What's on this summer school holidays
On the hunt for school holiday fun? You'll find plenty of things to do with kids in WA's favourite port city. See all the kids, family and youth events that are taking place across Fremantle this December and January!
KIDS & FAMILY FUN
Holiday skating
MON 16-Fri 20 DEC | 10am-4pm | Walyalup Koort | 5-14yrs | FREE
Walyalup Koort gets its very own summer skating rink this year. Bring the kids down and watch them zip, glide, and spin away on 140 square metres of synthetic ice—experience optional! Skate hire included.
Meet Santa
MON 16-FRI 20 | 10am-4pm | Walyalup Koort | FREE
The one and only Santa Claus himself will take up residence in the centre of Walyalup Koort for a week of meet and greets, wish list negotiations, and photo opportunities. Keep an eye out for his elves too… you know how cheeky they can be.
Classic Christmas Movie: The Santa Clause
THU 19 DEC | Starts 7pm | Walyalup Koort | FREE, bookings essential
Pack a picnic and settle on the sloped lawn at Walyalup Koort to watch this year’s Christmas movie selection, The Santa Clause. Film starts at 7pm but get there nice and early to pick up some popcorn from our roving cart, get your face painted, and even meet Santa.
Carols from the Koort
FRI 20 DEC | Starts 4pm | Walyalup Koort | FREE
The much-loved Carols from the Koort returns as some of our favourite local performers bring you a night of carols and Christmas cheer under the stars in Walyalup Koort. Family festivities begin at 4pm with rumours of a special appearance from the North Pole later that evening.
Twilight BBQ Family Event
FRI 10 JAN | 2-6pm | Leisure Centre | FREE
Free family event with live music, kids’ activities, inflatable crocodile, and sausage sizzle.
ARTS, CRAFT & MUSIC
Air Dry Clay Workshop for Grandies & Grandkids
TUE 17 DEC | 9.30am-12pm | Sullivan Hall | 10yr+ | FREE, booking required
Indulge your creativity in hands-on clay making, create hanging tree decorations and a bowl to keep. All materials supplied.
Pom Pom and Wooden Key Ring Workshop for Grandies & Grandkids
FRI 20 DEC | 10-11.30am | Sullivan Hall | 10yr+ | FREE, booking required
Join us in a creative and hands-on activity by making vibrant, personalised key rings that feature colourful pom poms—made by you with beautiful added colourful wooden beads. This fun workshop promotes fine motor skills, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment as you craft your own personalized accessories. You may want to make a gift for someone special! All materials supplied.
Fremantle Arts Centre kids courses
SAT 7-TUE 24 JAN | 9am & 10am | Fremantle Arts Centre | From $55pp
The Fremantle Arts Centre is offering a range of arts courses and programs during the month of January.
For further details visit the Fremantle Art Centre's website.
DJ Workshop with Project Bexx
Learn how to DJ and all about electronic music production with Project Bexx!
MON 13 JAN | 10-12pm | Fremantle Library | 12yrs+
More details to come.
GAMING
Magic the Gathering Drop In
THU 9, 16, 23 & 30 JAN | 4-7pm | Fremantle Library | FREE
Under 18s Commander games every Thursday. 4:00 to 6:45 PM in Fremantle Library’s Lab room. Beginners are encouraged. We have EDH decks to play if you need one! Under 12s require an adult. All attendee's 12-16 will need parent or guardian sign off to participate and will have to remain in the library until the workshop has finished.
Drop in Catan Workshop
MON 13 JAN | 2-5pm | 12yrs+ | FREE, bookings essential
Come and play the popular strategy game Settlers of Catan at Fremantle Library. We've got two copies of the game on hand (plus extension sets), as well as a beautifully 3D printed version to play on as well.
MarioKart 8 Deluxe School Holidays Tournament
TUE 21 JAN | 2-5pm | Fremantle Library | 12-17yr | FREE
Battle it out at Fremantle Library's Switch tournament series! Win the competition and take home an OLED Nintendo Switch!
Super Smash Bros Ultimate School Holidays
TUE 28 JAN | 2-5pm | Fremantle Library | 12-17yr | FREE
Battle it out at Fremantle Library's Switch tournament series! Win the competition and take home an OLED Nintendo Switch!
EXTREME SPORTS
Freestyle Now: Scooter & BMX Competition
3-7pm | Esplanade Youth Plaza | 8yrs+
BMX Coaching Workshop Sessions
WED 18 DEC & FRI 31 JAN | 9-11am | Esplanade Youth Plaza | 12yrs+ | FREE, book ahead
Freestyle Now squad members would be present to offer participants technical advice, trick tips, skill development and skatepark etiquette. Each coaching workshop session is 50 minutes long with a 10 minute parent information session conducted at between sessions to help educate parents on skatepark etiquette, understanding of BMX bikes, and safety issues.
WED 18 DEC: Book here
FRI 31 JAN: Book here
Scooter Coaching Sessions
THU 19 DEC & WED 29 JAN | 9-11am | Esplanade Youth Plaza | 12yrs+ | FREE, book ahead
Freestyle Now squad members would be present to offer participants technical advice, trick tips, skill development and skatepark etiquette. Each coaching workshop session is 50 minutes long with a 10 minute parent information session conducted at between sessions to help educate parents on skatepark etiquette, understanding of BMX bikes, and safety issues.
THU 19 DEC: Book here
WED 29 DEC: Book here
Rollerskate Coaching Sessions
SAT 21 DEC & SAT 25 JAN | 9-11am | Esplanade Youth Plaza | 12yrs+ | FREE, book ahead
Freestyle Now squad members would be present to offer participants technical advice, trick tips, skill development and skatepark etiquette. Each coaching workshop session is 50 minutes long with a 10-minute parent information session conducted at between sessions to help educate parents on skatepark etiquette, understanding of BMX bikes, and safety issues.
SAT 21 DEC: Book here
SAT 25 JAN: Book here
Whereabouts Skateboarding Coaching Workshops
Come down to Freo to learn the basics of skateboarding and get tips from the whereabouts team.
SUN 22 DEC | 5-8pm | Esplanade Youth Plaza | FREE
SUN 27 JAN | 4-7pm | Beach Street Skate Park | FREE
Drop in sessions, no bookings required.
Parkour Workshops
Come down to Freo to learn the basics of parkour and get some tips and tricks.
MON 16 DEC | 4-5.30pm | Esplanade Youth Plaza | FREE
MON 20 JAN | 4-7pm | Esplanade Youth Plaza | FREE
See the calendar of Parkour Workshops here