A popular northern beaches weekend market returns this month

Plus Perth's best kid-friendly restaurants, and more.

October 01, 2025

With school holidays mode all systems go, we’re here to help with a few tips over the next couple of weeks. Below you’ll find some of Perth’s best spot to go with the kids for a drink and a bite to eat, Perth Zoo’s very bright (and dino-filled) activations, and if you catch this early enough, a great opportunity to meet some greyhounds today.

Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!

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