The Best Things To Do In Perth This Weekend

What's On Saturday 23 August 

Have a Mai-an Lunch and Bottomless in the Basement At Long Chim

In Thai, Mai-an translates to unlimited, and this brand new bottomless Thai banquet at Long Chim takes that to the next level. Gather your mates and lift the lid on a fiery menu—oysters with nham jim, wings with tamarind and chilli, green curry, crisp friend fish and stir fry sugar snaps. It’s a piece of Phuket if you’re missing those street markets, and we can’t forget about Rin’s Thai Ice Cream to finish on a sweeter note. Wash it down with a bottomless bevvy package, and you’ve basically got Patong in the heart of Perth. 

Sample Unlimited Tastings At The Great Southern Wine Market 

Don’t book that Douth trip just yet—The Great Southern Winter Wine Market is bringing the region's best wine straight to St Georges Terrace! This Saturday afternoon, swap the long drive for a curated tasting event which brings together some of the region’s finest (Bonus points because you don’t need a deso driver) For $80, enjoy an afternoon of unlimited tastings, bold and flavour-packed canapes by the team at Print Hall, and the rare chance to meet the makers, hear the stories behind your favorite glasses, and sample their latest releases. 

Love what you taste? Place orders on the spot and stock up on your new favourites all under one roof in the Heart of Perth. 

Grab Some Free Gelato At Gusto Gelato's Willetton Store Opening Day 

Free gelato all day? Say less. Southlands has your sweet tooth sorted for those post-dinner feels with the new Gusto Gelato. To celebrate their opening, they’re scooping up free gelato all day Saturday. Southlands is the place to be this weekend, so swing by for a scoop, or three—we’re there with you.

What's On Sunday 24 August

Say Cheers To Your Furry Friend With A Pooch Party at the Rosemount Backyard 

International dog day is coming up next week, and there's heaps of parties kicking off early. The Rosemount is celebrating with the kind of pup party dreams are made of. There’ll be free dog washes, free pooch portraits, (because they deserve a spot on the wall with the fam photos too) , merch stalls, and doggy showbags and biccies. Plus a few cheeky drink specials for their humans. Grab a bev with your four-legged mate, because pooches and punters can both get a treat this Sunday. 

Treat Your Pup To A High Tea At QT Perth

Gone are the days when the local hardware store was the peak of your pup’s weekend plans. If your four-legged friend has only ever known the concrete floors of Bunnings, it’s time to introduce them to the finer things in life—like QT Perth’s Pup High Tea. It’s serving paws, prosecco, and purpose in support of RSPCA WA. Strut down the pup-arazzi red carpet, hit the best-dressed parade (for a chance to win a dog-friendly hotel stay!) and take a peek at the rescue adoption wall, featuring adorable pets looking for their forever home.
For the food-focused, the Doggie Diner features a curated menu of canine-friendly nibbles, while you can be treated to a three-tier high tea from Satini Bar and Grill. Pair that with bubbles, wine, and pup-inspired cocktails, and you’ve got an event worth getting the leash out for. 

Grab their cutest fit, and your appetite—it’s time for your pooch to swap DIY for designer and dine like the VIP (Very Important Pup) they are. 

Snuggle With Rescue Pups at FOUND. Subiaco

No dog? No problem. FOUND. Subi is teaming up with Dogs’ Refuge Home to bring a pack of adoptable rescue pups in for cuddles, belly rubs, pats, plays and fetch from 12.00-4.00pm. Raise a glass to the Hounds program that helps four legged friends find new homes. There’ll be drinks, plenty of pups, and wholesome energy all around. It’s the perfect furry excuse to bring your pooch to find new bestie, or get some serotonin in your system.

What's On All Weekend 

Froth Town Is Back And Yes, It's Still Perth’s Booziest Playground 

Froth Town is pouring pints, spinning DJs and handing out memories you may or may not actually remember, depending on how many tastings you get through. With 75+ breweries, distilleries, cideries and wineries bringing their A-game, there’s no need to be a beer nerd to find your froth. But Froth Town isn’t just about what’s in your glass. Throw away your car keys and get behind the wheel of dodgem cars, get the headpins from the Supernova ride, and have a crack at carnival games, and comps like the Dad Bod Showdown and Hot Wing Challenge. 

There’s three frothy sesh’s to sink down during the festival. Here’s the rundown: 

• F*Yeah Friday | August 22, 5.00pm – 11.00pm
  Forget your regular end of week drinks, chuck on your best going out shirt and head straight into an after-dark brew fest with Perth’s best DJs and even better booze.
• Satur-Day For It August 23, 10.00am-4.00pm
  For all the day drinking fans, or those who like to get tucked up in bed after a few bevs. Ideal for those who actually want to taste from the taps, with over three hundred beers to slowly sip through. 
• Super Saturday | August 23, 5.00pm-11.00pm 
  If you’re more-so here for the party, rather than the cold ones, this night is for you. A massive dance floor, show rides under the lights and an endless flow of drinks to cap off Frothtown with a bang. 

Grab Your Trays, Strawberry Picking Season Just Kicked Off

Strawberry season is back, officially kicking off this week with Bullsbrook's Pick Your Own Strawberries flinging open the gates. Grab a basket, wander the rows, and load up on as many juicy berries as you can carry. Entry is $2 per person, plus $15 for a tray which will hold around 4.5 kilograms of fruit (plus whatever you can eat while you forage). A perfectly wholesome morning for the whole family!

Bring Your Comfort Person To The Perth Horror Film Festival at The Backlot 

Steady your popcorn bucket, the Perth Horror Film Festival is slashing into the Backlot this week, for four days of jumpscares and thrills. This festi is presents all of the upcoming short horror and sci-fi films made by upcoming film-makers, alongside classic Perth made tales. Who knows? You might catch the first glimpse of the next iconic thriller soundtrack (like Jaws, which left an entire generation terrified of the ocean)! Whether you’re a fan of flight flicks, or gory cult classics, bring your emotional support person, a date you need an excuse to snuggle with, or go solo and brave the terror! 

Taste Cocktails From Around Australalasia, with Perth Cocktail Weekend at Songbird, Terrarium, Mechanics Institute and Lafayette 

World-class shakers are flying in as Perth Cocktail Weekend returns. The talent behind some of Australia and Asia’s best bars are popping up in your favourite locals this weekend, and bringing serious mixology cred.  Forget everything you think you know about Perth’s cocktail scene, because this weekend’s about bold flavour and global flair. Here’s where to find the magic:

• Songbird x Sago House (Singapore) | 6–8pm
  Singapore’s #15-ranked bar in Asia is bringing a rooftop rendezvous with unexpected flavour combos that just make sense. 
• Terrarium x Bar DEMO (Sydney) | 8–10pm
  Just like the big city, this pop-up has added a little grit and edge and spice to your regular cocktail menu. 
• Bar Lafayette x Rude Boy (Hobart) | 8–10pm
  Elegance meets island rum with a whimsical drinks menu pulled straight out of Tassie. 
• Mechanics Institute x A Little Cooler (Sydney) | 9–11pm
  High energy and playful drinks from the team behind Maybe Group, perfect night out that brings rock and hiphop from the barstools to your glass.

Have A Laugh in Subi during WA Comedy Week

Warm up those cheek muscles—WA Comedy Week is back in 2025 and bringing the giggles to Subiaco once again. Now in its fourth year, this homegrown festival is all about spotlighting the absolute best in local funny business.  Comedy connoisseurs can look forward to stand-up, sketch, improv, and musicals all week. Comedy Week is essential if you’re chasing a cheeky drink and a good laugh with mates, or lining up the ultimate not-too-serious date night.

Performances from fresh talent and local legends are popping up in intimate bars and buzzing theatres all over Subi—and you can find the deets here.

Visit Bright Place at Brookfield Place—Good Vibes With A Good Cause

Brookfield Place is flipping the script on feel-good events with Bright Place, a vibrant yellow sea container filled with soup, merch, art, and meaningful moments that support WA charities. This week, Cancer Council takes over the Bright Place for WA Daffodil Day, and you can swing by from 7:30am–1:30pm daily, August 18–21, for the chance to learn more about the charity, and get your soul food fix with chef-led soup pop-ups. 

Sample Something New From Distillers Festival At Fremantle Markets

Fremantle Markets is stepping it up from fresh produce and baked goods, to a three-day Distillers Festival from August  22–24. Celebrating WA’s finest in the spirits game, you can expect free tastings, bottle sales, and one-on-one chats with the people who create the drinks you adore. Featuring big local names like Whipper Snapper, Old Young’s, Damaged Goods, Beelu Forest, HHH Spirits, Wild Road and more, it’s a rare chance to sample the best of WA distilling, all while supporting local legends behind the bottles.  

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