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Get ready for an epic two weeks as we prepare to celebrate the school holidays and Youth Week 2023!
Youth Week runs from 14-21 April (second week of the school holidays) and is one of the biggest celebrations of young people on the Western Australian youth calendar.
The theme for this year is ‘Becoming: with others we dream’ which focuses on how young people can dream themselves a better world (no matter how big or small), and then use their skills and knowledge to bring others up with them to help realise it.
The City will host a range of fun programs to celebrate young people that live, work, study, or visit our port city.
There’s a variety of fun programs and workshops to choose from, so round up your friends and get ready for some fun this school holiday.
Circus WA Drop-in and PlayTuesday 11, Thursday 13, Tuesday 18, Thursday 20 April | 9–11am | Esplanade Park | FREE
Out of the big top and into the park, Circus WA is coming to Esplanade Park!
This is a great workshop that allows you to learn great skills from experienced circus performers.
Sessions will allow you to explore unicycles, hoop tricks, juggling, diablo, poi, and more!
No bookings are required, and all ages are welcome.
Freestyle Now Scooter WorkshopTuesday 11 April | 9–11am | Esplanade Youth Plaza | FREE
If doing tricks on a scooter is up your alley, come along to this scooter workshop!
This session is suitable for ages six and older and focuses on confidence building, learning new skills, and the importance of good skatepark etiquette.
There will also be a free 10-minute parent info session between each workshop. Participants will need to bring their own gear including helmets for a safe and fun day!
Bookings required.
Foodbank How to make a healthy lunchbox snackWednesday 12 April | 10:30am–1.30pm | Healthy Eating Hub | FREE
Each meal is important, and this workshop will focus on forming healthy habits for your nutritional needs. You'll be inspired by new ideas and simple easy-to-make recipes. Plus, you'll get the chance to make your own muesli bars!
Parents, grandparents, and young people are invited to learn how to create easy, simple, yummy, and healthy lunch box snacks. All ingredients provided.
Bookings required.
Freestyle Now Skateboard JAMThursday 13 April | 2–5pm | Esplanade Youth Plaza | FREE
There will be some epic challenges including the best trick, longest manual, best trick on a certain part of the skatepark, most engaged rider, best youngest rider, and more!
All skill levels are welcome.
Bookings required.
Family YogaSaturday 15 April | 10–11am | Samson Park | Free
Join us for a relaxing morning of yoga and mindfulness.
The entire family is welcome to partake in this community event, which supports mind-body wellness, connection, and calm for the young and young at heart.
This session is suitable for all ages just BYO yoga mat or towel and you’re good to go!
Bookings required.
Freo Cube-OffSunday 16 April | 10am–4pm | Fremantle Town Hall | $15 registration fee
Looking for a bit of friendly competition?
Come on down for a Cube-Off!
The speed cubing event is a 100-competitor competition with 3x3, 4x4 and mystery event with great prizes to be won including a Nintendo Switch.
Register here.
DJ Workshop with Club JewelzSunday 16 April | 10am–4pm | Fremantle Library Mardoo Room | FREE
Club Jewelz's DJ Workshop is aimed towards women, gender diverse and non-binary folks, LGBTQI+, POC, BIPOC and Disabled people who are interested in learning how to DJ.
The workshop will cover the basics of learning how to DJ including using the program Rekordbox, DJ equipment, beatmatching, and sourcing music.
This session is for beginners with no prior experience.
Bookings required.
Parkour WorkshopsMonday 17, Wednesday 19, Friday 21 April | 3–4.30pm or 4.30–6pm | Esplanade Youth Plaza | FREE
We’ve teamed up with Perth Parkour for some parkour fun down at the Esplanade Youth Plaza!
These free workshops are open to ages eight and older with all skill levels welcome to join. Participants will learn how to use the parkour course safely, along with a variety of skills to help kickstart or progress their training.
Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, tight-fitting enclosed footwear, and comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a little dirty!
Bookings required.
Freestyle Now BMX WorkshopTuesday 18 April | 9am or 10am | Montreal Skatepark | FREE
Join the friendly team from Freestyle Now for a free one-hour BMX workshop.
The sessions are suited for ages six and older and focus on confidence building, learning new skills and the importance of good skatepark etiquette.
There will also be a free 10-minute parent info session between each workshop. Participants will need to bring their own gear including helmets for a safe and fun day!
Bookings required.
Zine Making with Sophie SmithTuesday 18 April | 11am–1pm | Fremantle Library | FREE
If you’re looking for something more creative, come along to this zine making workshop run by Sophie Smith, an emerging artist from Perth.
During this workshop, each participant will create their own page which will then be combined to create one collective zine.
This will be donated to the library and become a fixture in their zine library.
Bookings required.
DND Live Presents: Blending the Arts with Role PlayTuesday 18 April | 2–5.30pm | Fremantle Library | FREE
Calling out to all Dungeon and Dragons (DnD) players!
DnD Live Presents is a Boorloo based company focusing on performing live Dungeons and Dragons, through the help of old fantasy literature and the talent of our own world-building team.
Come and join some of the main performers as they discuss how to blend your arts career with your gaming skills in a fun workshop.
Bookings required.
Freestyle Now Skateboard WorkshopThursday 20 April | 9–11am | Esplanade Youth Plaza | FREE
If BMX isn’t for you, come and try this skateboard workshop!
The sessions are suited for ages six and older and focus on confidence building, learning new skills, and the importance of good skatepark etiquette.
There will also be a free 10-minute parent info session between each workshop. Participants will need to bring their own gear including helmets for a safe and fun day!
Bookings required.
Free Family Yoga and MindfulnessSaturday 22 April | 10–11am | Esplanade Park | FREE
Join us for a relaxing morning of yoga and mindfulness.
The entire family is welcome to partake in this community event which supports mind-body wellness, connection, and calm for the young and young at heart.
This session is suitable for all ages just BYO yoga mat or towel and you’re good to go!
Bookings required.
Freestyle Now Roller Skate WorkshopSaturday 22 April | 9 or 10am | Esplanade Youth Plaza | FREE
Learn how to roller skate with the team from Freestyle Now!
The sessions are suited for ages six and older and focus on confidence building, learning new skills, and the importance of good skatepark etiquette.
There will also be a free 10-minute parent info session between each workshop. Participants will need to bring their own gear including helmets for a safe and fun day!
Bookings required.