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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 ...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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