Summer Holiday Dates in Perth WA
Summer break: Thursday 12th December to Tuesday 4th February*
*Certain schools may have slightly different dates. School term dates retrieved from the Department of Education WA.
Summer Festivals and Events
Elizabeth Quay Funfair | Dec 6th – Jan 9th
Head into the city for the ever-popular Elizabeth Quay Funfair, with rides, games, food, entertainment, fireworks and Santa!
Entry is free to the fair, but to enter the rides and games, you must purchase tokens or wristbands which are available online, or at the event.
Rio Tinto Christmas Light Trail | Nov 22nd – Jan 1st
Choose to see all 20 light installations on the 4 Km route, or go for the family-friendly ‘Merry Mile’ 1.6 Km option. Both routes start in Yagan Square and are entirely free!
A perfect summer school holiday activity enjoyed in the evening when the sun is going down and the temperature is cooling off.
Find out more (and see the map)…
Fringe Kids | Jan 17th to Feb 16th
Various locations and dates around Perth
The kid-friendly section of the Fringe World – an annual, live entertainment festival with a massive variety including circus acts, music, crazy science, dance, and more!
Tickets can be bought in advance or on the day, and shows are conveniently arranged into suitable age ranges with ages covered from 0 to teens.
A Snowy Christmas | Nov 23rd – Dec 15th (weekends 4 – 8 PM)
Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge
See the festive lights (up until January 2nd) and visit Santa at the James St Amphitheatre. With falling snow and a variety of food trucks for a fun-filled evening out.
Boola Bardip WA Museum School Holiday Fun
Various dates and activities throughout the holidays.
Take the dinosaur tour, enjoy storytime, or the reptile meet-and-greet amongst other activities at the Museum of Western Australia during the summer holidays.
The Codebreakers scavenger hunt is a family fun highlight, where you receive a kit upon entry to work your way through the museum, breaking codes and solving puzzles to reveal the secret agent.
Most activities are included in the price of entry and some need to be booked in advance.
Mind Buzz Minecraft Camps
Various locations and dates through December and January
A drop-and-leave option for all the Minecraft fans out there, best suited for 7 – 14-year-olds. Mind Buzz Minecraft Camps are a mix of learning all things Minecraft alongside teamwork and challenges.
Price is $89 for the day and booking is essential.
Perth Zoo Special Events
Both of these events are included in the main admission price.
Enchanted at Perth Zoo
- Sunday to Friday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
- Saturday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm and 4:30 pm–7:30 pm
Meet the fairies and see how many fairy doors you can spot in the rainforest section at Perth Zoo, as it transforms into a magical fairyland over the summer school holidays.
Summer Sundowner (Saturdays in January from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm)
- Saturdays in January from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Stay for the late opening hours and live acoustic music on the main lawn with Summer Sundowners throughout January.
