Kick off the holidays with a slam dunk at HoopsFest, making its Australian debut from 19 to 22 September. This four-day basketball extravaganza will energise Perth with games across three venues and an immersive Fan Zone at Forrest Place.  

At the Fan Zone, you can meet players, enjoy live music, watch a slam dunk exhibition on a 3x3 court, and participate in Special Olympics events. Plus, there will be food trucks, various entertainment, and a display of some of the world’s rarest sneakers. For added convenience, free rickshaws will be available for those traveling between Forrest Place and RAC Arena for the basketball games. 

The City of Perth Library recently named one of Australia’s ‘Coolest Libraries’ offers a range of engaging activities over the holidays. Explore holiday crafts, join printing workshops, enjoy spooky story time sessions, and get creative with stage makeup workshops. It’s an ideal destination for family fun and creative inspiration during the break! 

Elizabeth Quay’s popular outdoor Markets @ the Quay event is back this spring bringing fun for all ages. Enjoy free activities such as train rides on the EQ Express and Carousel, face painting, street performers, and friendship bracelet making. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the sunny season. 

Encourage the kids to escape their screens this school holiday and connect with nature at Kings Park! Enjoy a range of free self-guided activities, from painting rock pets to crafting your own noughts and crosses board using materials found around the park. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy the springtime outdoors and spark creativity while exploring one of Perth’s most beautiful green spaces. 

With all this and much more on offer, there’s no better place to spend your spring break than the City of Light. Make the most of this lively spring season and check out everything the City has to offer.

Below, we’ve highlighted a selection of events that may take your fancy.  

Remember that all City of Perth parking bays are free after 6pm. 

HoopsFest | 19 – 22 September
Forrest Place and RAC Arena
https://visitperth.com/events/hoopsfest-fan-zone 

Markets @ The Quay | 21 September  
Elizabeth Quay, 3pm-9pm 
Free event | https://visitperth.com/events/markets-at-the-quay-for-telethon 

Holiday craft activities | 21 September – 6 October  
Perth City Library 
Free event | https://visitperth.com/events/holiday-craft-activities   

Sun printing workshop | Friday 27 September 
Perth City Library, 11am-12:30pm 
Free event |https://visitperth.com/events/holiday-craft-activities   

Spooky storytime | Thursday 3 October 
Perth City Library, 11am-11:30am | 2pm-2:30pm 
Free event | https://visitperth.com/events/spooky-storytimes  

LOTE Storytimes | Wednesday 2 October (Spanish) 
Perth City Library, 11am – 12pm 
Join us for an hour of LOTE (Languages Other Than English) stories, songs, and craft. English speakers are welcome to join in the fun. Free event 
https://visitperth.com/events/lote-storytime-2024

Toy Taxidermy | Friday 27 September 
Perth City Library, 1pm – 2:30pm 
Free event | https://visitperth.com/events/toy-taxidermy 

Stage makeup with WA Opera | Tuesday 1 October 
Perth City Library, 11am-12pm 
Book for free here.  
 
Stories in the Park | Wednesday 25 September 
Poolgarla Family Area, Kings Park, 10am-11am
Free event | https://visitperth.com/events/storytime-in-the-park-kings-park  

The Great Golden Hunt | everyday 
The Perth Mint | https://perthmint.rezdy.com/623597/the-perth-mint-s-gold-nugget-hunt 

AWESOME Festival | 24 –28 September 
Perth Cultural Centre & Yagan Square 
https://awesomearts.com/festival/ 

Pixel expo | 28 – 29 September  
PCEC | https://www.pixelexpo.org.au/ 

Free events at King’s Park: 

  • WA Botanic Garden Favourites | 14 September – Sunday 6 October
  • Boorna Waanginy: Future Weaving Drop-in Activity | 24 –27 September
  • Mini Gardens for Rock Pets | 1 October & 4 October
  • Nature Naughts and Crosses | Wednesday 2 October
  • Nature Weaving | Thursday 3 October