When school holidays roll around, Perth’s family-friendly pubs and local favourites step up with creative workshops, kids clubs, and hands-on fun that keeps little ones engaged — and gives parents a chance to relax.
From slime labs and wizard workshops to candy-coloured craft days and weekly kids clubs, these venues are turning everyday outings into school holiday highlights. Here’s your guide to the best school holiday activities across WA.
Tuesday 6th January – Thursday 29th January
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The Claremont Hotel is bringing serious creativity to the school holidays with a full lineup of interactive summer workshops designed for curious minds and crafty hands. Running twice weekly, these sessions give kids the chance to build, create, decorate, and explore — all while parents enjoy a relaxed lunch or afternoon catch-up.
Summer Workshops | 2pm–4pm:
Mini Makers Potion Lab
Mad Scientist Slime Lab
Space Engineer Build-a-Bot
Wizard Wand Workshop
Sweet Treat Clay Creations
Book Bag Decorating
Pet Adoption Collar Decorating
Bugs Alive Butterfly Garden Makers
It’s thoughtful, hands-on fun in a laid-back setting — perfect for families looking to mix creativity with a great meal.
Every Friday | 4pm–7pm
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Friday nights are sorted at Paddington Ale House, where weekly kids entertainment makes family dinners easy and enjoyable. With a rotating mix of face painting, arts and crafts, and roaming entertainers, there’s always something new to keep little ones busy.
It’s a simple, stress-free way to wrap up the week: kids stay entertained, parents enjoy dinner, and everyone leaves happy. Easy for you, fun for them — just how school holidays should be.
Sunday 25th January
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Step into a world of colour, creativity, and sugar-sweet fun at The Bentley’s Candy Land Family Day. Designed as a one-day school holiday highlight, this immersive kids club experience delivers hours of hands-on entertainment.
What’s on:
Candy Castle Creations | 12pm–2pm
Face Painting | 12pm–3pm
Lollipop Flower Workshop | 2pm–4pm
Each session is thoughtfully paced to keep kids engaged and excited, making it an ideal family outing for those looking to add a little extra magic to the holidays.
Every Sunday
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Sundays at BrewDog Perth are all about balance. While parents kick back and enjoy lunch, the BrewDog Kids Club delivers two hours of free entertainment packed with games, crafts, and plenty of laughs.
It’s relaxed, reliable, and totally kid-approved — the kind of setup that turns a simple Sunday lunch into a family ritual. Parent-loved, kid-approved, and 100% free.
From potion labs and slime experiments to candy-themed craft days and weekly kids clubs, Western Australia’s school holiday programs are packed with creativity, colour, and moments that make family time easy.
These venues make it simple to plan ahead, drop in, and enjoy quality time together — without overthinking it.
Lock in your favourites, round up the family, and let the WA school holiday adventures begin.
