School holiday adventures in Stirling

Say goodbye to school holiday boredom and hello to adventure in the City of Stirling! Read on for a jam-packed itinerary that's sure to keep the whole family entertained.

Dive in

Soak up the last of the summer sun at Scarborough Beach Pool. Enjoy a geothermally heated swim in the kids' pool, complete with a gently sloped entry, playful fountains, and a waist-height deep end. The 50m outdoor lap pool is surrounded by a grassy area with protective pine trees for shade—perfect for a picnic. And don't forget to grab a barista coffee, a delicious bite, or a post-swim ice-cream at Zoie Café.

Get amongst nature

Explore the great outdoors with a walk through the bushland trails at Lake Gwelup, Herdsman Lake, Trigg Bushland Reserve, or Star Swamp Bushland. For an educational spin on your outing, check out the Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre, which offers weekly nature and wildlife playgroups, family nature days, and features an onsite café. Or embark on the new 2.km long, accessible and interpretive Lake Gwelup Story Trail.

Something different

All aboard the Stirling Miniature Railway in Balcatta! This family favourite offers a charming railway experience that loops around the park, complete with tunnels and bridge crossings. Pack a picnic and enjoy an affordable ($12 for adults, $6 for children aged 2-17 years, $1 for children under two years) day out, with sessions available over the school holidays and the last Sunday of every month. Bookings are highly recommended, so don't miss out!

Culinary adventures for aspiring foodies

Get cooking with the City of Stirling’s Mini and Teen Chef Programs! Kids can learn basic cooking skills and kitchen safety while having a blast and getting creative in the kitchen. Enrol and discover more about the City’s various school holiday programs here.

Perth's biggest play town

Step into Little Land, Perth’s biggest play town, featuring 18 interactive spaces to inspire young minds from 12 months to 8 years old. Whether it's grocery shopping at the Little Growers Market, making coffee at the Busy Bean café, washing dishes at home, teaching, visiting the doctor, or helping with town construction, you'll find it at Little Land.

Get creative

Unleash your inner artist at Little Paint Co in a ceramic painting session or, learn the art of jewellery making at Collective Obsession’s kids workshop, where you can create beautiful handmade jewellery using polymer clay.

'Roll' into fun

For a delicious school holiday activity join the Kid's Sushi Making Workshop hosted by Sushi Hub at Westfield Innaloo! Little chefs aged 4-12 will learn the art of sushi rolling, from mastering the basics to creating their very own sushi rolls - while learning insider tips from the experts.

For the older kids

Head to Karrinyup Shopping Centre’s West Deck for all things fun. Funlab is home to Archie Brothers arcade, Strike Bowling, Holey Moley mini golf, escape rooms, and WA’s only Hijinx Hotel challenge rooms with a fun twist. Plus, catch all the latest movies at Hoyts Karrinyup.

To read more itineraries and plan your time in Stirling, visit stirling.wa.gov.au/SeeStirling. Would you like to see your business mentioned in a City of Stirling article? Reach out via ecodevelop@stirling.wa.gov.au