School Holidays

July school holidays in Fremantle

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Fremantle is packed with family-friendly fun for all ages.

Each school holiday period, the City of Fremantle presents a range of activities, events and experiences designed to help families explore and enjoy the city together.

From hands-on workshops and interactive exhibitions to outdoor adventures, live entertainment and unique local attractions, there’s something happening around every corner in WA’s favourite port city. Come and discover why Fremantle is the perfect destination for school holiday fun.

Free

Freo Builds 2026

Mon 6-Fri 12 Jul 2026
Other

Children and adults gather around tables covered with art supplies like paints and brushes, engaged in creative activities in a bright, sunlit room with large windows and colorful decorations.

School Holiday Fun | Storytime & Painting

Thursdays | 9 & 16 Jul 2026
Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre

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Early Childhood Cultural Incursion

Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Free

Special Bluey Storytime

Thurs, 16 Jul 2026
Library

A LEGO scene features Minions building two colorful arches made of yellow and blue crates, with several Minion figures climbing and working on the structures, set on a green base with various construction props.

Freo Builds | 6-12 JULY

Discover TIME TRAVEL FREO brought to life by LEGO®!

Follow the trail to find eight original Freo Builds (suitable for kids aged 2-12 years) and look out for special offers and bonus activities along the way.

FREE FAMILY FUN
GUIDED TRAIL
A BONUS LEGO® MINIFIGURE FOR EACH CHILD*
AND MORE GREAT PRIZES*

Fremantle’s famous icons have been given a big historical twist.

See what happens when Freo’s famous landmarks are reimagined by WA children and brought to life by Perth’s best LEGO® builders.

GET YOUR FREE TIX NOW

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Kids Art Classes at WFAC

Looking for creative school holiday activities? The Winter Arts Program at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre offers a range of hands-on art classes and workshops for children and teens of all ages.

From painting and printmaking to weaving and mixed media, young artists can learn new skills, explore their creativity and create something they’ll be proud to take home, all under the guidance of experienced artists.

This winter’s program includes exciting new workshops such as Cyanotype Sun Printing, Pet Portrait Painting and Nature Weaving, plus many more creative experiences.

Explore the full range of kids’ art classes and book online via the WFAC website.

With classes for kids and teens aged 5–17 years, there’s something for every young creative this winter.

Explore the full program

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Playgrounds and parks for kids

Family activities Fremantle

Past School holiday programs

Funmantle – January 2025

Seven action-packed days of rides, games, prizes, and more! Experience carnival fun for all ages in Fremantle this summer holidays! Fremantle will transform into an exhilarating and whimsical fairground for an entire week from 1.00pm to 7.00pm, Monday 13 – Sunday 19 January. Whether you’re young or young at heart, follow the fun to Fremantle this January and soak up the carnival atmosphere with rides, sideshows, games, and more fun surprises.

9 CARNIVAL RIDES FOR ONLY $10+BF*

WALYALUP KOORT | Lollie Swing / Samba Balloons / Mini Twister Helicopters
VICTORIA QUAY | Traffic Jam / Rockin’ Tug / The Dominator
BATHERS BEACH KIDS ZONE | Cup and Saucer / Baja Buggys / Flying Dumbo

Freo Builds – July School Holidays

This year Freo Builds discovered FANTASY FREMANTLE brought to life in LEGO®! Kids followed the trail around Fremantle to find seven fantastical Freo Builds based on designs from local school kids.
With almost 15,000 visitors descending into Fremantle over 7 days, we had an absolute blast and hope you did too!

Congratulations to Orla from Hilton Primary School who’s reimagining of Freo’s iconic Containbow as a fairy apartment block won with the most votes!

2024 Spring School Holidays

During the Spring School Holidays, kids followed an adventure trail to Find the DreamWorks Trolls in Fremantle. Poppy and Branch joined us for a special week and the Kids activity Zone was a great success with a inflatable obstacle course, face painting and a silent disco!

Movie night – Back to the Future!

Great Scott! We had an awesome evening jumping back in time to 1985 with our Town Hall movie night screening of Back to the Future! Held by our Community Development team. Tickets were $5 and included a dinner of Pizza or Pasta. This night was one to remember! Funmantle – January School Holidays

Carnival fun came to Fremantle in the summer holidays, with a city-wide activation. For five jam-packed days, kids enjoyed rides including the Cup and Saucer, Runaway Train, and Fiesta Balloon.

“Fun-seekers can make a day of it, by coming into Freo for lunch or dinner and enjoy everything our famous hospitality scene has to offer,” Mayor Fitzhardinge

Funmantle – January School Holidays

Carnival fun came to Fremantle in the summer holidays, with a city-wide activation. For five jam-packed days, kids enjoyed rides including the Cup and Saucer, Runaway Train, and Fiesta Balloon.

“Fun-seekers can make a day of it, by coming into Freo for lunch or dinner and enjoy everything our famous hospitality scene has to offer,” Mayor Fitzhardinge

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