Free Kids' Activities in Perth: What's On, Libraries, Free Trials
Live listings refreshed 24 Sept 2026 · Last updated 24 Sept 2026
There are 2 free events listed in and around Perth for the next month, 871 libraries, parks and community spaces we hold inside the city, and no kids' activity providers listed yet offering a free class or trial. This page is kept, not posted: the lists below come straight from the AroundSchools directory and refresh twice a day, and the writing is reviewed on a schedule — the dates at the top of the page say when.
Key takeaways
- The reliable free things in Perth are run by councils: library storytimes and holiday programs, playgrounds and pools with free entry, and council-run events. Membership of a council library is free.
- One-off free events come and go. The sections below only show what is listed for the coming weekend, the next month and the next school holidays — if a section is missing, nothing is listed yet for that window.
- "Free" here means the organiser marked the event free. Where no price is listed, the table says so; check with the organiser before you go.
No organiser has listed a free event in Perth for these dates yet. Council libraries run free sessions most weeks — find yours on the council pages — and the weekend digest refreshes every week.
How free works in Perth
Council libraries. Every council in the Perth area runs a library service, and membership is free for anyone who lives, works or studies in the area. Libraries run rhyme time and storytime for babies and preschoolers most weeks in term time, and most add school-holiday sessions — craft, Lego, coding and author visits — that are free but often need a booking. The council pages below list what we hold for each council.
Council programs and venues. Councils run the playgrounds, skate parks, ovals and many of the pools. Entry to playgrounds and parks is free; pools usually charge, but many councils run free or low-cost school-holiday activities at their leisure centres. The council's own events calendar is the primary source; where we track a council's calendar, its events appear on this page with a "Council event" tag.
Free trials at providers. Many swim schools, dance studios, martial-arts clubs and sports clubs offer a free first class or a trial week so a child can try before a term is paid for. Ask before you enrol — and where a provider in our directory has listed a free class or trial, it appears in a table below.
The state voucher. Western Australia’s KidSport program helps eligible families with club fees through the child’s local government — it runs year-round, so it is worth a look before any club registration. Our guide to school cost help by state covers the other schemes.
Council libraries in Perth
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Canning Bridge Library | Applecross | Library · Parking |
| Armadale Community Family Centre | Seville Grove | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Armadale Library | Armadale | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Baker & Taylor Inc Baker & Taylor | Booragoon | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Bassendean Memorial Library | Bassendean | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Boogularri Children's Services | Langford | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Bull Creek Library | Bull Creek | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Cambridge Library | Floreat | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Canning City Council | Cannington | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Canning River Eco Education Centre | Wilson | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Challenger Tafe Challenger Tafe Learning Resource Centre | Beaconsfield | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| City of Bayswater Library | Morley | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 72 libraries, 799 parks and 0 community spaces we hold inside Perth · correct as at 24 Sept 2026
Playgrounds and parks with verified facilities
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Axford Park | Mount Hawthorn | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Bell Park | Rockingham | Park / playground · Sports courts / fields, Café nearby |
| Braithwaite Park | Mount Hawthorn | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Britannia Road Reserve | Leederville | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Chichester Park | Woodvale | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Claughton Reserve | Bayswater | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Esplanade Reserve | Fremantle | Park / playground · Toilets, Café nearby |
| Hedley Jorgensen Park | Kalamunda | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Marmion Reserve | Myaree | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Perry Lakes Reserve | Floreat | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Pioneer Parkrun | Gosnells | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Abbett Park | Scarborough | Park / playground · Sports courts / fields |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 72 libraries, 799 parks and 0 community spaces we hold inside Perth · correct as at 24 Sept 2026
Free by age
Events that do not state an age range appear in the lists above but not in the age sections.
Councils in the Perth area
Council pages for Western Australia
| Council | Kids' activity providers | Schools | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Joondalup | 34 | 53 | 1 event |
| City of Stirling | 34 | 68 | See the council's site |
| City of Cockburn | 24 | 32 | See the council's site |
| City of Swan | 23 | 45 | See the council's site |
| City of Melville | 19 | 29 | See the council's site |
| City of Wanneroo | 19 | 55 | See the council's site |
| City of Canning | 15 | 22 | See the council's site |
| City of Gosnells | 14 | 38 | See the council's site |
| Victoria Park | 13 | 9 | See the council's site |
| Armadale City Council | 12 | 32 | See the council's site |
| City of Mandurah | 12 | 23 | See the council's site |
| City of Rockingham | 12 | 38 | See the council's site |
See all 42 Western Australia councils with a page
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 42 Western Australia councils currently have a page · correct as at 24 Sept 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is library membership really free? Yes — council libraries in Western Australia do not charge for membership, and most programs for children are free, though holiday sessions often need a booking because places are limited.
How do I know an event is free? The organiser marked it free when it was listed. If the price column says "Price not listed", the organiser did not state one — check their page or ask before you go.
When are the next school holidays in Western Australia? The next break starts 26 Sept 2026 and ends 11 Oct 2026 (government school dates; individual schools can vary by a few days). See our school holidays page for the full program.
Can I use the Western Australia voucher on these? Vouchers are for registered clubs and providers, not for one-off events. Ask the provider whether it is registered before you enrol.
