Let your child lead the way as you play!

Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning, the Discovery Zone will be filled with items that are safe and inviting for tiny fingers and inquiring minds.

Our friendly staff will be there to greet you with lots of ideas on how to enjoy your playtime. You might even make some new friends as well!

These hands-on experiences are linked to the Early Years Learning Framework.

Days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Dates: 4 February – 19 December. This program does not run over the holiday period.
Times: 10am – 12.30pm (arrive and leave at any time)
Cost: Free
Age: 0 – 5
Bookings: Required for groups of 8 or more. Call 1300 134 081

Subi Farmers Market is one of the oldest and original farmers market in WA, operating since 2009. We have a number of simple objectives.  We support a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.  We support WA farmers, growers and producers.  We create a welcoming place where you can meet friends, shop for wonderful produce and gourmet foods, enjoy some fantastic fresh food and drink for breakfast or brunch, listen to talented entertainers and know that the kids will be having a great time. We are very proud of our relationship with Subiaco Primary School.  They have welcomed us at their lovely school since the beginning.  Subi Farmers Market is a not-for-profit organisation that gives all of its profits to the school. We hope you enjoy attending Subi Farmers Market as much as we enjoy putting it on!  See you there next Saturday?

Story Time is aimed at pre-school children, aged two to four years. Celebrate the joy of language, books and libraries while helping your child to develop their interest in reading and learning.

Join fun, interactive sessions of stories, nursery rhymes and craft.

No bookings required.

For further information call 9400 4751.

When: Saturdays from 10.30am to 11am

Storytime at your library

And they all lived happily ever after….

Enjoy songs, stories, nursery rhymes and craft activities. These fantastic story time sessions for pre-school children are a special treat for mums, dads and grandparents as well.

Sessions are free, and run weekly on Saturdays from 10.30am to 11am including during school holidays. No bookings necessary.

Parents please note that children under 6 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Children between 6 and 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult, or older sibling (13 years and over).

When: Tuesdays, 9.30am – 10.30am

Get ready for school with this imaginative movement program.

Help your child develop their language and movement skills by singing songs and moving like animals in a fun, play environment.

Animal Move and Sing is a free program for children aged 2 – 4 years with their parents or carers (siblings are also welcome).

Parents please note that children under 6 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.

Date: September 10

Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday 9.30am – 10.15am during school terms

It’s noisy. It’s fun. It’s free!

Help your child develop their imagination through play. This program offers families with young children opportunities to socialise and learn together.

This program runs during school terms for children aged one to five years old.

Term 3: Monday 22 July – Friday 27 September

Term 4: Monday 14 October – Thursday 19 December

Date: September 11

Time: 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Cost:Free

A free program that has been specifically designed for children aged 0-4 years, their parents and carers. Come along and play with the homemade toys, find the hidden wonders in the discovery boxes or cuddle up with a good book. It’s All About Play offers a fun environment where kids can be kids and adults can enjoy play time too!

No bookings required.

Where: Alkimos Pop-up Library, Gateway Shopping Precinct, Corner of Marmion Avenue and Graceful Boulevard
When: Every Tuesday // 9:30am to 11:30am during term times
Enquiries: 9407 1600 and 9405 5942

Where: Banksia Grove Community Centre, 14 Grass Tree Bend, Banksia Grove
When: Every Thursday // 9:30am to 11:30am during term times.
Enquiries: 9405 2722 or 9405 5942

Where: Clarkson Library, 27 Ocean Keys Boulevard, Clarkson
When: Every Friday // 9:00am to 11:00am during term times
Enquiries: 9405 5907 and 9405 5942

Where: Girrawheen Library, Patrick Court, Girrawheen
When: Every Monday // 9:00am to 11:00am during term times
Enquiries: 9342 8844 and 9405 5942

Where: Wanneroo Library Cnr Dundebar Road and Rocca Way, Wanneroo
When: Every Friday // 9:00am to 11:00am during term times
Enquiries: 9405 5940 and 9405 5942

Where: Yanchep/Two Rocks Library, Lisford Avenue, Two Rocks
When: Every Monday // 9:30am to 11:30am during term times
Enquiries: 9561 1110 and 9405 5942

Is a free “”drop in” playgroup in a lovely outdoor setting. Come along and join in a variety of craft, games, stories, rhymes and other fun activities for children aged 0-5 years. Bring along a bottle of water, healthy snack and remember to be sun smart and slip, slop, slap.

Meet other parents, share in activities and find out what is available in the area. Enjoy playing, socialising and creating fun with your children in a great outdoor setting.

Sessions are held Tuesdays at Percy’s Park, Mead Street, Byford and Wednesdays at Memorial Park – Jull Street, Armadale.

Session times are 9:30am – 11:30am

Looking for small group activities that take you beyond the four walls of your local watering hole? Let’s Roam is here to help. Sign up for a Perth scavenger hunt and put on your best Nick Cage impression as you seek out the national treasures hidden in Perth. This hunt will guide you through the cultural, historical, artistic, and zany Perth sights as you and your team contend for scavenger hunt glory.

The infamous Captain James Stirling declared that this was the most beautiful place in the world. On this fun-filled Perth scavenger hunt, find storied buildings, great green spaces and wondrous sculptures.

Who’s the loudest bird along Swan River? Who’s dancing (upside) down Hay Street Mall? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Perth!

Date: October 11
Cost: $11

Celebrate the Christmas season at Hawaiian’s Mezz with a range of festive activities.

Christmas activities from 13th – 24th December (varying dates see below for more information)

For more information please visit www.facebook.com/HawaiiansMezz/

Sandy Claus Photo Booth

14^th – 24^th December

The beach is coming to the Mezz this Christmas! Snap a pic in our beach Christmas set filled with real sand, deck chairs, props and a stunning backdrop. There are prizes to be won by posting the photo on social media and tagging @Hawaiiansmezz with #sandyclaus #hawaiiansmezz. Located on the stage in The Laneway.

Santa will also be dropping in from the North Pole from 19^th – 24^th December, 11am-2pm to take photos in the Sandy Claus photo booth and will be roaming around the centre.

Eco Gift Wrapping Station

20^th – 24^th December, 11am-1pm

Let us take the hassle out of Christmas giving for you! For a gold coin donation to the Hawaiian Giving Box Christmas Appeal, you can have your pre-purchased gifts beautifully wrapped! There’s a twist though; all gifts are wrapped with items that have been recycled! ReMida (link to https://www.remidawa.com/) will show you how you can take everyday household items and turn them into beautiful wrapping. Located near Clarity Jewellers.

The Great Elf Hunt

13^th – 24^th December

There are Hawaiian Elves on the loose in the centre! Tune into our Facebook page (link) daily for clues on where the Elf is hiding each day. The first person to find them and bring them to the Centre Management Office wins a voucher to spend in-centre!

Donate a gold coin to participate in all activities, with proceeds going to the Hawaiian Giving Box Christmas Appeal.

Come and celebrate the festive season at Redcliffe’s first ever Twilight Market! Mingle and meet the locals, support small businesses and tick some Christmas gift shopping off your list.
Bring a picnic blanket to enjoy a casual dinner from one of our delicious food trucks.
* Food trucks
* Live entertainment
* Artisan gift stalls
* Plants and homewares
* Baby and kids handmade clothing
* Children’s entertainment and face painting.
***Plus a visit from the big guy in Red himself.
In the spirit of generosity and giving we will also have a donations box for canned and Jar goods, UHT custard, tea and coffee for donations to Foodbank.org

Perth Makers Market is Perth’s premier handmade artisan market and offers high quality handmade crafters from WA an opportunity to sell their goods and a great time for everyone at a family friendly event.

With over 150 stalls to browse from, food to keep your tummy happy and kids activities including the fantastic on site pirate ship playground it’s going to be a great day out for the whole family.

Also on site during the market:
– Artist Open Studios
– Art Gallery and Museum open
– BWG Restaurant (bookings required)
– Buskers
– Giant Garden Games
– Pirate Ship Playground

FAQs:

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is dedicated event parking next to the market on the Heathcote Lower Lands. This parking is managed by Applecross Rotary as a fundraiser for their non-profit organisation. Parking is by donation.
If you are interested in a beautiful walk along the river to get to the market you can arrive by Public Transport to the Canning Bridge train station on the Mandurah train line.

Is there an ATM on site?
Yes, there will be an ATM on site just in case you run out of cash! You can find the ATM in the clocktower courtyard.

Am I allowed to bring my dog to the market?
Unfortunately Heathcote Cultural Precinct is a no-dog area. There is signage to this effect on site.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
If you have any questions about the event please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via e-mail to: enquiries@perthmakersmarket.com

Perth Symphony brings the magic of Christmas alive with their performance of The Snowman.

This beautiful Academy Award-nominated film, based on Raymond Briggs’ famous book, depicts the story of the adventures of a young boy who builds a Snowman on the night before Christmas.

The orchestral score, by Howard Blake, will be performed live in concert by Perth Symphony Orchestra. The soundtrack includes the song ‘Walking in the Air’ made famous by Aled Jones – and will be performed by the winner of Perth Symphony’s ‘Search for a Star’ boy soprano competition.

This story is a well known Christmas classic, with the original book selling over 8.5 million copies worldwide.

The concert will include a delightful introduction to the orchestra – hosted by Chief Conductor – Jessica Gethin, and followed by some Christmas surprises!

We invite you to join us in Scotch College’s Dickinson Centre, which will be transformed, into a winter wonderland.

Tickets:
$20 Kids (Kids under 1 free)
$35 Adults (15years+)
$99 Family (2 adults & 2 kids)

Date: December 22

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm