July School Holiday Guide
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
KINGSPARK: LIGHTSCAPE 5th June-26th July
THE CLAREMONT - Candy Funday 18th July
NICOLA ESTATE - BOUNCE & BITE
CITY OF MANDURAH - ICE SKATING 3rd-19th July
FREO BUILDS: 6-12TH JULY
READY SET RIDE PERTH - 4TH - 19TH JULY
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:
EVENTS/LIMITED TIME:
BUNDABUBS - See website for School Holiday sessions
STATE THEATRE CENTRE - THE GRUFFALO 8-12th July 2026
TINKER & CO SENSORY: See website for School Holiday sessions
CONFETTI HOUSE PERTH - FRIDAY 3rd July
THE WILD BRUSH ART STUDIO - See website
DISCOVER HERDSMAN - DINGO EXPERIENCE (17TH JULY) CREATURES OF THE NIGHT 8TH JULY, ASTRONOMY FIELD NIGHT (13TH JULY)
WESTFIELD WHITFORD CITY - FREE Toy Story 5 School Holiday Activity Station FREE
Toy Story 5 School Holiday Activity Station (Monday 6 - Sunday 12 July)
FIND MORE SUGGESTIONS ON OUR OUTINGS LIST
Bethany - VillageHER