What’s On this October School Holidays in Freo?
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See all the exciting events and experiences taking place in Fremantle over these school holidays from Saturday 21 September to June to Sunday 6 October.
Find the DreamWorks Trolls in FremantleMonday 30 September to Saturday 5 October | 10am-3pm | Free, bookings essential
These school holidays, follow an adventure trail to Find the DreamWorks Trolls in Fremantle! Unlock VIP access to the Kids' Activity Zone, meet Poppy and Branch in person, and enter the competition for your chance to win great prizes*.
Get tickets: https://visitfremantle.com.au/free-trail
Build a Fairy Garden for the Fremantle Library FairiesThursday 26 Sept | Fremantle Library | Ages 5+ | 10-11.30am | Free, bookings essential
Children of Fremantle we need your help - the magical library fairies are looking for new homes. Clock on with the construction team these school holidays as we knock them up some enchanting gardens. Let your creativity run wild.
Spots for the Fair Garden Build is all booked up so join the waitlist here. https://events.humanitix.com/build-a-fairy-garden-for-the-fremantle-library-fairies
Packed with GoodnessFreo Toy Library at The Fremantle PCYC | 26 September | 10:30am – 11:30am | Free, bookings essential
Join Cancer Council for a free healthy eating workshop on packing healthier lunchboxes!
Book your free spot here : https://events.humanitix.com/packed-with-goodness-wor
Fremantle Library LEGO ChallengeFriday 27 September | 10am-12pm | Fremantle Library | Free | Bookings essential
Come down to Fremantle Library and show us your finest engineering skills. Join us for an awe-inspiring LEGO Challenge. Hone your skills with some mini prompts before unleashing your inner engineer on the main build. A great opportunity to explore your creativity and make some new friends.
Book your free spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/fremantle-library-lego-challenge
Open Fairy House Exhibition and Morning TeaSaturday 28 Sept | 10.30am | Free for the whole family
Return to the library on the Saturday after for our official Fairy Garden Exhibition Opening. Bring your family along for a sparkly fairy morning tea and viewing.
No bookings needed for the Exhibition and Morning Tea.
Pirate Adventure StorytimeMonday 30 September | Ages 2-8+ | 11am-12:30pm | Fremantle Library | Free
Calling all would be pirates to fun, adventure and stories on the high seas. Dress up, bring your friends and come with us on a pirate storytime adventure.
Book your free spot here now: https://events.humanitix.com/pirate-adventure-storytime
Zines WorkshopTues 1 Oct | Ages 12-16 | 2-3.30pm | Free, bookings essential
Join our Zine Team as they show you how to create your very own Zine these holidays. Whether you draw, write, collate or all of the above, we can show you how to put the whole thing together so that you’ll leave with your very own Zine. You may even choose to add it to our collection!
Book your free spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/zine-workshop-hw8b2xk2
SuperSonic Science WorkshopFremantle PCYC | Tuesday 1 October | 2-3pm | Free, bookings essential
Come see this sensational school holiday science workshop show. Your budding scientists will absolutely love the experiment line up.
Spots for the SuperSonic Science Workshop are all booked up so join the waitlist here. https://events.humanitix.com/build-a-fairy-garden-for-the-fremantle-library-fairies
Gabriel Evans WorkshopsFremantle PCYC | Thursday 3 October | 10am–12pm | Free
Come and join Gabriel Evans, author and illustrator for a hands-on, engaging workshop.
Ages 4-7yrs 10-11am | Ages 8-12yrs 11am-12pm
Book your free spot here now: https://events.humanitix.com/gabriel-evans-workshops
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre workshopsFremantle PCYC | Friday 4 October | 9am–12.45pm | Free, bookings essential
Come along to one of 2 workshops, designed and facilitated by the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre artists! Parental supervision required. Please note, these workshops are tailored to suit certain age ranges. Hand Puppets Ages 4+ |9am-10.30am. Junk Puppets Ages 9+ |11.15am-12.45pm.
Book your free spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/spare-parts-puppet-theatre-workshops
Make Your Own Library BagFriday 4 October | Ages 5+ | 10-11.30am | Fremantle Library | Free, bookings essential
Come down to Fremantle Library these school holidays and design an awesome library bag to hold your books. Let your creativity run wild. We supply the bags – you supply the genius!
Book your spot here now: https://events.humanitix.com/make-your-own-library-bag-rudxpw6k
Super Secret Short Story Comic Strips with James FoleyFremantle Library | Ages 7-11 | Sat 5 October | 9.30am-11am | Free, bookings essential
Join James Foley for a hands-on writing and drawing workshop making comic strip stories. Your subject - secret agents! James will show you how to draw Max Mole and other characters from new graphic novel series Secret Agent Mole (it's like The Bad Guys crossed with James Bond!), and guide you in creating your own short story comics. Invent villains, devise gadgets, and draw dramatic battles. Who will win in your comic? You decide.
Book your free spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/super-secret-short-story-comic-strips-with-james-foley
Town Hall Movie Night - Back to the Future IIFremantle Town Hall | Sunday 6 October | 5-7pm | $5pp
A family night out, for all ages. Snuggle up on a bean, BYO snacks and drinks. Ticket includes a free pizza slice or a pasta serve, and popcorn bags. Prize for the best dressed time traveller! Doors open 4pm, wheelchair accessible, this is a alcohol free event. Chairs, some bean bags provided.
Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/family-movie-night-back-to-the-future-ii
Green Shoots FestivalSouth Beach | Saturday 5 October 2024 | 2-6pm | Free
The Green Shoots Festival unites our vibrantly diverse youth community (15-25 year olds) to combat climate anxiety through sustainable activities that promote a healthy mind and environment, cultivating a positive outlook for our community’s future. Connect with services, volunteering opportunities, activities, food and entertainment.
More info: http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/whats-on/green-shoots-festival
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