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Perth School Holiday Guide 2026 | Things To Do With Kids

Perth's school holiday guide brings together activities, workshops, attractions and ideas to help families plan the break and keep children active and entertained.

Updated throughout each holiday period, the guide is a starting point for finding things to do with kids across Perth and Western Australia.

School Holiday Guide

Saturday 26th September 2026 - Sunday 11th October 2026

The school holidays bring a changing program of things to see and do across Perth, from children's activities and creative workshops to holiday care programs, exhibitions, shows, festivals and family attractions.

This guide is designed to be used throughout all four Western Australias school holiday periods, with the latest seasonal dates and activities added as each break approaches. Families can check back regularly for new ideas and additions to help plan days out, organised activities or simply something different to keep the kids busy.

2026 term dates

Term 1 Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April
Break Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April
Term 2 Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July
Break Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July
Term 3 Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Break Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October
Term 4 Monday 12 October to Thursday 17 December
Break Friday 18 December to Sunday 31 January 2027

School Holiday Activities

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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Settle in for a spectacular show with Ballet of Lights in Octagon Theatre in Perth! The timeless tale of Sleeping Beauty is brought to life like never before, with expressive story..

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Castledare Miniature Railway | 3rd Sunday @ Wilson Park

Australias longest 7 1/4" gauge railway, running trains along the Canning River Regional Park, Perth Castledare Miniature Railway operate for the public twice a month. 1st Sunday +..

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Museum of the Great Southern | Open Hours

The museum overlooks picturesque Princess Royal Harbour, on the site of first European settlement in Western Australia. OPEN DAILY 10am - 4pm ANZAC Day 1pm - 4pm Closed Christmas D..

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Nostalgia Box Museum: Open Hours & Tickets

Friday Saturday and Sunday @ Nostalgia Box Museum - West Perth Visit Nostalgia Box Australia's only video game console museum! Take a loving trip down memory lane a crash course in..

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Perth Zoo - Open Hours & Tickets

Open every day of the year 9am - 5pm. And later for special evening events! We are just across the river from Perth CBD and easily accessed by public transport, bike, foot or car. ..

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Subiaco Museum | Open Hours

Subiaco Museum records and shares the social history of the Subiaco area. The museum collection includes contemporary and historical artworks owned by the City of Subiaco, and heri..

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The Avenue's Traffic Park And Playground

Lexington Avenue Hilbert City Of Armadale The Avenue Estate - Lexington Avenue, Hilbert The Avenue's 1.3 hectare Traffic Park and Playground has been carefully designed to cater to..

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TreeTops Adventure | Yanchep

Yanchep National Park Just a mere 45 minute journey from Perth, you'll find Treetops Adventure Yanchep, nestled within the bushlands of the beautiful Yanchep National Park. Spot th..

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WA Maritime Museum | Open Hours

Western Australian Maritime Museum Opening Hours OPEN DAILY 9.30am - 5pm ANZAC Day 1pm - 5pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday GENERAL ADMISSION Stan..

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WA Shipwrecks Museum | Open Hours

The WA Shipwrecks Museum is internationally recognised for its contributions to maritime archaeology and shipwreck conservation. Journey through its galleries to learn about Wester..

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Maylands Waterland | Open Hours

The water features at Maylands Waterland will run from 9.00am - 5.00pm daily from the start of the September school holidays until the end of the April school holidays. Enjoy the p..

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Perth's Outback Splash | Open Hours

Experience the excitement of Perth's Outback Splash! Our park offers a variety of waterslides and attractions for fun-filled adventures. From high-speed slides to relaxing water fe..

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