Free School Holiday Activities In July
Wed 03 Jul 2019 - Fri 19 Jul 2019
Some fantastic, FREE school holiday entertainment.
Do you need some ideas about how to keep the kids entertained these school holidays, without draining the bank balance? Here are some FREE activities to check out!
Central Perth and Surrounds
Winter Lights
Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Website
Wednesday, 3rd July to Saturday, 13th July
Brookfield Place will transform the precinct with a brand-new showcase of light installations, projections and entertainment to brighten the winter gloom in the CBD.
This year, the program is bigger and brighter, featuring world-famous installations and thought-provoking sculptures from local and international visual artists, many never seen before in WA.
Brookfield Place’s award-winning restaurants and bars will also put on a show, with special extended festival trading hours, kid-friendly menus and food trucks.
Kids School Holiday Club, Mount Hawthorn
Mount Hawthorn Baptist Church, Corner of Hobart and Edinboro Street, Mt Hawthorn
Website
Monday 15th to Friday 19th July
During the second week of the holidays, Mount Hawthorn Baptist Church will host the Mounty Kids Holiday Club for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Over five fun-filled days from Monday 15th July to Friday 19th July, children will enjoy a range of games with great prizes up for grabs plus bible stories, craft activities and more.
All volunteers have Working with Children's Cards and Police Clearances and Child Safe Policies are in place.
Northern Suburbs
Barnyard Bible Club, Padbury
Perth Free Presbyterian Church, 10 Alexander Road, Padbury
Website
Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th July from 10am to 12pm
A free lineup of fun activities for children, such as singing, games, arts and crafts.
There will also be a special Bible story with a Barnyard theme.
Little Huckers Disc Golf
Chichester Disc Golf Park, 109 Trappers Drive, Woodvale
Website
Wednesday, 10th July and Wednesday, 17th July (and every Wednesday)
Disc Golf is a sport that is suitable for all ages and abilities, and it’s free to take part!
Some discs will be provided, or you can purchase your own. Parental guidance is required, but children will be guided by West Coast Disc Golfers.
The sessions include a run through of drills, followed by a game.
Southern Suburbs
Frozen Kids’ Night at the Left Bank
The Left Bank, East Fremantle
Website
Tuesday, 9th July at 5pm
The Left Bank is hosting a special “Frozen” themed Kids Night!
It's a perfect start to the school holidays, and there may even be a visit from Elsa!
There will also be face painting, arts and crafts, and everyone is welcome to dress as their favourite Disney character!
Kids eat free with every full price main meal purchased from 5pm.
Image: The Left Bank Facebook page
Cockburn Gateways Shopping City, 816 Beeliar Drive, Success
Monday 8th July to Friday 19th July from 10am to 2pm daily.
Website
The Arctic Chill Zone, located in front of Big W, features a snow storm entry, winter plunge ball pit, a ski lift augmented reality photo opportunity, icicle toss and winter-themed craft activities!
The activities will run from 10am to 2pm daily and are all free.
The Greatest Showman FREE Movie Event
Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds
Gate 1, Corner of Station Street and Albany Highway, Cannington
Register
here
Saturday, 6th July at 6:30pm
A FREE, family-friendly screening of The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman!
There will be free popcorn, free photos with miniature pony Teddy and a free workshop from ZAP CIRCUS.
The event will also feature Canning Show exhibits demonstrations, community organisations, entertainment and food.
Image: The Greatest Showman Facebook page
Belmont Forum, 227 Belmont Avenue, Cloverdale
Website
Monday 8th July to Friday 19th July at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm
Cartoon and animation workshops for little artists!
These free workshops are hosted by Toonworld and will empower children to get creative.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Teach Your Child First Aid
Meerilinga High Wycombe, 104 Edney Road, High Wycombe
Website
Tuesday, 9th July at 10am-11am (under 8s) and 11am-12pm (under 11s)
St John Ambulance offers FREE first aid training to children, so they know what to do if they are faced with a first aid emergency.
Meerilinga High Wycombe will host two First Aid Focus events for children.
The Under 8 group will learn when, who and how to help in an emergency.
The Under 11 group will learn principles of first aid, DRSABC, the recovery position, managing external bleeding and burns management.
Parents must stay on the premises during the course.
Bookings are essential - email highwycombe@meerilinga.org.au or phone 08 9454 7198
Activities at your local library
Many local libraries are a haven for free school holiday activities! Just some of the ones we’ve found this July include the below:
Tuesday, 9th July
Owls Uncovered at Morley Library at 1:30pm (ages 3-12)
Wednesday, 10th July
Virtual Reality Drop in Day at Mirrabooka Library at 10am
Thursday, 11th July
Draw a Magical Story with Sam Hughes at Maylands Public Library at 3pm
Monday, 15th July
Movie Night at Scarborough Library at 5:30pm (all ages - free, but you need to register )
Tuesday, 16th July
Make a Hairy Potato Head at Karrinyup Library at 10:30am (ages 6-9)
Wednesday, 17th July
LEGO Club at Coolbellup Public Library at 3:30pm (ages 5 )
Harry Potter Magical Fun at Bayswater Library at 2:30pm (ages 5-12)
Thursday, 18th July
Steam Club at Success Library at 4pm (ages 10 )
Pyjama Storytime at Pinjarra Library at 5pm (ages 3-8)
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