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Things to do this school holidays

11 September 2023

FREMANTLE SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE

On the hunt for school holiday fun? You'll find plenty of things to do with kids in Perth's favourite beach 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.

FREMANTLE INTERNATIONAL STREET ARTS FESTIVAL

Fremantle International Street Arts Festival children watching robot show

29 MAR - 1 APRIL | The streets of Fremantle | Free 

Experience Fremantle's historic streets as a world stage, with spectacular street theatre from around the globe. Prepare to be surprised, delighted and shocked at Fremantle International Street Arts Festival when leading international artists descend on our port city.

 KIDS' POTTERY WORKSHOP

4 ARPIL | 10 am - 1 pm | Winterwares, 1/34 Henry Street | $80

Transform clay into a treasured keepsake – from practical mugs to mythical creatures – in this fun, calming and creative 'just-for-kids' pottery workshop. Kids lead the way in this hands-on class, guided by expert ceramicist, Ana! Parents, you're invited to take a break – no adult accompaniment required.

BIG SHED FUNFAIR CARNIVAL

Every Sat and Sun in March and April | From 2 pm | Little Creatures | Free

Join Little Creatures this March and April for their Funfair Carnival! The festival fun will run with creatures high energy performers to keep everyone entertained.

KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PRETZEL MAKING WORKSHOP

3 - 5 APRIL | 9.30 am - 10.45 am | Pretzel, 48 Market Street | $35

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. They will be able to use a range of fun toppings and coloured icing to decorate their pretzels. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off and make the most of their kid-free time. Find out more and book now

THE LEFT BANK EASTER KIDS NIGHT 2024

28 MAR | 5 pm - 7 pm | The Left Bank | Free

Join The Left Bank for their special Easter themed Kids Night to start the School Holidays on Thursday 28th March. The team from the Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm will be there with their travelling farm, so your little ones can get close to and pat fluffy bunnies, baby chicks, sheep and more. The lovely Kate will be offering free face/arm paintings in the Conservatory Kids Corner, together with Easter Colouring. KIDS EAT FREE - Receive one free kids meal with every full price main meal purchased from 5 pm.

DEEP OCEAN ADVENTURES

30 March - 14 April | 10 am - 2 pm | WA Maritime Museum | Free (museum entry fees apply) 

Be inspired by the sights and science of the deep sea featured in JAMES CAMERON - CHALLENGING THE DEEP exhibition at WA Maritime Museum. Make your own anglerfish hat and have eye-boggling fun with a marine animal digital colouring activity. Play gallery hide-and-seek with our miniature LEGO® marine adventurers who are on the hunt for something big in the Deep Dive Discovery trail. Want to re-create a voyage to remember? Try on some 1912 outfits and party in our Titanic dress-up and portrait studio!

DEEP SEA SUBMERSIBLE WORKSHOP

9 April | 10 am - 2 pm | WA Maritime Museum | $5 per participant (museum entry fees apply)

WA Museum’s scientists have used Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to explore the depths of Perth Canyon, and to examine important shipwrecks. Researchers can even take a journey into the deep in a submersible vehicle! Join guest facilitators ReMida Perth, and power up your imagination to make your own submersible or ROV out of recycled craft materials to take home. This workshop is suitable for children aged 5 - 12 years.

CHALLENGING THE DEEP: TORCHLIGHT EXPEDITION

4, 9, 11 April | 5.30pm - 7.30pm | WA Maritime Museum | From $15

As the sun sets and the lights go off, the deep ocean comes to life in a special tour of JAMES CAMERON: CHALLENGING THE DEEP by torchlight. Be guided by one of the WA Maritime Museum educators on a journey into the depths and through the exhibition to explore the wonders that lie under the oceans. Follow the shapes and shadows of marine animals, deep water shipwrecks and high-tech submersibles and discover what mysteries they reveal. Suitable for ages 6-12. Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult. 

A MONSTER MISSION AND MYTHCONCEPTIONS

30 March - 14 April | 10 am - 2 pm | WA Shipwrecks Museum | Free with museum entry (by donation)

Ahoy ye adventurers! There Be Monsters! Journey into the unknown and explore the myths and mysteries of the sea. Come and sail through the WA Shipwrecks Museum on A Monster Mission trail in search of strange and mysterious creatures of the deep. Listen to tales of sea monsters and strange creatures in our storytelling sessions, and create-a-creature in the Captain’s Cabin. You can even make your own fantastic beast in our Mythconceptions creative craft activity.

FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE KIDS COURSES

Young girl with face painted drawing at Fremantle Arts Centre with man in cap sitting next to her

2- 12 APRIL | Various times | Fremantle Arts Centre | Various costs per course

The stunning Fremantle Arts Centre has a range of engaging and fun kids courses for younger kids (5-7 years), older kids (8-12 years) art for teens (13-17 years) as well as kids and adults classes. From acting, jewellery and ceramics to watercolour painting, manga, drawing and much more.

CIRCUSWA SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

2 - 11 APRIL (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday only) | Various times | Fremantle Big Top, 90 Adelaide Street | From $20

These 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.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WIND CHIME MAKING WORKSHOP

11 April | 10.30 am - 12 pm | The HeArt Studio, 6 Market Street | $55.00

Join The HeArt Studio for a super fun and magical school holiday activity. In this class , your little ones will learn how to manipulate wire, sticks, twine, and more to create their very own unique and beautiful wind chime. During the workshop, they will provide all the materials needed, including feathers, crystals, sea glass, and beads, to add that special creative touch to their wind chimes. The class will be a hands-on experience, allowing your kids to explore their creativity and learn new skills. 

PUPPET PLAYTIME WITH SPARE PARTS PUPPET THEATRE

26 – 28 MAR | Sessions at 9:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm | Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s Creative Learning Centre, 1 Short St | $10

Puppet Playtime gives children aged 3 to 5 the opportunity to engage in a new experience of storytelling and puppetry. This month’s feature story is Littlelight by Kelly Canby. Each session, children will craft a puppet designed by our talented puppetry professionals. Learn more

KIDS PAINT YOUR PET AT FRIDA'S

6 April | 10 am - 12 pm | Frida's Sip N' Paint, 85-87 High Street | $50

Kids can bring their most beloved animal to life on a canvas or tote bag at Frida's! Book your spot at 'Paint Your Pet' and Frida's artist will sketch your child's pet or favourite animal, ready for them to paint onto a canvas or tote bag – great for library or book bags! 

FREESTYLE NOW FREE COACHING SESSIONS 

Various April dates | 9 am - 11 am | Esplanade Youth Plaza | Free

The workshop sessions would be open to any participant over the age of 6 and is suitable for all ages including 12 and up and all skill levels: 

FREO CUBE-OFF 2024

7 April | 9.15 am - 3.45 pm | Fremantle Town Hall | $15

Speed Cubing Australia returns for the second year in a row to the Town Hall In Fremantle! Anyone of any age can compete in the competition - you only need to know how to solve the cube!

FREMANTLE PRISON TOURS 

Tour group in Fremantle Prison parade grounds

LOCKED UP! TOUR

2 pm - 3.15 pm | Fremantle Prison | $12 Children, $22 Adult, $19 Concession, $62 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

2 pm - 3.15 pm | Fremantle Prison | $12 Children, $22 Adult, $19 Concession, $62 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.

FAIRY FACE PAINTING AT CLANCY'S

22 March - 14 April (Fridays and Sundays only) | Clancy's Fish Pub Fremantle | Free

'Freedom Fairies Face Painting' are at Clancy's this school holidays every Friday from 3pm and Sunday from 12-3pm! Bring the kids down to get their face painted and play on the nature playground while you enjoy a cold one 🍻

FREE FAMILY YOGA AND MINDFULNESS

Tuesdays 2 & 9 and Thursdays 4 & 11 April | 10 am - 11 am | Esplanade Reserve | Free

Join a family-fun-filled morning of movement, games, relaxation and connection at Esplanade Reserve, Marine Terrace, Fremantle.
Free Family Yoga and Mindfulness. This FREE community engagement event supports mind-body wellness, connection and calm for the Young and Young at Heart! This fun Yoga morning will also foster partner activities with you and your children while exploring tools to support mental and physical health and wellness.

YOUTH DROP IN AND PLAY CIRCUS

Circus WA kids course with Ben demonstrating Diabolo in Fremantle Big Top

8 - 10 April | 10 am - 12 pm | Esplanade Reserve | Free

Circus WA returns for the school holidays. Learn great skills, including unicycles, hoop tricks, juggling, diablo, poi, and more. Set up in the beautiful Esplanade Reserve, these activities are great for ages 12+.

B SHED BUILDS: COMMUNITY LEGO® EXHIBITION

13 - 14 April | 9.30 am - 5 pm | WA Maritime Museum | museum entry fees apply

Calling all LEGO® fans! Come down to WA Maritime Museum to take a look at the creativity on display and share the love of bricks and building with some of WA's finest LEGO® builders. Over 20 LEGO® builders will exhibit their extraordinary builds. Don't miss seeing work from some of Perth's best community LEGO® clubs, including Perth LEGO® Users Group and WA Brick Society.

SPECIAL OFFERS

Some of Fremantle's favourite attractions and restaurants have put together special discounts and offers for the school holidays!

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