Get ready to play together at Scitech!
Toddlerfest is Scitech’s festival of play for children aged 0–5, with extra shows, hands-on activities and playful experiences designed especially for little learners. Build giant forts, create glowing gardens, dress up as baby turtles, enjoy interactive science story times and more.
From babies to budding explorers, Toddlerfest is packed with opportunities to play, imagine, create and discover together.
Toddlerfest is proudly supported by the City of Perth.
Toddlerfest Event Pricing
FREE: Under 2 years
$19: Child 2+ years
$28: Adult 18+ years
$21: Concession
Scitech Members (and their children under 4 years) can visit for free during this event. Member reservations are made through the General Public Tickets Portal. Become a Scitech member today.
Please note Toddlerfest can get busy. We recommend booking online to guarantee entry.
Watch Together – Shows
📝 Mix and Make
Join Professor Pop and Assistant Toot as they fumble their way through a recipe book – making all kinds of mess, fun and interesting experiments.
🪐 A Little Trek to the Stars
In this spectacular new show, we’ll look up at the sky and make our own constellations, point a telescope to collect starlight and even see the Sun up close. Designed for toddlers and is suitable for all ages.
Explore Together – Activities & Play Zones
🌳 Grow Together
Create flowers or mushrooms together in this hands-on craft activity. Build your toddlers fine motor skills as their little hands can explore their creativity.
✨ Glow Together
Take your creations and add them to our glowing garden! Narrate stories together as you explore this space.
📚 Read & Sing Together
Join us for interactive story time with a book, a rhyme and a science demonstration. Read, sing and discover together in this playful science experience.
🧲 Build Together
Build forts, cubbies, castles, spaceships and anything else you can imagine using our giant magnetic building tiles.
🐢 Imagine Together
Dressing up and role playing are the ultimate imagination builders! Dress up as baby turtles in our Light Pollution exhibit, and set off on an exciting journey from the beach to the ocean.
🔍 Discover Together
Explore Scitech’s early learning exhibits and discover the joy of asking “Why?”, “How?” and “What if?”
👶 Baby Play Space
A dedicated space just for babies to crawl, explore and discover at their own pace.
Play Together – Collaborations
🌿 Nature Play WA
Drop in for Nature Play WA’s Senses Alive workshop, where little explorers can discover nature through hands-on sensory play.
Located in the Scitech Lab 10.30am-12.30pm on the 25-26 July and 1-2 August.
🧸 Playgroup WA
Join Playgroup WA for playful drop-in sessions full of stories, songs, puppets and interactive fun. It’s a wonderful opportunity to play, connect and discover together.
Located in the Puppet Theatre 11am – 2pm daily from 27 – 31 August.
🚑 St John WA – 000 Hero!
Help your little one become a 000 Hero! Join St John WA and Kura Bear for a fun first aid story time, where children will learn what to do in an emergency through storytelling and play.
Located in the Science Theatre 27-30 July at 10.30am, 12pm & 1.30pm.
👨👧 The Fathering Project
Join The Fathering Project for a special speaker session exploring the power of play, parent-child connection and how simple everyday moments can support your child’s early development.
Good to Know
Getting to Scitech: Parking is free for 2 hours via the machines in the undercover car park. Scitech visitors also have access to a $5 for 5 hours parking ticket, via the parking machines located inside the City West Centre and Scitech. If you’re catching public transport, we’re located across from the City West train station, one stop from Perth City on the Fremantle Line. Plus, SmartRider holders ride for free on Sundays.
More information on parking, public transport, and food options can be found here.
Helpful Tips
- Air-conditioning
- Baby changeroom
- Pram and wheelchair accessible
- Pram parking
- Packed lunches welcomed
- Microwave available
- City West has two great options for coffee & food: Splitting Beans or Forklore
- Easy access from City West train station
- $5 parking for 5 hours
- Limited parking available
- The afternoons are generally quieter
