Week 1 : 8 - 14 October
Perth Hills Spring Festival
WEEK 1
Please note, whilst every effort has been taken to ensure details are accurate, these may change. Be sure to check with the event organiser of the relevant event for any updates or queries. We will continue to update the details as they come to hand and endeavour to publish the latest information as its provided.
Free Family WA Bike Month Series
Saturday 9 October | Sunday 17 October | Saturday 30 October | Sunday 31 October
Various
Location:
Rock'n'Roll Mountain Biking crew is hosting a series of rides for families through the undulating Mountain Bike tracks around Kalamunda and Pickering Brook.
Something for all ages.
Rides will take place in all weather and participants can choose to bring their own mountain bike or hire one when booking.
Spaces are limited and bookings are essential via trybooking.com/BUMOA.
City of Kalamunda | Rock'n'Roll Mountain Biking
(08) 9257 9999
Off the Beaten Track Hiking Experiences
Various
Various
Location:
Unique and memorable all-inclusive hiking experiences feature in the Perth Hills best trails, amazing natural scenery with secret off the beaten track locations.
Cost vary depending on the selected experience.
Bookings required
Off The Beaten Track
0417 128 896
Birds in our Birds Backyard
Saturday, 9 October 9.00am- 10.30am
Jack Healey Centre Main Hall, 21 Mead Street,
Kalamunda
Location:
Come along and hear from the experts about our local birds and how best to enjoy our upcoming bird walks. Led by the amazing team from Birdlife Australia - we hope you can join us!
Attendees should dress appropriately for the weather and bring drink bottle and wear sturdy shoes.
FREE event - Bookings essential
NOTE: This is for City of Kalamunda residents only and is limited to 50 people.
City of Kalamunda
(08) 9257 9809
Kalamunda History Village
Every weekend
56 Railway Road, Kalamunda
Location:
Enjoy free children's activities each weekend of the Festival at the Kalamunda History Village.
Entry costs: Adults $8, Concession $6, Children $4
Kalamunda History Village
(08) 9293 1371
Spring in the Hills Exhibition
2 October - 10 October 2020
50 Railway Road, Kalamunda
Location:
Spring in the Hills has been an annual Photographic Competition and Exhibition organised by Gem Camera Club Kalamunda. The exhibition has been an attraction to residents and visitors of City of Kalamunda.
Further information is available on Gem Camera Club webpage gemcameraclub.com.au
Zig Zag Gallery
(08) 9257 9998
Kalamunda Farmers Market
Every Sunday
Central Mall, Kalamunda
Location:
The Kalamunda Farmers Market enables shoppers to buy direct from the farmer, grower or producer in the Perth hills.
Kalamunda Chamber of Commerce
0437 632 126
Self Guided Walking Tour Spring
Friday, 8 October 10.15am | 11am | 11.45am
35 Merrivale Road, Pickering Brook
Location:
Self Guided Walking Tour Spring is one of our favourite seasons with stunning apple, pear and plum blossoms abound. The bees are doing their thing by pollinating the trees, leaves are growing and fruit is forming. It’s a time for new beginnings and a gorgeous time to visit the orchard!
Tickets are $5 per person (kids under 3 are free).
Weave your way through the orchard where you’ll get Insta-worthy pics amongst the blossoms! Come on down and soak up Spring!
Core Cider House
(08) 9293 7583
Dr Dolittle Goes Bush
Sunday, 10 October 3.30pm - 6.45pm
Near Kalamunda (details provided at booking)
Location:
Walk 2km to a typical Bibbulmun Track campsite to meet the friendly native creatures from Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
Ideal for kids 5 – 12 yrs. Watch their faces light up as they interact and learn about our native animals.
Return following the Waugal trail markers at dusk.
Max 2 kids per adult. Max two adults per child. 1hr from Perth. Not suitable for pushchairs.
Don't forget your torch!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings required
Cost: $20 Adult | $40 child - NOTE: Adult members FREE
Book via https://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/walk-the-track/events-calendar/dr-dolittle-goes-bush-oct-2021/
Bibbulmun Track Foundation
(08) 9481 0551
Crash Course Comedy Workshop
Friday, 8 October 2pm - 4pm
Kalamunda Hotel, 43 Railway Road, Kalamunda
Location:
A workshop program for students (years 7 – 12) developed by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This workshop is facilitated by a professional comedian (resourced and trained by the Festival’s Education and Development department). Participants will use artistic activities such as drama, performance, and writing to hone their comedic talent, build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience, and find their voice and articulate their perspectives. The session includes warm-up/games and activities, as well as storytelling/sketch exercises. No pre-preparation or materials are required.
Find more via: https://nyevents.com.au/comedy
Bookings required
NY Events
0416 152 997
Comedy at the Kala
Friday, 8 October 7pm
Kalamunda Hotel, 43 Railway Road, Kalamunda
Location:
Doors open 7pm | Show commences 8pm
NY Events presents a fabulous fun night laughs and good times with some of Perth's best and visiting international guests in the scene including: MC Chris Shin, Matt Storer, Laura Davis, James Nokise and Alissa Marsh
This is an 18+ event
Limited spots - Bookings essential.
NY Events
0416 152 997
Lesmurdie Falls Scenic Sunset Guided Hike
Saturday, 9 October 2021 3.30pm | Saturday, 23 October 2021 3.30pm
Lesmurdie Falls, Falls Road, Lesmurdie
Location:
Experience one of the best views of Perth City at sunset on this 4km beginner friendly, dog freindly, and child friendly hike at Lesmurdie Falls.
Bookings Required (via website)
Cost: Adults $49, Children $29
The Hike Collective
1300 038 924
Artrooms Kalamunda Open Studios
Saturday, 9 & Sunday, 10 October 10am - 5pm
Various (check map for studio venues)
Location:
Perth Hills first Open Studios featuring a huge range of local artists opening studios to the public for viewing and purchasing original artworks.
Featuring artists include: Chris Oxberry, Gordon Mitchell, Johanna Larkin, Karin Hotchkin, Paul Moro, Penny Maddison
Sally Edmonds, Sarah Keirle, Danica Wichtermann
John Eden, Mikaela & Stephen Castledine, Susan Carameli, Anita Phillips, George & Helen Hayward, Kjerstin Bjelland, and Sandie Schroder
Download the map from Open Studios website.
Open Studios
Forrestfield Night Markets
Friday, 8 October | Friday, 12 November 4.00pm - 9.00pm
Hawaiin's Forrestfield, 20 Strelitzia Ave, Forrestfield
Location:
With over 50 stalls to wander, kick back with the very best in food, arts & crafts, homewares, fashion and more with something for everyone available.
The markets are a destination to meet, explore, shop and eat while enjoying the endless entertainment on offer.
Hawaiian's Forrestfield
(08) 9426 8882
Bibbulmun Blossoms
Sunday, 10 October 8.30am - 1.30pm
Near Kalamunda (details provided at booking)
Location:
Come and learn about the many wildflowers in bloom on a guided walk (8km with some steep hills) near Kalamunda this spring. Our guides will assist you to identify the flora along the way.
A copy of Wildflowers of the Northern Bibbulmun Track and Jarrah Forests is included. A good level of fitness is required and experience walking on rough and rocky trails.
Bookings required
Cost: $60 non-members | $50 members
Bookings via https://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/walk-the-track/events-calendar/bibbulmun-blossoms-oct-2021
Bibbulmun Track Foundation
(08) 9481 0551
Fairy Afternoon Tea
Saturday, 9 October 2021 2.00pm - 4.00pm
337 Walnut Road, Bickley
Location:
Artemis is a fairy guide that lives at the Observatory, she loves to fly around and visit all our telescopes and tell everyone about them. Join Artemis and other Observatory fairies for a tour of the observatory and try to find all the fairy doors, then enjoy afternoon tea with lots of fairy treats. Come dressed as a fairy, forest sprite, elf, pixie, or any magical creature and get involved with exploring the magical places of this lovely, safe environment.
Bookings Required (via website)
Cost:
Family $60 | Adult $20 | Concession/Child (5-17yrs) $15 p/p
Perth Observatory
(08) 9293 8255
Photographing Gas Giants Workshop
Wednesday, 13 October 2021 7.00pm - 10.00pm
337 Walnut Road, Bickley
Location:
Using the telescopes of the Perth Observatory, with camera adaptors supplied, to connect your camera to our telescopes. You will record raw footage of the planets and take that away with you to process and show your friends & family. There will be Four telescopes that the 12 people will be rotated between, allowing plenty of time to capture your images, share techniques with participants, try out your camera on different telescopes, and more.
Bookings required (via website)
Cost: $20 Adult, $10 Concession, $5 Child (5-17)
Perth Observatory
(08) 9293 8255
Perth Hills Wine Trail
Every weekend
Bickley Valley
Location:
Boutique wineries and cideries are dotted throughout the Bickley, Carmel and Pickering Brook with an abundance of outstanding wines and ciders on offer. Vistas of vineyards, orchards and the forest beyond make driving a delight.
City of Kalamunda
(08) 9257 9998