With the last weekend before Christmas and New Year just around the corner, we have assembled some of the best events on offer before the crazy festive period begins.
From sporting games, food markets, and night sky tours, Perth has a lot on offer this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Friday, December 16th
Wonderland
Fall down the rabbit hole and join Alice on an adventure in Wonderland with an interactive exhibit that celebrates Lewis Carroll’s timeless stories.
Explore Alice’s journey from book to screen and join an immersive Mad Hatter’s Tea Party that comes alive with digital wizardry.
Get lost in the Hallway of Doors, climb a giant chair to see into Alice’s room, and squeeze into a tiny house.
Tickets start at $15.00 for juniors and $20.00 for adults and can be purchased here.
Make sure to check out the Illuminate: Alice night projection inspired by iconic scenes when you leave.
Follow Alice as she drifts down the rabbit hole and meet all the iconic characters from the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and the Mad Hatter.
Twilight Hawkers Market
4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Held in the warmer months, Perth’s largest street food market, the Twilight Hawkers Market, showcases Perth’s diverse food culture.
Indulge in cuisines from around the world with Italian, Chinese, Filipino, Mexican, and Japanese available.
After something sweeter? Choose from churros, creme brulee, and Nutella crepes.
Each week, the market offers varying entertainment from live music, comedians, and talent shows by local dance academies.
This year is set to bring a heap of new and exciting surprises so keep an eye on their socials for info drops.
Perth Observatory Dark Sky Night Tour
Experience Perth’s night sky with a night sky tour at the Perth Observatory.
Take a look through one of the many telescopes and catch a glimpse of the most stunning objects in the Southern Hemisphere including dying stars, nebulas, enormous star clusters, planets, and the moon.
Volunteers will take you through the museum where you will see historical instruments, the meteorite exhibit, and photos of space.
Make a night of it by grabbing a bite to eat or something to drink at one of the restaurants or bars nearby.
Saturday, December 17th
Love Actually In Concert
4:00 pm & 8:00 pm
The Perth Symphony Orchestra will be bringing festive favourite film Love Actually to the big screen in a new way just in time for Christmas.
Sing and dance along as the orchestra plays the soundtrack live while the film is projected onto a huge screen.
Come dressed in your favourite Christmas outfit and experience the movie in a whole different way.
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketek.
Perth Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers will defend their Big Bash League title when their season kicks off this Saturday at Optus Stadium.
Head down to see a grand final rematch with the home side taking on the Sydney Sixers in what is sure to be a blockbuster match.
Don your best orange clothing and show your support as this will be the first time the Scorchers have played in front of a home crowd in over a year with border restrictions limiting them to one home game last year.
Gates open at 2:30 pm with first ball at 4:05 pm. Tickets for all their home games can be purchased via Ticketmaster.
The Night Market
8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Perfect for those balmy summer nights, Market Grounds has been transformed into a summer cocktail garden.
Buzzing with pop-up bars, festoon lighting, and courtyard greenery, this will be the largest outdoor cocktail garden in the city.
Bust a move on the largest dance floor in the CBD, enjoy the DJ spinning some tunes, have a drink at one of the five bars, and take a snap at the photo wall.
Sunday, December 18th
Perth Makers Markets
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Supporting local handmade makers, Perth Makers Market offers premium handmade and high-quality products all of which are made in Western Australia.
It supports new and emerging artists as well as those breaking into the handmade marketplace.
Browse over 150 stores offering food, art, clothes, jewellery, dog accessories, succulents, and crochet items.
Enjoy music from buskers, giant garden games, the art gallery and museum, as well as the pirate ship playground and activities for kids.
This family day out offers a relaxed way to shop, dine, and discover what’s being made right on our doorstep.
Christmas Festival at Optus Stadium
3:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Optus Stadium will be packed to the brim this Sunday when the Christmas Festival returns for another year.
The stadium will be buzzing with market stalls, food trucks, and roving entertainment. Perhaps grab an ice-cold beverage at The Jingle Bar – perfect for a Summer day.
Get your last-minute Christmas gift, take a snap with special guest Santa, or watch a Chrissy movie on the big screen in the BHP Amphitheatre. The Santa Clause will be playing at 4:30 pm while a live broadcast of Santa’s Symphony in the Park will play at 6:30 pm.
Sail Away Sundays At The Raft
Perth’s only floating bar and eatery The Raft is celebrating its second birthday in style with Sail Away Sundays.
Escape to Italy with bottomless proseccos, limoncello spritz, and of course, a three-course shared Italian feast. Choose from three different menus, each offering varying drinks.
Sessions run at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm, and all tickets include a return trip to and from The Raft. They also grant entry into the afternoon Sunday session with DJ and accompanying saxophonist.
If you would rather skip lunch and save your session for the DJ set, The Raft also offers tickets for just the afternoon Sunset session.
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