Events on 8th Jul 2025

Get ready for fun during these school holidays!

We have a range of fun and exciting programs lined up for the school holidays.

Why not pop along to our libraries which have lots of fun activities going on.

Many of the City of Wanneroo’s school holiday programs are free, while others are provided at a minimal cost.

For more information on these activities, and many more click below!

School Holiday activities

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.

The City is running a range of free workshops throughout the month so you can learn more about what happens to your waste and find out how you can reduce you waste and live more sustainably.

What’s on in the City

Ditch the gladwrap! Fabric food cover sewing workshop

The Waste Education team are hosting a pop-up workshop where you can stop by and learn to create your own fabric food covers.

• Tuesday 1 July at Yanchep Central Shopping Centre.
• 10am to 11am, register online via Eventbrite.
• 3.30pm to 4.30pm, register online via Eventbrite.

Ditch the gladwrap! Fabric food cover set sewing workshop

The Waste Education team are hosting a free hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to create your own set of fabric food covers.

• 10.30am to 12.30pm, Saturday 5 July at Yanchep Library.
• Register online via Eventbrite.

Plastic Free It’s All About Play

Join us for a fun filled program packed with multi-sensory toys, craft, dress ups and tactile experiences designed to keep your child engaged and entertained as they learn through play.

• 9am to 11am, every Monday in July at Yanchep Library.
• No registration required, find out more via our website.

Community tour of the Cleanaway Material Recovery Facility and CLAW Environmental

Learn how your recycling is sorted and processed on this interactive tour of these two waste facilities.

• 8.45am to 3pm, Thursday 17 July, departing Wanneroo Civic Centre.
• Register online via the City of Joondalup website.

Earthside Eco Bums modern cloth nappy workshop

Learn what cloth nappies are all about, how they work and what you’ll need to get started at this free workshop.

• 11am to 12pm, Wednesday 30 July at Yanchep Library
• Register online via Eventbrite.

National NAIDOC Week (6 -13 July) celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Join us for a range of events in the City including:

• Bush Tucker sessions
• Noongar Six Seasons Storytime
• Virtual artwork exhibition
• Nyungar Culture youth sessions

And much more!

Some events require bookings. Find out more about the above events and book your place at wanneroo.wa.gov.au/naidocweek. 

Flag raising ceremony

In addition to the above events, the City is also proud to host an official ceremony raising the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Australian flags. 

The event will be led by Derek Nannup and will include a Welcome to Country by aboriginal elder Vaughn McGuire, speech by City of Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken, and a memorable cultural performance.

All members of the community are welcome to attend with registrations available via Eventbrite.