Kid-friendly Venues

We’re talking quality coffee, food worth ordering again, and a dedicated play area where your kids can burn off energy while you actually get to finish a hot drink. Sound like a dream? We’ve rounded up the best cafes around Perth that come with built-in playgrounds, so you can caffeinate in peace while they climb, slide and swing their way to nap time.

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.

Blessed with some of the world's finest weather, Perth/Boorloo is a paradise of blue skies, beaches and outdoor activities. The realists that we are, we accept that even in this sunny haven, there’s bound to be a spot of rain or a wildly hot day that threatens to keep the kids indoors and your sanity running wild. 

Round up the crew—kids included—because finding a pub that keeps everyone happy is exactly what it’s all about. From beer gardens with room to roam to playgrounds that buy you a solid hour of peace, Perth’s best kid-friendly pubs are stepping up with crowd-pleasing menus, relaxed vibes and plenty to keep little ones entertained.

We've rounded up some of the most awe-inducing, sensory-activating, morning-filling, best things to do with babies and toddlers in Perth right now.

This year’s program plunges headfirst into the mysteries of the big blue, reeling in curious kids, culture-loving grown-ups and everyone in between.

Whether you’re catching a high-octane International Women’s T20, a potent espresso in a cafe, or a family-friendly outlet for the kids to run riot, this iconic precinct is officially reimagined for every generation. 

Whether you’re here to eat your way across hawker centres, chase hidden bars, dive into the arts scene, or swap skyscrapers for jungle trails before lunch, there’s no shortage of ways to fill an itinerary.

When it comes to dining on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup, good food is as much a part of the experience as the turquoise water and quokka selfies. 

Roadside glamour and worn vinyl collide in the best way possible at Busselton's premier motel, The Timothée. Live out your Palm Springs-inspired dreams as you stretch out poolside on striped loungers, or strike a pose against sunbleached brick buildings. Here, the 70s are back and kitsch is cool. 

Whether you’re planning a honeymoon or anniversary, massive family reunion or fun getaway with the crew, Singapore delivers for every special occasion

WA Ballet is trading glass slippers for satin pointe shoes to give the world’s most famous fairytale a 1930s twist.

Baldivis, get excited — you’ve got a brand new local on the way. 

Arguably the best reason to celebrate Halloween is all the free candy. But for all the parents out there with kids counting down the days until their trick-or-treating dreams come true, the pressure is on to find the best doors to knock on. 

Farm-to-fork dining has landed in Forrestdale with the opening of The Good Paddock, a rustic yet refined family restaurant. Offering a very good reason to get out of the city this spring, It’s the latest from family-run farm 11 Acre and celebrates the farm’s own harvest. 

American pizza party legends Chuck E. Cheese have finally landed in Australia–and in good news for Perth’s many pizza lovers (we see you, we love you) the very first store has opened on the west coast this week.

Perth’s cookie scene is next-level right now, with chewy, gooey creations popping up in cafes, bakeries and dessert bars across the city. Whether you’re a sucker for classic choc-chip, obsessed with over-the-top stuffed cookies, or hunting down vegan and gluten-free treats, there’s a cookie in Perth with your name on it. From crumbly bites in hidden suburban gems to Instagram-worthy giants in the CBD, here’s where to find the best cookies in Perth.

Perfect for family holidays, solo sojourns, or a getaway with your mates, Flight Centre just dropped a stack of Singapore hotel deals, so get planning on your next overseas getaway.

With all seven Fever home games being played at RAC Arena this season, we asked our netball-loving Perth crew exactly what to order the next time you find yourself courtside. 

Just one year shy of its 100th birthday, the Denmark Hotel is in the best shape of its life. Standing on the corner directly opposite the Denmark River since 1926, it’s back open and pouring pints after a four-month-long transformation that’s got the approval of locals. 

Oscar award-winning director James Cameron is sharing his life-long passion and pursuits in deep-sea exploration with a five-month exhibition at Freo’s Maritime Museum. Here’s what to expect from JAMES CAMERON—CHALLENGING THE DEEP.

From airy converted warehouses to intimate dining rooms, there’s a huge range of event spaces out there that are hidden in plain sight.

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.

Consider yourself a bit of an art aficionado? Freo Art Centre’s latest exhibition has landed with over 50 emerging, established and cross-disciplinary Australian artists showcasing their finest print works, plus are giving you the chance to take home your own original creation. 

Ever wanted to live out your Night At The Museum fantasies and see if the Mummies really come to life when night falls? The WA Museum Boola Bardip is giving you the chance to get up close and personal with over 240 stunning rare treasured Egyptian antiquities all the way from the Netherlands.

If combining your morning coffee with a good helping of playtime, fresh air, and sunshine is the goal today, you've come to the right place. Perth has a neat collection of cool cafes near playgrounds that will keep the kids entertained and you thoroughly caffeinated.