Hop Into Easter with the Best Events and Activities Across Perth 2026
Good news! There’s no shortage of things to do across Perth these Easter school holidays. From world-class street performers taking over Fremantle to prehistoric sea creatures rising from Burswood Park, free cultural festivals in the CBD and Easter egg hunts from Rottnest Island to the Perth Hills, there’s something for every age, budget and energy level.
Fremantle International Street Arts Festival
When: 3 – 6 April 2026
Where: Throughout Fremantle
Cost: Free
Now in its 26th year, FISAF is one of the most anticipated events on the Perth calendar – and one of the best reasons to head to Freo over the Easter long weekend. Over 160 free, family-friendly performances will take over Fremantle’s streets, laneways and waterfront, with artists from Australia, the UK, France, China, Japan, Spain, the USA and Chile transforming the city into an open-air stage. Expect acrobatics, circus, street theatre, comedy and everything in between.
Jurassic Kingdom: Deep Sea Titans
When: 3 – 19 April 2026
Where: Burswood Park, Burswood
Cost: Tickets from $30.70 online
Perth’s biggest school holiday dinosaur event is back — and this year it’s diving deeper. Jurassic Kingdom returns to Burswood Park with an all-new Deep Sea Titans experience, featuring over 20 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs including a colossal 16-metre Mosasaurus, Plesiosaur, and other prehistoric sea creatures rising from the lake. Explore new zones including Raptor Valley, The Hatchery, The Dinosaur Boneyard and the returning Ice Age Exhibit.
Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival
When: 1 – 30 April 2026
Where: Various locations across Perth CBD
Cost: Mostly free
Running throughout the entire month of April, the Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival is a brilliant reason to explore Perth in a whole new way. With over 100 events on offer – from guided walks, ghost tours and open houses to live art installations, cultural performances and immersive experiences – there’s something for curious minds of all ages! Most events are free, making it a great option for families looking to enjoy a Perth staycation across the school holidays.
Easter Family Fun Fair at Mandoon Estate
When: 4 April 2026
Where: The Llawn, Mandoon Estate, Caversham, Swan Valley
Cost: Free
Mandoon Estate is one of the Swan Valley’s most beautiful settings, and on Easter Saturday it transforms into a family fun fair on The Llawn. A great excuse to head out to the valley for the day – and while the kids are entertained, there’s always the cellar door and Homestead Brewery calling your name.
Bell Tower Kids Open Day
When: 21 April 2026, 10am – 4pm
Where: The Bell Tower, Barrack Square, Perth
Cost: Ticketed
A great one for younger visitors, the Bell Tower Kids Open Day lets kids paint their own bell decoration and join a treasure hunt through the iconic riverside landmark. All children’s entries include a special Kids Tour with interactive bell chiming.
Family Twilight Adventure at Kings Park
When: 9 and 16 April 2026
Where: Kings Park, Perth
Cost: Ticketed
After dark in Kings Park takes on a whole new feel with the Family Twilight Adventure. Kids can explore the insect observatory, search the treetops, bushland and billabong for native nocturnal wildlife, then wind down with hot drinks and toasted marshmallows around the campfire. A wonderful school holiday memory in the making.
Easter Egg Hunt on Rottnest Island
When: 3 – 19 April 2026
Where: Rottnest Island
Cost: Free (for Rottnest Express Quokka Club members)
If you’re heading to Rotto this Easter – and honestly, why wouldn’t you – the free Easter egg hunt is not to be missed. Simply join the free Rottnest Express Quokka Club, book your ferry travel through the club, then collect your egg hunt list at your departure point. Between quokka selfies, snorkelling, bike rides and beach time, Rottnest over Easter is hard to beat.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Raine Square
When: 28 March – 4 April 2026
Where: Raine Square, Perth CBD
Cost: Free
A classic school holiday tradition in the heart of the city. Head to Raine Square across three days for an Easter egg hunt the kids will love – search for hidden treasures through the centre and fill your day with laughter. Free, easy, and right in the CBD.
Government House Open Weekend
When: 12 April 2026, 10am – 3pm
Where: Government House, 13 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Cost: Free
Government House – home to every WA Governor since 1863 – throws open its elegant doors for a family-friendly Sunday during the school holidays. Explore the lovely heritage-listed grounds, enjoy live music and entertainment, take on the kids’ quiz, grab a snap at the royal selfie station and browse the World of Food Festival hosted by the Consular Corps, featuring cuisines from Morocco, Malaysia, Japan, Italy, France and more.
Cockburn Easter Fair
When: 4 April 2026
Where: Aubin Grove Reserve, 71 Camden Boulevard, Aubin Grove
Cost: Free
The Cockburn Easter Fair is a brilliant free evening out for the whole family on Easter Saturday. Head to Aubin Grove Reserve for the Twilight Markets, live music, roving entertainment, Easter crafts, face painting, inflatable slides and obstacle courses, a kids activity zone and over 20 food trucks to graze your way through. Plus, a very special visit from the Easter Bunny. Dogs are welcome too, as long as they’re on a leash.
Easter Family Day at The Claremont Hotel
When: 5 April 2026
Where: The Claremont Hotel, 1 Bay View Terrace, Claremont
Cost: Free entry (book a table for lunch or dinner)
The Claremont Hotel is getting into the Easter spirit with a fun family afternoon from 2pm on Easter Sunday. Kids can get creative with bunny headband making and egg decorating, then join the mini golf egg hunt at 2pm – plus a special visit from the Easter Bunny. A relaxed and easy option if you’re looking for something low-key that the whole family can enjoy, with lunch or dinner bookings available throughout the day.
Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural Festival 2026
When: 11 – 12 April 2026
Where: Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple WA
Cost: Free
A vibrant two-day cultural celebration, the Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural Festival brings together Buddhist ceremonies, meditation sessions, art exhibitions, cultural displays, children’s playgrounds, live music, dance performances and multicultural food stalls. A wonderful free outing for the whole family.
Easter Treat Hunt at E Shed Markets
When: 5 April 2026, 10am – 2pm
Where: E Shed Markets, Victoria Quay, Fremantle
Cost: Free
A sweet addition to your Easter Sunday plans. E Shed Markets – Fremantle’s only weekend waterfront market – is hosting an Easter Treat Hunt, with hidden Easter treats tucked throughout the market stalls just waiting to be discovered.
Perth Italian Festival
When: 11 April 2026, 11am – 10:30pm
Where: Langley Park, Perth CBD
Cost: Free entry
Now in its third year, the Perth Italian Festival returns to Langley Park for a full day and night of Italian culture, food, music and dancing. Browse a bustling marketplace, indulge in mouth-watering Italian food, watch traditional performances and soak up the live music… then stay for the fireworks finale after dark. Buonissimo!
Mandurah Easter Carnival
When: Easter school holidays (multiple sessions daily)
Where: Hall Park, 1 Leighton Place, Mandurah
Cost: Easter Special – 3 hours of unlimited rides for $30 per person (4pm – 7pm daily)
If you’re heading down to Mandurah these school holidays, the Easter Carnival at Hall Park is worth a stop. Thrilling rides, classic carnival games and kiddie rides make it a great outing for families of all ages – and on Easter Sunday, the Easter Bunny hops in for a special visit between 2pm and 4pm. The evening unlimited rides deal from 4pm–7pm is great value for families who want to make a full afternoon of it.
Easter School Holidays at Core Cider House
When: Easter long weekend and throughout school holidays (3 – 19 April 2026)
Where: Core Cider House, Pickering Brook, Perth Hills
Cost: Free entry; Easter Egg Hunt (tickets required)
A fantastic excuse to head to the Perth Hills, Core Cider House is going all out for Easter and the school holidays. Over the Easter weekend, there are free Easter Egg Hunts in the orchard on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April (sessions at 10am, 11am and 12pm – tickets required), plus a special visit from the Easter Bunny across the whole Easter long weekend. The school holiday program continues beyond Easter with Superhero Academy on Wednesday 8 April, walking fruit picking tours, live music and more.
Armadale Market – Easter Edition
When: 5 April 2026, 9am – 1pm
Where: Memorial Park, Cnr Orchard Ave & 172 Jull St, Armadale
Cost: Free
A lovely Easter Sunday morning option in the Perth Hills. The Armadale Market’s Easter Edition is packed with local artisan stalls, Easter treats, food, gifts, live music and a lively kids zone, making it a great long weekend outing for the whole family. Get in early for the best of the market before it wraps up at 1pm.