Events Listing

What's on during the school holidays?

The City will host a range of events and activities to keep the kids busy during the summer school holidays.

ChristmasInTheCity

Christmas Lights Trail

Explore glittering decorations, festive lighting, and beautifully decorated homes and businesses across the City this month!

Christmasmarkets

South Perth Christmas Markets

Sun 14 Dec 9am: Our first ever Christmas Market is here! Explore market stalls featuring high-quality, handmade products from local makers, plus free entertainment and family-friendly fun.

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Time for Songs and Stories

South Perth Library 13 - 20 January 2026

Come along for a morning of stories, songs, dancing and craft! This interactive drop-in session on Thursday 13 and 20 January is perfect for children 5 years and younger.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
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Make your own terrarium workshop (Opens external link)

South Perth Library 14 January 2026

An exciting, hands-on experience where creativity meets science! Create your own tiny world of plants that you can take home and watch grow.

Arts & Culture Environment & Sustainability Free Kids/Family School Holidays

Time for Songs and Stories

Manning Library 14 - 21 January 2026

Come along for a morning of stories, songs, dancing and craft! This interactive drop-in session runs on Wednesday 14 and 21 January and is perfect for children 5 years and younger.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
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Junior Soccer - Year 3 to 6 (Opens external link)

George Burnett Leisure Centre 14 January 2026

Learn the basics! Come along to our soccer clinics at these school holidays to learn dribbling, passing, shooting, game play and team skills.

George Burnett Leisure Centre Kids/Family School Holidays Sports Young people
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Junior Basketball - Pre-primary to Year 2 (Opens external link)

George Burnett Leisure Centre 15 January 2026

Learn the basics! Come along to our basketball clinics these school holidays to learn dribbling, passing, shooting, game play and team skills.

George Burnett Leisure Centre Kids/Family School Holidays Sports
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Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)

Manning Library 15 - 29 January 2026

Delve into a world of mythical creatures, epic quests and daring escapades in our immersive Thursday D&D sessions. Seasoned players and newcomers are welcome!

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays Young people youth
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Pirate Pete's Kids Show: Recycling and Sustainability Adventure (Opens external link)

Manning Community Centre 16 January 2026

Join Pirate Pete and his trusty feathered first mate Paddy on a rollicking adventure across the seven seas, in search for not gold or jewels, but a healthier planet!

All Ages Education Free Library School Holidays

Uncover the Facts: Staying on your Feet (Opens external link)

Manning Library, 2 Conochie Crescent, Manning 19 January 2026

Join us for a vital session on staying safe and independent as we age.

Free Library Seniors

Arts and Crafts Workshop - Years 3 to 8 (Opens external link)

George Burnett Leisure Centre 20 January 2026

Children will flex their creative muscle at these art and crafts workshop where they will have the opportunity to create an art piece they can bring home.

Arts & crafts for kids George Burnett Leisure Centre Kids/Family School Holidays Young people

Popcorn & Pictures at the Library: Dial M for Murder (Opens external link)

Manning Library 20 January 2026

Enjoy a masterclass in suspense and deception with a free screening of Alfred Hitchcock's classic Dial M for Murder at Manning Library!

All Ages Arts & Culture Christmas Free Kids/Family Library