Dec-Jan School Holidays

16 December 2025 - 30 January 2026

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Dive into a world of pure fun and excitement this summer!

From freebies to paid events, our range of engaging activities have something to keep the whole family busy during the holidays. You can enjoy:

  • Christmas arts and craft sessions
  • Muggle Magic fun
  • basketball and soccer programs
  • Pirate Pete's sustainability show
  • a stop motion animation workshop
  • Dungeons and Dragons sessions
  • a libraries' scavenger hunt and more!

Plus we have a make-your-own terrarium session, coding workshops, LEGO competitions, and storytime for the little ones. Bookings are required for some events.

Don't want the fun to end? Check out the awesome activities happening at George Burnett Leisure Centre, including a summer splash day, cooking workshops, basketball competitions and more.

Upcoming events

Christmascraftday

Christmas Craft Day

South Perth Library 16 December 2025

Embrace the Christmas spirit with our free interactive craft session! Get involved in craft activities and take home handmade festive decorations to light up the house.

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Christmas Craft Day

Manning Library 17 December 2025

Embrace the Christmas spirit with our free interactive craft session! Get involved in craft activities and take home handmade festive decorations to light up the house.

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Junior Soccer - Pre-primary to Year 2

George Burnett Leisure Centre 7 January 2026

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

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Junior Basketball - Year 3 to 6

George Burnett Leisure Centre 8 January 2026

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

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Legoday

LEGO Day

Manning Library 12 January 2026

Drop in to the library during the school holidays and create a LEGO masterpiece. Door prizes are available and all ages are welcome!

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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.

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Terraniumworkshop

Make your own terrarium workshop

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.

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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.

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Junior Soccer - Year 3 to 6

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.

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Junior Basketball - Pre-primary to Year 2

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.

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Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)

South Perth 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!

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Pirateworkshop

Pirate Pete's Kids Show: Recycling and Sustainability Adventure

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!

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Arts and Crafts Workshop - Years 3 to 8

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.

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Busy Bee-Bot Bash

South Perth Community Hall 21 January 2026

Put on your coder's hat and program our adorable robot friend, the Bee-Bot, in this free, fun and hands-on workshop for children aged 4 - 7.

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StopMotion

Stop Motion Animation Workshop

South Perth Library 22 January 2026

Lights, camera, action: learn how to create your own short film using stop motion animation at the library! Great for kids aged 7-17.

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Craft Day

South Perth Library 23 January 2026

Drop-in for some crafting fun these school holidays. The only limit is your imagination! All ages are welcome and no bookings are required.

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Craft Day

Manning Library 28 January 2026

Drop-in for some crafting fun these school holidays. The only limit is your imagination! All ages are welcome and no bookings are required.

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Junior Kitchen - Super Snacks

George Burnett Leisure Centre 28 January 2026

Would you like to pack your own lunchbox with yummy snacks that fill your tummy? Come and learn healthy recipes and share good food with others. Suitable for children aged 9 to 11.

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Quick Bites for Teens

George Burnett Leisure Centre 28 January 2026

Always hungry after school or don't like the food options at home? Come and learn simple recipes for tasty bites that'll keep you full and make you feel good. Suitable for people aged 12 - 17.

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Legoday

LEGO Day

Manning Library 30 January 2026

Drop in to the library during the school holidays and create a LEGO masterpiece. Door prizes are available and all ages are welcome!

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