School holiday fun starts here in the City

02 April 2026 • 3 min read

The City of Perth is bursting with bucket-list adventures these April school holidays – perfect for keeping little hands busy and curious minds engaged.

From hands-on workshops to outdoor exploration, there’s something new to discover every day.

Festival fun for curious kids

The Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival runs all April long, with dedicated Kids Days packed full of creativity and culture. Expect captivating storytelling, hands-on crafts, fascinating artefacts, and even the chance to make your own vintage toys – bringing history to life in the most fun way.

Highlights include:

Kaya Boodja! Sensory Play at John Curtin Gallery | Weekdays throughout April | OId Perth Boys’ School
Tin-Can Telephones | Tues 7 April | City of Perth Library
Become a Coin Designer | Tues 7 and 14, Thurs 9 and 16 April | The Perth Mint
Play In the Past | Wed 8 April | City of Perth Library
Stories of Kaarta Koomba; A Celebration of People, Place and Culture | Sat 11 and Sun 12 April | Rio Tinto Naturescape, Kings Park
Storytime with Glenn Swift | Mon 13 April | City of Perth Library
Ghost Stories with Glenn Swift | Tues 14 April | City of Perth Library
Children’s Traditional Art | Thurs 16 April | City of Perth Library

Get creative at the library

The City of Perth Library is your go-to for school holiday creativity, hosting a wide range of engaging activities for kids and young adults.

From craft sessions to interactive workshops, there’s plenty to explore:

Holiday Craft | Sat 4 – Sun 19 April
Creating a Haven for Native Bees | Fri 10 April
Voices of Youth in Heritage | Sat 11 April
Woody’s Ukulele School | Tues 14 April
Young Adult Traditional Art | Thurs 16 April
Young Adult – Clay Meditation | Mon 20 April

Outdoor adventures at Kings Park

Encourage the kids to unplug and reconnect with nature at Kings Park and Botanic Garden. With a mix of free, self-guided and facilitated activities, it’s the perfect place to explore, play and create.

Activities include:

Lightscape Nature Poem Workshop | Multiple dates in April
The Spring Mud Kitchen | 4 – 19 April
Loose Parts Bush Camp | 4 – 19 April
Kaarta Koomba Kaatitjiny | 4 – 19 April
Critters Up Close | 7 April
Easter Basket Weaving & Egg Hunt | 8 and 15 April
Natural Dyeing and Watercolour with Rivarossa Botanicals | 9 April
Family Twilight Adventure | 9 and 16 April
Natural Pigment, Watercolour & Collage with Jodie Davidson | 14 April
School Holiday Nature Craft | 14 – 17 April
Bee Hotel Workshop with WA Loves Nature | 17 April

You can even head home from your day of city adventures with a cuddly companion – the Western Australia Visitor Centre is currently offering a complimentary quokka or black swan soft toy when you spend $150 or more on eligible Perth city tours. Take a look at their website to see the participating tours.

Explore Visit Perth for even more school holiday events and activities, including FRONT – a vibrant, imaginative hub of creativity – and the Lester Prize 2026 Youth Awards.

With so much on offer, there’s no better place to spend the school holidays than the City of Perth. Plan your days, try something new, and make the most of every moment these April holidays.