Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is coming to Perth next year

Plus Little Quokka's Big Birthday weekender and more.

September 11, 2025

An unintentionally very family-friendly newsletter today, leading with the (we’re sure much-anticipated by the little ones in your vicinity) return of Bluey to Perth stages next year. That’s not all in furry friends news, with next weekend’s quokka birthday party at Wadjemup/Rottnest Island.

For big kids (with small ones welcome), Fremantle Arts Centre’s free Sunday music series is starting up again next month, plus a huge plate of food news including a Freo icon shutting up shop at the end of the year, and the next Polly’s Bagels pop-up.

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

EAT & DRINK

Freo’s Bar Orient to call last drinks after NYE

After 122 years slinging pints on High Street, Fremantle watering hole and live music venue Bar Orient is set to close their doors. Over its colourful century and a bit of operation, guests and performers have included Bon Scott, Paul Weller and even the late Prince Phillip in 1984.

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Wackadoo! Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is coming to Perth next year

Following a hugely successful global tour, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is heading home for a massive Australian run in 2026 — and don’t stress Perth fam, it’s coming to the Regal Theatre!

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UnWined Subiaco is back this October!

WA’s favourite wine and food festival returns to Market Square for its 15th year on 25 & 26 October. Grab your plumm glass and discover over 50 local wineries pouring 300+ wines, all available to taste/purchase over three sessions.

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Freo Arts Centre’s free Sunday Music series returns next month

One of our favourite weekend traditions is back, with Sunday Music returning to the Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre from October 5 through to March 29 next year.

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Little Quokka’s Big Birthday returns to Rottnest for a weekend of family fun

Little Quokka’s Big Birthday is back on Sept 20–21 —a weekend of free, nature-based fun for families. And in some small respite for the old wallet, kids 16 and under will have their island admission fees waived.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Market Stories in Leederville

If you’re in Leederville today, why not pop down to Market Stories, a celebration of creativity, community, and connection on R U OK? Day. It’s a chance to shop small, support local, and most importantly... learn the stories behind the stalls.

HOMES

An absolutely magnificent mid-century home has just hit the market in Kalamunda

We’ll say it! We’ve been on a tear lately, with some absolutely gorgeous mid-century homes hitting the market of late – especially in the Hills. But this one? We gasped! We gagged! We could hardly believe our eyes… She’s just so beautiful!

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Throwback Thursday

It’s been a busy few weeks for the Morley massive, including a terrible fire at the Morley Markets, Galleria’s redevelopment announcement, and the news that Greater Union Morley is closing down!

Here it is back in 1998, courtesy of the State Library of Western Australia.