SUMMER READING CLUBEvery day | City of Perth Library | Library opening hours | Free | Register on Level 4 or 5, City of Perth LibraryRecord your reading throughout the summer holidays and go into the draw to win book prizes.

DJINDA DJINDA KANANGOOR Every night | Yagan Square Tower, Perth Cultural Centre and Northbridge Piazza screens Sunset | Free | canwa.com.auEvery night in the city, listen out for Djinda Djinda Kanangoor – the Nyoongar version of Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star. The beautiful lullaby video will be broadcast on Perth’s outdoor screens at sunset to mark the International Year of Indigenous Languages.

CIVIC VISIONS: COUNCIL HOUSE 1954 – 1963Weekdays | Ground floor, Council House 10am to 5pm | Free | visitperth.com.auDiscover the untold stories and personal accounts of the national competition to build Council House in this free exhibition. Exhibition closed on public holidays.

SUMMER BACKYARDEvery Saturday and Sunday | Forrest Place 10am to 4pm | Free | visitperth.com.auTake a break from Christmas shopping and relax in the Summer Backyard presented by Forrest Chase. Recline in comfy chairs and enjoy free activities, DJ from 12pm, gift-wrapping and bag-minding services.

MAGIC CHRISTMAS PICSEvery Saturday and Sunday until 22 December Hay Street Mall | 10am to 4pm | Free | visitperth.com.auExperience some green screen magic in this festive photo booth in Hay Street Mall. Choose your own Christmas backdrop, strike a pose and get your snap sent directly to your phone or email!

FREE FITNESS AT CATHEDRAL SQUAREPilates on Mondays, yoga on Wednesdays Cathedral Square | 7am | Free | visitperth.com.auStart your day right with these free outdoor fitness sessions by Myall Wellbeing. Don’t forget to bring your own mat and plenty of positive vibes. Suitable for all levels.

THE OLD COURT HOUSE LAW MUSEUM*Tuesdays to Fridays | Stirling Gardens 10am to 4pm | Free | lawsocietywa.asn.au/the-museumCheck out free displays that provoke curiosity and challenge understandings about the legal, political and social histories of Western Australia. *Closed from 20 December, re-opening 7 January 2020.

YOGA AT NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZAEvery Saturday | Northbridge Piazza | 8am to 9am Free | visitperth.com.auJoin Yoga Vine for these free Saturday morning yoga classes in Northbridge Piazza. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat and plenty of positive vibes.

The City of Perth acknowledges the Whadjuk Nyoongar people as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where Perth city is situated today, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.

SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKETEvery Saturday | Perth City Farm | 8am to 12pm Free | perthcityfarm.com.auThis vibrant, volunteer-run market is full of local, organic and biodynamic produce, as well as an array of other products and wares, many of which are eco-friendly, organic or handmade.

PERTH HOME GROWNEvery Sunday | Murray Street Mall | 11am to 4pm Free | visitperth.com.auSpend a relaxing afternoon at these sustainable living markets filled with specialty goods, handmade gifts and more.

CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL30 Nov to 1 Dec, 7 to 8 Dec, 14 to 15 Dec Supreme Court Gardens | 10am to 4pm *$10 booking fee visitperth.com.auThe carnival is coming to town with a truckload of festive fun including rides, a silent disco, Christmas movies, games, mini golf and more. *$10 booking fee grants entry for up to four persons; redeemable for a $10 gift card to spend at city retailers.

PERTH WILDCATS AT RAC ARENA1, 6 and 21 December | RAC Arena | Various times Ticketed | racarena.com.auWith nine championships under their belt, the Perth Wildcats are a crowd favourite this season. Support the team when they go head-to-head with the Adelaide 36ers, Sydney Kings and Melbourne United this month.

PERTH UPMARKET – CHRISTMAS POP UPMARKET AT QV13 to 5 December | QV1 foyer | 10am to 2pm Free | perthupmarket.com.auHead to this pop-up market in the QV1 foyer for the best in hand-made craft courtesy of Perth Upmarket.

PENGUINS, CORAL REEFS AND A TRIP TO ANTARCTICA4 December | 12pm to 1pm | City of Perth Library Free | penguinscoral.eventbrite.com.auWhat do penguins and coral reefs have in common? Join data scientist Marji Puotinen from the Australian Institute of Marine Science to find out. Bookings required as places are limited.

STORYTIME IN FRENCH OR SPANISH4 December (Spanish) and 18 December (French) 11am to 12pm | City of Perth Library | Free childrens.library@cityofperth.wa.gov.auJoin Le Toboggan for stories, songs and craft. Places are limited, collect a pass on arrival. Suitable for ages 2 to 4.

PERTH MAKERS MARKET – CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY7 December | Yagan Square | 10am to 4pm Free | perthmakersmarket.com.auWith a focus on quality handmade craft from Western Australian locals, this dynamic market is an opportunity to explore potential gift ideas for Christmas.

SIDEWALK SOUNDS5, 12, 13 and 19 December | Various locations 11.30am to 1pm | Free | visitperth.com.auSidewalk Sounds will transform footpaths into pop up music shows across the Perth CBD. Local workers and passers-by are invited to pick up their lunch and enjoy listening to talented musicians in the fresh air of unique city spaces. The shows will be held on 5 December at QV1, 12 December at Brookfield Place and 13 and 19 December at corner Hay Street and Colin Street, West Perth.

BRASS ON THE GRASS 11 December | Victoria Gardens, East Perth From 5pm | Free | visitperth.com.auStart the festivities early with the annual City of Perth and East Perth Community Group Brass on the Grass community concert. Pack a picnic and join your local community members on the green while listening to the smooth sounds of Wonderful With Wine, The Australian Girls’ Choir and the City of Perth Band. There will be a kids’ fun zone, a community raffle and a special visit from Santa.

LIVE ON THE LAWN12 December | Cathedral Square 5.30pm to 7.30pm | Free | visitperth.com.auEnjoy a free performance from Dolce Ensembles and Paula Parore at Cathedral Square including classical and modern hits plus all your Christmas favourites.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT16 to 24 December | City of Perth Library | Library opening hours | Free | perth.wa.gov.au/libraryGet into the festive spirit and make your own Christmas ornaments. Craft activities available for ages 2 to 12 and 12 to 24.

SANTA STORYTIME17 and 20 December | City of Perth Library 11am to 12pm | Free | childrens.library@cityofperth.wa.gov.auJoin Santa and his elf for an hour of stories, songs and Christmas craft. Bookings required as places are limited.

INTERNATIONAL 14 PERTH 2020 WORLDS29 December 2019 to 10 January 2020 Perth Dinghy Sailing Club | Various times Free to spectate | i14worlds2020.comThe Perth Dinghy Sailing Club in conjunction with the International 14 Association of Western Australia is hosting the CST Composites International 14 World Sailing Championships. It’s anticipated to be one of the biggest high-performance skiff sailing regattas Perth has ever seen.

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WASO PRESENTS LOTTERYWEST CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY 14 December | Langley Park, East Perth Picnic and activities from 5pm, show at 7pm | Free visitperth.com.auCelebrate the silly season with Perth's biggest Christmas and classical music spectacular including a magical fireworks-filled finale under the stars. Featuring more than 150 performers on stage including the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, WASO Chorus and the one and only Santa, this is the perfect way to get into the spirit for summer.

TWILIGHT HAWKERS MARKET Every Friday | Forrest Place | 4.30pm to 9.30pm Free | visitperth.com.au Perth's original and largest hawkers market is back for another round of balmy Friday nights and delectable street food.

THE CITY AT NEW YEAR31 December | Yagan Square and Perth Cultural Centre | From 6pm | Free | visitperth.com.auRing in the New Year with free live music including Sam Perry, children’s entertainment, street performers and stunning fireworks as part of the City of Perth’s New Year’s Eve celebrations supported by Lotterywest. With three stages across two venues, Yagan Square and the Perth Cultural Centre will come to life with entertainment the whole family can enjoy.

CHRISTMAS NATIVITY20 to 21 December | Supreme Court Gardens 6.30pm - pre-show, 7.30pm - main show | Free visitperth.com.auShare in the story of Christmas brought to life on stage with more than one hundred performers, animals and Christmas carols in the stunning surrounds of the Supreme Court Gardens. Pack a picnic rug and relax under the stars with family and friends as you watch the story unfold. Grounds open at 4pm.

CHRISTMAS PROJECTIONSEvery night until 26 December | St George’s Cathedral, Cathedral Square | From 7.30pm | Free | visitperth.com.auEnchanting animated projections will light up the façade of St George’s Cathedral, enhancing its features with pops of colour.

ALINTA ENERGY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT7 December | St Georges Terrace | From 7.30pm Free | 7perthchristmaspageant.comRelive your childhood and experience the wonder of the Christmas Pageant bringing colour to the streets of Perth.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS6 and 13 December | Cathedral Square 5pm to 8.30pm | Free | visitperth.com.auGet into the spirit of Christmas and browse unique hand-crafted gifts, homewares and gourmet packaged food.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TRAIL Every night until 26 December | Throughout the city From 6pm | Free | visitperth.com.au Marvel at stunning animated lights and festive decorations brightening malls, streets and parks across the city.

FESTIVE FLICKSEvery Saturday until 21 December Northbridge Piazza | 5.30pm | Free | visitperth.com.auGrab a snack from a restaurant nearby and pull up a comfy beanbag for free festive movie screenings.

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