There’s not much happening (big events) now it’s nearly winter, but keep an eye on the Kids in Perth Event Calendar for the odd event.

Hopefully I’ll be back posting what’s on for the July School Holidays…but don’t expect too much…

Also keep an eye on EnjoyPerth and the calendar there. I’ve added a new way to easily submit events if you know of any.

Thanks for your support, and keep enjoying Perth

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Pickering Brook Agricultural Show (behind Kalamunda) is on Saturday and Sunday from 10am till late, with all the regular show happenings.

2007 Australian Innovation Festival from Thursday 26 April to 31 May

WA Speed Boat racing State Titles on the Burswood Water (park around Burswood) on Sunday from 10 till 4pm.

The monthly Tractor Parade at Whiteman Park is from 1.30pm, it’s a free event.

By the way, Thomas the Tank Engine Day is soon, Sunday 20 May (so next weekend, hmm, same day as the RSPCA Million Paws Walk). See info about pre-purchasing (cheaper) tickets here.

If you need some more inspiration for the weekend, see this post.

Please also see What’s on in May, which lists the major events this month (for adults mainly).

Have a great weekend! - Simone

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Some things are free, some cost money and some you will need to book tickets for. Click on the links for more info.

Also check out the calendar, and there’s also a new event calendar at EnjoyPerth, which includes a seperate calendar for family friendly events. (same content, but easier format I think).

Please also see ‘What’s on in Perth in April 2007′, which lists the major events this month. May coming soon…

In very random order: Art Gallery Youth Day at the WA Art Gallery from 11am to 3pm on Sunday

International Dance Day is held at The Esplanade in Perth on Sunday from 2.30 to 8pm - free dance workshops, demonstrations, international food and the Ausdance WA 30th Birthday Celebrations.

Two Weeks with the Queen by WA Youth Theatre Company at Subiaco Arts Centre from Thursday 19 to Saturday 28 April 2007.

Circus Joseph Ashton is in Cockburn till 29 April.

Tattoo Spectacular at Members Equity Stadium on 27 and 28 April 2007

WASSA are holding a Sleddog Public Display day on Sunday 29 April, 10am - 2pm, at South Perth foreshore.

Sanitarium Weet-Bix Try-athlon at Langley Park on Sunday, ages 7 to 15.

The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April.

The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.

Have a great weekend! - Simone

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Some things are free, some cost money and some you will need to book tickets for. Click on the links for more info.

Also check out the calendar, and there’s also a new event calendar at EnjoyPerth, which includes a seperate calendar for family friendly events. (same content, but easier format I think).

See this post for a random list of School Holiday ideas.

Please also see ‘What’s on in Perth in April 2007′, which lists the major events this month. May coming soon…

Festivals/expos/shows etc:

National Youth Week 2007 from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 April 2007, many free events, including the official closing party, a freestyle hip hop festival at Perth Cultural Centre on Sunday!  And lots of youth (music) festivals, especially on Friday and Saturday! Also check the calendar!

Childrens’s Activity Day at Araluen Botanical Park, Thursday 19 April.

Perth Motor Show at PCEC from Friday 20 to Wednesday 25 Aprl 2007.

City Farm Street Arts Festival at City Farm on Saturday 21 April 07.

Alpaca Fiesta at Whiteman Park on Saturday and Sunday from 10 till 3.

Performing Arts:

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s The Little Prince (for 5 to 15 yo) from 31 March to 21 April 07.

Two Weeks with the Queen by WA Youth Theatre Company at Subiaco Arts Centre from Thursday 19 to Saturday 28 April 2007.

Circus Joseph Ashton is in Cockburn till 29 April.

Music

In The Sticks - Rock music youth festival at Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre on Friday 20 April from 5pm.

Cultural Infusion’s WA Freestyle Hip Hop Festival at Perth Cultural Centre on Sunday 22 April. (closing of Youth Week).

And many other youth festivals, especially Friday and Saturday, as part of Youth Week!

Have a great weekend! - Simone

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Many events are free or cheap. The list is in alphabetical order of location (the last column).

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Most local libraries have free holiday sessions, often including craft activities. Usually the info will be on your local council website, which is usually www.councilname.wa.gov.au (so replace ‘councilname’ with the name, for example Perth, Stiirling, Cambridge, Gosnells, Armadale, Joondalup etc etc)

Most local shopping centres will have daily free activities.

The Perth Cultural Centre (in the city, on the Northbridge side of the train station) includes the WA State Library, the WA Art Gallery and the WA Museum. These all have different children’s activities, most free.

The City of Perth Playground Pass includes the activities in the Cultural Centre, plus more, and discounts for various things throughout the city.

Also check out the Fremantle Maritime Museum, Shipwreck Galleries and History Museum (all fall under the WA Museums).

It’s National Youth Week 2007 from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 April 2007 and there is heaps happening, lots of free events!!

Whiteman Park has many different free and cheap activities.

World of Energy, Fremantle, has the Science Alive! show these holidays.

RSPCA Workshops (bookings essential)

Scitech

Adventure World

Film workshops at places like Filmbites (Scriptwriting, Gaming, Acting, Make-up) or FTI.

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s The Little Prince (for 5 to 15 yo) unitl 21 April 07.

Two Weeks with the Queen (theatre, 8+) from Thursday 19 to Saturday 28 April.

Circus Joseph Ashton is in Cockburn till 29 April.

The Buddha Birthday Festival is on at Supreme Court Gardens in Perth on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 07.

Check out animals at zoos and parks, I created a ‘Spot’ at Buzka! (see the different parks on the left).

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Some things are free, some cost money and some you will need to book tickets for. Click on the links for more info.

Apologies for not posting sooner, especially it being the School Holidays! I hope you checked the calendar, because it does have quite a bit in it…
There’s also a new event calendar at EnjoyPerth, which includes a seperate calendar for family friendly events. (same content, but easier format I think).

See this post for a random list of School Holiday ideas.

Please also see ‘What’s on in Perth in April 2007′, which lists the major events this month.

Festivals/expos/shows etc:

It’s National Youth Week 2007 from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 April 2007 and there is heaps happening, lots of free events!!

The Buddha Birthday Festival is on at Supreme Court Gardens in Perth on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 07.

Performing Arts:

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s The Little Prince (for 5 to 15 yo) from 31 March to 21 April 07.

Circus Joseph Ashton is in Cockburn till 29 April.

Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!

Telethon’s Fat Cat Concert is on Monday 16 April 07.

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Performing Arts:

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s The Little Prince (for 5 to 15 yo) from 31 March to 21 April 07.

Fremantle Street Arts Festival from Saturday 7 to Monday 9 April 2007.

Circus Joseph Ashton is in Cockburn from 6 to 29 April 2007

Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!

Other:

13th Morris Minor National Rally at Esplanade Park in Fremantle from Friday 6 to Monday 9 April 07.

Fremantle Street Arts Festival from Saturday 7 to Monday 9 April 2007.

Bunnies, Bonnets & Baskets is a free kids easter event held in Willespie Park in Pearsall(City of Wanneroo) on Saturday from midday.

Easter Egg-stravaganza at Whiteman Parl on Sunday 8 April 07.

The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April.

Joondalup Sunset Markets are held from 6pm on Friday. From 7pm there is free music on Reid Promenade.

The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.

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Telethon presents ‘Fat Cat’s Got Talent’ - a live, fun 90-minute song and dance variety show for children aged 1-8 years old.  In ‘Fat Cat’s Got Talent’, children are taken on a journey into Fat Cat’s world of talent, where he tries many different variety acts such as dancing, singing, juggling and acting, to finally become a full time professional tap dancer, in the show. Children will be given the opportunity to sing along and dance with Fat Cat and his friends with interactive songs and dance actions.

Tickets are $14.95 through BOCS and all proceeds go to Telethon. Adults and children are that price. Children under 1 get in free if on parents’ lap.

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I think this week wins for most festivals in one weekend!!! Wow, and so much is free!

Festivals etc:

Subiaco’s Wild West Comedy Festival is on and on Saturday and Sunday from 5.30pm, enjoy the free Poets Picnic at Subiaco Arts Centre (bring a picnic), with the kids.

Kalamunda Show at Kostera Oval from 5pm on Friday 30 and 10am to 10pm on Saturday 31 March. Fireworks on both nights, and regular show stuff!

Medieval Fayre at Supreme Court Gardens in Perth on Saturday from 10am to 4pm, cheap entry.

Joondalup Festival is held on Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April 2007 in the CBD of Joondalup from midday till 9pm/8pm. Live music, street performers, parade, kids activities, fireworks, rides and more!

Minnawarra Festival (arts and crafts, rides, animals, entertainment) is held on Saturday and Sunday in Armadale.

Fremantle Children’s Fiesta is on at Samson Park from 10am to 4pm. Many, many free activities, for children up to 12.

The Autumn River Festival is held at Garvey Park in Belmont and Riverside Gardens in Bayswater and is a great free family event!

South Perth Fiesta is on till 1 April 2007, Mends St Carnivale is on Sunday!

The HBF Telethon Toddle is on at Burswood Parklands on Sunday.

Perth Sun Fair is all about sustainable living, and held at the Oak Lawn at UWA on Sunday from 9am to 5pm, gold coin donation entry, under 16 free.

Ballajura Rotary Annual Fair is held at Kingfisher Park on Sunday from 10am.

Performing Arts:

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s The Little Prince (5 to 15 yo) is on in Fremantle on Saturday 31 March and Thursday 5 to Saturday 21 April 2007.

Catch The China Acrobatic Troupe at Challenge Stadium on 31 March 2007

Subiaco’s Wild West Comedy Festival, 21 March to 1 April 2007.

The Impact World Tour comes to Perth with shows all over the metro area in March, and all free (it’s sponsored by local businesses, individuals and churches), sharing a positive message of hope and destiny.

Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!

Music:

Jazz in the Park in Stirk Park, Kalamunda from 6pm on Thursdays.

WA Youth Orchestra Babies Proms is happening at WAAPA on Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April 2007.

Jazz in the Park is being held in Claremont Park on Saturday from 2 to 5pm, a free Town of Claremont event.

Free blues n roots music around Fremantle on Saturday and Sunday, as part of the ‘Freo Blues n Roots Fringe Festival’. Stages at Gino’s, the train station, in 3 CAT busses(!) and on a prawn trawler in the harbour at Cicerello’s!!! I can vouch more the greatness of many of the acts, especially the ones on the prawn trailer!

Sabroson perform latin/funk/jazz/hip-hop for Kulcha in the Park at Altone Park Rec Centre in Beechboro on Saturday from 3.30pm, free!

WAAPA In The Park is held in Ron Stone Park at ECU Mt Lawley from 7pm on Saturday, free family entertainment!

Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco.

Other:

The ASICS Bridges Fun Run is happening from 7.30am from Langley Park in South Perth on Sunday.

The World’s Biggest Playgroup Day is held at Whiteman Park on Wednesday from 10am to 2pm.

The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April.

Joondalup Sunset Markets are held from 6pm on Friday. From 7pm there is free music on Reid Promenade.

The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.

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Festivals etc (mainly free)

The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships are held at Scarborough Beach from 20 to 25 March 2007, Aussies 2007!

Harmony Week is on until 21 March with a lot of free events.

South Perth Fiesta is on till 1 April 2007. Kiddy Kapers is a free event held at Neil McDougall Park in South Perth on sunday from 10am to 1pm.

The Wild West Comedy Festival is on in Subiaco, and on Saturday and Sunday from 5.30pm, enjoy the free Poets Picnic at Subiaco Arts Centre (bring a picnic), with the kids.

It’s Conservation Week from 17 to 25 March, and there’s over 50 events around WA.

The V8 Supercar Championships are held at Barbagallo Raceway in Wanneroo from Friday to Sunday 25 March 2007.

Active Together Festival is held at Herb Graham Recreation Centre in Mirrabooka on Sunday from 11am to 3pm. All sorts of activities, rides, entertainment, free City of Stirling event!

Freo Dog’s Day Out is held at Dick Lawrence Oval in Beaconsfield on Sunday from 10.30am to 3.30pm.

Ballajura Rotary Annual Fair is held on Sunday from 10am to 3.30pm in Kingfisher Park.

Performing Arts:

Terminal Velocity by Buzz Dance Theatre is suitable for ages 12 and up, and is on at the Playhouse Theatre from 21 to 27 March 2007

The Impact World Tour comes to Perth with shows all over the metro area in March, and all free (it’s sponsored by local businesses, individuals and churches), sharing a positive message of hope and destiny.

Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!

Music:

Jazz in the Park in Stirk Park, Kalamunda from 6pm on Thursdays

Hearing Aid Family Concert (Rogue Traders, Ross Wilson, Courtney Murphy etc) at the Supreme Court Gardens on 25 March 2007.

Simon London and the Spirits perform free at Banks Reserve in the Town of Vincent for their summer concert series, on Sunday from 3.30pm.

Red Shell Storm perform at Wilkinson Homestead in Gosnells on Sunday from 5.30pm, a free summer concert.

Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco.
For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Active:

Bike in the Valley is a family bike ride organised in Whiteman Park, with a $3 sausage sizzle afterwards. Sunday from 9am.

Active Together Festival is held at Herb Graham Recreation Centre in Mirrabooka on Sunday from 11am to 3pm. All sorts of activities, rides, entertainment, free City of Stirling event!

Family fun ‘n’ fitness day at George Burnett Leisure centre, Karawara on Sunday afternoon, part of the South Perth Fiesta.

Other:

The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April.
Joondalup Sunset Markets are held from 6pm on Friday. From 7pm there is free music on Reid Promenade.
The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.

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Some things are free, some cost money and some you will need to book tickets for. Click on the links for more info.
This is a summary of the ‘what’s on this week‘ posted at Enjoy Perth. Please also see ‘What’s on in Perth in March 2007‘, which lists the major events this month.

Festivals etc (mainly free)

Harmony Week is on from 15 to 21 March with a lot of free events, including CONNECT @ Hyde Park on Sunday and many others, including some below.
Playgroup WA Multicultural Fun Day in Kewdale is held on Thursday.

It’s WA Bike Week from 9 to 18 March 2007. Gravel Rash on Sunday in Kalamunda (bike rides and lunch) and many other events.

Cycle to School Day is Wednesday 14 March.

The Little Hands Children’s Festival is held in Melville on Saturday. See this pdf file.

Sculptures By the Sea at Cottesloe Beach from 8 to 18 March 2007.

South Perth Fiesta from 17 March with a free Wendy Mathews concert on Saturday night.

Crab Fest Mandurah on 17 and 18 March 2007

Shamrock City - free family St Patricks Day event at Northbridge Piazza 17 March

Multicultural Food Festival in Eden HIll on Saturday 17 March.

City Food and Wine Month - special offers and events - Feast Perth in Victoria Gardens in East Perth on Sunday from 11am.

Coogee Beach Festival on Sunday 18 March 2007.

Indian Food and Cultural Fair at the Esplanade in Fremantle on Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

Performing Arts:

Circus Joseph Ashton - Midland from 23 February to 18 March 2007

The Impact World Tour comes to Perth with shows all over the metro area in March, and all free (it’s sponsored by local businesses, individuals and churches), sharing a positive message of hope and destiny.

It’s on at the Don - two week performing arts festival at The Don in Thornlie.

Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!

Music:

Jazz in the Park in Stirk Park, Kalamunda from 6pm on Thursdays

South Perth Fiesta wtih Wendy Mathews and others (free) - Saturday 17 March 07

Shamrock City - free family St Patricks Day event at Northbridge Piazza on Saturday night.

Oriental Dance concert “RAPTURE” at Subiaco Theatre Centre on Saturday evening.

A City of Armadale concert in the park is held at Minnawarra Park on Sunday evening.

Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco.

For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Other:

It’s Fremantle Famiy Night at Gloucester Park on Friday night.

There’s a Circus Festival happening in Margaret River (so down south) this weekend.

The Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma is happening on Sunday 18 March 2007.

Auto One Classic Car Show 2007 and Classic Bike show at Whiteman Park on Sunday.

Centenary Celebrations are held as part of the City of Gosnells’ People in Parks events, with a Vintage Car Display, Oz big band, entertainment, children’s activities and heritage and community displays in John Okey Davis Park in Gosnells.

Markets:
The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April.
Joondalup Sunset Markets are held from 6pm on Friday. From 7pm there is free music on Reid Promenade.
The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.

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Now in its third year, the HBF Telethon Toddle is a gentle 2km non-competitive walking event for children aged up to 12 years. It aims to encourage children to be physically active while at the same time raising money for Telethon. The event is not a timed race and participants may leave the Toddle at any stage they wish. Children can participate in a pram, stroller, wheelchair or carried by their parent/guardian.

The program:
9am Entertainment - main stage
10am Toddle walk begins
11am Entertainment, picnic and free rides until 1pm

See the HBF website for more details.

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Festivals, fun days, most free:

Sculptures By the Sea at Cottesloe Beach from 8 to 18 March 2007

It’s WA Bike Week from 9 to 18 March 2007. There are many family fun days organised this weekend by local councils, see this page and the calendar.

Cottesloe Family Fun Day (part of bike week) is held on the foreshore from 8am on Saturday 10 March.

Bassendean Family Social Bike Ride from Sandy Beach Reserve at 9.30am on Saturday.

Corymbia Foothills Funday at Harfield Park Recreation Centre

Perth Chilli Festival at Araluen in Roleystone on 10 and 11 March 2007.

The Carine Community Fair, organised by the Rotary Club of Hillarys is held on Sunday 11 March at Carine Open Space.

Family Fun Day (part of Bike Week) at McCallum Park, Victoria Park from 9am.

Motor Madness is a great free family event held at Oldham Park in Yanchep on Sunday organised by the City of Wanneroo.

Family Fun Day at Matilda Bay foreshore from midday, part of Bike Week.

Performing Arts:

The Lulus perform at Kingia Function Centre in Byford on Sunday.

Circus Joseph Ashton in Midland until 18 March 2007

The Impact World Tour comes to Perth with shows all over the metro area in March, and all free (it’s sponsored by local businesses, individuals and churches), sharing a positive message of hope and destiny.

Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!

Music:

LIVE 07 - all ages free music festival at Wanneroo Showgrounds on Saturday 10 March

Sabroson perform a twilight concert at Upper Reach Winery on Saturday evening

The City of Cockburn presents the Grand Finale of their Summer of Fun concert series with The Oz Rock Show featuring Glenn Shorrock, Joe Camilerri and Vika & Linda Bull on Saturday evening.

City of Armadale Concert in the Park and children’s activities, Rushton Park, Kelmscott

The Gozzy Rock Final (all ages band comp) is held at Tom Bateman Reserve Baseball Stadium in Thornlie on Sunday from midday. The the poster at this link for the line-up of other bands including Miles Away and Mindsnare.

Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco.

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Some things are free, some cost money and some you will need to book tickets for. Click on the links for more info. This is a summary of the ‘what’s on this week‘ posted at Enjoy Perth. Please also see ‘What’s on in Perth in March 2007‘, which lists the major events this month.
Music:

Lotterwest Festival Finale - World Music Concert - FREE at Sir James Mitchell Park in South Perth from 6.30pm on Saturday.

George (from Play School) meets the Orchestra in King’s Park on Sunday evening (sold out).
The Gozzy Rock all ages band comp heats are held at Don Russel Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie from 9 February to 2 March.

Minnawarra Blues Festival in the Park in Armadale from 5pm on Sunday 4 March 2007, with Brett Hardwick and the John Meyer Blues Express.

Armadale Free Family Concert for the Perth Arts Festival, with the Elana Stone Band from 7pm in Anzac Memorial Park, and some crazy street theatre!

People in Parks, a free family concert and activities from the City of Gosnells at Westfield Skate Park in Maddington from 6pm on Sunday.

Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco.

For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Performing and Visual Arts:

Circus Oz performs under the Big Top at The Esplanade from 21 February till 5 March 2007.

Circus Joseph Ashton (a traditional circus) is at Midland from 23 February to 18 March 2007.

The Lost Girl, by Barking Gecko Theatre Company, is theatre for 5 to 10 year olds, and is on at Subiaco Arts Centre from 12 February to 3 March 2007.

Other:

A Toast to the Coast - Mindarie Marina food festival is held on Sunday from 11am to 7pm with demonstrations, stalls, tastings, kids activities, live music and specials.

The Hyde Park Community Fair is on Sunday and Monday, and it’s free!

The Variety Family Fun Day is held in Whiteman Park on Monday from 11am to celebrate the return of the Kimberley Diamond Variety Bike Run participants.

The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April.
Joondalup Sunset Markets are held from 6pm on Friday. From 7pm there is free music on Reid Promenade.
The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.

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Then on Sunday it continues with a free Kids Day from 10am to 3pm at Scarborough Beach.

The family festival showcasing fantastic entertainment, rides and activities that will get everyone in the summer vibe. Highlights include Courtney Murphy, local TV and radio Celebrities. The day will also feature Hey Presto, Fairy Queen Caroline, the Punky Panda Show, rides, sand castle making and much more….

It’s all happening at the Scarborough Beach Grass Foreshore on Sunday 25 February 2007.

City of Stirling website

Sports Land featuring the Junior Sports Expo with local sporting clubs and community organisations promoting registrations and have-a-go demonstrations including karate, fencing and ball sports!
Fun Land with free carnival rides!
Story Land with storytime sessions, facepainting, balloons and roaming characters!
Adventure Land with the Faulkner Park Feature Playground and activities!
Food Land with yummy food and drinks to purchase!
And a fun family concert, Greg Hastings family show!
Scitech perform their Slime and Supercool shows!

See all the info at the City of Belmont website (also check out the Autumn River Festival to be held on 1 April!)

My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, for kids and their families from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 February 2007.
Some things are free, some cost money and some you will need to book tickets for. Click on the links for more info. This is a summary of the ‘what’s on this week‘ posted at Enjoy Perth.

Music:

The Gozzy Rock all ages band comp heats are held at Don Russel Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie from 9 February to 2 March.

Jazz in the Park in Stirk Park, Kalamunda from 6pm on Thursdays, free.

Crossthreads Music, Fashion and Dance at Forrest Chase on Friday night from 6.15 with the Panda Band etc, part of WAMi Festival.

Be Active BOOMSHANKA 4! all ages event from 3pm at Wotton Reserve Skatepark in Embleton with Delta Forse & DJ Jamoo, Live Hip Hop plus DJs. Organised by City of Bayswater and WAM. 99.9% sure this is free.

Anthony Callea and Chris Murphy perform free at Scarborough Beach on Saturday for the City of Stirling and 92.9.

A Twilight Concert is held at Upper Reach Winery on Saturday night with Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys.

The City of Cockburn hold another free concert (Countdown) on Saturday night at Hopbush Park in Southlake.

Whiteman Park, ’summer of bush dances‘, with the Chain Reaction on Saturday from 7.30pm at Mussel Pool West. Entry is $8 for adults and $6 for children, bring your own chairs/picnic rugs and eskies, and the kiosk is open. Free train ride included.

Out of the Ashes Bushfire Benefit Concert in Stirk Park Kalamunda organised by KCR-RM.

Yac a Toa All Ages WAMi Festival gig at McCallum Park in Vic Park with Gyroscope, Birds of Tokyo and more, free from 3pm.

City of Melville free concert and family fun at the Limestone Amphitheatre in Booragoon from 2pm.

Gosnells Summer Concert - Freehold Jazz at Wilkinson Homestead, free.

Nedlands Summer Concert at the Swan River Bank, Nedlands with The Usual Suspects, free.

Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco.

Performing and Visual Arts:

Circus Oz (a contemporary circus) performs under the Big Top at The Esplanade from 21 February till 5 March 2007.

Circus Joseph Ashton (a traditional circus) is at Midland from 23 February to 18 March 2007.

The Lost Girl, by Barking Gecko Theatre Company, is theatre for 5 to 10 year olds, and is on at Subiaco Arts Centre from 12 February to 3 March 2007.

The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment.

Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!

Other:

Chinese New Year events (the ones I could find…)
Lion Dance at Livingston Marketplace, Canning Vale from 11.45pm on Saturday 24 Feb.
Fireworks at Burswood from 9pm on Sunday 25 Feb.

City of Belmont Kidz Fest from 1 to 5pm on Saturday at Faulkner Park, Cloverdale.

The Festival of Surf is happening at Scarborough Beach on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February 2007, organised by the City of Stirling. The free Anthony Callea concert is on Saturday night, and great free Kids Day is held on Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
Totally Tomato Sunday is on at Araluen Botanic Park on 25 February.

Tales of Como Beach, free family fun happening at Comer Reserve in Como from 1pm.

The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April.
Joondalup Sunset Markets are held from 6pm on Friday. From 7pm there is free music on Reid Promenade.
The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.

Circus Joseph Ashton will be in Midland from Friday 23 February to Sunday 18 March 2007.

This is a traditional circus featuring Flying Trapeze, Arial Acts, Clowns, Juggling, Miniature Horses, Ponies, Wheel of Death, Acrobats, Hand to Hand Balancing and much more.

You can book direct via their hotline (see the bottom of this webpage for details) or via the web here. Ticket prices from $10 per child and $20 per adult, depending on which seats, and family tickets available. See the official Circus Joseph Ashton website here.

Circus Joseph Ashton will be in Ellenbrook on Friday 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 2007.

This is a traditional circus featuring Flying Trapeze, Arial Acts, Clowns, Juggling, Miniature Horses, Ponies, Wheel of Death, Acrobats, Hand to Hand Balancing and much more.

You can book direct via their hotline (see the bottom of this webpage for details) or via BOCS Ticketing soon. Ticket prices from $10 per child and $20 per adult, depending on which seats, and family tickets available. See the official Circus Joseph Ashton website here.

Before then the circus is in Mandurah till 10 Feb and from 23 Feb to 18 March they’ll be in Midland.