Get ready to play BIG at Toddlerfest this Summer. Tiny scientists, BIG experiments!
Designed especially for curious little minds aged 0–5, Toddlerfest is packed with playful experiences and play-based activities to spark their imagination from the early stages of their lives.
Follow “baby turtles” as they make their journey to the ocean, build and create forts, boats and cubbies, and squish and roll special glow in the dark playdough. Join Professor Pop and assistant Toot as they fumble their way through a recipe book making all kinds of mess, fun and interesting experiments at “Mix and Make”. Wave Earth goodbye and experience “A Little Tour of the Solar System” in our new Planetarium Show. There’s plenty more to keep every little scientist engaged.
Toddlerfest encourages learning through play and discovery while empowering parents to continue developing their toddler’s fine and gross motor skills and boosting creativity!
Summer Toddlerfest at Scitech – Festival of Play.
Toddlerfest Event Pricing
FREE: Under 2 years
$17: Child 2+ years
$26: Adult 18+ years
$18: 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.
What’s On – 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 Tour of the Solar System
Join in as we watch the Sun set and are treated to a nighttime marvel of planetary delights. Designed for toddlers and is suitable for all ages.
What’s On – Activities and Play Zones
🦠 Glow Playdough | Kaartadjin Koorliny
This crowd favourite is back! Our special playdough has been made with non-toxic fluorescent pigments so that it glows under UV light. Build your toddlers fine motor skills and let them make a mess with this open-ended activity.
🌳 Nature Play | FUNdamentals Gallery
Make your own leaves and replenish a forest with collaborative art! This hands-on activity is sure to help boost your toddler’s natural curiosity!
🐢 Imagination Play | Light Pollution
Dressing up and role playing are the ultimate imagination builders. Make believe you are a little “baby turtles” making your journey into the ocean in this magical play-based activity.
Exploration Play | FUNdamentals
Scitech’s Early Learning Exhibits provide little scientists with the opportunity to play, learn and explore. These exhibits foster problem solving and child-parent interactions by encouraging children to ask ‘Why?’, ‘How?’ and ‘What if?’
🧠 Construction Play | Rio Tinto Innovation Central
Use magnetic tiles to create and build anything you can imagine, from forts, cubbies, spaceships and more! What will your toddler engineer?
🏰 Baby Play | Sun Shield Exhibit
A safe space for babies to crawl around and explore without competing with older children. Build to increase gross motor skills and foster sensory exploration. this quiet space is ideal for even the little scientists.
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
- Get your caffeine fix from the in-centre coffee cart
- 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
