Events Listing

Author Talk series

Manning Library 6 October 2025 - 31 March 2026

Learn from bestselling authors as they share insights into their writing journey, creative process and inspiration behind their work.

Education Free Library

Author Talk: Creating Black Cockatoo Friendly Suburbs with Dr Christine Groom (Opens external link)

Manning Library 6 October 2025

Join Dr Christine Groom as she shares helpful insights and tips on how to help the survival of Carnaby's cockatoos and enhance urban biodiversity.

Education Environment & Sustainability Free Library

Craft Day

South Perth Library 6 October 2025

Join us for some free crafting fun these school holidays. All ages welcome and door prizes are available!

All Ages Arts & crafts for kids Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
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Constable Care Fun Scary (Opens external link)

Manning Community Centre 7 October 2025

Timmy and Teagan explore the difference between safe and unsafe scary feelings to help children identify their feelings and find a safe person to talk to about unsafe scary stuff.

Free Kids/Family School Holidays
Exhibition

2025 Emerging Artist Award Exhibition

South Perth Community Hall 10 - 18 October 2025

The City’s Emerging Artist Award 2025 Exhibition will be open to the public for viewing and sales from Friday 10 October to Saturday 18 October 2025 10am - 4pm daily at the South Perth Community Hall.

Arts & Culture Free

Craft Day

Manning Library 10 October 2025

Join us for some free crafting fun these school holidays. All ages welcome and door prizes are available!

All Ages Arts & crafts for kids Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
AndyQuilty

Drawing fundamentals workshop with Andy Quilty | 2025 Emerging Artist (Opens external link)

South Perth Community Hall 11 October 2025

Learn how to use drawing as an efficient and powerful tool for exploring ideas and developing a distinct and intuitive visual language in this engaging workshop.

Arts & Culture Education Food & Drink Young people
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Booneenboro / Perth Waters Bike Tour (Opens external link)

Old Mill 11 - 18 October 2025

To celebrate WA Bike Month, enjoy free cycle/scooter tours along the Swan River showcasing Noongar culture, language and history with Traditional Owner Joe Collard.

All Ages Arts & Culture Free Kids/Family Outdoor
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Sunday Salon | Making Art Work | 2025 Emerging Artist (Opens external link)

South Perth Community Hall 12 October 2025

Art professionals, emerging artists, creatives are invited to attend a free salon of ideas for an open discussion on the intersection of emerging arts practice and profession.

Arts & Culture Education Food & Drink Free Young people
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Term 4 Junior Program @ GBLC

George Burnett Leisure Centre 13 October - 5 December 2025

Our junior in term programs are for children in Pre-Primary to Year 8 who want to learn some skills in a social, fun and safe environment.

Arts & crafts for kids Food & Drink George Burnett Leisure Centre Kids/Family School Holidays Sports Young people
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Term 4 Basketball - Years 3 to 6 (Opens external link)

George Burnett Leisure Centre 13 October - 1 December 2025

Learn the basics! Come along to our basketball clinics at George Burnett Leisure Centre 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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Uncover the Facts: Roadblocks in Writing (Opens external link)

South Perth Library 14 October 2025

Writing can be exhilarating—but also intimidating. Learn what’s really holding you back as a writer and ways to overcome it with author Joanne Ellen Morrell.

Education Free Library
artsworkshop

Term 4 Arts and Crafts - Years 3 to 8 (Wed) (Opens external link)

George Burnett Leisure Centre 15 October - 3 December 2025

Children will flex their creative muscle at these art and crafts workshops where they 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
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Term 4 Soccer - Pre-Primary to Year 2 (Opens external link)

George Burnett Leisure Centre 15 October - 3 December 2025

Learn the basics! Come along to our soccer clinics at George Burnett Leisure Centre to learn passing, shooting, game play and team skills.

George Burnett Leisure Centre Kids/Family School Holidays Sports Young people
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Term 3 Soccer - Years 3 to 6 (Opens external link)

George Burnett Leisure Centre 15 October - 3 December 2025

Learn the basics! Come along to our soccer clinics at George Burnett Leisure Centre to learn passing, shooting, game play and team skills.

George Burnett Leisure Centre Kids/Family School Holidays Sports Young people
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Seniors Afternoon Tea | 2025 Emerging Artist (Opens external link)

South Perth Community Hall 16 October 2025

Enjoy a cuppa and delicious afternoon tea while exploring this years' exhibition and connecting with other art lovers.

Arts & Culture Food & Drink Seniors
RossPotter

Foundations of rendering with Ross Potter | 2025 Emerging Artist (Opens external link)

South Perth Community Hall 18 October 2025

Join artist Ross Potter in exploring the foundations of rendering with graphite on paper, and creating realistic drawings from still life.

Arts & Culture Education Food & Drink Young people
OldMillmarkets

First Nations arts and craft markets

Old Mill 19 October 2025 - 15 March 2026

Discover locally crafted artworks, indigenous designs, and curated cultural gifts that speak to the stories, values and lived experience of WA's Traditional Owners at our weekly markets.

Arts & Culture Free Outdoor
childeatingfood

nom! Children cooking workshop

Manning Library 22 October - 19 November 2025

Gain the confidence to cook healthy meals on a budget. This free five-week program helps parents or carers of young children create positive eating experiences the whole family will love.

Food & Drink Free Kids/Family Library

Behind the Crime with Dr Paola Magni (Opens external link)

South Perth Community Hall 22 October 2025

Dive into the real world of criminal investigations with forensic entomologist Dr Paola Magni and learn how she uses insects and natural evidence to solve cases.

Education Free Library