Perth, WA

School holiday activities in Perth

WA school holiday dates, and the places and programs in Perth that vacation care services, early learning centres and families book most. Prices and how to book come from each venue’s own site.

School holidays on now, until Sun 11 Oct

Places to go on the map Incursions in Perth

WA school holiday dates

Spring holidays 2026On now
Saturday 26 September 2026 to Sunday 11 October 2026
Summer holidays 2026
Friday 18 December 2026 to Sunday 31 January 2027
Autumn holidays 2027
Saturday 10 April 2027 to Sunday 25 April 2027
Winter holidays 2027
Saturday 3 July 2027 to Sunday 18 July 2027

Dates are for government schools. Independent and Catholic schools can differ by a day or two.

This school holidays in Perth

What families and vacation care groups book most

Timezone Northbridge

Northbridge, WA

Play & arcade

Price on request

Scitech

West Perth, WA

Museums & culture

$17 per child

Escape This

Perth, WA

Play & arcade

Price on request

BOUNCE Osborne Park

Osborne Park, WA

Active & sport · Play & arcade

$25 per session

Holey Moley

Northbridge, WA

Play & arcade

Price on request

Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip

Perth, WA

Museums & culture

Price on request

BOUNCE Cannington

Cannington, WA

Active & sport · Play & arcade

$25 per session

Holey Moley Carousel

Cannington, WA

Play & arcade

$12

Indoor and rainy day ideas

Indoor venues for when the weather turns

Timezone Northbridge

Northbridge, WA

Play & arcade

Price on request

Scitech

West Perth, WA

Museums & culture

$17 per child

Escape This

Perth, WA

Play & arcade

Price on request

BOUNCE Osborne Park

Osborne Park, WA

Active & sport · Play & arcade

$25 per session

Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip

Perth, WA

Museums & culture

Price on request

BOUNCE Cannington

Cannington, WA

Active & sport · Play & arcade

$25 per session

Adrenaline Vault

Belmont, WA

Active & sport

$23 per child

Strike Bowling Karrinyup

Karrinyup, WA

Play & arcade

$120 per session

Good for toddlers

Places that list ages from 2 or under

BOUNCE Osborne Park

Osborne Park, WA

Active & sport · Play & arcade

$25 per session

BOUNCE Cannington

Cannington, WA

Active & sport · Play & arcade

$25 per session

BOUNCE Joondalup

Edgewater, WA

Active & sport · Play & arcade

$25 per session

Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm

Henley Brook, WA

Animals & nature

$16.50 per child

Koala Play centre and Cafe

Hillarys, WA

Play & arcade

$15.90 per child

Animals & nature

Zoos, farms, aquariums and wildlife parks

Perth Zoo

South Perth, WA

Animals & nature

Price on request

Perth City Farm

East Perth, WA

Animals & nature

$190 per group

Landsdale Farm Sustainability Education Centre

Darch, WA

Animals & nature

$23.60 per child

AQWA – Aquarium of Western Australia

Hillarys, WA

Animals & nature

from $19

Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm

Henley Brook, WA

Animals & nature

$16.50 per child

Australian Wetlands

South Perth, WA

Animals & nature

Price on request

Australian Bushwalk

South Perth, WA

Animals & nature

Price on request

Armadale Reptile Centre

Wungong, WA

Animals & nature

$15 per child

Free things to do with kids

Parks, playgrounds, pools and libraries with no ticket

Kings Park

City Beach, WA

Animals & nature · Parks & outdoors

Price on request

Subiaco Pool

Subiaco, WA

Pools & water

$350 per group

Aquamarine Resrve

Treeby, WA

Parks & outdoors

Price on request

Bull Creek Aquatic Centre

Bull Creek, WA

Active & sport

Price on request

Armadale Aquatic Centre

Seville Grove, WA

Active & sport

Price on request

Arthur Pexton Memorial Playing Fields

Guildford, WA

Parks & outdoors

Price on request

Atop playground area

Beeliar, WA

Parks & outdoors

Price on request

Bayswater Waves Lap Pool

Embleton, WA

Pools & water

Price on request

Incursions that come to you

Shows and workshops for vacation care services and schools

Amusement Rides Perth

Fun Incursion

Inflatables & rides

$990 per session

Balloonist Perth

Fun Incursion

Magic & comedy

$320 per session

Beyblade Tournament Perth

Fun Incursion

Games & challenges

$500 per session

Bubble Soccer Perth

Fun Incursion

Sport · Inflatables & rides · Games & challenges

$450 per session

Colour Run (Dry Powder) Perth

Fun Incursion

Games & challenges

$600 per session

Face Painter Perth

Fun Incursion

Art & craft

$320 per session

Takes groups Comes to you

Scitech

Based in West Perth

Museum

$17 per child

Takes groups Comes to you

Old Central Fire Station

Based in Perth

Museum

Price on request

School holiday questions about Perth

When are the next school holidays in WA?

WA government school holidays are on now, until Sunday 11 October 2026.

What can kids do on a rainy day in Perth?

Indoor venues in Perth include Timezone Northbridge, Scitech, Escape This and BOUNCE Osborne Park. Book ahead in the holidays: indoor places fill first when it rains.

Where can kids see animals in Perth?

Zoos, farms and wildlife parks in and around Perth include Perth Zoo, Perth City Farm, Landsdale Farm Sustainability Education Centre and AQWA – Aquarium of Western Australia.

Are there free things to do with kids in Perth in the school holidays?

Yes. We list 50 free public places in Perth, such as parks, playgrounds, pools and libraries. Libraries and councils also run free holiday programs, so check their sites.

Which incursions come to vacation care services in Perth?

53 incursion programs and providers travel to services and schools in Perth: animal shows, science, circus, music and more. Book early for the holidays.

How do I plan a vacation care program for the holidays?

Start with the dates, then mix excursions and incursions across the weeks. Keep an indoor option for each outdoor day, and add free days at parks or libraries to manage cost. Shortlist ideas, then book directly with each venue or provider.