pass

Keep the kids captivated and get locked up during the school holidays (for children aged 8 to 12 years old). With its walls, gates, bars and cells, Fremantle Prison was designed and built as a place of incarceration. Find out more about life on the inside during the school holidays on the special 'Locked Up!' Tour.

ESCAPE! TOUR

25 SEPT - 4 OCT | 1.45 pm - 3 pm | Fremantle Prison | $13 Children, $23 Adult, $20 Concession, $66 Family Pass

Escape with the kids on Fremantle Prison's special school holiday 'Escape!' Tour. You're guaranteed to have fun while learning about this amazing site. Designed for children aged 5 to 12 years old, these special tours will visit the sites of numerous dramatic escapes through the Prison’s history.

MOVIE NIGHT | BACK TO THE FUTURE II

6 OCT | 4pm -7 pm | Fremantle Town Hall | $5

A family night out, for all ages. Snuggle up on a bean, BYO snacks and drinks. Ticket includes a free pizza slice or a pasta serve, and popcorn bags. Prize for the best dressed time traveller! Bookings essential.

THE MAGIC OF MULTIMODAL STORYTELLING - WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

25 SEPT | 10 am - 11.30 am | The Literature Centre, Corner Knutsford Street and Hampton Road | $20

Join a captivating workshop where words and pictures come to life! Discover the magic of storytelling as you watch Aśka bring Esther's childhood story to life through spoken word and illustrations. Then, try your hand at creating your own stories! Come along with your family for an enchanting 1.5-hour workshop that bridges the realms of pictures and words! Join this energetic visual and oral storytelling duo for a fun and interactive session. This workshop is suitable for ages 6 - 13. Tickets are per child. Find out more.

FREMANTLE BMX COACHING SESSIONS

27 SEPT & 1 OCT | 9 am & 10 am | Esplanade Youth Plaza | Free

Join a free BMX coaching workshop session - great for 12yrs+. Freestyle Now squad members would be present to offer participants technical advice, trick tips, skill development and skatepark etiquette. Each coaching workshop session is 50 minutes long with a 10 minute parent information session conducted at between sessions to help educate parents on skatepark etiquette, understanding of BMX bikes, and safety issues. Booking essential.

FREMANTLE ROLLERSKATE COACHING SESSION

28 SEPT & 1 OCT | 9 am & 10 am | Esplanade Youth Plaza | Free

Freestyle Now will be conducting FREE rollerskating coaching sessions at the Esplanade Youth Plaza (Fremantle skatepark). Session 1 - 9 am, Session 2 - 10 am. The workshop sessions would be open to any participant over the age of 6. Bring your own helmet and skates. Freestyle Now squad members would be present to offer participants technical advice, trick tips, skill development and skatepark etiquette. Find out more.