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Things to do in Perth during the Easter school holidays
There's plenty going on around Perth to keep kids of all ages busy over the Easter break.
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There's plenty going on around Perth to keep kids of all ages busy over the Easter break.
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If you’re looking for inspiration and ideas to keep the kids entertained during the Easter school holidays in Perth, we’ve found some fun, boredom-busting activities your kids will love.
Dinos Alive is a must for little dinosaur lovers these school holidays. This immersive experience features several life-sized animated dinosaurs, which kids get to see up close as they wander through the exhibit’s halls and caverns. The exhibition also includes a Jurassic jungle VR experience and an interactive virtual aquarium teeming with ancient marine life.
Location: Northbridge Centre
Time: Sessions from 9:00am. Last session at 7:00pm.
Cost: Children (3–12 years) $27.90, Adults $36.90
During Whiteman Park’s Woylie Walks the kids get a special look at what happens at the park after the sun goes down. The walks will introduce them to some of the park’s nocturnal residents, including woylies and quendas.
Under special night lights, the kids will get to see the animals in their natural environment. At the soft-release enclosure they’ll even see them feeding right around them. The tour also includes a mini tour of Woodland Reserve, plus they’ll be able to experience hands-on learning with some of the resident animals.
Location: Whiteman Park
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: Children $20, adults $24
Think of this as a dinosaur scavenger hunt meets augmented reality adventure. Kids follow a self-guided trail through the museum, discovering 13 hidden dinosaurs along the way. Each time they find a marker, a dinosaur pops to life on their smartphone — roaring, moving and surprising them in the best ways. The trail takes around an hour to complete and participants will need a smartphone to scan the trail markers.
Location: WA Museum Boola Bardip
Dates: Daily
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pmCost:
Included in general admission. Adults $15, children (15 and under) free
This hands-on holiday program transforms a zoo visit into an interactive adventure. Kids meet workers behind the scenes, solve animal-themed challenges, learn about wildlife protection, and explore other specially themed zones. Perth Zoo also offers various kids’ and youth programs for different ages.
Location: Perth Zoo
Dates: 7 April – 17 April
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $100 per person
There’s always lots to keep the kids busy at AQWA over the school holidays. This Easter, kids aged 6-12 years can join the Junior Marine Scientist program and get an insight into the world of marine science through experiments, marine animal encounters, and craft activities. The 3hr fully guided program includes entry to AQWA, a glass-bottom boat ride, and lunch.
Location: AQWA Hillarys Boat Harbour
Time: 8:45am-12:00noon (select days over the school holiday period)
Cost: $79
Swan Settlers Market in the Swan Valley is turning on the K-pop vibes these school holidays.
Bring the kids along to see colourful dance performances, listen to non-stop K-pop music, and browse the K-pop stalls. It’s an all-ages event that K-pop fans big and small will love.
Location: Swan Settlers Market, Herne Hill
Dates: 11-12 April
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Free event
The dinosaur excitement rolls on at this Easter’s Jurassic Kingdom, where prehistoric sea creatures come to life.
See more than 20 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs rise up from the parklands at Burswood. This year Jurassic Kingdom also features colossal new attractions, including Raptor Valley, The Hatchery, The Dinosaur Boneyard and more.
Location: Kagoshima Park, Burswood
Dates: 3-19 April
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: From $30.70
Aspiring dancers will love practising their plies at this school holiday ballet workshop run by two former West Australian Ballet dancers. The 1-hour class is designed for 7–12-year-old dancers to practise their ballet skills or just keep dancing through the holiday period.
Parents can stay and watch or chill out in the lovely heritage foyer. There are also kids’ activities to keep younger siblings occupied during the class.
Location: West Australian Ballet Centre
Dates: 13 & 15 April
Time: 10:15am and 11:15am (1-hour sessions)
Cost: $25 ($20 for junior members)
If you’re planning a family holiday on Rotto this Easter, don’t miss the free Easter egg hunt. The hunt is open to all members of the Rottnest Express Quokka Club, which is free to join.
Book your travel to the island through the Quokka Club, then simply collect your Egg Hunt list from your departure point, and your kids will be set to go once you arrive.
Location: Rottnest Island
Dates: 3-19 April
Cost: Free event
It’s your last chance to join the splash-time fun before the winter weather sets in. Outback Splash in Bullsbrook offers waterslides for thrill-seekers, splash zones for little ones, mazes, mini golf and sensory play. With shaded chill-out zones and relaxing spots for parents, it’s a full-day water adventure that works for the whole fam.
Location: Outback Splash, Bullsbrook
Dates: Season runs until 19 April 2026
Cost: Children (4–13 years) $43, adult (14+) $51.50
For the curious kids (or adults), or those who want a bit of single or mixed-age fun, Scitech delivers. Expect science shows, interactive exhibits, hands-on STEM workshops and even planetarium sessions. It’s energetic, educational and ideal when you want kids engaged.
Location: Scitech, West Perth
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm (during school holidays)
Cost: Children (4–17) $17, adults $26, toddlers (0-3) free.
Looking for a full-on amusement park day? Adventure World in Bibra Lake delivers with over 25 rides (including the intense Abyss roller coaster and the Kraken funnel slide), water play zones, splash pads and family-friendly rides for younger kids. With some rides for the big kids and splash zones or milder rides for little ones, it’s a go-to for families or mixed-age groups.
Location: Adventure World, Bibra Lake
Dates: Season runs to 19 April
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Children (4–13 years) $63.95, adults (14+) $73.95 (for day tickets online purchase)
There are plenty of boredom-busting activities to keep the kids busy at Swan Valley Adventure Centre.
Programs for kids aged 7-14 include rides on a flying fox, canoeing and kayaking, raft building, canoeing, archery and a lot more, all on the centre’s 89-acre bushland property. The activities book out fast, so get in quick.
The activities book out fast so get in quick.
Location: 58 Yule Avenue, Middle Swan
Cost: Program prices vary
Visit the RAC online shop via your myRAC account to view the full range of discounts and buy vouchers for the school holidays.
