South Perth Fiesta – family events

This much loved annual festival will colourfully transform the City of South Perth as we join together to celebrate our 21st year anniversary of Fiesta.

Please see below the wonderful events suitable for early years. Feel free to pass it onto your networks.

Come – Play – Create

Date:  Saturday, 7 March 2015

Event Times: 9am – 3pm

Where:  McDougall Park Community Kindergarten, Cnr Bruce and Henley, Como

Cost:  Free

Description:  Fremantle artist Tessa Joy will work with community members to transform the McDougall Park Community Kindergarten fence into an imaginative, interactive world using recycled materials, especially pre-loved toys. Whilst the artwork is being created, the kindy will open its doors for a children’s play day with bubbles, face-painting, craft, playdough, stories and more! Bring your unwanted toys and add to the path of colour and story. Come and play!

Presented by McDougall Park Community Kindergarten www.mcdougall-kindy.com.au/

Suitable for Children 1yrs – 8yrs

Nurturing Kids’ Hearts and Souls

Date:  Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Event Times: 7pm – 9pm

Where:  South Perth Community Hall, Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, South Perth

Cost:  $25+BF (Online registration required)

Description:  Explore the unspoken dimension of raising healthy children – the nurturing of children’s hearts and souls. Maggie Dent will explore EQ and SQ (the emotional and spiritual equivalent of IQ), the role of imagination, intuition, play and how to strengthen the human spirit in your home.

Suitable for parents of primary school age kids.

Presented by the Parents and Citizens Associations of Como and South Perth Primary Schools; sponsored by Preston Financial Solutions

Register Here: http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/maggie-dent-parent-education-seminar-nurturing-kids-hearts-and-souls-tickets-14841020893

Gowrie Gala Day

Date:  Saturday, 14 March 2015

Event Times: 10am – 1pm

Where:  Gowrie, 61 Lowan Loop, Karawara

Cost:  Free

Description:  The Gowrie Gala Day will be a fun filled event aimed at families and children.  In the lead up to the event, children are invited to participate in an art competition using recycled materials to build sculptures that reflect what ‘transform’ means to them. The day will also include a range of free activities for all the family including face painting, a bouncy castle, and a treasure hunt in the community garden sandpit.

Presented by Gowrie WA www.gowrie-wa.com.au/

Age Suitability: 2-8 years & family

For more information or to check out the entire Fiesta Programme visit: www.southperth.wa.gov.au/Fiesta/