🎈 The Free Kids Zone at Hyde Park Festival 2026 – Non-Stop Fun Between the Lakes!

If you’re looking for the ultimate family day out in Perth, the Free Kids Zone at the Hyde Park Festival is where the magic happens.

Located right between the two lakes in Hyde Park, this dedicated space is packed with entertainment, interactive play and hands-on activities — all completely FREE.

Whether you have toddlers, primary school kids or energetic pre-teens, there is something happening all day long to keep them smiling.

🌟 What’s On – All Weekend Long

The Kids Zone runs across both Sunday March 1st and Monday March 2nd, with a mix of scheduled sessions and all-day activities.

Here’s what families can look forward to:

🕺 All-Day Activities (Both Days)

These favourites will be running throughout the day so kids can jump in anytime:

🎧 Silent DiscoPop on a headset and let the kids dance their hearts out! It’s colourful, high-energy and always a crowd favourite.

⚽ Gecko Sports PlayActive games and structured play sessions that keep kids moving, laughing and burning off that festival excitement.

🚚 Instruckta TruckAn exciting interactive experience where kids can explore and learn in a hands-on environment.

🎲 Giant GamesOversized fun with giant dice, lawn games and family-friendly challenges.

🎨 Colouring In StationA creative zone where little artists can sit, relax and bring their imagination to life.

🧸 Soft Play for ToddlersA safe, dedicated space designed especially for the littlest festival-goers.

🗺️ Treasure Hunt – Win $50!Kids can explore the festival, collect clues and return their completed sheet to the Kids Zone drop box for the chance to win a $50 prize.

📖 Sunday Highlights

Sunday features some extra magical moments:

✨ Magical Fairy Reading in the Reading Nook11am – 12pm3pm – 4pm

👑 Crown Making Workshop12pm – 1pm (Maximum 20 participants – arrive early!)

💃 Dance Off Prize Packs1:30pm – bring your best moves and you could win!

🫧 Monday Highlights

Monday continues the fun with:

🫧 Giant Bubbles10am – 11am – watch giant floating bubbles sparkle across the park.

✨ Magical Fairy Reading in the Reading Nook11am – 12pm3pm – 4pm

💃 Dance Off Prize Packs12:30pm – time to hit the dance floor again!

🌳 Why Families Love the Kids Zone

✔ Completely free

✔ Safe and centrally located between the lakes

✔ Mix of active play and quiet activities

✔ Structured sessions plus flexible drop-in fun

✔ Designed for all age groups

Parents must stay with their children whilst they explore the kids zone. It’s the perfect balance of fun, creativity and movement.

💛 Powered by Community

The Free Kids Zone is proudly supported through community partnerships and made possible thanks to the hard work of volunteers from the Rotary North Perth and generous sponsors including the Road Safety Commission.

As a volunteer-run festival, keeping this space free for families is part of what makes Hyde Park Festival such a special community event.

🎉 Plan Your Visit

Gates open at 10am both days, and activities run throughout the day.

Bring a picnic rug, sunscreen, hats and plenty of energy — the Kids Zone is guaranteed to be one of the most exciting areas of the festival.

We can’t wait to see little dancers, fairy readers, treasure hunters and future champions filling the park with laughter.

See you between the lakes! 🌳✨