Mini chef term programs
The mini chef programs are a great way for children to learn basic cooking skills and kitchen safety. Every participant will bring home a snack to share.
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Entertain the kids this summer with a range of low cost events and school holiday programs happening across the City.
School holiday programs at Stirling Leisure
Keep the kids busy over the school holidays with our sports programs, arts and crafts programs or our mini and teen chef classes! Each program provides quality coaching for your child, so they can learn in a fun and supportive environment.
Experience Christmas in the City
Get ready to experience the magic of the festive season at the City of Stirling.
The Stirling Christmas Lights will be lighting up the City of Stirling Administration Centre forecourt every evening from Sunday 30 November to Sunday 28 December 2025.
This year’s display invites families, friends, and neighbours to gather under the stars and celebrate the joy of Christmas in a truly unforgettable way.
Explore Play Trails this summer!
Looking for a fun and free way to get the kids active over the summer holidays? Play Trails offer interactive challenges, quizzes and family fun to get the kids busy.
There are four trails to choose from, including:
- Star Swamp Bushland Reserve: Enjoy 96 hectares of bushland with quendas, native orchids and over 80 bird species to discover
- Trigg Bushland Reserve: Coastal shrubland with the trail meandering through native woodlands
- Herdsman Lake: Follow a ‘creepy crawly’ themed trail highlighting the lake ecosystem
- Lake Gwelup: Discover unique plants, trees and wildlife along the trail.
Download the free Play Trails app to unlock site-specific content, solve quiz questions, complete challenges and collect points with your family. The trails are a great opportunity to learn about native plants, animals and ecosystems, as well as cultural connections.
Looking for more activities these school holidays?
- Connect with history, nature and culture on the new Lake Gwelup Story Trail
- With 7.5km of stunning coastline there is a beach for everyone, catch a wave at Scarborough, go snorkelling at Mettams, take a walk along the coastal path, check out the skate park or simply watch the world go by at Scarborough Beach
- Get active at the new Mirrabooka outdoor basketball courts
- Head off on a walk through on of our bushland trails, or visit Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre for a nature-based experience close to home
- Discover your new favourite playground – check out the recently upgraded playgrounds at Joondanna Reserve and Rickman Delawney Reserve in Balcatta
- Visit one of our skate and BMX facilities.
- For something a little more relaxed, why not visit one of our libraries? You can use our free Wi-Fi, browse our extensive catalogue, find a cosy corner to read a book or magazine or sign up to one of the fun school holiday activities on offer
- Check out your local shopping centre, they often have free school holiday activities on offer for kids
- If you are in Inglewood you can also visit the popular Inglewood Creature Trail and find all of the monsters!
- Fancy a dip? We have three public pools at Balga, Inglewood and Scarborough. Casual entry fees apply
- Build your swimmer with Stirling Leisure's Learn to Swim Program.
- The Stirling Miniature Railway in Balcatta are running two sessions over the school holidays – check out their website for more information and to book your spot
- Hop onto the free SurfCAT bus and cruise to Scarborough
- And don't forget free public transport these holidays with a Smart Rider!
School holiday events and programs
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