July School Holiday To-Do Perth
The best things to do in Perth this Winter!
Written by Founder - Beth
School holidays! A phrase that brings so much excitement for kids, they’ve completed 10 weeks of schooling and are ready to have some time to switch off a little, spend time with their families, friends and explore the world outside of the school grounds!
Many parents can be left feeling a little unprepared for school holidays… the hype and expectations build and many parents are trying to still keep up with the demands of work and commitments too!
So let me just start with saying: intentionality and presence matters the most. You may not have much the time in the day to dedicate to school holidays activities, but its the intentionality behind those hours that you do that go a long way.
Let’s get a second thing straight before we look at activities: the old ‘social media is a highlight reel convo.’ We all know it, but it doesn’t quite remain front and centre of your mind in the hour when you’re scrolling socials, watching incredible things everyone has been up to that week and thinking to yourself “am I doing enough?”
My favourite memories of school holidays include pulling friends around the street in a make-shift go-kart, cake making competitions at home, and often times the creative things we ended up playing with siblings and friends when being allowed to get ‘bored.’
So this is your reminder to take the pressure off, make the most of the time and budget you do have, and enjoy the beauty of simplicity. And for those expeditions and adventures out of the house: We’ve got you covered in this article! Don’t forget to also check out our ‘outings’ page for more ideas!
PERTH:
FAMILY:
EVENTS/LIMITED TIME EXPERIENCES:
TIMES UP - SUGAR SHACK ESCAPE ROOM - ALL AGES
Enter Santa’s official training ground! This festive escape task challenges your team to pass the Elf Entry Test — tune carol chimes, crack candy-cane codes, and restore the magical gingerbread house before time runs out.
KINGSPARK: LIGHTSCAPE 5th June-26th July
repare to be amazed as the world-renowned Lightscape transforms Kings Park and Botanic Garden once again with an unforgettable after-dark experience filled with spectacular installations and moments of wonder.
THE CLAREMONT - Candy Funday 18th July
NICOLA ESTATE - BOUNCE & BITE
CITY OF MANDURAH - ICE SKATING 3rd-19th July
COCKBURN ICE SKATING - School holiday sessions 10am
A highlight of the winter calendar, the ice rink returns with daily skating sessions. Fun for all ages and wheelchair accessible. In addition to fun on the ice rink, there will be a range of rides, amusements, entertainment, and free kids' activities on the Eastern Foreshore to keep everyone happy during the school holidays.
Date: 4-19 July (opening midday July 3)
FREO BUILDS: 6-12TH JULY
1. START YOUR TRAIL!
Choose to start at one of two locations – Fremantle Town Hall or WA Maritime Museum – then collect your map, follow the adventure trail to discover all eight LEGO® creations, and find and record the codewords on your trail map. Don’t forget to choose your favourite build!
2. GET YOUR FREE LEGO® TOY
Take your completed map and entry form to Fremantle Town Hall from 10am–4pm to collect your free LEGO® toy* (for children 12 years and under).
READY SET RIDE PERTH - 4TH - 19TH JULY
Get ready for the ride of your life. The Perth Indoor Carnival is here. Ready, Set, Ride! brings Perth's cheapest unlimited rides experience to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, packed with exciting rides, sideshow games, live entertainment, food, and non-stop fun for the whole family.
SUGGESTIONS FROM OUR OUTINGS LIST:
WA MUSEUM - Followed by
PERTH ZOO DAY TRIP - Followed by a sweet treat at Teddy n Co Cafe
AQWA: SHARK MONTH ACTIVITIES - Followed by Fish & Chips at Hillaries Marina
WHITEMAN PARK - Tram rides, Pia’s Place Nature Playground, Caversham Wildlife Centre, Mini Forrest & Cafe
CHILDREN:
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BUNDABUBS - 8-9th July Art Play Camp
At Bundabubs, our holiday classes are all about the process of creating art. The doing, experimenting, changing ideas and discovering what happens when children are given the freedom to explore.
Because the magic isn’t just in the artwork they take home. It’s in everything that happens while they are making it.
STATE THEATRE CENTRE - THE GRUFFALO 8-12th July 2026
SENSORY PLAY:
Tinker & Co Sensory + Picnic & Play - see websites for details
CONFETTI HOUSE PERTH DISCO PARTY- FRIDAY 3rd July
Fully hosted, high-energy disco party experience in Perth’s
northern suburbs, designed for parents who want maximum fun with
minimum stress
THE WILD BRUSH ART STUDIO - See website
DISCOVER HERDSMAN - DINGO EXPERIENCE (17TH JULY) CREATURES OF THE NIGHT 8TH JULY, ASTRONOMY FIELD NIGHT (13TH JULY)
PERR’YS PLACE - Varying times, free toddler activities ranging from sesnory play, to pizza making workshops! Check out their website or socials more the daily schedule!
WESTFIELD WHITFORD CITY - FREE Toy Story 5 School Holiday Activity Station FREE
(Monday 6 - Sunday 12 July) Westfield, together with Disney and Pixar, are celebrating the cinema release of Toy Story 5 on 18 June. Join us these school holidays for a huge lineup of FREE activities and a competition that everyone will love.
LEADING REIN: WEST BULLSBROOK
-Princess at the PONIES PLAY DATES 4+ - Pony pampering, crafts, nail spa & hair braiding, jewelery making, scavenger hunt, pony ride
- HOLIDAYS AT THE STABLES 2+ Pat & Play Mini Experience (inc. Painting & crafts)
-SUNSET AT THE STABLES 8+ 1 hour sunset trails & more
FIND MORE SUGGESTIONS ON OUR OUTINGS LIST - See below
Bethany - VillageHER