Hyde Park is such a gorgeous spot whether you want to ride the bikes around, explore or play.
 Now that it is warming up we love the splash pad area!





 All my 4 are cool weather babies but if you have an October-April child this would be a great spot for a party! The gazebo is huge and right next to the splash pad.
 There is a toilet block near the main playground.
If the weather is too cold or you've finished cooling down the playground is lots of fun with a big fort, swings, sand and a wheelchair swing. Lots of tables nearby too though on weekends most are taken with parties.

There are a few coffee shops a street or 2 away including Sydney Loves Audrey on Fitzgerald Street, Sayers Sister just down Lake Street and there is the Hyde Park Deli at the William Street end.

Hyde Park
Vincent Street
North Perth

A cup of green tea is only $2

The Channel Seven and the West Australian Christmas Pageant
Dates:
Saturday, December 7, 2013 - 19:30
Perth City
Enjoy the colour and spectacle of your favourite floats and characters and some brand new ones, as bands, clowns, dancers, and TV personalities join Santa and his reindeer along the new St Georges Terrace parade route.
As well as the 1 hour parade, take in the City's magical Christmas lights and late night Christmas shopping until 9pm.

Turning on the Christmas Lights Forrest Place
Friday 15th 6pm
Join Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi, Fat Cat and celebrity guest MCs for a spectacular Turning on the Christmas Lights show in Forrest Place.
The Lord Mayor will flick the switch on the City of Perth's annual display of Christmas lights and decorations throughout the city, launching the seven week long Perth City Festival of Christmas.
Await the arrival of Santa in his sleigh and enjoy pre-show entertainment from 6pm. Show runs from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
Perth's magnificent General Post Office building will be the backdrop to stunning Christmas projections by The Electric Canvas for the second consecutive year.
The event will also be streamed live to a giant screen outside David Jones in the Murray St Mall.

City of Perth Christmas Decorations
15th November - 5th January 2014
Enjoy a feast for the senses and marvel at the City’s magical lights and decorations during the 2013 festive season.
Count the ornaments adorning Perth’s biggest Christmas Tree (10.7 metres, weighing 1.8 tonnes!); take your photo with giant Christmas cards in Murray St Mall; gaze at the Council House Nativity scene; and check out The Bell Tower’s iconic Bethlehem Star and festive lighting display.
Other new treats this year include new lights and decorations along William St (between Hay & Murray) and along the restaurant strip in James St, Northbridge.

Christmas Carnival
Forrest Place
Saturday 30th November, 7, 14 & 21 December 11am
Bring the family into the city to enjoy a kids' carnival atmosphere in the centre of Perth. The Perth City Christmas Carnival will run on several Saturdays during November and December and feature the following activities as well as a visit from Santa and his helper.
Free rides
Face painting
Bouncy castle
Mini golf
Petting zoo
Roving Christmas characters
Giant snow dome
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: FREE
Dates: 30 November; 7, 14 & 21 December 2013

Christmas Chill out Zone Forrest Place
Monday, December 2, 2013 - 10:00 to Friday, December 6, 2013 - 14:00
Take some time out and get into the Christmas spirit with a range of free things for kids including face painting, balloons, the Water Labyrinth interactive fountain sculpture and relaxing deck chairs for the grown ups.

Smile Angel Perth
11am 16th November - 3pm 17th November
The Smile Angel project collects photos of people smiling through a photobooth in exchange for a gold coin donation to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. The booth will be set up outside Myer and the photos will be displayed on Facebook at www.facebook.com.au/Perthsmileangel
You can also donate through the donate button on the Facebook page. There will also be the opportunity for people who live in the country to participate - they can send their photos and donate online.
The project launches on 16 November and runs for four consecutive weekends - Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm. Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi will present the cheque of donated money to the Salvation Army on Saturday 21 December.

DIY Decorations
Murray Street Mall
Thursday 28th November 12pm-2pm
Give the environment a gift this season by creatively reusing, re-purposing and recycling a variety of objects to make unique, personalised Christmas decorations.
Our Sustainable Spring pop-up display will teach you how in this free festive workshop.

Perth Home Grown
Forrest Place
Perth Home Grown is on from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday 1, 8, 15 & 22 December 2013.
This December, spend a relaxing Sunday shopping for fresh organic produce, delicious preserves and homemade wares in the heart of Perth.
The many market stalls will offer the best local products and ingredients that will inspire you to get creative in the kitchen.
Buy farm-fresh fruit, vegetables, free range eggs, honey and nuts. Choose from a delightful variety of home-baked goods including breads, cakes, cookies, oils, organic teas, chutneys and pickles.
Bring some cozy country charm home with fresh flowers, plants and a range of hand crafted goods.
Perth Home Grown understands that the ‘early bird gets the worm’, so to entice you, along with the fresh produce, a selection of hot brunch options will be on offer.
Whether you are a weekend Heston Blumenthal, the nightly cook or just enjoy a little homemade jam on your morning toast, you are sure to love Perth Home Grown

Roving Santa & Carollers
9th December-24th December All day
Perth City
Santa and his helper roam the City each day handing out Christmas goodies and spreading Christmas cheer to shoppers.



Santa Trains
Santa has traded his sleigh for a train to Perth this Christmas! Ride* with Santa and his helper on various train lines heading in the City, then make your way to the free Christmas Nativity concert in Forrest Place.
Timetable
Tuesday 17 December
Mandurah Line - departing from Rockingham at 2.57pm & 4.57pm
Fremantle Line - departing Fremantle at 3.40pm & 5.35pm
Wednesday 18 December
Thornlie Line - departing Thornlie at 3.04pm & 5.04pm
Midland Line - departing Midland at 3.40pm & 5.40pm
Thursday 19 December
Mandurah Line - departing from Rockingham at 2.57pm & 4.57pm
Fremantle Line - departing Fremantle at 3.40pm & 5.35pm
Friday 20 December
Clarkson Line - departing Clarkson at 3.01pm & 5.01pm
Armadale Line - departing Armadale at 3.26pm & 5.26pm
*Requires a valid Transperth ticket to ride.

Scuba Santa and AQWA's Shark Patrol
Saturday 21 & Tuesday 24 December, AQWA
Hillary's Boat Harbour
On 21 December visitors can meet the Santa's elf when she dives with the sharks to hide some special presents at 12 noon. Then on 24 December Santa will enter AQWA's three million litre Shipwreck Coast Aquarium at 12 noon to collect them, before he departs on his Christmas journey. Visitors are encouraged to help Santa navigate his way around the giant sharks, stingrays and turtles to find the presents!
Perth City Christmas Market
presented by Made on the Left
Forrest Place
23rd November 10am - 4pm
Choose a special one-off gift from a wide selection of quality products made and designed on the left side of Australia.
Join Santa shopping at 40 stalls overflowing with men's and women's fashion, accessories, art photography and more.

Illuminites & night markets at Perth Cultural Centre
Friday 13th December 5-10pm
Follow the garland of lights and guiding Christmas star to the Illuminites Christmas Festival and Night Markets at the Perth Cultural Centre on 13 December.
This is the place to find one-off Christmas gems from more than 70 hand-picked artisans, designers and vintage curators selling gifts, fashion, homewares, stationery and accessories.
Once you’re shopped yourself silly, relax in the pop up bar in the Urban Orchard, enjoy soulful seasonal live music on the Wetlands stage, grab a bite at one of the many street food stalls and feel the Christmas spirit with gorgeous video projections by VJ Zoo.
Our giant six-metre walk-in Snow Dome is making a comeback too.
Share your Illuminites experience with the hashtag #Illuminites on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
The Illuminites Christmas Festival and Night Markets is proudly presented by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority in collaboration with OnWilliam, and is part of the Perth Cultural Centre’s summer events program.
It's free to attend, but have some money on hand to take advantage of the great gifts, cards, fashion, bites and Christmas goodies for sale.

Piazzarama Northbridge: Festival of Christmas
Sunday 1st December 12-6pm
This month’s Piazzarama celebrates the Festival of Christmas on Sunday the 1st of December. The free activities include a giant interactive snow dome, face painting and a visit from Santa Clause. Kids will also get the opportunity to create Christmas crafts and presents to take home.
12:00pmThe Santa Clause (1994) – G
When a man inadvertently kills Santa Clause on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
4:00pm Arthur Christmas (2010) - G
This Christmas movie highlights the technological advances of operations at the North Pole, revealing how Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in one night. However, every operation has a margin of error… When one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed "acceptable" to all but one, Arthur. Arthur Claus is Santa’s misfit son who executes an unauthorised rookie mission to get the last present half way around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning

Festive Flicks
Northbridge Piazza
Long days, warm nights and Christmas cheer are plentiful at Northbridge Piazza, with free festive feature film screenings.
Movie Schedule:
Saturday 14 December 5.30pm
Free Flicks for Kids: Millions (2004) PG
Wednesday 18 December 8.30pm
Summer Love: Love Actually (2003) M
Friday 20 December 6pm
The Shop Around the Corner (1946) PG
Friday 20 December 8pm
8 Women (2002) M
Saturday 21 December 5.30pm
Free Flicks for Kids: The Polar Express (2004) G
Saturday 21 December 7.30pm
The Grinch (2000) PG
Sunday 22 December 5.30pm
A Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) G
Sunday 22 December 8.30pm
About a Boy (2002) M
Monday 23 December 6pm
It's a Very Muppet Christmas (2002) G
Tuesday 24 December 6pm
Elf (2002) PG

Advent Carol Service
Sunday 1st December 7.30-8.30pm
St George's Cathedral 
A traditional service of lessons and carols held in a candlelit St George's Cathedral.
Almost in darkness, the service begins with the great Advent hymn 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel'.
The readings tell the story of 'the people who walked in darkness' to whom has come the Light of Christ, and gradually the church is illuminated more and more by candlelight.
Music, sung by the St George's Cathedral Consort, includes Gibbons''This is the Record of John' and 'O Thou the Central Orb', and Parsons''Ave Maria'.
This service is suitable for children from about seven years and older.

Carry a Can Appeal
Thursday 12th December 7am - 1pm
Raine Square
Help families in need this Christmas by donating a can of food to Foodbank.
Bankwest and Foodbank volunteers will be at Raine Square on December 12 collecting cans of food to help those struggling to feed themselves not only at Christmas but all year round.
They are aiming to collecto 10,000 cans so every donation matters.

East Perth Twilight Picnic in the park
Thursday 12th December 6-9pm
Victoria Gardens
The 10th year of this annual charity fundraising picnic in Victoria Gardens presented by the East Perth Crime and Safety Committee features live entertainment including a magician, Santa and his helper, and the City of Perth Band. Sausage sizzle proceeds go to helping homeless people in Perth.

WASO Symphony in the City
Saturday 14th December 7.30-9.30pm
Langley Park
FREE EVENT
Symphony in the City has become an essential part of summer in Perth. Over the last six years, thousands of people have been thrilled by performances of great symphonic music by WASO and the WASO Chorus. We continue the tradition in 2013 with another exciting free outdoor concert at Langley Park.
This spectacular event will feature highlights from the 2014 season, as well as music from great film scores and audience favourites, including Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture. Bring a picnic and experience the power of WASO under the stars in our beautiful city.
NEWMAN Twentieth Century Fox Fanfare seque
JOHN WILLIAMS Star Wars: Main Title
WAGNER Die Meistersinger: Prelude
VERDI Aida: Triumphal March
JOHN WILLIAMS Schindlers List: Main Theme
PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet: Suite No2 Montagues & Capulets
HANDEL Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
GERSHWIN An American in Paris
HOWARD SHORE Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Arr. Jerry Brubaker
ELGAR Enigma Variations: Nimrod
ERIC COATES London Suite: Knightsbridge March
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture
Paul Daniel, conductor
Eddie Perfect, presenter
WASO Chorus
This concert is hosted by Geoff Hutchison from 720 ABC Perth.
The concert will conclude at approximately 9.30pm.
This is a smoke-free event.
PRE-CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES
Jeremy Thomson Quartet: 5.45pm - 6.30pm on stage
Children’s face painting: 5.00pm - 7.00pm at rear of audience
Balloon artist: 5.00pm - 7.00pm at rear of audience
TRANSPORT
Additional Transperth train and ferry services will be available for the event. Transperth’s ferry service between Perth and South Perth will be extended to 11pm. For more information visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au
ROAD CLOSURES
Please note that some local road closures will be in place before and after the concert as follows:
6.00pm: Terrace Road will be closed between Hill Street and Victoria Avenue, and Victoria Avenue will be closed between Riverside Drive and Terrace Road.
Patrons with an ACROD permit may access the ACROD parking area from the east end of Terrace Road, however once these bays are full patrons will be directed to the nearest carpark.
7.15pm: Riverside Drive will be closed between Governor’s Avenue and Plain Street.
9.15pm: Riverside Drive will be opened and Governor’s Avenue will be closed. Terrace Road will be closed between Governor’s Avenue and Victoria Avenue. Traffic will be directed east along Terrace Road and up to St George’s Terrace.
SEATING
For your comfort, please bring a chair or blanket.
FOOD
Whilst many people choose to bring a picnic to Symphony in the City, the following food and beverage options will be available at Langley Park for your convenience - Boost Juice, Churro Central, Coffee2GoGo, Espresso Express, Gelato Amico, Lady Latte, Mr Mocha, Nacho Shack, Smokey Jack’s Pizza and The Stuffed Spud.

Christmas Nativity
17th-20th December
Forrest Place
Share in this enchanting annual event with the whole family as the traditional story of Christmas is brought to life on stage with hundreds of performers, live animals and Christmas carols.
7.30pm-8.30pm

Christmas Service for Children
Saturday 21st December 4-5pm
Saint George's Cathedral
Children are invited to get dressed up as angels, shepherds, animals and kings for the annual Children's Christmas Service at the Cathedral.
The Nativity scene is constructed – complete with real baby – during the service. Mary and Joseph are cast beforehand, but we can accommodate any cast size with children of all ages.
Bring your children dressed ready to join in, then sit back and relax. As the story of Jesus’ birth unfolds, the chaotic crib scene is created, the children sing some familiar carols and we say some simple prayers.

IGA Carols by Candlelight
Sunday 22nd December 7.30pm
Supreme Court Gardens
$10pp or family (2A & 2K) for $30
Bring a rug and picnic and sing along to your favourite Christmas carols with friends and family under the stars at the Apex Club's 69th annual Christmas variety concert fundraiser. Join thousands of families celebrating in the Christmas spirit, with children's activities from 6.30pm. Ticketed event, all proceeds go to local charities supporting people in need.

A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Saint George's Cathedral
22nd December 7.30-8.30pm
The sound of boys’ voices and a feast of Christmas music, along with well-loved carols, traditional Bible readings, and the stillness of prayer, come together to make St George's Cathedral’s three carol services the perfect immersion into the Christmas spirit before the great services of Christmas itself.
Music includes works by Rutter, Handel, Wilberg, Howells, and Joyce.

Morning Melodies: All I want for Christmas
December 18th 10.30-11.30am
His Majesty's Theatre
FEATURING TOD JOHNSTON AND TRUDY DUNN
MUSICAL DIRECTOR SUE BLUCK
Christmas was always special for brother and sister, Tod Johnston and Trudy Dunn, children of acclaimed Australian musical theatre greats Jill Perryman and Kevan Johnston, who grew up in a home where Christmas meant an abundance of good food, good music and good company.
Singing songs made famous by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé, join Tod and Trudy as they bring their own brand of ‘family’ festive spirit to His Majesty’s Theatre for this special Christmas ‘Morning Melodies’. You may even win yourself a fabulous Christmas door prize!
Tickets from Ticketek
$27 per show includes morning tea

Human Nature Christmas Tour
Perth Zoo
Friday December 20
Direct from Las Vegas, Human Nature are coming home for Christmas and will perform at Perth Zoo as part of the Nocturnal Concert series. Get ready for a truly unique evening of Christmas songs and a musical celebration perfect for the holiday season.
Accompanied by a 16 piece band, Human Nature’s internationally renowned vocal talent will have you dancing and singing all night long – this is one event not to be missed!


Christmas canal lights Mandurah Cruises
2nd December to Mid January
Mandurah’s Christmas canal lights are world famous, let us share this magical experience with you and your family. Thousands of Christmas fairy lights illuminate and reflect onto the water from million dollar mansions lit up with decorations, waving Father Christmas, reindeers, Christmas trees and flashing lights.
Early Bird Special – Mon 2nd Dec to Thurs 5th Dec
$25 Adults
$12 Children (1-12 years)
Fri 6th December to Mid January
$30 Adults
$15 Children (1-12 years)
Feel the festive season in the air with Christmas carols playing as we glide though Mandurah’s waterways and canals. Ever popular, increasingly beautiful each year. Dress for the occasion, sing along with the Christmas carols and bring your Christmas cheers. This is a very special tour at a special time of year. Share the magic with your family.
Please note: This is a very popular cruise, please book in advance.

Scarborough Christmas Carols
Sunday 15 December | 7.00pm to 9.30pm | Scarborough Amphitheatre
The Scarborough Beach Association invite the local community to enjoy Christmas Carols by the beach, with the Australian Army Band of Perth, guest vocalists and a special appearance by Father Christmas! This is a special family event not to be missed
Candles for sale to support Legacy.
Find out more by emailing Scarborough Beach Association
*Restricted access to the Amphitheatre from noon Saturday 14 December to midnight Sunday 15 December.

Carols by Candlelight City of Armadale
Running on Sunday, 8 December 2013
Pre-show entertainment and Parade of the Toys at 5pm.
Celebrate the spirit of Christmas at the City of Armadale’s Carols by Candlelight, in the leafy Memorial Park amphitheatre. The evening will feature a stunning Parade of the Toys, a visit from Santa himself, the Roleystone Theatre Choir and the award winning Armadale City Concert Band.
Event Schedule
Date:
Sun 8 December 2013
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue:Memorial Park, Orchard Avenue, Armadale

Christmas fun at the Library
Running on Friday, 13 December 2013
Come and hear the magical story of The Littlest Christmas Tree as told by the Christmas tree fairy (Rebecca Flanagan). There will be audience participation with singing, dancing, music and movement. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their pyjama's and/or a Christmas hat. Suitable for children aged three to seven years.
Event Schedule
Date:
Fri 13 December 2013
Time:6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue:Armadale Library 
Event Contact:
Bookings are essential. Call 9399 0125.

Sunday 08 December
Carols By Candlelight- Town of Bassendean
Time: 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Success Hill Reserve Bassendean
Food, drinks and ice creams available.
Carols by Candlelight is a great community event that celebrates the festive season rejoiced in song. The Carols are set in the beautiful surroundings of the Success Hill Reserve and organised by the Bassendean Church of Christ.

Carols by Candlelight City of Bayswater
Saturday 14th December 2013
Halliday Park Coode Street, Bayswater 
Children’s Entertainment: 5pm - 7pm
Carols Starting: 7pm
Pack a picnic and invite your friends and family along to celebrate the festive season!
Programs and candles will be available for a gold coin donation.
Support the Christmas Food Appeal! Donations of non perishable food items are welcomed for the St Vinnie’s Food Appeal.
Spot prizes for best dressed children!

 Carols in the Park City of Belmont
Friday, 13 December 2013
6pm to 9pm
Faulkner Park
Celebrate the spirit of Christmas in Belmont this December as local primary and high school students come together and perform the annual 'Carols in the Park'!
Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display. There will even be a special appearance by Santa!
Bring a rug or pack a picnic chair and enjoy the evening with family and friends. Light refreshments will be available for purchase.
For further information, contact the City's Events Officer on 9477 7248 or events@belmont.wa.gov.au
Another free event proudly brought to you by the City of Belmont - the City of Opportunity, and supported by Belmont Forum Shopping Centre and Perth Airport.
All of City of Belmont events are smoke and alcohol free.
TravelSmart - why not cycle walk or take public transpor

Boddington Community Resource Centre Annual Christmas Extravaganza
The Boddington CRC holds an Annual Christmas Extravaganza on Friday 13 December 2013.
6-9pm
The annual Christmas Extravaganza is a traditional event held every year to celebrate Christmas.
Located on the Historic Old School along the banks of the Hotham River, Bannister Road Boddington, this event will offer a range of Christmas stalls and entertainment for the whole family.
Come down and enjoy the night packed with fun for the whole family.
Historic Old School, 20 Bannister Road
Boddington

 We often drop into Waldecks Stirling as my dentist is across the road so my mum usually sits and has a coffee while the kids play and I get a check up. Only 2 minutes drive off the freeway it's also a great spot to meet up with friends. Weekends it gets very busy but today there were only 3 other tables occupied so it was easy to grab a couch next to the play area.

 The cafe has plenty of space to spread out with heaps of tables. Lots of highchairs available too. The staff are friendly and the service was quick. Prices are around the same as most cafes around Perth and they have a daily specials board with lots of tasty options plus some amazing looking cakes in the cabinet.




If the weather is bad there the inside is still child friendly with colouring in books and pencils plus a huge stack of kids books.

Waldecks currently have Petunias on sale for only $1 each so let the kids pick one out to plant when they get home though my daughter decided on a strawberry plant instead and a butterfly stake, then I decided I needed a kangaroo paw.....

I flew past 10,000 likers in no time at all so this is a bit of a celebration of that plus that it is less than a month until Christmas now! The shops are going crazy but you can avoid one trip if you win one of the fabulous prizes we have up for grabs!

Simple to enter, just do the ones you are interested in winning! It's for WA entrants only and 1 prize per person. Items are pickup or postage paid by the winner unless otherwise stated. Once you've entered all the Part 1 competitions don't forget to enter Part 2!!

I hope you find some fabulous new businesses!


Creata Direct Learning, Perth, Riann Thorp would like to offer a set of our exclusive and very popular starter stile tiles and a set of two books to go with them, valued at $50.

The starter stile tiles were once only available to teachers. Our Starter Stiles programs are highly motivating, self-checking teaching aids written by Australian Educators exclusively for Creata Direct Learning. The books in each set increase in difficulty. The colourful tiles of the Stile tray, aong with the attractive, imaginative books, introduce essential concepts in maths and literacy in a way that is fun and will ensure children don't become bored or discouraged. The unique self-checking mechanism allows children to work at their own pace and to check their own work without help from parents.

Creata Direct Learning have a comprehensive range of educational toys, books and games for children of all ages. We believe in teaching children through play and fun to ignite their love of learning. Our range includes exclusive products such as our famous Starter Stiles and Top Character, which are used in daycares, kindys, and schools around the country. If your looking for unique and affordable educational products to help your children, then go no further than Creata Direct Learning. Delivered to your door within two weeks of ordering. Book yourself in for a preview of our range in your home, with a couple of friends, and get free credit to spend.

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From Little Bento World is a $25 voucher to use at their store. Can not be used for postage.

Inspiring children to learn to eat healthy meals via fun creations! We sell Lunchboxes, Sandwich Cutters and Food Accessories!!

Welcome to Little Bento World where my mission is to bring you Bento Accessories to help create simple, fun meals for your children. It is a combination of an online Shop and Blog!

At Little Bento Shop we only stock the highest quality bento products and accessories imported directly from Japan or America. As a family owned and operated Australian small business we believe that the customer is key and only want to stock products that will give you a fantastic bento experience.

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For the scrapbooking lovers we have from Shez's Scrapbook Stickers a $20 voucher!

Easy place to come & buy stickers (& stuff) to use for scrapbooking, cardmaking or any kind of crafts!
Quality brands like Jolee's, Me & My Big Ideas, Sticko etc.
Cheap postage & great prices!

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2 winners will get to choose a necklace from the range at tiny charlie up to the value of $30!

Like many new Mums, after the birth of my son I was looking for a way to help make ends meet from home while caring for baby. And so Tiny Charlie began! The business is named after my little one (who really was tiny when he arrived unexpectedly early!).
We sell beautiful silicone jewellery so Mum can still accessorise and baby has something safe and stimulating to play with when nursing or teething. The jewellery is made from food grade silicone and is BPA, lead, PVC and cadmium free, CE marked and SGS tested.
Please note that although safe for baby to chew, our products are made for an adult to wear - they are not a toy and you should never leave a child unsupervised with them.

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Independent Phoenix Trader Jacki Harris has a great prize of a Christmas colour in tablecloth, pack of crayons, Santa stop here door hanger & a dinosaur or butterfly (boy/girl) stationery pack with notepaper & envelopes. RRP $30.

Phoenix Trading is an independent greeting card and stationery publishing house.
We produce an exclusive range of cards and stationery at sane prices! Chose from:
- Greeting Cards
- Invitations
- Gift Wrap
- Ribbons
- and much much more

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The prize from Hip2bsquare is a vinyl toddler apron ~ size 2

I use new, reclaimed & unused, and recycled fabrics, and where I can, repurpose / upcycle items.
All available items are displayed on Facebook in photo albums, or at www.madeit.com.au/hip2bsquare.
To make a purchase, comment under the photograph of that item, or contact me via my wall or email address.
If you would like something special made just for you, please contact me and I'll make you a custom item. Please allow 2-6 weeks for custom items :)

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From Teesh they are giving away is a $50 voucher to spend on their website www.teesh.com.au. Voucher does not count towards the flat rate postage fee of $5 (Australia wide). Voucher expires 31 December 2014.

Teesh will be at Light Up Leederville Carnival with lots of goodies. There will be 200 stalls, kids rides, food, music, basically everything to keep you entertained from 12PM - 8PM.

At Teesh, we have designed and developed a range of carry bags, clothing and handmade jewellery that your daughters, niece, sister or friend will just love.

All Teesh products are designed to appeal to girls aged from 6 to 14 where they no longer wear clothing and accessories designed for toddlers but not yet there to wear clothing and accessories designed for adults. We are here for the ‘in between’ stage.

Our clothing and accessories are simple in design and full of colour. We offer a 30 day return policy on all items, conditions apply. Please refer to website.

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From Sosi an educational wooden track valued at $39.95.

SoSi “A Shop For Little People” located in the New Up & Coming Trendy Suburb of Maylands Perth WA offers a huge range of clothing & accessories for you Little Person and beyond to a size 14 in both girls & boys clothing, from an array of names.
We pride ourselves on good old customer service offer Free Gift Wrapping and like to support Handmade local WA talent now stocking up to 7 labels within out store.

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From JQueen for bubs & kids is this super cute boy pirate swimsuit - 2-3yo with a fedora summer hat!

At JQueen for bubs & kids we aim to bring fun, exciting, stylish and affordable fashion to babies and young children in Australia from our beautiful city of Perth.

We endeavour to provide an excellent shopping experience through excellent customer service and great products; but most of all, we want to create an enjoyable experience for you too!

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From Kustom Cupcakes a 12 pack of Christmas cupcakes!


Thanks for finding us. You rule!

Did you know that Kustom Cupcakes is located in Perth, Western Australia?
Actually to be precise this little cupcake shop is located in Lathlain just minutes from the city and the airport.

Since 2010 Kustom Cupcakes have been catering corporate functions, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and even the “PROPOSAL”! ♥

The founding cupcake renegades Kylie & Nigel believe that the reason for the quality of their cupcakes are the secret ingredients – which is guarded in a heavily secured fortress with ogres, dragons and ninja squirrels (haha not really, but hey).

This is not a cupcake store, this is THE cupcake store! Where we push the boundaries, find new ways to take it to the next level and create cupcake history!

You deserve no less than the best and  we hope this blog serves as one of the bridges to our friendship ♥
Ultimately we are giving you a behind the scenes VIP pass to our world.


P.S. You actually rule. Just so you know we don’t take your participation lightly so thanks again and be sure to leave comments and requests :D

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From The Music Place is a free pass for 1 child to the January school holiday programs held in either Kingsley or Mt Claremont. Value is $50.

The Music Place strives to cultivate a life long appreciation of all genres of music for people of all ages and abilities. We ensure that each student's needs are catered for individually.

Run by husband and wife team Deirdre & Henry, The Music Place offers a complete program from infancy to young child. Whether you are just entering this world or already know how to sing, dance and play... The Music Place will offer you a friendly, fun and rewarding experience.

We offer a variety of educational programs such as:
* Kindermusik
* Holiday Programs
* Kindyrock Parties
* Private Tuition

LOCATIONS:
* Loftus Community Centre, 99 Loftus Street, Leederville, 6007
* South Perth Community Centre, South Terrace, South Perth, 6151
* Wembley Community Centre, 40 Alexander St, Wembley, 6014
* The Homestead, Peregrine Drive, Kingsley. 6026


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Bubba Bowtique are giving away a headband in the winners choice of colour (violet, light pink, watermelon or hot pink) in the design pictured in the logo above.

Bubba Bowtique:
Stocking beautiful, affordable clothes & accessories for children.

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From Sir Joe Cake Boss a $50 voucher to put towards a custom cake, cupcakes or cakepops!

Our names are Joe and Jacinta we are a young couple based in Ballajura, we love making cakes that are pieces of art. Joe is a qualified pastry chef with nearly 15 years experience in the field. We believe in creating cakes that look good, taste good and are not too heavy on the pocket!!

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From JQueen for bubs & kids is this super cute girl lace swimsuit - 4-6yo with a straw summer hat plus the second competition for a $20 voucher to spend in store!

At JQueen for bubs & kids we aim to bring fun, exciting, stylish and affordable fashion to babies and young children in Australia from our beautiful city of Perth.

We endeavour to provide an excellent shopping experience through excellent customer service and great products; but most of all, we want to create an enjoyable experience for you too!

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From KiddiKutter we have FIVE kiddiKutter knives to be given away!

KiddiKutter, cuts food, NOT fingers!
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This is a BIG one! From Tumbling Tigers we have a Cub Adventure Package valued at $220 to give away!

The Cub Adventure Package:
CATERS: 1-10 Children 
AREA REQ: 3m×2m
HIRE PERIOD: 2 hours

Ball Pit (plus balls), Small Building Blocks, Little Tyke Car, Bop Along Buddy, Rocking Fish and the King of the Castle Pyramid

The ULTIMATE toddler play system. Tumbling Tigers offers a wide range of specifically designed toddler play equipment. Constructed from high density foam encased in brightly coloured PVC, our soft play systems encourage children's development through exploring and play.

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From Boys & Bells we have 3 belts! One for boys, one for girls and an adults! They are gorgeous and you can see the belt range by clicking here. The adult one is pictured below. In the competition entry form please put in which one you'd like to be in the draw for or two or all of them!
Handmade clothing, accessories & toys for the little & not so little children in your life.


Having been involved in the handmade scene for several years, BOYS & BELLS HANDMADE is the product of my children getting older & being a little more picky when it comes to anything handmade. Everything passes the 'coolness' factor from the quality control officers (Mr 7, Mr 5 & Miss 4). What they don't claim as their own makes it into the store. Of course, there will also be things for the smaller ones, cause even though we may have finished having our babies there are always presents to buy for nieces, nephews and friends.


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Summer Family Fun Day
01 December 2013 at 12:00
LocationPinjarra
VenueMurray Leisure Centre
CategoryFamily
Description
Today's attractions are:
Belly Bumpers
Under the Sea Bouncy Castle and Slide
Aqua Run
Sausage Sizzle $2.00
Kiosk facilities available
CostAdult $4.50 Child $3.50 and Family $14.00
Port Kennedy primary school are having a car boot sale Sunday 1st December at the school. Private cars $10 business $20, sausage sizzle , face painting 8-12.


Christmas Concert - Food for Christmas
Sunday December 1 2013, 18:00
Venue: Geraldton Foreshore
Time: 6pm onwards
Join Foodbank Geraldton for a FREE concert to officially launch the music video Food for Christmas.
The concert will be held at the Geraldton Foreshore by the Sun City Cinema screen at Dome, so bring a blanket, grab some food and sit back and relax.
Enjoy some Christmas carols and other songs sung by the musicians who created the song Food for Christmas for Foodbank. As soon as the sun goes down, you will see the Australian premier of the music video before anyone else in the country!
To those who would like to make a donation of cash or non-perishable items to Foodbank Geraldton, you can on the night as there will be a special presentation to the local Foodbank prior the screening.








Carols by Candlelight - City of Armadale
Running on Sunday, 8 December 2013
Pre-show entertainment and Parade of the Toys at 5pm.
Celebrate the spirit of Christmas at the City of Armadale’s Carols by Candlelight, in the leafy Memorial Park amphitheatre. The evening will feature a stunning Parade of the Toys, a visit from Santa himself, the Roleystone Theatre Choir and the award winning Armadale City Concert Band.
Event Schedule
Date:
Sun 8 December 2013
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue:Memorial Park, Orchard Avenue, Armadale

Carols by Candlelight
Date: 8 December 2013
Start Time:5.00 pm
End Time: 8.00 pm
Venue Details:St Stephen's School
 Primary Oval, 100 Doveridge Drive, Duncraig
Price: Free Event
Available Spaces: Unlimited
Categories: Children Community Event Family
A Community Event hosted by Trinity North Uniting Church and St Stephen's School.
Gates open at 5.00pm and carols commence at 6.45pm for approximately one hour. Children are encouraged to dress up as angels and shepherds. You are welcome to bring your own dinner, and refreshments will be available. Gold coin donation - kids activities, animal farm, sausage sizzle.
This is an alcohol and smoke free event.
Christmas card making
City of Gosnells
EVENT DETAILS
Card making
When: 6:00PM, Monday 9 December to 7:30PM, Monday 9 December
Come along and create three fabulous cards and a gift tag, just in time for Christmas.
Please bring a good pair of craft scissors and a ruler.
Address:
Thornlie Library, Connemara Drive, Thornlie WA 6110
Telephone:
9251 8750
Fees:
Free, however booking are essential

Lyn Dellabona from My Delicious Cakes
Date: Tuesday 10th December, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Place: Bayswater Public Library - Mezzanine Floor, 25 King William Street, Bayswater
This Christmas, surprise your family and friends with homemade treats.  Join Lyn and make some delicious Christmas goodies.
Refreshments will be served 20 minutes prior to the event commencing.
For bookings please phone 9271 2340.

Kiteracing Oceanic Championships
The Fremantle Doctor will deliver exciting conditions for one of the world’s fastest sailing classes as Western Australia hosts the inaugural IKA Kiteracing Oceanic Championships. Five days of onshore and offshore activities will launch with the first rounds qualifying heats and beach activities for families and public spectators coming to Leighton Beach to watch the spectacular display of colourful kites racing through the Indian Ocean. The finals will culminate in an impressive first past the post clash, leaving audiences still holding their breath as the competitors speed past the finish. The longest kiterace in Australia, the Lighthouse to Leighton is slated for Saturday 14 December. This 19km race launches from Rottnest Island to speed across the Gage Roads pass back to mainland shores. For more information visit: http://kiteoceanics.com or the event Facebook page. Kiteracing Junior Training Camp Steph and Olly Bridge (Kiteracing world champions) will run a one-off training camp from 27 November to 1 December at Leighton Beach, designed to provide WA’s junior kiters with a leading edge and additional skills focusing on stance, turning, stopping and parking, race rules, start line strategy, downwind angles, upwind tactics, buoy rounding and mental and physical preparation.
When
Sunday 10–Friday 15 December 2013
Where
Leighton Beach, North Fremantle

No.86 Performance Night
When: 13/12/2013
Where: 86 Cambridge Street, West Leederville
Organiser: Cambridge Youth Services
More Info: Cambridge YAC Facebook page
Listen to up and coming local musicians at the No.86 Youth Centre's Performance Night!
If you're interested in performing, you could be in with a chance to play at Exposure Festival in March 2014 - this event also acts as an audition to play at the youth music festival in 2014 at Perry Lakes Reserve.
If you'd like to play at the event, contact Cambridge Youth Service on 9381 1996 or email youth@cambridge.wa.gov.au
The Town's Youth Development staff, along with the audience, will judge the performances - so be sure to invite your friends and family along to help cheer you on!
Details below:
 No.86 Performance Night
When: 5pm to 8pm
Friday, 13 December 2013
Where:  No.86 Youth Centre
86 Cambridge Street, West Leederville



Carols in the Park Belmont
Date :13/12/2013 6:00:00 PM
Location : Faulkner Park, Cloverdale
Children singing at Carols in the Park
​Celebrate the spirit of Christmas in Belmont this December as local primary and high school students come together and perform the annual 'Carols in the Park'!
Featuring special guest, Jenny Seaton as MC for the evening, you can sing along to your favourite Christmas carols and  enjoy a spectacular fireworks display. There will even be a special appearance by Santa!
Bring a rug or pack a picnic chair and enjoy the evening with family and friends. Light refreshments will be available for purchase.
'Carols in the Park' will be held at Faulkner Park, Cloverdale on Friday, 13 December at 6pm. Another free event proudly brought to you by the City of Belmont - the City of Opportunity, and supported by Belmont Forum Shopping Centre and Perth Airport.
All of City of Belmont events are smoke and alcohol free. TravelSmart - why not cycle walk or take public transport? Please ensure pets are kept safe during fireworks display.
Christmas fun at the Library - Armadale Library
Running on Friday, 13 December 2013
Come and hear the magical story of The Littlest Christmas Tree as told by the Christmas tree fairy (Rebecca Flanagan). There will be audience participation with singing, dancing, music and movement. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their pyjama's and/or a Christmas hat. Suitable for children aged three to seven years.
Event Schedule
Date:
Fri 13 December 2013
Time:6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue:Armadale Library
Event Contact:
Bookings are essential. Call 9399 0125.

Friday, 13 Dec 13
Friday the 13th Horror Party Toodyay
08:00 PM until 11:45 PM
Friday the 13th Horror Party
Scottalian Hotel from 8pm till late
Dress Theme:  Horror
Live music from Toodyay band Flies on a Rock
Door prizes
Ghoulish food and drink





Rise of the Guardians (PG) - Summer Movie Festival Bridgetown
When
20 Dec 2013
Friday, 20 December 2013
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When an evil spirit known as Pitch plots to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.
Held at Bridgetown River Park.
Entry by gold coin donation. BYO picnic and chair or rug. Screenings begin between 7.30-8.00pm depending on full sunset. All children must be supervised by an adult. Movies are subject to weather conditions and may be rescheduled without prior warning.
For further information contact the Shire's Community Services on 9761 1261.



Northbridge Piazza:
FESTIVE FLICKS - A MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992) - G
Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 17:30 to 19:30
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale, with Michael Caine and Muppets. Cold and cruel to his employees - even his most faithful – miser extraordinaire Ebenezer Scrooge is infamous and hated in his town. Spending Christmas eve like every other evening, alone with his fortune, he is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and future.




Northbridge Piazza:
FESTIVE FLICKS - IT'S A VERY MUPPET CHRISTMAS (2002) - G
Monday, December 23, 2013 - 18:00 to 20:00
The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it. The Muppets are trying to put on a Christmas show when Miss Bitterman changes their contract and drastically reduces the deadline for them to pay their debts. What ensues is a nod to Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life", where Kermit learns what would happen to the Muppet Show if he wasn't around.

Christmas Show with Glenn Swift
Date: 23 December 2013
Start Time:5.00 pm
End Time: 6.00 pm
Venue Details:Joondalup Library
 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup
Price: $2.00 payable at the door
Available Spaces: 50
Categories: Children City of Joondalup Event Libraries
Storyteller Glenn Swift presents a wonderful set of traditional and modern Christmas stories, accompanied by the beautiful Harp music of Michelle Smith. They will include The Night Before Christmas, the Tailor and the Elves, the Story of St Nicholas, 12 days of Christmas, and plenty more. It’ll be rich and nutty like Grandma's cake.
Expect lots of audience participation, a few Christmas Carols, everything but the snow.
This is a Family Event suited to ages Ages 4+.
Bookings are essential.
For further information call 9400 4751.
Registrations will open from December 09, 2013

St John's Church Christmas Pageant 2013
Annual Christmas pageant with Christmas stories, the manger, animals and children's participation. Bring the youngsters and enjoy the wonderful story of Christmas.
When
Monday 23 December 2013
Time: from 3.00 pm. The service starts at 5.00 pm.
Where
St John's Church, Kings Square, Fremantle
Ticketing information
Cost:
Free event

Northbridge Piazza:
FESTIVE FLICKS - ELF (2002) - PG
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 - 18:00 to 20:00
After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity.

25th December CHRISTMAS!


Joondalup Christmas Lunch
Date: 25 December 2013
Start Time:11.30 am
End Time: 3.30 pm
Venue Details:Central Park
 Grand Blvd, Joondalup
Price: Free Event
Available Spaces: Unlimited
Categories: Community Event
The Joondalup Christmas Lunch provides a free Christmas Lunch to local community residents who have nowhere to go, have no family, are lonely or who cannot afford a meal of their own, or are isolated on Christmas Day. The day consists of providing a sit down Christmas lunch to white linen draped tables with white crockery and shiny cutlery, in a wonderfully decorated atmosphere representing  the Christmas spirit.
This event is held in a smoke-free environment and alcohol is not permitted on site. Join in the celebrations at the Joondalup Christmas Lunch, 11.30am - 3.30pm in Central Park, Joondalup.
Visit the website to register for the lunch or to register as a volunteer.

Northbridge Piazza
Free Flicks for kids - Arthur and the Invisibles
Saturday, 28 December 2013 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Arthur is a spirited ten-year old whose parents are away looking for work, whose eccentric grandfather has been missing for several years, and who lives with his grandmother in a country house that, in two days, will be repossessed, torn down, and turned into a block of flats unless Arthur's grandfather returns to sign some papers and pay off the family debt. Arthur discovers that the key to success lies in his own descent into the land of the Minimoys, creatures no larger than a tooth, whom his grandfather helped relocate to their garden. Somewhere among them is hidden a pile of rubies, too. Can Arthur be of stout heart and save the day?

 It was lovely to walk in and see they had given us a highchair and port a cot for our little one! These are provided free of charge, just arrange when making your booking. There is also a fireplace for the cooler months & they provide you with wood.
 Gorgeous little dining area!
 Full kitchen with fridge, microwave, oven and cooktop.
 Second room has 2 sets of bunks and a wardrobe.
The bathroom has a shower & a big laundry sink to bath little ones plus chairs if you want to sit outside.
 Separate toilet from the bathroom.
 The chalets area arranged in an oval shape and in the middle there is a communal BBQ area, ablutions block with a laundry and the little...
 playground! Swings, fort and slide plus lots of sand equals happy kids! Surrounded by lush grass to run on or have a picnic. The speed limit around the park is 8kmph so great for kids to ride bikes around to.

 A 2 minute walk away is this! One of the best things about Sandy Bay is that it is on a no through road & right at the end so a short walk & you have endless white sand, calm water & millions of shells to find! Pack a bucket & spade! Also, apparently good fishing.

There is a great walking/cycling track the whole way along the beach, if you pack your bikes you could ride into Busselton.

A block away from Sandy Bay there is an IGA, chemist, newsagent & food court.

The Chalets start at $134 in low season, $148 mid season & from $257 during high season (Christmas, January school holidays & Easter long weekend).

For booking information & full price lists check out their website

Friendly, helpful staff & great location we will be back again!

 There are plans for more development including BBQs, more seating & viewing platforms. There is a little cafe nearby with takeaway coffee.

 Plenty of seating around the park to keep an eye on your little ones. Lots of the area is undercover or has shady trees.
 Tiki Mountain was where ours headed straight to!
 Climb up high
 Ride trucks and rockets
 Climb back down!

Full of slides, bridges, netting, climbing and driving the kids could spend hours in there!
 Tiki Island they can bounce any leftover energy away!
 The kids loved hiding from each other in Tiki Island and soon made friends to join in their game.

 Jumps 'N' Tramps is 10 trampolines in one enclosure. Behind that is Jungle Mountain.

 All aboard! My 2 biggest girls got to drive in the engine and had a blast ringing the bell! They blow a whistle to give you notice that it will be going soon.
 Yahava coffee! This was much needed after an early start to the day!
 Mine Shaft Maze. Even if you haven't paid to go in the maze you can still go on the viewing platform and watch people trying to find their way out.

And finally the hilarious ending...
 We loved the Wacky Putt course! So many laughs.








 For more information visit there website HERE.

You could easily spend all day at Xscape. I love that unlike many other similar parks adults don't have to pay entry (unless they are playing wacky putt or when the water park opens). Lovely, friendly staff, great location and heaps of fun!

 Well look what landed on my doorstep this week! Everything good comes wrapped in a big bow!
 I had to sneak into a room down the end of the house to get a photo before my kids saw what was inside. Nestled in amongst some shredded paper to keep them safe were some gingerbread folk looking out at me. My kids absolutely LOVE gingerbread.

Subscribing to the Gingerbread Folk costs $39 per month and you can do a one off, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months subscription. Head to RedBalloon Marketplace for all the details.

According to the boxes the Gingerbread Folk are made with all natural ingredients, egg-free, GMO-free and even the packaging is biodegradable!
 There were 8 chocolate gingerbread men (240g)
 And a Gingerbread family containing a mum, dad, 2 kids, a dog and a cat!
 The perfect after school treat at the end of the week with a frothy milk.

For some reason none of my 4 would let me have a single bite of any of the biscuits!

With family spread out across Australia I love gifts you can send direct to them which the RedBalloon subscriptions would be perfect for.

There are many other options for the boxes including coffee, carob, pasta, peanut butter, candles, cupcakes and wine, you are sure to find something for even the hardest to buy for person.

Get your orders in by 14th December if you wan them in time for Christmas!


Receive $20 off when you spend $79 or more on any RedBalloon experience!
Visit www.redballoon.com.au & enter the code REDBLOG14 at the checkout to receive your discount.
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At the end of the busy main street of Margaret River is a tiny shop front but inside is a cosy haven of good coffee, lovely service and great food!

We had an hour to spare before Gourmet Escape opened for the day and it seemed like our group and everyone else had decided on coffee in Margaret River! Luckily they made room for us in the front area as we had 4 kids and 10 adults!
It was a chilly morning and the kids had been up while there was still a 5 at the start of the time that morning so this coffee was much needed!
My husbands power start to the day was the green smoothie which contained apple, orange, banana, spirulina, parsley and spinach, it actually tasted really good! A meal in itself.


Of course reading through the menu my kids HAD to have the waffles and there was plenty for them to share. No-one let me have a taste of this one and by the time I ate my burger there was no trace that a waffle had been on the plate!
I ordered the banana bread in case the waffles weren't enough for the kids but it mostly went to my son. It was good with the cinnamon butter and he devoured it.

There is a kids breakfast menu with all items $7 and under including scrambled eggs & sausage or bacon, kids toast and jam or fruit salad and yoghurt, I should have steered them that way before letting my 6 year old read the waffles on the main menu! The kids menu for lunch or dinner are all $11 and all sound fantastic.

The staff were fantastic and came out with a box of toys while we waited for the rest of our party. They had a highchair available. I wouldn't recommend bring a pram in.

Great spot and I recommend it when passing through or staying in Margaret River. I'll be back for another breaky burger when we come through next time!

 Driving past Dunsborough on our way to Yallingup we noticed the bright colours of the play area at The Dunsborough and after a quick flick through the Entertainment Book I noticed there was a voucher for 25% off! Dinner spot decided.

We arrived for an early dinner and the kids took off to the play area which is right next to the dining area.

The menu is similar to many of the chain pubs around Perth.

Ordering is counter service so my husband went up and ordered while I looked around. It is your typical country pub with a beer garden area, the bistro and a TAB. It doesn't make for the best atmosphere as people that have had a few too many drinks are wandering between the bar and garden area.

Luckily the food arrived pretty quickly!
 'Pirate Treasure' is ham and pineapple pizza with chips. The kids weren't very impressed but my husband had a taste and said it was ok.
 'Buddy Bangers with Friends Smash & Mash' is meant to be 2 sausages with smashed peas and potato mash. The 2 sausages were one cut in half! A good sized meal for little ones though and my 1 year old loves peas.

Kids meals are all $9.90
 This was pretty good except the burger patty tasted more like sausage meat. The burger was huge and I couldn't eat any chips after it!
My husband was craving a steak sandwich and said this hit the spot.

Good spot for a quick meal (we were in and out in half an hour) and keeping the kids entertained. Plenty of highchairs available and lots of room if you bring in a pram. If you have the Entertainment Book bring along the voucher and it makes for quite a cheap meal out.

We have done a few of the family friendly breweries in the South West but had yet to head to Cowaramup and had heard great things so it was decided for this trip.

Cowaramup is a few kilometres north of Margaret River and the turn off for the brewery is just before you hit the town.

The brewery is located out in the quiet countryside with beautiful grassed areas overlooking a pond and the drawcard for families...
a great little playground! Slide and fort my big 3 were soon playing shops.
Plus a couple of swings to help build up hunger.

The only problem was it felt like we just started playing when the food arrived! Can't believe how quick the service was!
OK the burger was mine! Lucky I managed to squash it down a bit to fit in my mouth! The burger was awesome! Just right for a busy day running around the South West.
Nothing like melt in your mouth beef, dipping your chips in gravy and a cold beer to keep my husband happy!



The kids enjoyed their meals and were soon back to playing in the playground.
Fantastic service, gorgeous location it is the perfect spot for families to drop in for a meal between the chocolate and dairy companies, finding cows in Cowaramup and sweetening everyone up at the Candy Cow! High chairs available and a change table.

This is a great spot to come rest for a while between all the siteseeing.

Mandurah New Years Eve Celebrations

Tuesday, December 31 from 6.00pm to midnight
Gather the family and friends and bring in the new year on the beautiful Mandurah foreshore. It’s the perfect setting for a memorable New Year, with a fun family atmosphere, festivities galore and loads of entertainment and live music.

Visit the exciting youth zone, enjoy some local talent and then head over to the silent disco, great fun for young and old!

This year we're mixing it up a bit! The stage will be located at the northern end of the foreshore near Cooper Street. There will be fencing along Mandurah Terrace with entry points marked.

Make your new year’s celebrations one to remember with impressive fireworks displays at 9.00pm and midnight to welcome 2014!

Road closures
For the safety and enjoyment of patrons and event efficiency, road closures will be in place.

Mandurah Terrace between Cooper Street and Pinjarra Road will be closed between 5.00pm on December 31 until 1.00am on January 1.

Traffic management will be in place. If you have any queries regarding the road closures, please contact Webset Traffic Management on 9534 9115.

Water restrictions
Water closures will be in place from 5.30pm to 1.00am. A 250m radius from the Western Foreshore, adjacent to the War Memorial (at the entrance of the canals) will be closed.



STREETS HAPPY ZOO YEAR
Perth Zoo’s iconic sell out event Streets Happy Zoo Year is back.

With entertainment for the whole family this New Years Eve concert is not to be missed. Bring a picnic, enjoy an evening of fun and get ready to count in the new year ‘Zoo Style’ at the special kids time of 9pm!

Stage show:

Show off your dance moves with 100% Michael Jackson (Ricky Desilva) performing the King of Pop’s great songs. Ricky has been performing as Michael Jackson since the age of eight and his ability to copy Michael Jackson’s dance moves backed with a professional dance troupe is as close as you will get to the real thing.

Plus to get you dancing in your seat, Carbon Taxi will be sure to please playing a wide range of covers from jazz and pop through to rock n roll.

Roving entertainment:

Keep the kids entertained with a stroll around the Zoo with the animals staying up late until 7pm, enjoy roving entertainers and join in some flash mob dance moves from RooLin Roos.

TICKETS

Adult               $45
Child               $25
Under 4’s       $13
Infants            FREE however still require a ticket
Concession    $36
Senior             $36
Rockingham New Year's Eve Celebrations
Family New Year's Eve Celebrations 2013
Event Date
31 Dec 13
Event Location
Rockingham Foreshore
Churchill and Bell Parks
Rockingham Beach Road
Event Summary
The City of Rockingham is hosting a New Year’s Eve event on the Rockingham foreshore.  This years headline act is Ross Wilson, Mondo Rock lead singer performing great Australian hits such as ‘Eagle Rock’ and ‘Cool World’. Perth band Chain Reaction is supporting and will perform a number of covers taking the live music scene to an amazing new level.
Event Details
Bring your party hats and picnic baskets so you can settle into this family friendly event which includes food stalls, amusement rides, show bags and children’s activities for all ages.  A kids zone sponsored by Waikiki Village Shopping Centre all contribute to the fun, safe, family friendly atmosphere.   At the stroke of midnight we celebrate the start of a New Year, Rockingham will do this in style by lighting up the night sky with a spectacular fireworks display!
The event is drug and alcohol free, so there is no better place to celebrate the end of the year with family and friends.


Northbridge New Year's Eve
Tuesday, 31 December 2013 - 6:00pm to Wednesday, 1 January 2014 - 12:00am
The Perth City Festival of Christmas finale has bands and entertainment for all ages across three stages in one massive free outdoor event.
Dine alfresco and see Perth's premier entertainment precinct come alive as streets are closed for roving acrobats, dancers, singers and remarkable feats of performance, leading to a spectacular midnight countdown.


New Year's Eve on the Harbour Albany
Head down to one of Albany’s premier locations this new year’s eve for two spectacular skyshows! The Albany foreshore and Anzac Peace Park are the perfect locations to view these stunning displays. A great opportunity for the community and visitors to the City to gather with friends and family, bring along a picnic, sit back, relax and celebrate the festivities whilst enjoying the transition into 2014.
Tuesday 31 December – Wednesday 1 January
Venue: Anzac Peace Park

Bunbury Trotting Club
New Years Eve 2013
Welcome the New Year at the Bunbury Trotting Club.
"Family Fireworks Spectacular"
"Buffet Dinner"
"New Years Eve Cup"
Featuring Jack Resta and DJ Darren
Gates open 4pm        NO BYO
Adults $15
Pensioners & Students $10
Childern Under 12 Free
* Live entertainment * Fun for all the Family


City of Canning New Years Day Celebrations
New Years Day Community Concert and Fireworks
The City of Canning is holding its annual community concert and fireworks spectacular on New Years Day .
Food, drink and ice-cream by local community groups Free parking at Shelley Foreshore
Where:
Shelley Foreshore Park
Between Beatrice Avenue and Corbell Street
When:
Sunday, 1 January 11
Concert 2pm to 8pm
Featuring:
"Rush Hour","Chain Reaction" and
"Troupadores"

Located in the fresh food court at Karrinyup shopping centre is Crepe Cherie. A great spot to stop for a bite and much more comfortable than the food hall.

We grabbed a table near the kids play table and my 4 year old was soon colouring away.
This iced coffee is not for anyone watching their weight! Piled high with cream and icecream it was the caffeine hit I needed to start the day.
The Kids Combo is $10.50 and they get a choice of apple or orange juice plus a 2 filling crepe in multiple sweet or savoury options. Mine went with nutella and banana with an apple juice. It went pretty quickly! Love the cute matching plate and cup.

It is counter service but they were very friendly plus they asked if I would like an extra plate and cutlery for the girls to share the crepe. Plenty of highchairs available and very close to a parenting room.

Nice to stop and sip on a drink while the kids coloured in between all the craziness of Christmas shopping!

 Just in time for Summer, Outback Splash has opened at The Maze in Bullsbrook!

Located along Neaves Road it is a short drive from Joondalup and took us about 40 minutes from Morley.

The park is open from 10am every day during Summer holidays with Cafe Iguana open from 8am Sundays so you can have breakfast with the koalas! (bookings required) Outback Splash season will be from October to April. The park is closed Monday and Tuesday during the school terms.

Admission Prices:
Adult (16+)$33
Student/Conc$29
Senior$20
Child (4-15yrs)
$24
Small Group (2 Adults & 2 Children)$105

We used the Entertainment Book which had a 2 for 1 voucher so one adult was FREE!

Season passes are also available:
Adult (16+) $70
Child (4-15yrs) $50
Seniors $50
*Children 3 and Under are free.

Residents in Bullsbrook can get season passes at a discount!

Price includes all activities including Outback Splash, Mini Golf, Mazes, Jumping pillow, playground and kangaroo enclosure. It costs extra for Camel Rides and Pat 'n' Snap Koala experiences.










There is plenty else to do around the park and I love how spread out it is with heaps of shady spots to sit and enjoy a picnic.
























 There is so much more to come! This is just stage one of their 6 part redevelopment with plans for a lazy river, 6 lane racer slide and more plus a heap of dry activities including more mazes, adventure trail and function centre.

For more information check out The Maze website HERE.

City of Armadale

Summer Reading Challenge
Running from Thursday, 19 December to Sunday, 2 February 2014
Ahoy, Me Hearties!
(Hello, my Friends! - in pirate language)
Complete your bookmark list by reading the following:
Adventure story
Animal story
Sporty story
Funny story
Non-fiction story
The bookmarks are available from the libraries.
Once you have completed your bookmark bring it into one of our libraries and show it to a library staff member to collect your booty (reward)!
Event Contact:
Armadale Library 9399 0125
Kelmscott Library 9399 0810
Seville Grove Library 9399 0800

Pirate Revelry
Running from Friday, 10 January to Thursday, 30 January 2014
Places are limited and bookings are essential for all events.
Parents or carers must stay with their child during events.
Jolly Jim's Pirate Show
Magic, action songs, search for treasure, meet a talking parrot, and sea urchin juggling. Two sessions will be run. Suitable for children aged four to eight years.
Date:
Fri 10 January 2014
Time:1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Venue:Kelmscott Library
More:9399 0810
Jolly Jim's Pirate Show - Session 2
Date:
Fri 10 January 2014
Time:3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue:Kelmscott Library
More:9399 0810
Pirate Man
Come and hear pirate tales and make a treasure map with Michael Speranza 'The Pirate Man'. Suitable for children aged four to ten years.
Date:
Fri 17 January 2014
Time:10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Venue:Armadale Library
More:9399 0125
Pirate Treasure Chest
Come and make your very own pirate Treasure Chest to take home. Please bring an empty tissue box.
Date:
Wed 22 January 2014
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Venue:History House Museum
More:9399 0419
Storytime by the Pool
Join Fergus the Frog as he listens to some exciting pirate stories, with a craft session to follow. Please call Seville Grove Library to book for this event. All are welcome.
Date:
Thu 23 January 2014
Time:4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Venue:Armadale Aquatic Centre
More:9399 0800
What's the Joke?
This interactive musical show about humour will be presented by interstate performer Andy Jones. Suitable for children aged five - 12 years.
Date:
Thu 30 January 2014
Time:2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Venue:Seville Grove Library
More:9399 0800

Australia Day
Running on Sunday, 26 January 2014
Come and celebrate our Nations day! Boasting one of the largest fireworks displays in WA, the City of Armadale will turn on its lights again with a spectacular fireworks display. With live entertainment, children’s activities, food stalls and much more, it’s a day for the whole family.
Event Schedule
Date:
Sun 26 January 2014
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue:Minnawarra Park, Corner Orchard Avenue and Armadale Road, Armadale



Australia Day Community BBQ
Sunday 26th January 2014
8:30am - 10:30am
Pat O’Hara Reserve, Wellington Road, Morley
Australia Day is celebrated in the City of Bayswater with a FREE Community BBQ for all to enjoy!!
Invite your friends and family to come down and celebrate all things Australian!
• Free BBQ! • Live Music • Face Painting • Bouncy Castle • Fun for the whole family •

City of Bunbury
Australia Day
Celebrations and Fireworks Spectacular 2014
26 January 14 Various Venues
starting from 6.30am through till 9pm
6.30am – 10am - Silver Chain
Australia Day Fundraising
breakfast at Bicentennial
Square.
7.30am – 10am – Bunbury
Runner Club Fun Run at Pat
Usher Promenade
8.30am – 10am – Mayors
Australia Day Ceremony &
Citizenship at Bicentennial
Square
10am – 10.30am – Bunbury
Runners Club Presentation at
the Graham Bricknell Music
Shell.
3pm – 7pm – Aussie
Bakehouse Workshop at
Bicentennial Square
3pm – 7pm – Australian Crafts
Workshops at Bicentennial
Square
3pm – 7pm – Reptile Display at
Bicentennial Square
3pm – 7pm – Henna magic
Tattoo Artist at Bicentennial
Square
3.30pm – 4.30pm – The Three
Kens (Roving Council Workers)
Bicentennial Square
5.05pm – 5.15pm – Mayoral
Welcome at the Graham
Bricknell Music Shell
5.15pm – 5.30pm – Welcome
to Country at Graham Bricknell
Music Shell
5.35pm – 6pm – Drumming
Workshop (audience
participation) at Graham
Bricknell Music Shell
6.05 pm – 6.35pm – Tamika at
Graham Bricknell Music Shell
6.45pm – 7.20pm – Foxchild at
Graham Bricknell Music Shell
7.30pm – 8.30pm – P.U.M.P.
at Graham Bricknell Music Shell
8.30pm – 9pm – Fireworks
Display at Leschenault Inlet &
Bunbury Tower

Town of Cambridge
School Holidays at Cambridge Library
When: 16/01/2014
Where: Cambridge Library, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat
Organiser: Cambridge Library
More Info:
Keep cool and entertained these school holidays with a visit to the Cambridge Library.
The Library has organised a range of activities for kids of all ages!
See below for the fun planned over the Summer school holidays.
 Mini Golf @ Cambridge Library
Come and test your golfing skills on the Library's 4-hole mini golf course, featuring all throughout January!
Can you get a hole in one?
When: Throughout January 2014, during Library opening hours.
Where:  Cambridge Library
99 The Boulevard, Floreat
Ages: All ages, parental supervision required.
Bookings: Not required.
 Premier Summer Reading Challenge
Open to all West Australian children from infants to Year 10, the challenge involves reading (or being read to) for at least 15 hours over the challenge period.
There's some great prizes up for grabs and you can also raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA.
Visit the Library during opening hours to collect your entry form and learn more about the Challenge at the Premier's Summer Reading Challenge website.
When: From 2 December 2013 to 31 January 2014 (9 weeks)
Where:  Cambridge Library
99 The Boulevard, Floreat
Ages: 5 to 8 years (younger ages may require an adult helper)
Bookings: Bookings essential. Contact the Library on 9383 8999 or email library@cambridge.wa.gov.au to book.
 Junior Forensics Session (presented by Scitech)
Use your super sleuthing science skills to help uncover the guilty suspect and solve the mystery!
When: 10:30am to 11:30am
Thursday, 16 January 2014
Where:  Cambridge Library
99 The Boulevard, Floreat
Ages: 5 to 8 years (younger ages may require an adult helper)
Bookings: Bookings essential. Contact the Library on 9383 8999 or email library@cambridge.wa.gov.au to book.
 Rainbow Butterfly Musical
Join us as the 'Rainbow Butterfly' visits Cambridge Library for a special musical storytelling session.
When: 10:30am to 11:30am
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Where:  Cambridge Library
99 The Boulevard, Floreat
Ages: All ages
Bookings: Bookings essential. Contact the Library on 9383 8999 or email library@cambridge.wa.gov.au to book.
 Slime Session (presented by Scitech)
Presented by Scitech, roll up your sleeves and dig your hands into the slippery and squelchy world of slime.
When: 10:30am to 11:30am
Thursday, 30 January 2014
Where:  Cambridge Library
99 The Boulevard, Floreat
Ages: 9 to 12 years

Bookings: Bookings essentail. Contact the Library on 9383 8999 or email library@cambridge.wa.gov.au to book.

Extreme Water Sports Fun Day
When: 25/01/2014
Where: Bold Park Aquatic Centre
Organiser: Bold Park Aquatic Centre
More Info:
Looking for some extreme fun these school holidays? Look no further than Bold Park Aquatic Centre's Extreme Water Sports Fun Day!
This annual event offers a day of extreme fun with plenty of activties and great prizes up for grabs!
Test out your balancing skills on the ever popular giant inflatable and join in the fun with the highly skilled circus troop, Joondalup School's Circus!
Bring along a picnic, grab a bite to eat at the cafe or cook up a feast on the free barbecues and enjoy this fun family day out!
Details of this event are below:
 Extreme Water Sports Fun Day
When: 12pm to 4pm
Saturday, 25 January 2014
Where: Bold Park Aquatic Centre
The Boulevard, City Beach
Cost: FREE entry!

Australia Day at Perry Lakes
When: 26/01/2014
Where: Perry Lakes Reserve
Organiser: Town of Cambridge
More Info:
Celebrate Australia Day in true Aussie style under the shady gum trees of Perry Lakes Reserve.
Throughout the morning a range of free activities and entertainment will be available including:
Face painting
Indigenous dance troupe
Pony and camel rides
Giant slippery slide
Baby animal farm
Sheep shearing demonstrations; and
Fire Engine Fun
The Lions Club of Floreat will also be generously providing a free breakfast at the event.
More details below:
 Australia Day at Perry Lakes Reserve
When: 8am to 12pm
Sunday, 26 January 2014
Where: Perry Lakes Reserve
Perry Lakes Drive (near Cambridge Scout Hall), Floreat

City of Canning

Event: 'Act-Belong-Commit Friday Night Movies'
 Community
Date: Friday, January 10, 2014 - 8:00 pm
Duration: 2 Hours
BRAVE
Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (Robbie Coltrane).


Town of Claremont
Lego Club - Every Friday in January
When
From: January 03, 2014
To: January 31, 2014
Publication date: December 18, 2013
Where
Street: 327 Stirling Hwy
City: Claremont
State:
Country:
What
Suitable for children 5 - 10 years old.

Lego is supplied however donations are welcome.
Wii Tournament
EVENT DETAILS
When: 2:00PM, Tuesday 7 January to 2:00PM, Monday 20 January
Wii Tournament
Battle it out in a Wii tournament from 2pm - 4pm
For ages 8 to 14
All sessions are held at Amherst Village Library. Bookings essential.
CONTACT AND ADDRESS DETAILS
Address:
Amherst Village Public Library, Southern River WA 6110
Telephone:
9498 9498
Fees:
Free however bookings are essential.

Al Kazam the Magic Man
When: 2:00PM, Tuesday 14 January to 3:00PM, Tuesday 14 January
Join one of Perth’s premier children’s entertainers for a special school holiday event at Kenwick Library.
Al Kazam creates interactive fun for children of all ages.
Come along and see the magic that is Al Kazam the Magic Man.
CONTACT AND ADDRESS DETAILS
Address:
Kenwick Public Library, Kenwick WA 6107
Telephone:
9397 3099
Fees:
Free, but bookings are essential.

Junior Dance
EVENT DETAILS
front view of Amherst Village library
When: 2:00PM, Wednesday 15 January
Join us these school holidays from 2pm to 3:30pm for fun and dance along to your favourite songs.
Suitable for ages 5 to 9.
Bookings are essential.
CONTACT AND ADDRESS DETAILS
Address:
Amherst Village Public Library, Southern River WA 6110
Telephone:
9498 9498 to secure your booking.
Fees:
Free event

Gothic horror drama workshop
When: 10:00AM, Friday 17 January to 1:00PM, Friday 17 January
Explore your dark side in this acting workshop at Amherst Village Library.
Using games, improvisation and scenes from classic horror literature and movies, participants will create sinister characters, supernatural scenarios and spine tingling stories
Suitable for ages 11 to 16 years.
CONTACT AND ADDRESS DETAILS
Address:
Amherst Village Public Library, Southern River WA 6110
Telephone:
9498 9498
Fees:
Free event

Hunger Games party
When: 2:00PM, Wednesday 29 January to 4:00PM, Wednesday 29 January
Watched the new movie, read all the books, want more?
Come along to a fun afternoon of Hunger Games re-enactments, do some Hunger Games style training and play some party games.
Suitable for ages 12 to 16 years.
CONTACT AND ADDRESS DETAILS
Address:
Amherst Village Library, Southern River WA 6110
Telephone:
9498 9498
Fees:
Free event

Birds of prey
EVENT DETAILS
Owl
When: 6:30PM, Thursday 30 January to 7:30PM, Thursday 30 January
Learn more about these fascinating birds and if you’re brave, there will be an opportunity to hold and touch some of the birds. Don’t forget your camera.
CONTACT AND ADDRESS DETAILS
Address:
Thornlie Public Library, Thornlie WA 6108
Telephone:
9251 8750
Fees:
This is a free event and bookings are essential.

Sing and Dance Party
EVENT DETAILS
front view of Amherst Village library
When: 2:00PM, Friday 31 January
Sing and Dance Party from 2pm - 4pm
Dance and sing along to all the hits with a Sing and Dance party afternoon.
For ages 8 to 14.
All sessions are held at Amherst Village Library. Bookings essential.
Library events - online expression of interest
CONTACT AND ADDRESS DETAILS
Address:
Amherst Village Public Library, Southern River WA 6110
Telephone:
9498 9498
Fees:
Free however booking essential

Australia Day Big Breakfast
The Australia Day Big Breakfast is held annually in partnership with the Rotary Club of Gosnells.
There is free entertainment and activities in Pioneer Park Amphitheatre for newly naturalised Australian citizens and local residents.
Entertainment includes – Indigenous dancing and story telling with didgeridoo, traditional Lion Dance, Australiana music, animal farm, face painting, balloon twisting, bucking mechanical bull, Australian and Aboriginal flags, and temporary tattoos.
Cooked breakfast is offered for sale by the Rotary Club of Gosnells.
Hoyts Garden City & Carousel
Santa and Rudolph may have come and gone, but the entertainment at HOYTS sure hasn’t! Treat the kids to a day they’ll never forget at the Frozen Family Fun Days from December 27-30 at your nearest HOYTS Cinema. They’ll love this new Walt Disney Pictures movie (which is loosely based on Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale The Snow Queen), plus we also have loads of fun stuff for them to enjoy before the movie, including face painting, activity stations and fantastic prizes to be won! So mark it the last few pages of your 2013 diary and remember, activities commence one hour prior to the first and second session of the movie at select HOYTS locations*. Join us for the Frozen Family Fun Day at a HOYTS Cinema near you!
*Activities are subject to availability and only at participating HOYTS locations. Contact your local cinema for more details.


FREE FRINGE WORLD FESTIVAL EVENTS

Fringe World Mermaids
Presenter:Fringe World
FestivalOrigin: WA
Genre:Community
Date/s:Friday 24 January 2014 to Sunday 23 February 2014, every night at 6 & 7pm
Duration:30 Minutes
Rating:Suitable for all ages
The gorgeous girls and boys from under the sea return to Fringe World in 2014. Catch a glimmer of these underwater babes as they float and frolic in the Tank, playing games and splashing onlookers every night of the Festival.
Venue:Perth Cultural Centre
Address:The Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA
Disability Access:Performance space is accessible by wheelchair

 Australia Day Skyworks
Perth City
Sunday, 26 January 2014 (All day)
The City of Perth Skyworks is Australia’s largest community celebration of our National Day.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the City of Perth Skyworks. Events will include a free Entertainment Zone on Langley Park, Air and Water Show above and on the Swan River, Survival Perth in Supreme Court Gardens and of course the spectacular Skyworks fireworks finale which will include a special laser and water show visible from Langley Park and South Perth. Join in with hundreds of thousands of people as we come together to celebrate our country.
Highlights of this year’s event include:
Langley Park Entertainment Zone
3pm to 8pm, Langley Park
This year, Langley Park will be jam-packed full of free entertainment and activity for everyone! Langley Park will feature a Water Playground Area, Circus Joseph Ashton, Freestyle Motorcross, Amusement Area, Paintball and more. Sample cuisine from around the globe at the Australia Day Hawker Market or keep in tradition and join us for a Big Aussie BBQ.
Survival Perth
2pm to 7.30pm, Supreme Court Gardens
Survival Perth 2014 is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities through music, song, dance and community stalls and activities.
City of Perth Air Show
3.45pm to 7.50pm
Before the fireworks, look skywards for an aviation spectacular! Vintage aircraft, planes flying in formation and helicopters will all take to the sky. Fire bombers will demonstrate a water drop. Adventurous pilots will perform stunning aerobatics in a variety of aircraft. Skywriters and skydivers will delight and the RAAF will dazzle in formation and with solo aerobatics.
Water Regatta
5pm to 8pm
The beautiful Swan Rive is the perfect setting for the biggest Australia Day celebration in the country and is also the place to see lots of water action. Don’t miss the Catamaran Classic, Wooden Boat display and WA Show Ski Team as they make the most of Perth Water.
BYO Picnic Zones
Limited alcohol will be permitted in two designated BYO Picnic Zones for the 2014 City of Perth Australia Day Skyworks - the zones are located in a section of Kings Park and Botanic Garden and on Langley Park, Perth. In these two designated zones it will be permitted to bring along a small amount of alcohol to consume while watching the fireworks (one bottle of wine or a six pack of beer or pre-mix for adults 18 and over, between the hours of 6.30pm and 8.45pm).
2014 Skyworks Pyrotechnic Display
8pm, Langley Park and South Perth
Acclaimed pyrotechnics company Foti Fireworks will again deliver Western Australia’s largest annual fireworks display. At 8pm the sky above the Swan River will explode in colour for this much loved tradition.
Laser and Water Spectacular
8pm, Langley Park and South Perth
The 'Laser and Water Spectacular' can be viewed from Langley Park or South Perth and will be choreographed to the spectacular Skyworks display over the Swan River.
Fountains will spray jets of water into the air providing a glittering backdrop for lasers to create a symphony of vivid colours and dramatic beam effects.


 Australia Day Celebrations 

Australia Day
Running on Sunday, 26 January 2014
Come and celebrate our Nations day! Boasting one of the largest fireworks displays in WA, the City of Armadale will turn on its lights again with a spectacular fireworks display. With live entertainment, children’s activities, food stalls and much more, it’s a day for the whole family.
Event Schedule
Date:
Sun 26 January 2014
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue:Minnawarra Park, Corner Orchard Avenue and Armadale Road, Armadale

Australia Day Community BBQ
Sunday 26th January 2014
8:30am - 10:30am
Pat O’Hara Reserve, Wellington Road, Morley
Australia Day is celebrated in the City of Bayswater with a FREE Community BBQ for all to enjoy!!
Invite your friends and family to come down and celebrate all things Australian!
• Free BBQ! • Live Music • Face Painting • Bouncy Castle • Fun for the whole family •

City of Bunbury
Australia Day
Celebrations and Fireworks Spectacular 2014
26 January 14 Various Venues
starting from 6.30am through till 9pm
6.30am – 10am - Silver Chain
Australia Day Fundraising
breakfast at Bicentennial
Square.
7.30am – 10am – Bunbury
Runner Club Fun Run at Pat
Usher Promenade
8.30am – 10am – Mayors
Australia Day Ceremony &
Citizenship at Bicentennial
Square
10am – 10.30am – Bunbury
Runners Club Presentation at
the Graham Bricknell Music
Shell.
3pm – 7pm – Aussie
Bakehouse Workshop at
Bicentennial Square
3pm – 7pm – Australian Crafts
Workshops at Bicentennial
Square
3pm – 7pm – Reptile Display at
Bicentennial Square
3pm – 7pm – Henna magic
Tattoo Artist at Bicentennial
Square
3.30pm – 4.30pm – The Three
Kens (Roving Council Workers)
Bicentennial Square
5.05pm – 5.15pm – Mayoral
Welcome at the Graham
Bricknell Music Shell
5.15pm – 5.30pm – Welcome
to Country at Graham Bricknell
Music Shell
5.35pm – 6pm – Drumming
Workshop (audience
participation) at Graham
Bricknell Music Shell
6.05 pm – 6.35pm – Tamika at
Graham Bricknell Music Shell
6.45pm – 7.20pm – Foxchild at
Graham Bricknell Music Shell
7.30pm – 8.30pm – P.U.M.P.
at Graham Bricknell Music Shell
8.30pm – 9pm – Fireworks
Display at Leschenault Inlet &
Bunbury Tower

Australia Day at Perry Lakes
When: 26/01/2014
Where: Perry Lakes Reserve
Organiser: Town of Cambridge
More Info:
Celebrate Australia Day in true Aussie style under the shady gum trees of Perry Lakes Reserve.
Throughout the morning a range of free activities and entertainment will be available including:
Face painting
Indigenous dance troupe
Pony and camel rides
Giant slippery slide
Baby animal farm
Sheep shearing demonstrations; and
Fire Engine Fun
The Lions Club of Floreat will also be generously providing a free breakfast at the event.
More details below: 
 Australia Day at Perry Lakes Reserve
When: 8am to 12pm
Sunday, 26 January 2014
Where: Perry Lakes Reserve
Perry Lakes Drive (near Cambridge Scout Hall), Floreat