Events Calendar

NOVEMBER

Friday 11th November to Friday 6th January 2012

• EVENT NAME: City of Perth Festival of Christmas
• COST: FREE
• TIME: All day
• VENUE: Perth City
• CONTACT: www.showmeperth.com.au
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Experience the magic of the City of Perth Festival of Christmas. Kicking off Friday 11 November with the popular Turning on the Christmas Lights, the Festival includes over six weeks of Christmas activities including roving carolling in the city’s streets and Malls, free festive movies at the Northbridge Piazza and the Christmas Nativity concerts in Forrest Place.

DECEMBER

Thursday 1st December 2011

• EVENT NAME: Subiaco Street Festival
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 5pm to 9pm
• VENUE: Rokeby Road between Roberts and Bagot roads, Subiaco (street will be closed to traffic)
• CONTACT: Natasha Annan 9237 9216
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: The annual City of Subiaco Street Festival is a family friendly event with something for everyone to enjoy. With over 40 stalls, explore, discover and enjoy the very best that Subiaco has to offer in art, fashion and food.

Friday 2nd December 2011 (also on Friday 24th February 2012)

• EVENT NAME: Movies in the Park
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 6pm
• VENUE: Kingfisher Oval corner of Kingfisher Avenue and Illawarra Crescent Ballajura
• CONTACT: Lisa Cornelius 9248 5422
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Free family open air movie night. BYO Picnic or purchase sausage sizzle & drinks from our local community group.

Friday 2nd December to Saturday 24th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: City of Perth Christmas Trail
• COST: FREE
• TIME: Evenings
• VENUE: Perth City centre
• CONTACT: www.showmeperth.com.au
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Wind you way through the City’s colourfully decorated malls and laneways to discover Christmas performances, special displays and small gifts.

Friday 2nd December 2011 (also on the 9th and 16th of December)

• EVENT NAME: Twilight Hawkers Market
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 5pm to 8pm
• VENUE: Forrest Place
• CONTACT: www.showmeperth.com.au
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Discover the tastes of the world with these international Hawker’s Markets. Grab some food and relax with free music performances.

Sunday 4th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: RAC Channel 7 Christmas Pageant with the City of Perth
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 9:30am
• VENUE: Langely Park
• CONTACT: www.showmeperth.com.au
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Enjoy all the color and spectacle of the parade, plus a big family carnival. It will start with a Telethon Sizzle at 8am, parade around Langley Park from 9.30am, carnival rides and family entertainment from 10.30am to 2pm.

Sunday 4th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: Chatterbox Christmas Market
• COST: FREE Entry
• TIME: 10am to 2pm
• VENUE: Altone Recreation Centre, 332 Altone Road, Beechboro
• CONTACT: Natalie and Ardrian, E: chatterboxmarkets@hotmail.com W: www.chatterboxmarkets.com.au
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Chatterbox Christmas Market is the place to get gorgeous Christmas presents for your family and friends. Showcasing a wide variety of boutique, handmade and unique products for all ages from Work at Home businesses. We would love to see you and your family there!

Sunday 4th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: Family Fun Day
• COST: $8.00 per person
• TIME: 10am to 3pm
• VENUE: Claremont Pool
• CONTACT: Sean Badani E: sbadani@claremont.wa.gov.au or phone 9285 4343
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Family Fun Day at Claremont Pool.

Sunday 4th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: Piazzarama Northbridge
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 12pm to 8pm
• VENUE: Northbridge Piazza
• CONTACT: www.showmeperth.com.au
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Grab the family for a free day out at the Northbridge Piazza. Piazzarama includes a free afternoon of activities and two popular kids movies screened on the big screen.

Friday 9th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: City of Belmont Carols in the Park
• COST: FREE Entry
• TIME: 6pm to 9pm
• VENUE: Faulkner Park, Cloverdale
• CONTACT: E: marielle.azzopardi@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone: 9477 7248
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Join in the spirit of Christmas and sing along with the local school and community groups. Expect a visit from Santa and a spectacular fireworks display!

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: City of Perth Christmas Funfair
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 9:00am to 4:30pm
• VENUE: TBA
• CONTACT: www.showmeperth.com.au
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: City sideshow alley with rides, activities, roving characters, carolers,etc.

Sunday 11th December 2011 and Thursday 5th January 2012

• EVENT NAME: Team Empowerment Accelerated
• COST: $100
• TIME: 10am to 2pm
• VENUE: Altone Recreation Centre, 332 Altone Road, Beechboro
• CONTACT: E: tania@sailthroughlife.com.au or phone: 0405 217 579
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: A day packed full of empowering tools and techniques to get teens stepping up to reach their full potential. Communication and leadership skills and emotional management unlike any other course out there! Give them the gift of success these holidays.

Monday 12th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: A Stirling Library Christmas Spirit
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 3:30 to 5pm
• VENUE: Osborne Library, 11 Royal St, Tuart Hill
• CONTACT: 9205 7420 (from mid-November)
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Be entertained with an entire puppet theatre, including skits, stories, jokes, music and singing. All bound to be a sure-fire hit! What Christmas show would it be if there wasn’t an appearance by the big guy himself at the end?

Tuesday 13th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: A Stirling Library Christmas Spirit
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 3:30 to 5pm
• VENUE: Dianella Library, Waverley Street, Dianella
• CONTACT: 9205 7420 (from mid-November)
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Be entertained with an entire puppet theatre, including skits, stories, jokes, music and singing. All bound to be a sure-fire hit! What Christmas show would it be if there wasn’t an appearance by the big guy himself at the end?

Wednesday 14th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: A Stirling Library Christmas Spirit
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 3:30 to 5pm
• VENUE: Inglewood Library, 895 Beaufort Street, Inglewood
• CONTACT: 9205 7420 (from mid-November)
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Be entertained with an entire puppet theatre, including skits, stories, jokes, music and singing. All bound to be a sure-fire hit! What Christmas show would it be if there wasn’t an appearance by the big guy himself at the end?

Thursday 15th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: A Stirling Library Christmas Spirit
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 3:30 to 5pm
• VENUE: Mirrabooka Library, 21 Sudbury Road, Mirrabooka
• CONTACT: 9205 7420 (from mid-November)
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Be entertained with an entire puppet theatre, including skits, stories, jokes, music and singing. All bound to be a sure-fire hit! What Christmas show would it be if there wasn’t an appearance by the big guy himself at the end?

Thursday 15th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: Carols in the Park
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 6pm Claremont Concert Band starts, 7pm Carols start
• VENUE: Claremont Park (Bay View Terrace, Claremont)
• CONTACT: Laura Kendall E: lkendall@claremont.wa.gov.au or phone: 9285 4326
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Christmas Carols performed by the Combine Churches Choir and Claremont Concert Band – all are invited to join in and with a special appearance by Santa!

Friday 16th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: A Stirling Library Christmas Spirit
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 3:30 to 5pm
• VENUE: Karrinyup Library, Davenport Street, Karrinyup
• CONTACT: 9205 7420 (from mid-November)
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Be entertained with an entire puppet theatre, including skits, stories, jokes, music and singing. All bound to be a sure-fire hit! What Christmas show would it be if there wasn’t an appearance by the big guy himself at the end?

Friday 16th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: Rhythm Pool Party
• COST: $8.00 per person
• TIME: 6pm to 9pm
• VENUE: Claremont Pool
• CONTACT: Sean Badani E: sbadani@claremont.wa.gov.au or phone: 9285 4343
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Youth pool party.

Monday 19th December 2011

• EVENT NAME: A Stirling Library Christmas Spirit
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 3:30 to 5pm
• VENUE: Scarborough Library, 173 Gildercliffe Street, Scarborough
• CONTACT: 9205 7420 (from mid-November)
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Be entertained with an entire puppet theatre, including skits, stories, jokes, music and singing. All bound to be a sure-fire hit! What Christmas show would it be if there wasn’t an appearance by the big guy himself at the end?

Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd December 2011

• EVENT NAME: Christmas Nativity
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 7pm
• VENUE: Forrest Place
• CONTACT: www.showmeperth.com.au
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: The traditional story of Christmas is brought to life in Forrest Place with hundreds of performers, live animals and Christmas carols. Be sure to bring the whole family to this enchanting annual event.

JANUARY

Monday 9th to Friday 13th January 2012

• EVENT NAME: Youth Boot Camp
• COST: $110.00 per person
• TIME: 10:30am to 12:30pm
• VENUE: Claremont Pool
• CONTACT: Sean Badani E: sbadani@claremont.wa.gov.au or phone: 9285 4343
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Youth Boot Camp.

Saturday 14th January 2012 (also on 28th January 2012)

• EVENT NAME: Dive into the Movies – Youth movie night
• COST: $8.00 per person
• TIME: 8pm to 9.30pm
• VENUE: Claremont Pool
• CONTACT: Sean Badani E: sbadani@claremont.wa.gov.au or phone: 9285 4343
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Dive into the Movies – Youth movie night.

Thursday 26th January 2012

• EVENT NAME: Australia Day BBQ
• COST: Normal pool entry fee
• TIME: 8am to 11am
• VENUE: Claremont Pool
• CONTACT: Sean Badani E: sbadani@claremont.wa.gov.au or phone: 9285 4343
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Community Australian Day.

Thursday 26th January 2012

• EVENT NAME: Lions Australia Day Breakfast
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 8am
• VENUE: Ballajura Lions Oval, Parkview Drive Ballajura 6066
• CONTACT: Lisa Cornelius 9248 5422
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Free family breakfast and entertainment.

Thursday 26th January 2012

• EVENT NAME: Town of Bassendean – Australia Day Celebrations
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 5pm to 9pm
• VENUE: Ashfield Reserve Guildford Road, Ashfield
• CONTACT: Town of Bassendean W: www.bassendean.wa.gov.au or phone: 9377 8000
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Free family event featuring live entertainment, Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards and Fireworks at 8pm. Easy parking available and train accessibility.

FEBRUARY

Sunday 5th February 2012

• EVENT NAME: Kids Fest
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 10am to 3pm
• VENUE: Jackadder Lake, Woodlands
• CONTACT: Carmen Walters on 9345 8555
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: The City’s biggest children’s event featuring national entertainers – Dora the Explorer, carnival amusements and lots of free family entertainment and activities.

Tuesday 7th February 2012

• EVENT NAME: Twilight Storytime
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 6pm to 6:45pm
• VENUE: Inglewood Library Pavilion
• CONTACT: Carmen Walters on 9345 8555
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Twilight storytime on the lawn area at Inglewood Library. Stories and rhymes about starry skies, about things that go bump in the night and songs to sing when we say good night. BYO picnic.

Wednesday 8th February 2012

• EVENT NAME: Beach Storytime
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 10:30am to 11:30am
• VENUE: Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre
• CONTACT: Carmen Walters on 9345 8555
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Join us in the telling of stories, songs and rhymes from the seaside in a special story time at the Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre. Grab a coffee and join in the fun.

Friday 10th February 2012

• EVENT NAME: Theatre by the Beach
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 7pm to 8:30pm
• VENUE: Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre
• CONTACT: Carmen Walters on 9345 8555
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Stirling’s own Gilbert and Sullivan Society will entertain families with this potted version of HMS Pinafore.

Saturday 11th February 2012

• EVENT NAME: Beach Concert
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 7pm to 9:15pm
• VENUE: Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre
• CONTACT: Carmen Walters on 9345 8555
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Summerset Festival’s finale featuring a national act, local acts and a spectacular fireworks display.

Friday 10th and Saturday 11th February 2012

• EVENT NAME: Polka Dot Vintage Markets
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 4pm to 9pm
• VENUE: Scarborough Beach Reserve
• CONTACT: Carmen Walters on 9345 8555
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Polka Dot Vintage Markets will bring Scarborough to life with an array of vintage and retro wares for sale.

Saturday 11th February 2012 (also 25th February 2012)

• EVENT NAME: Dive into the Movies – Youth movie night
• COST: $8.00 per person
• TIME: 8pm to 9.30pm
• VENUE: Claremont Pool
• CONTACT: Sean Badani E: sbadani@claremont.wa.gov.au or phone: 9285 4343
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Dive into the Movies – Youth movie night.

Friday 17th February 2012

• EVENT NAME: Kickin Back Pool Party
• COST: $8.00 per person
• TIME: 6pm to 9pm
• VENUE: Claremont Pool
• CONTACT: Sean Badani E: sbadani@claremont.wa.gov.au or phone: 9285 4343
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Youth pool party.

Saturday 25th February 2012

• EVENT NAME: City of Belmont’s Kidz Fest and Junior Sports Expo
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 3:30pm to 6:30pm
• VENUE: Faulkner Park, Cloverdale
• CONTACT: E: marielle.azzopardi@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone: 9477 7248
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Faulkner Park turns into a fantasy land of fun at the annual City of Belmont Kidz Fest and Junior Sports Expo. Kids aged 3 to 12 years can enjoy free carnival rides, face painting, an animal farm, story-time and stage and roving entertainment as well as workshops and activities.
  Children are encouraged to come dressed up in their favourite costume for a free giveaway!
  This smoke and alcohol free event is proudly brought to you by the City of Belmont – the City of Opportunity and supported by Lotterywest.

MARCH

Sunday March 4th 2012

• EVENT NAME: Point Walter Family Concert & Fireworks
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
• VENUE: Point Walter Foreshore, Bicton, City of Melville
• CONTACT: Kate Schilling on 9364 0286
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Come along and enjoy a great FREE family evening with the band “Proud Mary”, children’s activities and a range of entertainment topped off with a spectacular fireworks display over the Swan river.

Sunday March 18th 2012

• EVENT NAME: Point Walter Family Concert & Fireworks
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
• VENUE: Limestone Amphitheatre, City of Melville Civic Centre
• CONTACT: Kate Schilling on 9364 0286
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Come along and enjoy a picnic dinner whilst taking in the smooth jazz of Adam Hall and the Velvet Boys.

Sunday 25th March 2012

• EVENT NAME: Ballajura Harmony / Kulcha Celebrations
• COST: FREE
• TIME: 12pm to 4pm
• VENUE: Karijini Oval, Snowdinia Crt Ballajura 6066
• CONTACT: Lisa Cornelius on 9248 5422
• EVENT DESCRIPTION: Free family multi cultural event with live entertainment.