We are lucky to live in a wonderful city that hosts so many free family friendly events, month after month. Here are the top FREE February Perth Family Events 2019, so you can enjoy a day or night out with the family that won’t break the bank.
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Saturday16th – Music at Murdoch
Now in its third year, Music at Murdoch returns for an unforgettable night of live music, food and entertainment, set amongst the eucalymjsptus trees at Bush Court at Murdoch University. This year, Aria Award winner and winner of the X-Factor Series 4 Samantha Jade and her band will light up the stage, with support acts from Ben Merito and his band, Kiara Eve and the One Big Voice school group. This free non-ticketed event is the perfect family night out, with a range of food vans, live entertainment and children’s activities on offer. 4:30pm – 9pm. Murdoch University Bush Court, South St, Murdoch. https://www.facebook.com/events
Friday1st to Sunday 17th – Fringe World Continues, Various Perth Locations
Fringe World continuesthroughout February with a largerange of free family entertainment on offer including the very popular FringeWorld Mermaids, Street Performers, concerts, an all ages dance party and more!For the full program of events visit: https://fringeworld.com.au/ . For our list of the best freeand low cost Fringe World Family Shows visit the Kids Around Perth list here
Saturday2nd – Sweet Street Party Display Village Launch, Aveley
Tolaunch the new new display village in Aveley, Stockland Vale are holding aSweet Street party. Expect plenty of interior design inspo, celebs, free funand giveaways! There will be a live roommakeover by Channel 9’s Ronnie and Georgia, Healthy cooking demos by celebritychef Herb Faust, Free rainbow lolly bar, Free fresh juice bar, Freeface-painting and balloon giveaways, Free sausage sizzle, Free coffee, Freeentertainment and activities for the kids and Food trucks and ice-cream vans.With Ch 9’s Chrissy Morrissey MC’ing the morning, it’s bound to be a whole lotof fun. 3pm – 6pm. Stockland Vale, Ashford St, Aveley. https://www.facebook.com/events
Sunday 3rd – Calleya Morning of Fun, Treeby
Joinin for a free morning of celebrities, giveaways and fun! There will be a 60minute live room makeover by Ch 9’s Ronnie and Georgia, Celebrity Iron ChefHerb Faust will be doing cooking demos to show you how to create quick weekdaydinners on a family friendly budget, Ch9 will be onsite with a pop up 3 ptbasketball game and giveaways, FREE Rainbow Lolly Buffet, FREE Sausage Sizzle,FREE Coffee from Mooba, FREE Fresh juice bar with apple, orange and watermelon,FREE Balloon Art and Face Painting plus, home experts on hand to answer allyour questions. 9am – 12pm. Calleya Estate, Cilantro Parkway, Treeby. https://www.facebook.com/events
Friday 8th – Community Fan Day with the Perth Wildcats, Forrestfield
Calling all community members and Red Army fans – join Hawaiian’s Forrestfield and take part in the Community Fan Day on Friday 8 February. Running from 4.30pm – 7.30pm, this event will have kids of all ages in awe as they get to meet idols – Perth Wildcats Captain Damian Martin, Angus Brandt, Clint Steindl, Rhys Vague, Jesse Wagstaff and Mitchell Norton. This jam-packed full of fun event will host a number of different activities including: The opportunity to shoot hoops on a custom-made Wildcats basketball half court including a competition element!, Have your favorite memorabilia signed, Snap a photo booth selfie and more. 4:30pm – 7:30pm. Hawaiian’s Forrestfield, 20 Strelitzia Ave, Forrestfield. https://www.facebook.com/events
Friday 8th to Monday 11th – Boorna Waanginy, Kings Park
Theextraordinary hit of 2017, Boorna Waanginy, is back to transform Kings Parkinto a nocturnal wonderland over four spectacular nights. In this epic workNoongar culture, science, cutting-edge technology and breathtaking artistrycome together to celebrate and explore the interconnectedness of all life andthe fragile beauty of South Western Australia’s landscape. Huge projectorstransform the trees and avenues of Kings Park into an ever-moving canvas, wheretrees and flowers bloom, flocks of birds descend, wetlands fill, bush firesrage and the stories of the formation of Western Australia’s unique landscapeunfurl all around you. Be part of a river of light, story and humanity, as itwinds its way along a 1.5 kilometre journey designed to transform the way wesee our landscape and to inspire us to become part of a movement thatguarantees its future for all the species who call it home. Bring the familyalong for an unmissable free Festival experience that is truly awe inspiring.Nightly from 8pm to 11:00pm. Kings Park Rd, West Perth. https://www.perthfestival.com.au
Saturday 9th – Wandjoo Festival, Jindalee
TheJindalee Foreshore will come alive this February with the City of Wanneroo’sWandjoo Festival, a celebration of local Aboriginal history and culture. Thefree family event will showcase local Aboriginal businesses and feature liveperformances from dance groups and musical acts including Koolangkas Kreate,Struggling Kings, Angela Rule and hip hop acts Fluent and Syllabolix. Therewill also be dance workshops and a host of free activities for festival goersto try including basket weaving, and headband and necklace making. 11am – 3pm.Eden Beach Foreshore Playground, Reflection Boulevard, Jindalee. http://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/wandjoofestival
Sunday 10th – Perth Chinese New Year Fair
The2019 Perth Chinese New Year Fair comes to Northbridge on Sunday 10 February,noon to 9pm. This multicultural extravaganza includes a parade, stalls,cultural activities, lion and dragon dancing, multicultural concert, games andrides. Cultural performances will dazzle throughout the day on James and LakeStreets and in Chinatown on Roe Street. https://www.facebook.com/events/316507875796046/
Sunday10th – Giant Park at Bushmead Grand Opening, Hazelmere
Join in for the GRAND OPENING of the GIANT PARK in Bushmead! Officially opening on Sunday 10th February, the event will be filled of fun activities for the entire family to enjoy including: GIANT inflatable ball pit, water slide and sprinkler run, GIANT games including Kerplunk and Twister, GIANT picnic, GIANT sausage sizzle and so much MORE! 3pm – 6pm. Bushmead Rd, Hazelmere. https://www.facebook.com/events
Saturday16th – Kidz Fest, Ascot
Continue the summer holiday fun and join us on the 16 February from 11am to 5pm for the City of Belmont’s FREE annual Kidz Fest! This year children can enjoy loads of free entertainment, live performances, amusement rides and DIY workshops for an extended 6 hours of endless fun. Come along to Garvey Park and explore the exciting thrills of Adventure Land, get creative in Fun Land, delight in the delicious treats in Food Land, have a go at a new talent in Sports Land, discover the fascinating future in Tomorrow Land and keep the littlies entertained in the safe play zone Toddler Town. Entry, rides, entertainment and activities are free and tickets are not required to attend – recommended for children 0-14 years. 11am – 5pm. Garvey Park. Fauntleroy Ave, Ascot. https://www.facebook.com/events
Sunday17th – Lunar New Year Lantern Festival, Northbridge
Take a stroll down William Street to see the beautiful red lanterns add a splash of colour to Northbridge as part of the Lunar New Year Lantern Festival. The festival will run along William Street, from Roe to Brisbane Street and features lion dancers, kids activities and roving entertainment in the event zone between Newcastle and Monger Street. 4pm – 9pm. William St, Northbridge. https://www.facebook.com/events
Saturday23rd – Fenian Festival Family Day, Fremantle
The Fenian Festival Family Day will be buzzing with free activities for all the family. The WA Maritime Museum is offering free entry all day (entry fees will however apply for their major exhibition). Listen to great stories, see a replica whale boat, make a model boat, follow the Shamrock trail, view the award winning children’s movie Secret of Kells on the big screen, watch displays of traditional dancing and keep an eye out for talented young buskers. 10am – 5pm. Maritime Museum, Peter Hughes Drive, Fremantle. https://www.facebook.com/events
Saturday23rd – South Perth Sounds
The City of South Perth’s annual South Perth Sounds Concert will return to Sir James Mitchell Park on Saturday 23 February 2019 with Australian rock legends, the Hoodoo Gurus set to headline the free community concert. South Perth Sounds will kick off from 5pm with pre-show entertainment, children activities and gourmet food trucks. 5pm – 8:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events
Saturday 23rd – Illuminate Night Party Gosnells
The Illuminate Night Party showcases everything that makes Gosnells a great place to live. On Saturday 23 February 2019, Gosnells Oval will be filled with food stalls, children’s activities, roving performers, live music, carnival rides and heaps of fun for the whole family. The Illuminate Night Party will culminate in an exciting concert by a high profile Australian act on the main stage being the perfect finish to the biggest party Gosnells has ever seen. www.gosnells.wa.gov.au
Free Outdoor Cinema Events
Take advantage of the warm summer eveningsand head to one of the free outdoor movies being screened around Perth during February.Bring along a picnic for the ultimate cheap night out.
Movie: HotelTransylvania (2012, PG) Date: Friday 1stFebruary Time: 5pm -9:30pm. Movie starts at 7:30pm Location: HawaiianForrestfield, 20 Strelitzia Ave, Forrestfield. More Information: www.facebook.com
Movie: Surf’s Up 2(2007, G) Date: Friday 1stFebruary Time: 7:15pm -9:30pm. Location: DarchPlaza, 255 Kingsway, Darch More Information: www.facebook.com
Movie: TheGreatest Showman (2017, PG) Date: Friday 1stFebruary Time: 7:30pm -9:30pm Location: TomatoLake, Oats St, Kewdale More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: Coco (2017,PG) Date: Friday 1stFebruary Time: 6pm – 9pm Location:Stockland Vale, 84 Egerton Drive, Aveley More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: Sing (2016,G) Date: Saturday 2ndFebruary Time: 6pm – 9pm.Movie will start once the sun sets. Location:Stockland Amberton, Cinnabar Drive, Eglington More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: Paddington2 (2017, G) Date: Saturday 2ndFebruary Time: 7:30pm – 9pm Location: SirJames McCusker Park, 6 Silver sandsDrive, Iluka More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: CaptainUnderpants (2017, G) Date: Saturday 2ndFebruary Time: 6pm – 10pm Location: ElsieAustin Oval, Grahame St, Mt Helene More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: The LittleMermaid (1989, G) Date: Saturday 2ndFebruary Time: 7:00pm -9:00pm Location:Northbridge Piazza, 44 Lake St, Northbridge More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: Showdogs(2018, PG) Date: Friday 8thFebruary Time: 5:30pm -9:30pm. Movie starts at sunset Location: KalariDrive Reserve, Kalari Drive, Wattle Grove More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: Ferdinand(2017, G) Date: Friday 8thFebruary Time: 6:00pm -9:30pm (movie starts at sunset Location: EdenBeach Foreshore Playground, Reflection Boulevarde, Jindalee More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: PeterRabbit (2018, PG) Date: Friday 8thFebruary Time: 7:15pm -9:30pm Location: DarchPlaza, 255 Kingsway, Darch More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: Kung FuPanda (2008, PG) Date: Saturday 9thFebruary Time: 5:30pm -7:30pm Location:Northbridge Piazza, 44 Lake St, Northbridge More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: Jumanji:Welcome to the Jungle (2017, PG) Date: Saturday 9thFebruary Time:6:00pm -9:30pm. Movie starts at 7:30pm Location: MillsSt, Brixton St, Beckenham More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: PeterRabbit (2018, PG) Date: Saturday16th February Time: 7:30pm -9:00pm Location: SirJames McCusker Park, 6 Silver sandsDrive, Iluka More Information: www.facebook.com/events
Movie: Antman andthe Wasp (2018, PG) Date: Friday 22ndFebruary Time: 5:30pm -9:30pm Location: BillShaw Reserve, Grove Rd, Walliston More Information: www.facebook.com/events
We hope you have found some free events for you and your family to enjoy in February 2019. We may add more events throughout the month so you can refer back to this list by finding it under What’s On at the top of the website.
Article by Kids Around Perth Reporter Candice, 29th January 2019
Candice Kocken – Kids Around Perth South of the River, Hills & Events Reporter / Mum of 3 kids. Candice is a Mum of 3 who loves cooking, sewing and taking her kids out to explore our beautiful state of WA. Follow Candice and her adventures @uncannymum on Instagram.
We make every effort to ensure all this information is up to date but should be used as a guide only. Events do get cancelled or changed and venues can close without notice. Always follow the links provided for up to date information on an event or activity. If you know of a change or cancellation we’ve missed then please contact us to let us know.
