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 October 2019 Perth Family Events, so you can enjoy a day or night out with the family that won’t break the bank.
Monday16th September to Sunday 13th October – Sense of Spring, Perth
Immerseyour senses exploring Spring related installations throughout the City at RaineSquare, 140, Carillon City, enex and Forrest Chase. Enjoy an abundance ofcolours, scents and sounds to evoke the sense of Spring, while getting theperfect Insta shot. Daily with various opening times, see website for details. https://www.visitperth.com.au
Tuesday1st, Thursday 3rd and Saturday 5th – Paint by numbers Mural, Elizabeth QuayPerth
JoinMelski McVee in painting a huge 60m long paint by numbers mural in the heart ofElizabeth Quay. Any age and skill type are welcome to join (although youngerchildren need to be supervised by their parents whilst painting). Paint bynumbers painting is easy, fun and a great way to meet people of all ages, youngand old. 8:30am – 12pm. Elizabeth Quay, The Esplanade, Perth. https://www.facebook.com/events
Saturday5th and Sunday 6th – Groundswell Surf & Skate Festival, Scarborough
Scarborough’sultimate youth festival, Groundswell is returning for its 6th instalment thisOctober – and now across 2 massive days. October 5 & 6 will see ScarboroughBeach and surrounds ignite with surfing, skateboarding, music, arts, markets,entertainment and for the first time ever a 3×3 street basketball comp! Groundswell is a FREE community festivalcelebrating participation, sports, arts and the beachside culture that makeScarborough so unique. 7:20am – 6pm. Scarborough Amphitheatre, The Esplanade,Scarborough. https://groundswellfestival.org
Saturday5th – Pop Up Carnival, East Victoria Park
Ifyou are looking for a fun day out for your family, this is the event for you.Featuring: Pony rides, Petting zoo, Bouncy Castles, Facepainting and more!While you’re there check out the newly redeveloped playground. 10am – 1pm. JohnMacmillan Park, Kent St, East Victoria Park. https://www.facebook.com/events
Saturday5th – Atlantis Beach Spring Launch, Two Rocks
Whetheryou’re an Atlantis Beach local, looking for your new beachside home, or justkeen for a fun day out, you won’t want to miss this FREE community eventpresented by Atlantis Beach.Lots of free family fun including Tunes, giveaways,live shout outs & more from Hit 92.9, The Perth Mermaids, Life-sized sand sculptures of Atlantis’siconic marine park, Kids sandcastle competition, Mechanical surfboard for kidsto ride on and so much more! 11am – 3pm. Atlantis Beach, 5 ConstellationEntrance, Two Rocks. https://www.facebook.com/events
Sunday6th – Armadale Highland Gathering andFun Run
Youdon’t need to be Scottish to take part in this annual tradition, so gather yourfamily and friends to enjoy the visual spectacle of kilts, bagpipes and amedieval fair. The morning begins with the fun and quirky Perth Kilt Run. Theexcitement doesn’t stop there. Following the Perth Kilt Run you’ll have therest of the day to experience Scottish arts and crafts, highland dancing andbagpipe competitions, meet and greet Scottish dogs, watch the hotly contestedHeavy Events competitions and of course test your taste buds with the infamoushaggis and other Scottish delights. Let your imagination run wild in themedieval fair or the clan village and then kick up your heels with live musicand Ceilidh dancing. 8:30am – 4:30pm. Armadale City Centre, 7 Orchard Ave,Armadale. https://www.facebook.com/events
Sunday6th – Jarrahdale Log Chop and SJ CountryFair
TheJarrahdale Log chop remains WA’s biggest wood chop event. Entrance is FREE and there will be over 70stalls, including small goods sales, agriculture displays, sales of localproduce, demonstrations by local groups, and rides for children, licensed barand musical entertainment. 10am – 4:30pm. Jarrahdale Oval, 86 Millars Rd,Jarrahdale. https://www.facebook.com/events
Sunday6th – Bertram Mad Hatters Garden Party
Don’t be late for this very importantdate! Come dressed as your favourite Alice in Wonderland character for FREEfamily fun at the William Bertram Community Centre. This event will includefree games, snack plates, crafts, a photo booth, face painting and kooky hairspray. 1pm – 4pm. William Bertram Community Centre, Johnson Rd, Bertram. https://www.facebook.com/events
Wednesday9th – Cloisters Family Fun Day, Perth
Cloistersare taking some of the stress out of the holidays by hosting another Family FunDay! Take the opportunity to meet upwith your loved ones for lunch at Cloisters, and keep the kids entertained, allin the one place! The best part …it’s all FREE! Join in for three fun-filledhours of activities including a travelling animal petting zoo, jumbo party games, face painting, balloontwisting, a ‘make your own taco’ class from our friends at Zambrero and much,much more. 11am – 2pm. Cloisters, Between Hay St and St Georges Tce, Perth. https://www.facebook.com/events
Friday11th to Sunday 13th – Forrest LIVE, Perth
Getready for Forrest LIVE, which will see Forrest Chase come alive with 3 days ofFREE interactive activities for the whole family! Everything is free to attend (note someworkshops require booking). Formore info, a full schedule and event map, please visit www.forrestchase.com.au
Sunday13th – Muddy Hands Festival, Wilson
TheMuddy Hands Festival is an event to encourage children and families to enjoyplaying outdoors and being among nature, bringing unstructured play into theireveryday lives and enjoy one of many City of Canning parks. This free eventfeatures plenty of have a go activities aimed at children aged 3 – 15 (thoughof course all are welcome!) There will be Mud kitchens, Two giant mud pits (onefor big kids, one for little kids), Mud sculpting and ochre face painting withEducated by Nature, Loose Parts Play. Cubby building plus much more! 10am -3pm. Kent St Weir, Kent St, Wilson https://www.facebook.com/events
Sunday13th – Buckingham House Open Day, Wanneroo
Bringyour family to Buckingham House and the Old Wanneroo School House for anafternoon of hands-on heritage fun! Take a step back into the past and makesome delicious damper, try your hand at some old fashioned washing, play somevintage games and get crafty with our free activities. 1pm – 4pm. 10 NevilleDrive, Wanneroo. https://www.facebook.com/events
Saturday19th – Point Peron Community Open Day
JoinFairbridge WA in a FREE community open day at our Point Peron Camp School inRockingham. Have a go at SUP boards, archery, abseiling, kayaking and rockclimbing ALL FREE. Food trucks, music, games and prizes! 10am – 2pm. PointPeron Camp School, Point Peron Rd, Rockingham. https://www.facebook.com/events
Sunday20th – Children’s Week Family Fun Day at Whiteman Park
Thisyear’s event will be jam packed full of FREE, fun activities for the wholefamily. Bring a healthy picnic and enjoy heaps of outdoors fun with yourfamily. Activities include A climbingwall, fun maze, obstacle course, birds of prey and lots lots more. 10am – 2pm.Whiteman Park, 233 Drumpellier Drive, Whiteman. https://www.facebook.com/events
Sunday20th – Children’s Week at the WA Shipwrecks Museum, Fremantle
Bringthe whole family down for a special day, discovering some of the oldest knownshipwrecks of Western Australia. Once you have explored the museum enjoy somefantastic free kids activities! Makeyour own sun visor to stay safe in the sun, and take part in our sun printsworkshop. All celebrating the 2019 theme of a Child’s Right to be Healthy, Safe& Happy. 10am – 2pm. 45 Cliff St, Fremantle. https://www.facebook.com/events
Sunday20th – Mandurah Children’s Festival
TheMandurah Children’s Festival is a FREE event which encourages participation ina number of fun family activities in a safe and friendly environment. Therewill be lots of activities, entertainment, learning opportunities and above allFUN! FREE interactive workshops, FREEactivities, FREE dress up competition, FREE stage entertainment and lots more. 10am – 3pm. Eastern MandurahForeshore, Mandurah. https://www.facebook.com/events
Wednesday23rd – Teddy Bears Picnic, Spearwood
Oneof the best free events of the year is back bigger and better than ever withlots of free and fun activities for the kiddies. This event focuses on ages 0 -5 and has regular live shows by Rock ‘n’ Toddle plus there will be a specialguest appearance by ABC’s most popular owls, Hoot and Hootabelle. It’s not atrue Cockburn Teddy Bears Picnic without your usual favourites including:Cuddly animal farm,Arts and craft activities, Hello Baby corner, Roaming teddies,Parenting information stalls, Rides and games. 10am – 1pm. Manning Park, 61Azelia Rd, Spearwood. https://www.facebook.com/events
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Find Halloween events right across Perth, including many free events and trick or treat locations in the Kids Around Perth Halloween Guide
Saturday26th – RFDS Jandakot Open day
Headto Jandakot airport to experience a day in the life of the Flying Doctor. Thisis an interactive family-friendly event with kids activities, foodtrucks and other exhibitions on display. 10am – 4pm. 3 Eagle Drive, Jandakot. https://www.facebook.com/events
Saturday26th – Chemcentre Open Day, Bentley
Joinyour local chemists for a day of science entertainment and learn how chemistryhelps protect our community. Tour our forensic science and environmentalchemistry laboratories, have a blast at the explosive science shows, discoverhow we use science to help police investigate illicit drug laboratories andmore! With ‘little hero’ missions for children, free soil analysis for the‘green thumbs’, career information for the ‘future scientists’ – there will besomething for everyone! ChemCentre Open Day is your chance to learn how localscience impacts you! Free parking and free entry! Don’t miss this opportunityto Make Science Your Mission. 10am – 4pm. Manning Rd, Bentley. www.chemcentre.wa.gov.au/OpenDay
Saturday26th and Sunday 27th – Rockingham Foreshore Celebration
Comealong to the City of Rockingham Foreshore Celebration and enjoy freefamily-friendly entertainment at the newly revitalised Rockingham Foreshore.There will be street performers, aerial acts, a variety of interactiveworkshops, mermaids, ponies, camels, silent disco, drumming circle, trishawrides for seniors, a community lantern parade, Castaways Sculpture Exhibitionplus much more! 11am – 8pm. Rockingham Beach Rd, Rockingham. https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/events-culture-and-tourism/events/foreshore-celebration
Sunday27th – Live Lighter Basant Festival, Perth
ThisLive Lighter Basant Festival is a day filled with kids rides, free kite makingand flying, multicultural performances and activities as well as delicious foodand beverages.This is Perth’s BIGGEST multicultural show and is a fun-filledfestival day to entertain people of all ages and cultures packed with LOTS todo. 11am – 9pm. Langley Park, Riverside Drive, Perth. https://www.basantfestival.com.au
Sunday27th – Cockburn Rotary Spring Fair, Spearwood
Comedown to Manning Park for the Cockburn Rotary Spring Fair. This years theme iscreatures big and small and you will see some expected and not-so-expectedcreatures around the grounds. Included is all your favourites:
Artsand craft stalls, Roving acts, Sideshow Alley, Free games and activities, FROSHYouth Festival and stage performances all day, plus Take a wonder up to theAzelia Ley Homestead Museum and replenish your soul with workshops, yogasessions, markets, healing and much more. Stick around for the evening and,weather permitting, there’ll be some fireworks. 11am – 8pm. Manning Park, 61Azelia Rd, Spearwood. https://www.facebook.com/events/
Sunday27th – Little Feet Festival, Joondalup
Thebiggest day of the year for children aged 12 and under is fast approaching asthe City’s highly-popular Little Feet Festival returns to the grounds of ECUJoondalup on Sunday 27 October. In 2019 the Little Feet Festival transformsinto an ‘Imagination Wonderland’ where children are encouraged to bring alongtheir big ideas, explore their dreams and seek out inspiration throughcreativity and play. 12pm – 5pm. ECU Joondalup, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup. https://www.facebook.com/events
Free Outdoor Cinema Events
Take advantage ofthe warmer evenings and head to one of the free outdoor movies being screenedaround Perth during October. Bring along a picnic for the ultimate cheap nightout.
Movie: Casper (PG) Date: Saturday 26th October Time: from 5.30pm Location:Northbridge Piazza, 44 Lake St, Northbridge More Information: www.visitperthcity.com/events Read the Kids Around Perth Free Flicks for Kids Review here
We hope you have found some free events for you and your family to enjoy in October. 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, 1st October 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.
