Screamfest

King’s Carnival is holding their annual Halloween festival over an action packed weekend. There are 4 sessions to choose from with Friday night being an adults only event which includes a bar, live DJ and unlimited rides!

Saturday and Sunday are family friendly, with 2 sessions on Saturday (afternoon and night) and a lunch time session on Sunday.

Ticket price includes unlimited rides and mini golf, entertainment such as a fire show and opportunity for a photo with a reptile and much more!

There will also be WA’s largest show-bag van if you missed out on getting your favourite at the royal show. There is costume competitions and lots of games and prizes to be won.

So make sure you dress to impress and have a spooky but spectacular Halloween at King’s Carnival this October!

Tickets do not include food, drinks and arcade games.

Mandurah Arts Festival 2023

This spring, ignite your imagination at Mandurah Arts Festival 2023!

Set over four weeks (September 22 to October 22) and hosted across various venues, Mandurah Arts Festival offers a blend of cultural experiences, entertainment, and fun activities.

You’ll be blown by the incredible talent on display at the “Plein Air Down Under” outdoor painting festival, featuring local and international artists, and “Music Under the Bridge” featuring West Australian Opera.

Audiences will be spoilt for choice with the performances such as the captivating theatre show “BRUCE” from WA award-winning producers The Last Great Hunt, experimental theatre experiences including “tiny revolutions” by pvi collective, and interactive social events like “Speed Dating Art,” by Djinda Boojda.

Families, they’ve got you covered too with the magical, musical performance “The Magical Weedy Seadragon” by Breaksea, WA Ballet’s engaging “Storytime Adventures” library sessions and so much more.

For those seeking a deeper connection to the art world, exhibitions such as “Stillness” at Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah (CASM) and outdoor sound art installation “Portrait of the City through Sound” provide moving and thought-provoking experiences.

 

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Whether you’re an art enthusiast or someone looking for a unique cultural experience, the Mandurah Arts Festival won’t disappoint!

For more information visit mandurahartsfestival.com.au. You can download the 2023 Mandurah Arts Festival Program here.

Mandurah Arts Festival is programmed by the City of Mandurah.

A palette of experiences: Plein Air Down Under Festival in Mandurah

French for open air, ‘plein air’ painting is all about capturing the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject outdoors. And that’s exactly what the Plein Air Down Under Outdoor Painting Festival sets out to do.

Plein Air Down Under Festival in Mandurah

Discover a palette of experiences

Love to paint? Why not take it ‘plein air’!
French for open air, ‘plein air’ painting is all about capturing the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject outdoors. And that’s exactly what the Plein Air Down Under Outdoor Painting Festival sets out to do.

Western Australia’s largest outdoor painting festival returns this year during the September long weekend (23-25 September), providing a unique opportunity for artists to share their love of painting outdoors amongst the magnificent surrounds of Mandurah’s town centre, cultural precinct and the historic town of Pinjarra.

But you don’t have to be a Vincent Van Gogh to enjoy what’s on offer. Whatever your age or level of artistic skills – there’s something for everyone – spectators and art collectors alike.

What’s on at the festival hub

The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre is where it all comes together. It’s where you can view exhibited works, sign up for workshops, watch various painting demonstrations with guest artists and in the evening, switch off and kick back with live music.

On Saturday 23rd September, the Lotterywest Demo Zone on the Eastern Foreshore will also be buzzing with a series of free hands-on painting demonstrations. Never tried painting with watercolours? See how easy it is to get started with award-winning artist Amanda Brett.

Be sure to check out the full line-up of free events across the weekend.

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Want to register as an artist?

All artists who register to paint at the Plein Air Down Under Outdoor Painting Festival can enter two paintings into the exhibition to be held at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. Judges will be awarding artwork across various categories and there’s a prize pool of over $12,000 up for grabs.

Head to the festival website to register.

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There’s artwork to inspire you everywhere you go

Wherever you go in Mandurah, you’ll be immersed in the arts. Continuing outdoors, you’ll stumble upon some of the most creative artworks along Mandurah’s Instagram Trail

3D pelican - Mandurah Instagram Trail
Follow the Mandurah Instagram Trail to find this hungry pelican by artist Jenny McCracken

Thomas Dambo’s famous Giants are still calling Mandurah home, and with the mild weather in play, it’s the perfect opportunity to head further out and explore the Giants of Mandurah

Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone by Thomas Dambo, Coodanup Foreshore
Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone by Thomas Dambo, Coodanup Foreshore

Visit the Mandurah Visitor Centre to get started, choose the Giants you’d like to visit and embark on your self-guided expedition. Don’t forget to check out the amazing ‘Welcome to Country’ mural by artists Peta & Corey Ugle and the 3D Augmented Reality experience that brings the artwork to life by telling the Aboriginal creation story of Mandurah’s vast waterways.

3D Augmented Reality Experience at the Mandurah Visitor Centre
Come to the Mandurah Visitor Centre to enjoy a 3D Augmented Reality experience.

Leave your car at the hotel and hire an e-bike or e-scooter, or jump on a ‘Ride the Giants’ e-bike tour. You can also take a cruise with Soulmate Charters to visit the Giant ‘Seba’s Song’ – which is best viewed from the water. See all Giants of Mandurah tours here.

Seba's Song Giant by Thomas Dambo
Seba's Song Giant by Thomas Dambo

If you need a change of pace, head indoors and visit some of Mandurah’s colourful art spaces and galleries.

Black Stump Art Gallery in Mandurah
Black Stump Gallery by Emma Blyth, Mandurah

Where to venture beyond the festival

When you feel like taking a break from all the action on land, change up the scenery and hit the open water. If you’d like to see dolphins in the wild and up close, jump on a boat tour or cruise through Mandurah’s waterways and estuaries. It’s home to more than 100 Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphins – the largest population in WA. And if you’re exploring with little feet in tow, the Pirate Ship Mandurah is an absolute must! 

For more ideas on where to go and what to do, check out our top 10 things to do in Mandurah.

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Cruising the Mandurah Canals in Halls Head | image courtesy: Mandurah Cruises

Explore a different kind of palate

When you’ve run your paint palette dry and worked up an appetite, there’s no shortage of places to eat in Mandurah. Our top picks include breakfast at Wood and Stone Café, a relaxing lunch that lingers into the afternoon at Boundary Island Brewery and a dinner to share at Flics Kitchen

Boundary Island Brewery
Boundary Island Brewery

Mandurah’s restaurants are always cooking up great vibes no matter where you go. From popular local haunts Brewvino and The Pen to the iconic flavours of Redmanna on the waterfront – you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are so many great places to eat and drink in Mandurah. Just be sure to book ahead and reserve your table to avoid disappointment!

The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant
The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant

Where to stay in Mandurah

If you like to stay close to all the action of the festival, you’re in luck! Some of the best accommodation in Mandurah is centrally located for your convenience. The Sebel Mandurah and Dolphin Quay Apartments are footsteps away from popular attractions and dining options.

Venture a little further along the coast and Seashells Mandurah and C Mandurah Resort & Serviced Apartments have all the facilities you need for a relaxing stay by the water.

Check out all Mandurah accommodation here.

Seashells Resort Mandurah
Seashells Resort Mandurah

And if you don’t want to leave the pooch behind, there’s plenty of pet-friendly accommodation options and experiences.

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Walking along the Mandurah Estuary in Falcon

The Plein Air Down Under Outdoor Painting Festival kicks off the Mandurah Arts Festival. Check out ‘our guide to Mandurah’ and plan your visit now!

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Pinjarra Festival presented by Fuel to Go & Play

The Shire of Murray’s biggest public event of the year, the Pinjarra Festival presented by Fuel to Go & Play is back for 2023.

The Pinjarra Festival returns to the beautiful grounds of the iconic Edenvale Heritage Precinct on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of June during the WA Day long weekend.

This year, there will be a stellar line-up of live music, 100+ market stalls, free kids’ activities, displays, workshops, amusements and more.

For further event information, visit www.pinjarrafestival.com.au or follow @PinjarraFestival on Facebook and Instagram.

This event is proudly supported by Healthway, Lotterywest, Alcoa, Doral, Tourism WA, Bendigo Bank Community Branch Pinjarra, Act Belong Commit, Cleanaway, and the Shire of Murray.

Giant Easter Egg Hunt @ King Carnival

Join W.A.’s biggest Easter Egg Hunt Sunday the 9th of April.

3 Super sessions:

  • 10 am to 12 Noon
  • 12.30pm to 2.30pm
  • 3pm to 5pm

Thousands of eggs to be won at each session ! Every one who enters will win eggs.

For only $27.50 per person, you’ll get entry into the Easter egg hunt, 2 hours of unlimited rides/mini golf. Rides are also included in your 2 hour ticket price.

  • The Sizzler
  • Tilt a Whirl
  • Ferris Wheel
  • Bungee Trampolines
  • Tea Cups
  • The Tower
  • Flying Horses
  • Convoy Train
  • Kiddy Train
  • Kiddy Copters

There is also baby farm animals, face painting , balloon twisting , games with prizes, and live entertainment with a kids DJ.

Tell a joke at the joke lab to win eggs. Easter bunny hop competition plus door prizes.

Plus W.A.’s biggest show bag van will be there selling the latest bags from the Sydney Easter Show. And so will the EASTER BUNNY!

The kiosk will be selling delicious hot food, coffee and cold drinks.

Purchase your tickets here.