April School Holidays

2 April 2026 - 18 April 2027

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays

Get ready for a fun-filled school holiday program!

Enjoy a mix of creative workshops, engaging storytelling sessions, hands-on activities, and interactive events for all ages.

Whether you're into arts and crafts, music and movement, or STEM challenges, there's something for everyone. Plus, special guest workshops will inspire young minds with exciting stories and activities.

It's also Youth Week and you can enjoy a range of free activities from the 14-17 April to celebrate young people's positive contributions to our community.

Program of events

Bunny

Hop into Bunny Time

Manning Library 2 April 2026

Join us for a special interactive session where you’ll meet some friendly, social bunny residents and learn what rabbits are all about.

Free Kids/Family Library

Time for Songs and Stories

South Perth Library 7 - 14 April 2026

Come along for a morning of stories, songs, dancing and craft! These interactive drop-in sessions on Tuesday 7 and 14 January are perfect for children 5 years and younger.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
StopMotion

Stop Motion Animation Workshop

South Perth Library 7 April 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.

Arts & Culture Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays

Time for Songs and Stories

Manning Library 8 - 15 April 2026

Come along for a morning of stories, songs, dancing and craft! These interactive drop-in sessions run on Wednesdays 8 and 15 April and are perfect for children 5 years and younger.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
kidsplayingsoccer

Soccer Clinic for children in Year 3-6

George Burnett Leisure Centre 8 April 2026

The clinic is run to teach the basics of soccer, and putting it into gameplay. Perfect for beginners. Children will be taught dribbling, passing, goal kicking, game play and team skills.

Nature craft workshop

Manning Library 9 April 2026

Nature Makers is a crafting session for little creatives to explore art using natural and recycled materials.

Free Kids/Family School Holidays
AuthorWorkshop

Author Workshop - Sally Murphy

South Perth Library 9 April 2026

Come and join our children’s literature champion Sally Murphy for an author’s workshop, recommended for ages 8 - 12.

Kids/Family Library School Holidays
Kidsplayingbasketball

Basketball Clinic for children in Year PP-2

George Burnett Leisure Centre 9 April 2026

The clinic is run to teach the basics of basketball, and putting it into gameplay. Perfect for beginners. Children will be taught dribbling, passing, shooting, game play and team skills.

Legoday

LEGO Day

South Perth Library 10 April 2026

Join our Lego day at Manning Library and build your best creations.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays Youth
AuthorWorkshop

Author Workshop - Kylie Howarth

Manning Library 10 April 2026

Come and join our children’s literature champion Kylie Howarth for an author’s workshop, recommended for ages 8 - 12.

Kids/Family Library School Holidays
Femalechilddoingcraftactivity

Craft Day

Manning Library 13 April 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.

All Ages Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
Kidsplayingbasketball

Basketball Clinic for children in Year 3-6

George Burnett Leisure Centre 13 April 2026

The clinic is run to teach the basics of basketball, and putting it into gameplay. Perfect for beginners. Children will be taught dribbling, passing, shooting, game play and team skills.

Achildmakingacolourfulartwork

Arts & Crafts Workshop for children in Year 3-8

George Burnett Leisure Centre 14 April 2026

Create a piece of artwork to bring home!

Retrogames

Retro Gaming Day

Manning Library 14 April 2026

Grab some friends, challenge yourself, or create new memories with family! Play classic gaming consoles such as PlayStation 1, SNES and Xbox, courtesy of The Nostalgia Box.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays Youth
kidsbaking

Quick Bites for Teens

George Burnett Leisure Centre 14 April 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. A free workshop for people aged 12 - 17.

Free Kids/Family School Holidays Youth

Pokerama Workshop

South Perth Library 15 April 2026

Build your own Pokémon terrarium! Pick three Pokémon and create their tiny world inside a Poké Ball. A great activity for children aged 8 and over.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
kidsplayingsoccer

Soccer Clinic for children in Year PP-2

George Burnett Leisure Centre 15 April 2026

The clinic is run to teach the basics of soccer, and putting it into gameplay. Perfect for beginners. Children will be taught dribbling, passing, goal kicking, game play and team skills.

BMX & Pump Track Jam

George Burnett Leisure Centre 15 April 2026

Grab your friends and compete in our basketball tournament, plus fun skills challenges and mini-games throughout the afternoon. Win amazing prize packs and enjoy some music and free pizza! Suitable for people aged 12 to 17.

Free Kids/Family School Holidays Youth

Constable Care - Making the Right Call

South Perth Community Hall 16 April 2026

An engaging puppet show teaching children to recognise emergencies and what steps to take next.

Free Kids/Family School Holidays

Nature craft workshop

South Perth Library 16 April 2026

Nature Makers is a crafting session for little creatives to explore art using natural and recycled materials.

Free Kids/Family School Holidays
BusyBeeworkshop

Busy Bee-Bot Bash

South Perth Community Hall 16 April 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.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
Basketballhoop

3v3 Basketball Tournament

George Burnett Leisure Centre 16 April 2026

Grab your friends and compete in our basketball tournament, plus fun skills challenges and mini-games throughout the afternoon. Win amazing prize packs and enjoy some music and free pizza! Suitable for people aged 12 to 17.

Free Kids/Family School Holidays Youth
Teensplayingboardgames

Game On!

Manning Library 17 April 2026

Ready to roll the dice and grab a slice? Join Game On!—a fun-filled Friday of board games and free pizza at the library! For ages 10 to 15.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays Youth