🎉 WA Winter School Holiday Events 2025: Perth & Beyond for Families
From snowy beachside wonderlands to LEGO trails and epic indoor winter fests, WA’s school holidays are bursting with creative, cultural, and cool-weather fun for families. Discover what’s on across Perth, Fremantle, Kalgoorlie and beyond this July.
❄️ Hillarys Snowgrounds | Winter Wonderland
Experience a magical snowy escape with ice skating, snow play, tobogganing, and twinkling lights—all by the beach! The Hillarys Snowgrounds turn into a frosty wonderland that’s perfect for some cool holiday fun with the whole fam.
Location: Hillarys Boardwalk, 58 Southside Dr, Hillarys WA
Dates: Wednesday, 16 July – Sunday, 20 July 2025, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ticket Information: Free - no tickets or bookings required.
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- Live, drifting snow showers over the amphitheatre.
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Interactive bubble igloos to explore.
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Meet and greet with “snow fairies”.
- Build-a-snowman stations with real snow.
Plan Your Visit:
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- No booking needed—just arrive before or anytime during the event hours.
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Located within Hillarys Boardwalk precinct, with ample on-site parking and nearby cafés & facilities.
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This is a drop-with-carer event: children must stay with their accompanying adult throughout.
Insider Tips:
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- Dress in layers and bring cozy socks—even by the coast, the snow and bubble igloos can feel chilly.
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Expect short wait times for popular installations—arrive early for a better experience.
- Perfect photo ops: bubble igloos and snow fairies make magical backdrops.
Don’t miss this delightful winter wonderland by the water—snowfall, bubble igloos, dancing snow fairies, and playful snowman moments await the whole family at Hillarys Boardwalk’s free coastal festival!
🎭 PYT Mid Year Musical Theatre Showcase
Perth Youth Theatre students present a musical-theatre extravaganza featuring toe-tapping songs, colourful costumes, and full production flair. A mid-year celebration of their term-time work—complete with special guests and stage magic!
Location: Venue 360 Perth, 20 Thorogood Street, Burswood WA 6100
Dates & Times: Friday, 27 June 2025 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ticket Information: Start at $12
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- Performances by PYT Term‑Time students.
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Special guests and “toe‑tapping songs”.
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Celebration of student creativity and learning.
Plan Your Visit:
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- Arrive ~30 minutes early for seating in this 156‑seat theatre.
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Use on-site parking or nearby public transport.
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Accessible venue with entry via revolving stage-equipped theatre.
Insider Tips:
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- Book early—this popular showcase draws family and friends.
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Great photo opportunity during curtain call—don’t forget your camera!
- Pair the evening with a nearby dinner in Burswood or Crown precinct.
Don’t miss this delightful evening of youthful talent—it’s all about bright voices, creative costumes, and mid-year musical magic!
⛳ Pixar Putt Mini Golf
Get ready to tee off at this whimsical Pixar-themed pop-up mini-golf course, coming to Kalgoorlie’s Goldfields Oasis for a limited winter season!
Location: Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA
Dates: 28 June – 8 July 2025
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- 18 Pixar-themed holes featuring favourites like Toy Story, Cars, Monsters Inc., Inside Out 2, Finding Nemo, Up, and new hole from Inside Out 2.
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Vibrant character statues for photo ops.
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Fun for all ages—kids, adults, families alike.
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- Block out ~90 minutes for a full 18-hole round.
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Arrive 10 minutes early to check-in and get prepped.
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Parking available at Goldfields Oasis; venue is indoor—great for unpredictable winter weather.
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- Sessions fill fast—reserve early, especially weekend nights.
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Bring a soft drink or water; pass the ball shelf is handy for drinks/personal items.
- Not fully wheelchair-friendly—some holes may be tricky; strollers may need to wait outside.
Don’t miss this magical mini-golf adventure—it’s all about colourful Pixar fun, nostalgic challenges, and winter holiday memories to infinity and beyond!
🎨 School Holidays at Fremantle Arts Centre
From painting and sculpture to clay and textiles, Fremantle Arts Centre offers hands-on workshops to spark your little one’s inner artist. Designed for kids of all ages and skill levels, it’s the ultimate place to get messy (in a good way).
Location: Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre
Dates: July 8-18 2025 | 10 AM
Ticket Information: Fees vary by workshop—typically $50–$90 per session
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- Wide range of art disciplines: ceramics, painting, mosaics, sculpture, textiles, animation, print-making, jewellery design, and more.
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Small cohort sizes for individual attention and creativity.
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Fully guided by award-winning artists in a culturally rich environment.
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- Arrive ~10 minutes early for check-in.
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FAC grounds are spacious and shaded—bring a drink bottle and hat.
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Heritage heritage studios and kiln rooms offer unique creative spaces; accessible pathways throughout.
Insider Tips:
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- Book early—popular workshops fill fast after registration opens mid-June.
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Choose age-appropriate sessions—options available for younger and older kids.
- Bring an art smock or old clothes—some workshops involve paint, clay or glue.
Don’t miss this magical creative escape at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre—where kids can imagine, sculpt, paint, and animate their own artworks in a historic arts hub, surrounded by inspiration and community energy this July!
🎢 Schools Out Winter Fest
Perth’s fave indoor winter festival is back with showbags, carnival rides, snow slides, and plenty of frosty fun—no weather worries here. Ideal for kids (and parents) who love a big day out under one roof.
Location: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dates: Saturday 5 July – Sunday 20 July 2025, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Ticket Information: From $39-$45
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- City of Light Ice Rink under cascading indoor "snow".
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Giant snow slides for all ages.
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Carnival rides & sideshow games, plus showbags & winter treats.
- Snowball Showdown arena—real snowball fight fun.
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- Choose your entry hour when booking, and arrive 15 minutes before for smooth check-in.
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Located centrally next to Elizabeth Quay Station; plenty of parking underneath.
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Food stalls, showbag counters, and chill-out zones are available inside.
Insider Tips:
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- Book early! Slots fill fast, especially weekends and evening Glow sessions.
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Use early sensory times if sensitive to light or noise.
- Consider Adult ride coupons to join kids on the fun at an extra $15.
Don’t miss this epic, indoor winter escape—Schools Out Winter Fest is Perth’s biggest chill-out experience: snowy thrills, groovy silent discos, carnival lights, fuzzy dragon friends, and family winter magic, all under one roof!
🔬 Winter School Holidays at Scitech
Scitech turns into a wonderlab of exciting experiments, hands-on exhibitions, and mind-blowing STEM shows these holidays. From coding to robots to real-life science shows, it’s perfect for curious kids who ask “why?” (a lot).
Location: Scitech, City West Centre, West Perth
Dates: Saturday 5 – Sunday 20 July 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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- Ignite Your Curiosity: explosive live chemistry show with color-change reactions and foam jets.
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Planetarium: “A Little Trip to the Moon” and “Voyage of Discovery” live shows for all ages.
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Destination Mars: interactive feature exhibition simulating survival on the Red Planet.
- School Holiday Workshops: engaging sessions like “Poo & You,” “DNA Code Crackers,” “Microscopic World,” and more, hosted by The Kids and Telethon Kids Institute.
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- Arrive around 9:15 am to collect show schedules and plan your day.
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Bring snacks/lunch & refillable bottle; food sold only at pop-up café or nearby city West eateries.
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Facilities include accessible restrooms/changing rooms, bag storage, pram & wheelchair access, and quiet spaces.
Insider Tips:
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- Afternoons are typically quieter—ideal for exhibitions & hands-on activities.
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Book popular workshops early—each session has max ~21 spots.
- Use free pop-up café or nearby spots (e.g. Phat Brew) to avoid long lunch queues.
Don’t miss this thrilling winter escape at Scitech—a science-packed extravaganza with dazzling demonstrations, planetarium adventures, workshop wonders, and Mars mission challenges that ignite inquisitive minds this July!
🦖 Dinosaur Discoveries School Holiday Program
Head to Kalgoorlie for a dino-themed adventure packed with fossils, interactive exhibits, and science play. Perfect for your mini paleontologist—or any kid who thinks dinosaurs are still seriously cool.
Location: Museum of the Goldfields
Dates: Saturday, 5 July – Sunday, 20 July 2025, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ticket Information: Free - $30
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- Dinosaur Trail: Ages 4–9 and 10+ right-sized interpretive trails exploring life in the Triassic, Jurassic & Cretaceous.
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Activity Stations: Eight dino‑themed interactive zones—dig, handle fossils, learn fun facts.
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We Dig Dinos Workshop: Unearth replica fossils, identify dino tracks, discover hatching figurine.
- Calm Zone: Sensory-friendly reading nook and quiet dinosaur-themed activities
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- No bookings required for drop-in activities—just arrive between 10 am and 3 pm.
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Facilities include accessible toilets, parking, and a café onsite.
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Allow 1–2 hours to fully enjoy trails, workshops, and escape experiences.
Insider Tips:
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- Book early for the We Dig Dinos workshop—hand tools and fossils are limited!
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Escape Room is great for families/teens—team up for 60 minutes of fun.
- Museum entry is free—support with a gold coin donation or add an optional activity!
Don’t miss this prehistoric adventure at Museum of the Goldfields—dig, decode and discover dinosaurs in a hands-on, roaringly fun winter school holiday program right in the heart of Kalgoorlie!
🖤💛❤️ NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a day full of family-friendly workshops, storytelling, and hands-on cultural experiences that honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. A meaningful and fun day out for the whole mob.
Location: WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle
Date: Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ticket Information: Free, drop-in event included with general admission (kids are free, adults pay standard entry or entry is free under WA museum pass).
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- Live performance: Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company presents Kaarla Kaatijin, sharing Noongar stories of land creation (11 am–12 pm).
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Cultural craft & games: create beaded friendship bands in NAIDOC colours, spin Aboriginal-flag thaumatropes, and learn marine animal names in Noongar.
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Bush Flower Essences workshop: scent-based immersive session (10–11 and 12–2; numbers limited, drop-in registration).
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- Arrive before 10 am to catch the full program and minimize crowding.
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Located in the main museum building—open to the public with nearby parking and accessible drop-off.
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Facilities include accessible toilets, café, lift access, stroller-friendly areas.
Insider Tips:
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- Arrive early for the Bush Flower Essences sessions—spots are limited and register on arrival.
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Enjoy the theatre performance and craft activities before refueling at the museum café or outdoor picnic spaces.
Don’t miss this enriching NAIDOC Week celebration at Fremantle’s maritime landmark—where storytelling, cultural craft, fragrant workshops, and community connection shine beneath WA's winter skies!
🎨 Little Possum's Create: Indigenous Art with Possum Rose
Join Possum Rose for a beautiful session of Indigenous art-making and yarns that inspire connection to Country. Kids will learn, create, and take home a piece of their own culture-infused artwork.
Location: Creative Edge Art Collective @ Arts Edge Gallery, Edgewater
Date: Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Ticket Information: $60 per child
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- Guided painting workshop by Indigenous artist Renee Rose.
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Hands-on chance to create traditional-inspired artworks to take home.
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Learn about country, culture & community through storytelling and art.
- Cozy gallery setting within an arts hub celebrating First Nations creativity.
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- Arrive ~10 minutes early for check-in.
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Comfortable, paint-friendly clothing recommended.
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Located within Joondalup Gate (Edgewater), adjacent to car parking, public transport, and café amenities.
Insider Tips:
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- Bring a spare top-arts can get colourful!
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Book early—only a few spots available for this intimate workshop.
- A great stepping stone into the broader NAIDOC Exhibition and other Possum Rose events during July.
Don’t miss this enriching winter holiday experience—Little Possum’s Create invites young artists to explore Indigenous traditions through paint, story, and connection under the caring guidance of Renee Rose in the heart of Edgewater’s creative community!
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🎬 Freo Builds 2025: Films in Fremantle
Catch family-friendly films screening in quirky spots around Fremantle as part of Freo Builds 2025. Pack the popcorn and explore the local scene—it's movie magic with a coastal twist!
Location: WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle
Dates: Monday, 14 July – Sunday, 20 July 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ticket Information: Free entry, but bookings essential via the City of Fremantle
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- Seven original LEGO® builds of Fremantle landmarks brought to life on a "Films in Fremantle" theme — from the Containbow to Fremantle Prison and beyond.
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Free LEGO® toy giveaway for each child completing the trail at Fremantle Town Hall between 10 am–4 pm.
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Daily LEGO® workshops at start points—learn to build and maybe meet the artists.
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- Start at WA Maritime Museum or Fremantle Town Hall to collect your map and session ticket.
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Trail GPS around Fremantle—wear comfy shoes and dress for weather.
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Best accessed by public transit with secure parking; wheelchair-accessible at museum and town hall.
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- Book early—limited slots mean families can only book one trail time per day.
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Do the map and vote! Even if you don’t visit every build, submit your vote to enter the big prize draws.
- Trail runs in all weather—bring gumboots, umbrellas or sunscreen, depending on the day.
Don’t miss this epic July adventure! Freo Builds 2025 brings Lego-powered movie-magic to Fremantle—step into a world of iconic cinema-inspired sculptures, hands-on builds, treasure hunting, and sweet surprises at every corner of this vibrant port city!
☀️ Quick Links
- Hillarys Snowgrounds | Winter Wonderland
- PYT Mid Year Musical Theatre Showcase
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Pixar Putt Mini Golf
- School Holidays at Fremantle Arts Centre
- Schools Out Winter Fest
- Winter School Holidays at Scitech
- Dinosaur Discoveries School Holiday Program
- NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day
- Little Possum's Create: Indigenous Art with Possum Rose
- Freo Builds 2025: Films in Fremantle
💡 Pro Parent Tip: Bookmark this page, screenshot your faves, and get in early—these events sell out fast!
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