What's on for the kids this September school hols

Plus a handy little video guide to Toodyay, and more.

September 22, 2025

Happy September long weekend week! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the flying ants are flying… What a time to be alive. It also means school holidays are just around the corner, so if you’re wondering what to do we’ve got a few options for you below.

A little day trip to Toodyay could be amongst them, and if so we’ve also made a short and sweet little vid of what to do while you’re there. Plus, while it’s not quite during the holidays, Groundswell is back at Scarbs in a few weeks and is an awesome weekend for the surf, skate, b-ball and beach-loving fams out there.

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

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Monday: Max 27, sunny, easterly winds

Tuesday: Min 13 / Max 28, sunny, easterly winds

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Friday: Min 11 / Max 24, mostly sunny