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!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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Freestyle Now: Scooter & BMX Competition

3-7pm | Esplanade Youth Plaza | 8yrs+

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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