Things to do in Perth during the 2025 Easter school holidays

By: Julia D'Orazio

Kids are in for a real treat these Easter school holidays. Besides being spoilt with chocolates galore, kids can get excited with a wealth of activities and events that are just as sweet. Here are our favourite things to do in Perth with kids these holidays.

Jurassic Kingdom

Step back in time and into a colossal playground featuring over 60 million years of history at Jurassic Kingdom. With moving roaring giants, epic Jurassic wonders, and carnival rides to enjoy, take the kids along with your choice of a fun-filled day sessions or an immersive night session over the Easter long weekend.

• Dates: April 11-27

• Location: Burswood Park

• Cost: From $26.65 (purchased online, child night session)

Dino Discovery Zone, WA Museum Boola Bardip

There's even more roaring adventure for little dinosaur fans these school holidays in the Museum’s free Dino Discovery Zone.

Inside this prehistoric playground, they’ll be able build their own LEGO dinosaur, tackle dinosaur puzzles, play with dinosaur models, and dig up some dino fossils.

• Dates: 14-27 April, excluding Good Friday, 18 April and Anzac Day, 25 April from 1-4pm)

• Location: Level 3, WA Museum Boola Bardip

• Cost: Free

The Rottnest Express Easter Egg Hunt

Get the whole family on board for The Rottnest Express Easter Egg Hunt, on Rottnest Island. Sightsee and spot eggs at popular locations around the much-loved island playground. Better yet, your quest may prove bountiful in more ways than one, with a chance to win an exclusive Rottnest Express prize.

This island egg hunt is available to all Rottnest Express Quokka Club members until 27 April. Simply book a ferry ticket with your Quokka Club membership and pick up instructions before departure. RAC members save on ferry fares to Rottnest with Rottnest Express.

• Dates: 12-27 April

• Location: Rottnest Island

• Cost: Free

The Kids Big Carnival

Roll up to the Wanneroo Showgrounds for The Kids Big Carnival. Join in the revelry and thrills at this Easter carnival, running 18-21 April. Rides are included in the entry ticket, with most of the fun suited to children 2-12 years. In addition to rides, there will be an Easter Zoo Fest with an animal farm, roving entertainers, and even a special appearance by the Easter bunny.

There are four session times throughout the day, which means smaller crowds and shorter lines. Grab a bite from a food truck and take home a special showbag. The Kids Big Carnival is a fun-filled day out for the whole family. Book online to secure discounted ticket prices.

• Dates: 18-21 April

• Location: Wanneroo Showgrounds

• Cost: $23, children under 2 free

Marine Scientist for a day at AQWA

Let the kids become ocean experts at AQWA's Marine Scientist for a Day. The three-hour workshop mixes science fun with sea life experiences, led by an ocean guide. This scenic day out includes a behind-the-scenes tour, a glass bottom boat adventure, a junior biology presentation, marine life feedings and more. Kids will be fed, too, with lunch included on their seafaring day. Get in quick before spaces fill up.

• Dates: 14-23 April

• Location: AQWA, Hillarys Boat Harbour

• Cost: $79 (6-12 years)

City of Cockburn Easter Fair

Take the kids out and get ready for an eggcellent afternoon of fun at the City of Cockburn Easter Fair! Held at Aubin Grove Reserve, there's plenty of free family entertainment including bouncy castles, inflatable slides, face painting, crafts, games and more!

A variety of local performers, food trucks and market stalls will also feature on the day. Parking will be limited, so alternative transport is encouraged for those attending.

• Date: 19 April from 3pm-7pm

• Location: Aubin Grove Reserve

• Cost: Free

You Are a Doughnut, Kwinana

Dubbed a ‘biological-musical-comedy’, You Are a Doughnut is fun musical journey through the human digestive system — from table to toilet.

Presented by biology teachers Oesoph A. Gus and Dewey Dean (not their real names), kids will go on a long and winding trip through a very important part of the human anatomy with plenty of laughs along the way.

• Date: 17 April, 1pm

• Location: Koorliny Arts Centre, 10 Hutchins Way, Kwinana town centre

• Cost: $20-$30

Giants of Mandurah

Discover the whereabouts of Perth's doe-eyed wooden residents on a big adventure around Mandurah. Designed by the world's leading recycle artist, Danish visionary Thomas Dambo, The Giants of Mandurah is a free outdoor exhibition that will capture the imaginations of both young and old.

Five folklore-like wooden giants up to five metres tall are in hiding around Mandurah – by the water, in forests, shrublands, and hilltops – and you need to find them.

To discover the secret location of each, grab a map from the Mandurah Visitor Centre, go on a self-guided tour, and crack the codes to discover where these giants loom.

• Date: Ongoing

• Location: Mandurah

• Cost: Free

Kids’ films at Telethon Community Cinema

Throughout the Easter break you can catch some favourite kids’ film at Telethon Community Cinemas in Bassendean, Burswood, Joondalup and Murdoch.

On Saturday April 12 at the Bassendean and Burswood Cinemas there’s a double feature with Paddington Bear and Paddington in Peru at Bassendean and Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King at Burswood. Plus, there’ll be free screenings of ET, Rise of The Guardians, Wizard of Oz and more.

• Dates:12-23 April

• Locations: Bassendean, Burswood, Joondalup and Murdoch

• Cost: From $35/family, $14/adult, $7/child

Naturescape Family Play Day

Bring the kids to Kings Park for a special play day at Rio Tinto Naturescape. Ideal for kids aged 5-12, they'll love exploring the tracks, trails and water habitats in this unique nature play park.

They can spot wildlife, create bush art, and learn about Noongar culture and the natural heritage of Boorloo (Perth). No bookings are needed and all activities are free.

• Date: 12 April, 10am - 3pm

• Location: Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park

• Cost: Free

PowerPlay School Holiday Power Pass

Get ready to zoom around Perth's first electric go-karts racecourse, PowerPlay. Over the school holidays, the indoor two-storey go-kart arena is offering a special deal that permits two races per person, two free helmet cameras to record your mad dash around the track and $20 worth of arcade tokens per pass for $107 (offer excludes public holidays).

Choose from three locations - Bibra Lake, Joondalup and Malaga - to put your holiday fun into overdrive.

• Dates: Available Monday to Friday during school holidays

• Locations: Bibra Lake, Joondalup and Malaga

• Cost: $107 (1 adult & 1 child or 2 children 10 - 16 years)