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Nothing says Christmas quite like a festive light display in Perth, that time of year when the streets come alive with twinkling trails. You have to appreciate the amount of effort it takes to create a picture-perfect scene that would impress Santa himself, so it would be rude not to get out and admire them all

Anyone who has ever been tasked with looking after kids, their own or someone else’s, knows that the days can drag on if you don’t have at least one or two things planned. Plus, kids are messy so the more you can do with them out of the house, the better. Luckily, there are loads of fun things to do with kids in Perth so you’ll never have to hear the phrase “I’m bored” again. Maybe.

You’ve had a huge week, and you’re ready to let your hair down with pals, but you need to find somewhere that the whole gang (old and young) can join in the fun? We’ve got you. We’ve rounded up some of the coolest playgrounds, sandpits and kid’s menus around town to make sure everyone is left smiling and having a ball.

Maybe your children are angels. Maybe they sit quietly at a table and let you eat and drink without interruption whenever you feel like going out. But chances are, you need a bit of entertainment for your kids so that you can enjoy just one minute of silence while you knock back that triple shot coffee. Sound about right? Then it’s time to check out some of Perth’s best kid friendly cafes. Places where you can get seriously good coffee and delicious food that keeps you going, alongside playgrounds or toys that will stop your kids asking to leave before you’ve even put in your order.

While there's no question that pubs are for everyone, sometimes it can be a gamble to pick one that will suit when you have kids in tow. Between the party crowd, pokies and elevated pub grub that simple palates turn their nose up at, it's no mean feat.