Spring into school holiday fun in Subi
From wooden dinosaurs and flying birds to LEGO creations and cycling adventures, there’s plenty to keep kids busy in Subi these school holidays.
Explore free creative activities at Subiaco Library and Museum, learn new skills on two wheels, or enjoy a day of games and sport at Lords Recreation Centre. There’s also a documentary screening for young people during Mental Health Week.
Check out what’s on below!
Lords School Holiday Program
Tuesday 29 September to Friday 9 October | Lords Recreation Centre
Keep the kids active with themed days including Carnival Day, Amazing Race, Paint & Play, and Ninja Warrior Jumping Castle Day. The program runs on weekdays for children aged 5 to 15, with structured activities from 8.45am to 3pm, early drop-off from 7.30am, and an optional late stay until 5pm. Fees apply. Read more and enrol here.
Make a toy wooden dinosaur on wheels
Tuesday 29 September, 10am to 11am | Subiaco Library
Build a prehistoric pal to take home! Children aged five and over can assemble a wooden dinosaur on wheels, then decorate it with their own creative touches. Free, with bookings required. Read more and book here.
Marble run and magnetic tiles
Tuesday 29 September | 2pm to 3pm, Subiaco Library
Let imaginations lead the way with an afternoon of building and play. Kids aged five and over can experiment with magnetic tiles and create their own marble runs. Free, with bookings required. Read more and book here.
Make your own fabric frisbees for spring
Thursday 1 October | 10am to 11am, Subiaco Library
Get creative with patterns and pictures to decorate a fabric frisbee, ready for a trip to the park with friends. Suitable for children aged five and over. Free, with bookings required. Read more and book here.
LEGO creations
Thursday 1 October and Tuesday 6 October, 2pm to 3pm| Subiaco Library
Calling all budding builders! Turn your ideas into LEGO creations at these free-build sessions for children aged five and over. Free, with bookings required. Book for Thursday 1 October or Tuesday 6 October.
Unfiltered for Mental Health Week
Monday 5 October, 6pm to 8pm | Subiaco Library
Young people are invited to a screening of Unfiltered, a 30-minute documentary sharing the experiences of seven Western Australians navigating mental health challenges. Doors open at 6pm for a 6.15pm start, with refreshments available. Free, with registration essential. Read more and register here.
Design your dream park
Tuesday 6 October, 10am to 11am | Subiaco Library
What would your dream playground look like? Join the Young IPWEA team to design a park using STEM skills, then tackle challenges to protect it from damage and the forces of nature. Free, with bookings required. Read more and book here.
Learn to Ride
Wednesday 7 October, from 9am | Nicholson Reserve tennis courts
Help your child build confidence on two wheels with guidance from People on Bicycles. Suitable for children aged 4 to 12, the free workshop develops balance and pedalling skills, with bikes and helmets provided. Bookings required. Read more and register here.
Make a bird and watch it take flight
Thursday 8 October, 10am to 11am | Subiaco Museum
Explore the museum’s Noongar Six Seasons display and learn about local birds before decorating a 3D bird to take home. This outdoor activity is for primary school-aged children – meet in front of the museum and wear clothes suitable for painting. Free, with bookings required. Read more and book here.
Board games afternoon
Thursday 8 October, 2pm to 3pm | Subiaco Library
Enjoy some friendly competition with family, friends, and fellow game lovers. Choose a board game and settle in for an afternoon of fun, suitable for children aged five and over. Free, with bookings required. Read more and book here