Get ready for a busy end to February in Perth! This weekend (Feb 28th & Mar 1st) is your Last Chance to catch the Summer Reading Challenge, plus there are free family fun days down at Elizabeth Quay and plenty of workshops for parents. Check out the best options for Saturday and Sunday!
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Summer Reading Challenge
City of Perth Library
Last chance for kids 2-12 to earn reading prizes before it ends Saturday!
Titanic The Human Story
Northbridge Centre
Explore the history of the Titanic in this all-ages, indoor exhibition.
Sunday Funday – Summer/Autumn
Claremont Museum
Free, fun, and educational drop-in activities suitable for all ages on Sunday morning.
· February 28
4HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL EXHIBITIONS : Check out the various photography exhibitions happening across Perth City as part of this festival. Since it runs daily until March 1st, Saturday is a great day to explore.It is running daily until March 1st, so Saturday or Sunday are your final chances to catch these displays.
FREE : Elizabeth Quay becomes an entertainment hotspot featuring live performances on a floating stage, surrounded by food and family activities. This event wraps up on March 1st.Free outdoor evening entertainment happening right in the city centre, perfect for a Saturday night outing.
PIPPIN DRYSDALE: INFINITE TERRAINFREE : Visit the Art Gallery of WA for this free exhibition featuring Pippin Drysdale. It is open all weekend and listed as suitable for all ages.It is a free, all-ages indoor gallery option available on Saturday.
EXHIBITIONS ON SCREEN | KARI KOLA: LIGHTING THE SOUNDFREE : This free exhibition is screening all weekend. If the weather turns on Saturday, this is a great free indoor option.It is a free exhibition running across the whole weekend.
· March 1
1: The massive Perth Festival is running until today, March 1st. While specific details aren't provided here, it's a major cultural event spanning the city.It concludes today, March 1st, so Sunday is the last chance to catch any final family-friendly programming.
Also On· anytime this weekend
8: This is your very last chance to catch this exhibition, running daily until today. While details are light, exhibitions in this central square are usually engaging and accessible.It wraps up today (March 1st), making it a perfect final activity for the weekend.
: Explore real human specimens and interactive features to discover how happiness affects your body. This is the last day of this exhibition, running until March 1st.It is running until March 1st, so Sunday is your final chance to visit this unique body exploration experience.
: Step back in time with this narrative experience detailing the human stories aboard the legendary Titanic. Since it runs through June, Saturday is a great day to start this lengthy exhibit.It is explicitly listed as suitable for all ages and provides a great indoor option for Saturday.
: Head down to Rockingham for an afternoon of water fun featuring a giant inflatable, games, and shaded areas. Perfect for cooling off on Sunday.It's explicitly running every Sunday until March 15th, making this Sunday a definite go.
FREE : Drop into the Claremont Museum this Sunday for free, fun, and educational kids' activities. Since the event series runs selected Sundays over summer and autumn, this is a great local find.It’s a free, structured activity happening mid-morning on Sunday at a local museum.
FREE : Kids aged 2-12 can collect prizes by completing reading challenges. This free program finishes today, making Saturday the final day to participate.This is explicitly stated to end on February 28th, making it a critical last-chance free activity for younger readers.
FREE : Another free, all-ages exhibition running at AGWA this weekend. It's a great option if you are in the city centre on Saturday or Sunday.It is free and confirmed running across the target weekend, perfect for a casual cultural stop.
FREE : Catch this free screening at Northbridge Piazza on Sunday. Paola Pivi is often vibrant and visually engaging, making it a good fit for families.It's free, happening at the Northbridge Piazza on Sunday, and runs through the target period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Perth this weekend?
You have great free options this weekend! Head to the City of Perth Library for the final day of the Summer Reading Challenge (Saturday), enjoy the free family fun at Lotterywest Summer Nights at Elizabeth Quay (Saturday night), or try the free activities at the Claremont Museum for Sunday Funday.
Are there any events wrapping up on Sunday, March 1st?
Yes, Sunday is your last chance to experience the Perth Festival, BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness exhibition, and the Exhibition - [akʁibɪː] at Yagan Square.
What can parents do this weekend for education/parenting support?
Parents can attend The Cognitive Edge Masterclass on Saturday morning, or parents/carers dealing with ADHD can attend the free Thriving with ADHD session at Riverton Library on Saturday afternoon.
