There’s more on in Perth this April than movies (which you’ll find on our first What’s on in Perth page here). So if shovelling popcorn isn’t your thing, you can hit the carnivals, markets, concerts and festivals instead…
Rockingham Easter Carnival
This 3 day event runs over the Easter weekend from Good Friday until Easter Sunday. It’s a proudly family friendly affair, covering all bases from craft stalls and talent shows to carnival rides and a petting zoo. Even the Easter Bunny will be putting in an appearance.
Where: The Village Green, Rockingham
When: Friday 3 April – Sunday 5 April, 10am – 9pm
Cost: Free
Fremantle Street Arts
Australia’s biggest street arts festival will be running in Freo over the Easter weekend. You’ll find theatre, circus, comedy and music from around the world taking over 11 stages and the city’s streets.
Where: Fremantle
When: Saturday 4 April – Monday 6 April
Cost: Many events are free, but check website as some are ticketed.
Photo courtesy of Fremantle Streets Arts Festival Website
Twilight Hawkers Market
Running between 4-30pm – 9pm each Friday during April (apart from Good Friday, 3 April), this market plays host to cuisine from around the world as well as live music. Browsing is free.
Photo courtesy of Visit Perth City Website
ASICS Fun Run
Running. For fun. We hear it’s a thing. Two runs – a 5km and a 10km – start within 30 minutes of each other with around 3,500 taking part. There is a fee to run but it’s free to watch.
Where: Langley Park, Riverside Drive, Perth WA 6000
When: Sun 12 Apr 2015 from 7:30am – 10am
Cost: $45 for non-members. Registration closes Thursday 9 April
Perth Arena
The place for the biggest international acts is Perth Arena. You’ll find it at 700 Wellington Street, Perth and it’s easily accessible by car and public transport. Here are our picks for April:
Ed Sheeran
When: 4 – 5 April
Cost: $103.73
The Script
When: 24 April
Cost: $92.32
Photo courtesy of Perth Arena Website
Oz Comic-Con
Did you find room to pack your cos-play outfit at the bottom of your backpack? Then hotfoot it to Comic-Con for the now traditional mix of comics, anime, sci-fi and people dressed as stormtroopers. Guest appearances over the weekend include stars from Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who, Buffy and the Walking Dead.
Where: Perth Convention Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
When: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April, 9am – 6pm daily
Cost: Day tickets start at $30, and weekend tickets start at $50. One child between the ages of 4 and 12 admitted free.
Photo courtesy of Oz Comic Con Website
ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
ANZAC Day services will be taking place in towns and cities across the country. This year’s services will be particularly poignant as they will mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during the First World War.
The day begins with a series of dawn services and one of the largest in the world will be held in Kings Park, Perth. The service usually attracts over 40,000 people but the 2015 event is expected to exceed this number.
The event commences in the dark and the sun rises during the service. If you’re planning on attending get there early and use the free shuttle bus from the Esplanade Busport as parking is very limited.
After the service finishes around 7am the Gunfire Breakfast will be served until 9am. You can share in the meal for the price of a donation of a ‘gold coin’.
A military parade starts around 9:30am at the corner of William Street and St Georges Terrace, and weaves its way around the city finally arriving at the Supreme Court Gardens for a commemorative service at 11am.
More events are being held throughout the city, including 3 days of music, storytelling and installations at the Perth Cultural Centre, focusing on the theme of World War One.
Photo courtesy of www.rslwahq.org.au website
Camp Gallipoli
One of Perth’s most affecting and involving ANZAC Day commemorations is Camp Gallipoli. It remembers the 100th anniversary of the ill-fated campaign and groups and individuals will camp together as the Diggers did during the First World War. There will be no tents or camping stoves, just an opportunity to sleep under the stars and “join in a night of entertainment and remembrance”. In the morning there will be a dawn service followed by breakfast prior to the closure of the camp.
Where: Ascot Racecourse, 71 Grandstand Road, Ascot WA 6104
When: Friday 24 April from 3pm
Cost:
Including dinner and breakfast – Adult $121, Concession/Junior (3-15) $99
Excluding food: Adult $88 Concession/Junior $77
Photo courtesy of Camp Gallipoli website
Perth City Life
We featured this in our What’s on in Perth pages last month, but as it continues throughout April we thought it worth repeating. Why? Well firstly all of the classes below offer great ways to keep fit in the fresh air. Secondly, they’re all free!
Here’s what’s on until the end of the month in Perth:
Park Run
A weekly 5km run around Heirisson Island or Claisebrook Cove starting at 8am each Saturday. It’s free and anyone can turn up.
Tai-Chi
Northbridge Piazza with teacher Sam Sujatna at 9am each Sunday morning.
Cross-Fit
6.30am each Tuesday morning at Northbridge Piazza.
Vinyasa Yoga
Each Wednesday evening at 6pm in Northbridge Piazza with coach Laura Carroll.
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