Nothing is worse than the constant “I’m borreeeeed, I wanna do somethingggg” during school holidays. It’s hard trying to find something new to do every day! If you find yourself turning to Google and searching for things like ‘things to do with kids near me’ or ‘school holiday activities in Perth’ the search ends here! We’ve got your itinerary sorted with our Very Important Kids (VIK) Program and our Top 10 things to do in Perth these Easter school holidays.
Very Important Kids (VIK) Club
Our free VIK program saves up to $300 on local experiences and kid friendly activities in Perth! You’ll receive exclusive discounts at Perth’s best family friendly attractions and free meals at Ivy & Jack when you stay at Holiday Inn Perth. Plus kids stay free! Kate and family from South West Mums recently tested out the program – check out her blog here.
1. Golden Egg Hunt
The City of Perth Library is hosting a Golden Egg Hunt in Cathedral Square this Easter! Get your Golden Egg brochure from the library, then follow the clues to find all the eggs. Don’t forget to collect your prize from the library once you’re done! Suitable for kids under 12 with supervision. Dates: All school holidays. Easter hours apply. Learn more.
2. Free Painting Workshop
As part of the current Artist Activation at Art Gallery of WA, Noongar artists Esther McDowell/Yabini Kickett invite children to join in a free dry brush painting workshop exploring multi-media artwork and endemic species. It’s a little bit of learning with a lot of art. Free, however booking is required. Dates: 17, 18, 24, 26 April. Learn more.
3. Pizza Making Classes
Want the kids to learn to cook without making a mess of your kitchen? Let them make a mess in someone else’s! The Island eatery at Elizabeth Quay, just an 5-8 min walk from Holiday Inn, is hosting pizza making classes for kids aged 4 – 12 this school holidays. Parents will need to stick around while your kids make lunch, but you can enjoy a bubbles or two while they do it. Dates: 15 – 16 April. Learn more.
4. Free Flicks For Kids
Each Saturday at Northbridge Piazza you can expect a free kids outdoor movie on the grass. Kick back with a beanbag, popcorn and your picnic, for a great free night in the city. No booking required! Enjoy The Princess & The Frog on April 13, and Ratatouille on April 20. Dates: Every Saturday (excludes winter).
5. Free Pancake Decorating
This Easter long weekend join Ivy & Jack at their breakfast buffet for free pancake decorating! Let the kids go wild at the pancake station and decorate to their hearts desire with smarties, lollies, fruit and more. Best of all, Kids Eat Free at Ivy & Jack all school holidays when dining with an adult. Dates: 19 – 22 April.
6. Jazz for Juniors
Do your kids love music? WAYJO have a very special school holiday program where they introduce the instruments of a jazz band. Kids have the opportunity to try an instrument and learn from the best. The program sells out, so be sure to get in quick. Dates: 16 – 17 April. Learn more.
7. The Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is a favourite among the little ones. Who wouldn’t want to see pure gold being heated to molten temperatures then poured into a gold bar!? It’ll leave the kids amazed and wanting more. There is plenty to do at the Perth Mint, take a wander through the gold exhibition or stop to see the one tonne gold coin in all it’s glory. They also offer guided heritage walks of the building, the secure vault and the original melting house. Best of all, you can get free entry for one child (aged 4 – 15) when accompanied by a paying adult with our VIK wristband. Dates: Open 7 days 9am – 5pm. Learn more.
8. BHP Billiton Water Park
Summer is set to be a scorcher and the perfect way to cool down during the school holidays is at the mini water park at Elizabeth Quay. Let the kids run wild through the water fountains while you sit back with an ice-cream from Gusto Gelato. And when the kids have had enough fun in the fountains, getting back to your room in Perth City Centre takes just 5-minutes! Dates: Open all year. Learn more.
9. Room on the Broom live
Award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Room on the Broom, has been adapted for the stage! Watch as a helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things. This comes after sell out adaptation shows of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child. Room on the Broom will be showing at State Theatre Centre of WA, just minutes’ walk from Holiday Inn Perth. Dates: 23 – 28 April.
10. Kings Park
With some of Perth’s best playgrounds, there are so many things to climb and explore. The Rio Tinto Naturescape is always a favourite – but be warned, the kids will get a bit dirty! We’ve written a list of some of the best things to do at Kings Park. Pack yourself a picnic and head over. Dates: All year. Learn more.
Kids Stay and Eat Free at Holiday Inn
After a day packed full of school holiday fun in the city, kick back and relax at the Holiday Inn hotel. The best family accommodation in Perth gets even better. Kids Stay and Eat Free, which makes it the perfect spot for a City Staycation with the family. Plus, save up to $300 on meals and activities with our Very Important Kids program – it’s free to join!
Don’t forget, kids stay and eat FREE.
Top 5 Reasons Kids Love Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
- Our meals are free at Ivy and Jack*. Mum doesn’t get a bill for our food, which always makes her happy.
- We get a really cool Travel Story pack including colouring in pencils, stickers and even recipes!
- We can stay for free.* Sleeping in our parents’ room means lots of time together.
- We get to eat the foods we like from our own special menu at Ivy and Jack. Breakfast, lunch and dinner!
- We can have all the fun we want. Unlike some hotels, Holiday Inn welcomes kids. It’s kinda like home, but a lot better.
