Shake off those post-Winter blues at the Perth Hills Spring Festival this October and make the most of all that this stunning region has to offer.
As well as spectacular scenery, tempting wineries, boutique shopping and cafés aplenty, every weekend of October, Kalamunda will be filled with a host of events and activities for the Perth Hills Spring Festival.
Just a short drive (but a whole world) away, Kalamunda is ‘painting the town yellow’ to celebrate the arrival of Spring and extending an open invitation to visitors to come and join in the fun.
Bringing together current popular events such as the ‘Kalamunda Open Studios’, the ‘Kalamunda Markets’ and ‘The Strawberry Fayre’ with new and exciting additions for 2016, the Spring Festival promises to be fun for all ages.
So whatever you’re interested in: food, wine, markets, music, gardening, photography, art or walking – the Perth Hills Spring Festival has it all.
Our Top Perth Hills Festival Events
Blossom Walks & Orchard Tours [Core Cider House] and Sunday Sessions, Core Cider House
Blossom Walks and Orchard Tours
Adults and kids will enjoy a fully guided ½ hour walk of the apple orchards to enjoy the spring blossoms up close. Don’t forget to take your cameras! Adults: $8 (payable on the day). Kids under 12: FREE. All children must be supervised by an adult on the walk. Follow up with a visit to the cider house for a coffee or hot mulled cider and apple pie, fresh apple juice, or to sample some of our delicious ciders. Lunch available from 11am.
When: Wednesdays – Fridays @ 10.30am
Location: Core Cider House, 35 Merrivale Road, Pickering Brook
Phone:08 9293 7583
Website: corecider.com.au
Sunday Session Core Cider House
Relax on the lawn with a cider or two, whilst listening to a weekly array of musicians from 2pm. Book early for lunch on the deck to avoid disappointment. An alternative menu will be provided for the Cider Garden and ‘the Green’ lawn area.
When: Every Sunday from 2pm
Location: Core Cider House. 35 Merrivale Road, Pickering Brook
Phone:08 9293 7583
Website: corecider.com.au
Kalamunda Markets
Kalamunda Farmers Market
Buy direct from the farmers, growers or producers in the Perth hills. The market features a wide array of produce from seasonal fruit and veg, meat, eggs, cheeses, juices, tea / coffee, oil, marinades, chutneys and a great range of food stalls. Relax amongst the stalls, stroll the shops of Kalamunda and listen to the local entertainment.
When: Every Sunday from 8am -12 noon
Location: Central Mall, Kalamunda
Website: kalamundafarmersmarket.com
Kalamunda Village Markets
Boasting over 200 stalls, the Kalamunda Village Markets is one of the largest craft and artisan markets in WA. Offering beautifully handcrafted products and local produce, the markets is a great day out. Complete your day with a drive round the local wineries or sample some of the finest food around at one of Kalamunda’s popular cafes.
When: Sat 1 October & Sat 5 November
Location: Central Mall & Town Square, Kalamunda
Website: rotarykalamunda.org.au
Kalamunda Night Market
Join the carnival atmosphere and hungry crowds as the Kalamunda Night Markets return for the summer season. Featuring food from around the world, local produce and stalls to browse.
When: 21 October 6-9pm
Location: Central Mall, Kalamunda
Website: kalamundafarmersmarket.com
Perth Observatory Night Tour
Experience our amazing night sky through our wide range of telescopes at our sky viewing nights. Our Volunteers will take you on a grand tour of the Southern Hemisphere’s sky with a wide range of targets including Nebulas, planets, dying stars, and enormous star clusters.
You will also be able to browse our museum and see historical instruments, our meteorite exhibit, astrophotographs & artwork, and admire the beauty of the Atlas Coelestis, the first Star Atlas ever printed in 1729 from the work of John Flamsteed, the First Astronomer Royal at the Greenwich Observatory in Great Britain.
When: 730pm onwards – 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st October
Location: 337 Walnut Road, Bickley
Website: perthobservatory.com.au
Kalamunda Open Studios
Professional artists open their studios to the public for conversation, information and art sales. Kalamunda has a very large and diverse population of artists who enjoy the lifestyle and find inspiration for their work in this creative community and Spring is a fantastic time to visit this beautiful area.
When:Sunday 9 October, 10am – 5pm
Location:Various – see map for locations
Website: kalamundaopenstudios.wordpress.com
For the Kids
Creative Play Session
Explore loose parts play with natural, manmade and recycled materials. Inviting children to use their imagination and creativity to develop their own play. The session will also feature free healthy snacks, wood craft activities and a discovering dirt workshops. Ideal for children aged 5-15 with no registration required.
When: 12 October 3.30-5.30pm
Location: Wattle Grove Nature Play Space, Lenihan Corner, Wattle Grove.
Circus Fun
With all the fun of the circus, be entertained by our stilt walkers and come and try your hand at circus games like ribbon twirling, juggling, spinning plates, diabolos and more
When: 29 October, 9am – 12pm
Location: Haynes Street Kalamunda
Roaming Fairies
Seek out some secret fairies around town, play some games, see some magic and chase some bubbles.
When: 29 October, 10am – 1pm
Location: Haynes Street & Railway Road, Kalamunda.
Face Painting & Balloon Twisting
Kalamunda is painting the town yellow for the Spring Festival so why not join in and enjoy free face painting and balloon twisting on Haynes Street.
When: Sat 1 & 16 October 9am – 1pm
Location: Haynes Street Kalamunda
Clip Joint Pet Photo Booth
Grab your pooch for a photo shoot with fun props and backgrounds.
When: 22 October 10am – 1pm
Location: Clip Joint, 22 Haynes Street, Kalamunda
Website: perthpetgrooming.com.au
Outdoor Movie Nights
To celebrate the arrival of Spring, the Shire of Kalamunda is hosting two outdoor movie sessions in Stirk Park. Grab a beanbag or bring a chair and hunker down to watch a couple of feel-good movies. Food available on site and on Friday from the nearby night market.
When: 21 & 22 October
Sessions: Friday night screening – Zootopia. Saturday night screening – Oddball. Gates open 6.30pm, movie 7.30pm.
Location: Stirk Park, Kalamunda
Zig Zag Festival
Local heritage, dance, art and music, the day is ready made for the whole family to enjoy.
When: 30 October 10am – 8pm
Location: Stirk Park, Kalamunda
Website: zigzagfestival.org
The Hills Are Alive Lunch & Live Music
Wine, food, music and song all come together on this very special day at Hainault Winery nestled in the beautiful Bickley Valley. Bookings essential
When: 6 November, 11am – 5pm
Location: Hainault Vineyard & Café, 255 Walnut Road, Bickley
Website: zigzagfestival.org
For the full list of events please visit experienceperthhills.com.au/spring-festival
