City of Joondalup Civic Chambers
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, Australia
Sara Foster is a bestselling West Australian author of psychological suspense novels. She has published seven novels, with her latest, When She Was Gone, hitting the shelves soon. About When She Was Gone Former London police officer Rose Campbell receives a devastating call in the middle of the night: her daugher, Lou, has disappeared from a remote Western Australian beach, and […]
Galaxy Drive-In
159 Goollelal Dr, Kingsley, WA, Australia
Get ready to wind your seat back and kick your feet up on the dash because we’re taking over Perth’s last surviving drive-in cinema every Thursday night during Joondalup Festival. We’re throwin’ it way back, with three retro double headers specially curated by the film aficionados at RTRFM’s Movie Squad, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler. You might recognise the duo […]
Joondalup Library
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, Australia
Saturday 15 March – Saturday 5 April Joondalup Library, Joondalup During library opening hours Discover a series of fluorescent sculptural cats, here to brighten your day with their tracksuit-wearing escapades. Bring along the whole family to look for Coconut, Cardboard, Nasty Nestle and the gang hiding in plain sight around Joondalup Library. Can you find them all? Feline Good is […]
Joondalup Library
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, Australia
Saturday 15 March – Saturday 26 April Joondalup Library, Joondalup During library opening hours Influenced by the natural habitats of Joondalup, Resistance and Resilience explores the ecological impact of single-use objects on the environment, objects that are embedded into our contemporary way of living. Using a combination of hand-building, coiling and slip-casting ceramic techniques, artist Rosemary Helmis constructs ceramics that […]
Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, Australia
Saturday 15 March – Saturday 5 April Opening hours: 10am – 4pm, 7 days a week From the mind of Australian Designer and Puppet Maker, Elias Ppiros, Characters is an interactive puppet-based exhibition combining puppetry, new found technology and interactivity. Utilising the key senses of sight, sound, touch and movement, Characters invites children and their families to explore the world […]
Joondalup Library
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, Australia
Jila Kujarra: Two Snakes Dreaming is a cross-cultural collaboration between Warnman artist Desmond Taylor and Boorloo-based textiles practitioner Mariaan Pugh, commissioned by Fremantle Arts Centre in partnership with Martumili Artists. Taylor and Pugh have worked together to transform Taylor’s Niminjarra paintings, usually seen on canvas or paper, into highly tactile textile works, animating the important Niminjarra Jukurrpa (Dreaming). "Niminjarra is […]
Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, Australia
Have you ever made music with a marigold? Composed chords with a chrysanthemum? Or listened to lullabies à la lavender? Reach out and touch real plants to play these unique organic instruments! The Plants are new experimental musical instruments that combine organic matter and bespoke digital sensors developed by Playable Streets. For the first time, these plant-based instruments are available […]
15 March – 5 April Sunday to Wednesday: 5pm – 9pm Thursday to Saturday: 5pm – 10pm Plonked smack bang in the middle of Boas Ave, The Cube is Joondalup Festival’s landmark digs for 2025. This curious cubic container is set to become the centrepiece of a vibrant hang-out hub in Joondalup proper, with a pop-up bar, foodie snacks and […]
Hillarys Boat Harbour
58 Southside Drive, Hillarys, WA, Australia
Three colossal dragons are set to snake their way to the waters of Hillarys Boat Harbour in a jaw-dropping WA premiere for Joondalup Festival. Watch in awe as the spiny 15-metre beasts - donned by jet-ski propelled puppeteers - glide ethereally through the harbour, complete with an epic light and soundscape. Depicted in countless cultures, dragon lore lives on in […]
Craigie Leisure Centre
751 Whitfords Ave, Craigie, WA, Australia
An eisteddfod with a twist… and a step-ball-change! The fingerless gloves are off! Armed with hairspray, kneepads, and sweatbands, four teams of mighty suburban gladiators will meet on neutral territory to settle the score on the d-floor. The Common People Dance Eisteddfod is just what it sounds like – a “friendly” dance battle royale... except with cheating condoned, sabotage allowed, […]
Woodvale Library
5 Trappers Drive, Woodvale, WA, Australia
Lawrence of Arabia was the name given to British Intelligence Officer, Thomas Edward Lawrence, who fought alongside Arab guerilla forces in the Middle East during World War 1. Join Nigel Ridgway as he examines the man, the soldier and the politics of the Middle East during this period. Book Now
Whitford Library
Cnr Marmion and Banks Avenues, Hillarys, WA, Australia
Learn all about the history of wartime at the Army Museum of Western Australia. Be guided through the exhibitions by one of the many volunteers, or spend time exploring at your own pace before finding somewhere to enjoy refreshments nearby in the beautiful city of Fremantle. 9.15am: meet at Whitford Library 10.30am: explore the Army Museum of Western Australia. Buy […]
Joondalup Public Library
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, Australia
Discover the weird and wonderful nighttime world of microbats! Celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day by joining a zoologist and bat-carer from Eco Action WA in this special evening of native bat education and woodworking fun. Learn about what we can do in our communities and backyards to support native wildlife, including microbats, as well as about the nocturnal lifestyle of bats, […]
Djeran is the Noongar name for the April and May season; a time when the bush is lush and green with the arrival of cooler weather. It is traditionally a time to prepare for the heavy rains to come, when Noongar people would move inland to the freshwater lakes on Mooro Boodjar (Joondalup country). Banksias are beginning to bloom, while […]
Duncraig Library
Cnr Warwick Road and Marmion Avenue, Duncraig, WA, Australia
Join the Cheese Maker team to learn just how easy it is to make your own cheeses and yoghurts at home. You'll be delighted with how simple and cost effective they are to make, without any nasty additives or preservatives. This demonstration will include some taste testing. Book Now
Joondalup Public Library
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, Australia
Build your confidence with a free public transport tour hosted by the City of Joondalup, in partnership with Transperth. Are you over 55 years and want to learn how to use public transport? Build your confidence with a free public transport tour hosted by the City of Joondalup, in partnership with Transperth. Learn about SmartRiders, journey planning and senior entitlements, […]
Whitford Library
Cnr Marmion and Banks Avenues, Hillarys, WA, Australia
City of Joondalup Libraries’ Discovery Outbound program offers a wide range of activities and excursions for adults aged 50 and older that are active, creative, educational and entertaining. Whether you're a pro or a beginner, come on down to the beautiful grounds of Wembley Golf Course to try your hand mini golf. With 18 holes, half of which are accessible, […]
Whitford Library
Cnr Marmion and Banks Avenues, Hillarys, WA, Australia
Snakes are vital to our local ecosystem, and a sign of healthy biodiversity, as they help to control vermin and reduce the need for pesticides. Learn more about our scaley friends by joining Marcus Cosentino from Slithers and Slides in this interactive, entertaining and educational reptile workshop. Come along to gain a practical understanding of how to calmly and effectively […]
Woodvale Library
5 Trappers Drive, Woodvale, WA, Australia
Tiny beetle, big problem! Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) is a small, wood-boring beetle native to Southeast Asia that is a very big concern for Western Australia. It excavates tunnels known as galleries into the trunks, stems and branches of trees, introducing a Fusarium fungus into these galleries. This fungus, which the beetle cultivates as a food source, can cause dieback […]
Joondalup Civic Centre
102 Boas Ave, Joondalup, WA, Australia
This family-friendly free-to-attend festival will see the city streets of Joondalup pulsing with live music, delicious food, vehicle exhibitions and lots of motorsport action. The festival will embrace Joondalup’s streets and laneways, enabling local businesses to showcase their wares and be part of the action, connecting people, art, culture, food/beverages, and a century of motoring engineering. There will be the […]
Warwick Hall
12 Dorchester Avenue, Warwick, WA, Australia
Join sustainability and permaculture expert Fiona Blackham from Gaia Permaculture for an informative and hands-on workshop focused on creating a thriving waterwise garden with native plants. This workshop will provide you with practical, easy-to-apply techniques to help your native garden flourish year-round, all while conserving water and supporting local biodiversity. What you’ll learn: Waterwise gardening tips: Discover how to care […]
Joondalup Library
102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, Australia
Do you want to create a safer and more sustainable property that is climate resilient while saving you water and supporting native flora and fauna? Then come along to this educational workshop to be inspired by Chris Ferreira from The Forever Project. Part presentation, part demonstration, this activity will include information on how to reduce possible fire loads in your […]
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