The autumn events calendar kicks off with the highly anticipated return of the Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival. Now in its third year as a month-long event, this festival offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich and diverse heritage of Boorloo (Perth). Running throughout April, the festival invites you on an exciting journey through the city’s remarkable history. From cultural celebrations like Buddha’s Birthday, the Nepali Festival, and the Djeran Fair, all of which showcase the City’s vibrant multicultural community.

A true highlight of this year’s festival is the celebration of the Maali (Black swan). One of the key attractions is Mamma Maali, a towering 4-metre installation, which will nest at Elizabeth Quay. Acclaimed Nyoongar artist Justin Martin will bring Mamma Maali to life through a live art installation from 15 to 17 April.

Continuing with the swan theme, One Thousand Origami Swans for Telethon draws inspiration from the Japanese tradition of Senbazuru—folding 1,000 cranes to make a wish. It’s a wonderful chance to learn how to create your own origami swan whilst supporting a fantastic cause. Our origami swans will be displayed alongside Mamma Maali at a family-friendly event on Sunday 27 April.

For even more fun, take a free spin on a swan pedal boat, or dive into the ‘Swanning Around’ Scavenger Hunt, where you’ll explore the city for hidden swans and solve clues for a chance to win exciting prizes. Grab a scavenger hunt map at the iCity Kiosk and make it a memorable day for the whole family!

Don’t miss the Government House Open Day, where families can step back in time and explore the incredible heritage-listed building. The day is packed with fun, featuring live music, entertainment, and interactive displays that will make Perth’s history exciting for kids of all ages.

No visit to the city is complete without a trip to Kings Park. This year, the park offers a range of activities for nature lovers and families. From the Naturescape Family Day to a hands-on planting workshop, there's something for everyone. You also can enjoy the beauty of the park during a twilight walk or get involved in the Eggucational Egg Hunt – an Easter egg hunt with a twist.

With so many activities on offer and plenty of them free, there’s no better place to spend your Easter break than in the City of Light.

From cultural experiences to outdoor adventures and creative workshops, Perth is bursting with opportunities to make lasting memories these school holidays. Whether you're a local or a visitor, these events are sure to make your Easter unforgettable. Don’t forget to download the Perth Trails app to uncover fun facts and hidden stories about the city as you explore!

Check out the full list of events happening across Perth this Easter by clicking the links below.

 

Easter Eggstravaganza | 10-12 April 
Raine Square, 10am-2pm
Check out Raine Square for an exciting Easter Egg Hunt! Search for hidden treasures and fill your day with fun and laughter.

Easter holiday crafts | 12-27 April 
City of Perth Library, during opening hours - Free
Visit level 4 of the Library for fun craft activities throughout the school holidays.

Old Central Fire Station family fun day | 12 April 
Old Central Fire Station, 9am – 2pm - Ticketed
Celebrate Nepali New Year with cultural performances, delicious food stalls, unique artisanal crafts and activities for all ages. 

Nepali New Year 2082 | 12 April 
Forrest Place 
Explore the 125-year-old fire station and hop aboard a vintage fire truck for a ride around the block. Enjoy live music and interactive activities. 

Government House Open Weekend | 12 to 13 April 
Government House, 10am to 3pm
This historic residence, home to every WA Governor since 1863, opens its doors for a family-friendly weekend filled with live music and entertainment, activities and displays. Explore the elegant grounds and discover the history within.

Buddha’s Birthday | 12 to 13 April 
Supreme Court Gardens
This vibrant two-day festival celebrates ethnic diversity through an array of Buddhist ceremonies, meditation sessions, art exhibitions, cultural displays, children's playgrounds, music and dance performances and multicultural food stalls.

Naturescape Family Play Day | 12 April 
Kings Park, 10am- 3pm - Free
Whether it’s digging deeper into Whadjuk Nyoongar culture, discovering pollinators, spotting native animals, making bush craft or wandering with the fairies, children and adults will have a great time exploring.

Latin Market | 13 April 
Wellington Square, 11am-5pm - Free
Enjoy an exciting afternoon filled with delicious Latin cuisine, handcrafted goods, live music, and family-friendly activities. 

Erth Dinosaur Encounters | 14 - 27 April
WA Museum Boola Bardip - Free
Watch as a life-size dinosaur stomps and chomps its way through the Museum, brought to life by the talented Erth Dinosaurs performers. You can also adventure into a world of prehistoric fun with the free activity zone and story time area.

Swanning around Perth | 14 – 27 April 
Perth CBD - Free
Complete all 10 clues at locations around the CBD in a 2.5km loop. Submit your entry at the City of Perth Library to claim your reward! Collect maps from the iCity Kiosk at Forrest Place.

Dinosaur Hunt Passport Trail | 14 – 17 April
Urban Orchard and Perth Cultural Centre - Free
Roar into the school holidays with the Dinosaur Hunt Trail. Grab a map and uncover five hidden dinosaurs scattered throughout the precinct. 

A Field of Flowers | 14 April
City of Perth Library – Free, bookings required
A super fun, collaborative art workshop where you’ll use chalk pens to be creative and bring vibrant flowers to life on the windows.

Mamma Maali at the Quay | 15 to 30 April
Perth CBD - Free
Celebrate our state emblem with 'Mamma Maali' nesting in Elizabeth Quay during the April school holidays. Ride on a giant swan pedal boat train, enjoy swan themed nature play and craft activities, and contribute to the 1,000 swan origami project!

Budding Green Thumbs | 15 and 28 April
Kings Park - Ticketed
Get your hands dirty weeding and mulching, then put your botanist brains to the test by learning to identify some native plants! Take-away pink Everlasting seed bombs to start your very own wildflower garden at home.

Boorloo Boorna Bidi (Perth Tree Trail) | Various dates
Kings Park - Free
Interactive trail at Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park, throughout April, and learn all about six of Perth's most popular iconic trees; you may even learn to spot them in your own backyard!

Eggcellent Eggs | 16 and 22 April
Kings Park - Ticketed
Search the bush for hidden eggs belonging to native animals. Hear a story about eggceptional egg-laying animals and take part in creative activities. 

Family Twilight Adventure | 17 and 24 April
Kings Park - Ticketed
Check out the insect observatory, search the treetops, bushland and billabong for some native nocturnal friends. Reflect on your adventure with a hot drink and toasted marshmallows around the campfire.

Ballerina Bunny’s Easter Show | 17 April 
City of Perth Library, 10am to 11am or 11:30am to 12:30pm - Free, bookings required
Practice your jetés and pirouettes, this musical storytelling experience will invite the whole family to sing, dance, and bounce along with Ballerina Bunny.

Bell Tower Kids Open Day | 21 April 
The Bell Tower, 10am to 4pm - Ticketed
Kids can paint a bell decoration and join a treasure hunt. All children's entries include a special Kids Tour (15 minutes long) with interactive bell chiming.

Puppet Playtime Theatre | 21 to 27 April 
30 Terrace Road Ticketed
A daily event series that features four different workshops aimed at different age groups 3 – 14 years old. This is a great opportunity for kids and adults to enjoy the magic of puppetry together.

Draw Like an Architect | 22 April 
City of Perth Library, 10am to 12:30pm – Free, bookings required
Join artist Olive Cheng for a walking tour and drawing workshop exploring the built environment of the Cathedral Square Precinct.

Play in the Past | 22 to 24 April 
City of Perth Library, 10am to 2pm – Free, bookings required
See how phones and technology have changed, type on a vintage typewriter, try on some retro outfits, or tinker with kitchen tools from the past – can you tell what they were for?

Djeran Fair | 26 April
Wellington Square, 11am to 3pm – Free
Meet the City of Perth Elders and hear stories of old East Perth and enjoy a range of family friendly activities, including art and crafts led by Nyoongar artists.