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4 - 6 years

Walking With You

October 1 - October 3

It’s all about the laces! Join professional shoelace-tiers Sockodile and Twinkletoes on an adventure to help Jasper learn the perfect knot before the first day ...

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Festival
All Ages

Kids' Markets

September 30 - October 4

Due to inclement weather, the Kids' Markets will take place at the Forecourt of the State Library of WA on Saturday, 4 October.The AWESOME Kids’ Market is back!...

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Festival
All Ages

State Theatre Centre Creative Activities

September 30 - October 3

Explore free creative fun for the whole family in the Heath Ledger Theatre foyer and State Theatre Centre courtyard. Take part in hands-on activities inspired b...

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Festival
All Ages

Book an Adventure! - 80 Years of Australian Stories for Children

September 30 - October 4

To celebrate 80 years of the Children’s Book Council of Australia championing children’s literature, Book an Adventure! is an exhibition presenting a captivatin...

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Festival
8 - 12 years

Spontaneous Stories with James Foley

October 1 - October 3

Join James Foley for a laugh-out-loud session where the kids are in charge. Bring your weirdest and wackiest ideas for stories, because we'll be mashing them up...

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Festival
All Ages

Storyteller in Residence

September 30 - October 4

Join the amazing Glenn Swift, a storyteller and host, for an exciting time at the Story Place located on the mezzanine of the State Library of Western Australia...

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Festival
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Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping – Author Talk with Craig Silvey

September 30

Award-winning author Craig Silvey is back with the much-anticipated sequel to his highly acclaimed, best-selling family favourite, Runt. Join the State Library ...

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Boodja Barna: Land Creatures with Jayden Boundry

October 3

Join Noongar language teacher and cultural consultant Jayden Boundry for an enriching workshop celebrating Boodja Barna: Land Creatures, part of his Noongar Fir...

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Festival
0 - 3 years

Teddy Bear Story Time with Renae Hayward

September 30

Grab your teddy bears and your grown-ups for a special story time for little kids! Join Renae Hayward and her teddy, Harriet, for some nursery rhyme fun and a r...

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Festival
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You’re Too Little with Katie Stewart

October 2

Join Katie Stewart as she shares her delightful new book, You're Too Little. After the reading, kids can enjoy fun puppet games that bring the story’s themes to...

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Festival
8+

Weaving Wildlife Magic into Adventure Writing: A workshop with Deb Fitzpatrick

October 4

Award-winning author Deb Fitzpatrick loves weaving Australian wildlife into her adventure stories and creating young characters who make a difference. This work...

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Festival
All Ages

The Wanjoo Big Sing

October 1

Do you know the Wanjoo Song? Maybe you’ve learned it at school, or play group, or even seen it on Play School?Wanjoo is a fantastic way of learning some Noongar...

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All Ages

Ribbon Dancing

October 2 - October 3

Key Assets believes all children and young people deserve to thrive and connect to family, community, and culture, and have opportunities to express themselves ...

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Festival
All Ages

The Change Maker Tent

September 30 - October 3

Kids' Voices Matter! You have big ideas, kind hearts and strong voices. When you speak up about what’s fair, what’s kind, or what needs fixing, grown-ups listen...

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Festival
All Ages

The Feetbus

September 30 - October 3

The Feetbus is a box with bicycle wheels that looks like a bus. As soon as people see it, they get into the game and often rush to catch a ride.The absurdity of...

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Festival
All Ages

Uptown Brown

September 30 - October 4

The performances of Uptown Brown on Saturday, October 4, are subject to weather conditions and have been moved to the Courtyard of the State Theatre Centre of W...

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Festival
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Teddy Bear’s Tea Party

September 30 - October 4

Due to inclement weather, the Teddy Bear’s Tea Party on Saturday, 4 October, will not be held in the Urban Orchard/Teddy Bear’s Garden. Instead, it will be move...

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Crafty Bears

September 30 - October 4

Due to inclement weather on Saturday, 4 October, Crafty Bears will no longer take place in the Urban Orchard. The activity has been moved indoors to the Foyer o...

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Festival
0 - 5 years

Messy Bears

September 30 - October 4

Due to inclement weather on Saturday 4 October, Messy Bears will no longer take place in the Urban Orchard. The activity has been moved indoors to the Foyer of ...

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All Ages

Little Impressions

September 30 - October 4

What is curiosity? How does it shape our future?In 2025, we asked children from schools across Western Australia, “What makes you curious?” Participants were in...

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Festival
All Ages

Skills & Thrills Circus Play

September 30 - October 4

Do you have what it takes to be a circus performer? Festival favourites Yip Yip Circus are back to teach you what it takes. Learn some new tricks and wow your f...

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Artist in Residence: Harvey Arnephie-Cook

September 30 - October 3

Harvey Arnephie-Cook is a 23-year-old artist from Perth, living in the northern suburbs. He is self-taught and mainly works with ceramics and digital art. Harve...

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Classic Adventures: Witches & Wizards

October 4

Magic and mischief for the whole family!Get ready for a spellbinding symphonic event! Grab your capes and wands as WASO whisks you away on an enchanting journey...

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SeamTogether

September 30 - October 4

Meet Polly and Esther, two unexpected modern-day superheroes, who travel the world in their menagerie gathering clothing and stories. They are on a mission to s...

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All Ages

Oddysea

September 30 - October 4

Join Crab and Turtle for this fun-filled immersive journey into an undersea world, created for children with disability and suitable for the whole family.Set in...

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Festival
3 - 9 years

Drip Drop Play

September 30 - October 4

Drip Drop Play is a calming and beautiful experience for you and your child featuring an immersive world of water and ice. Join our presenters, Drip and Drop as...

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8+

The Quadrangle

October 3 - October 4

The Quadrangle is a unique verbatim theatre performance that explores the candid perspectives of young people. In this production, actors present live interview...

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Festival
All Ages

Aliwah Bardinar!

September 30 - October 2

Good things come to those who wait!From the multi-award-winning composers of Wanjoo and Koolbardi wer Wardong, Gina Williams, and Guy Ghouse comes a new childre...

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7+

Reasons to Stay Inside

September 30 - October 2

Pedro used to run, skateboard, play soccer, and go to school... Not anymore. Pedro stays inside now.His best friend Flora thinks that's boring and kind of freak...

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Caity and the Crocodile

October 1 - October 3

Experience the magic of Caity and the Crocodile, a vibrant Australian twist on Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, brought to life by the trailblazing Perth Symphon...

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All Ages

Your AWESOME Moment

September 30 - October 3

Share your AWESOME moment! Visit our bright red “wishing line” and tell us what made the Festival special for you. Write or draw your favourite memory, feeling,...

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All Ages

Leave Your Mark

September 30 - October 4

Step inside a joyful community exhibition created with students from Koondoola Primary School and Warriapendi Primary School. Their vibrant artworks celebrate i...

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Festival
3 - 7 years

Ballet Storytime Adventures

September 30 - October 4

This is a free ticketed event. Please secure a ticket before attending to avoid disappointment.Step into enchanting worlds of beloved stories with West Australi...