Telethon Family Festival
Discover your inner awesome at the Telethon Family Festival - a celebration of imagination and play!
Yagan Square joins the Telethon Family Festival for the fourth year on Sunday 19 October, transforming the precinct into a vibrant hub of imagination and play.
Celebrating the theme ‘Find your Inner Awesome’, the Yagan Square event invites families to explore their inner superhero through a packed program of colourful entertainment, playful performances and hands-on activities.
Young visitors can step into a world of music and movement at the silent disco, channel their inner star power at the Channel 7 News Desk and discover a world of imaginative circus fun with juggling, spinning plates, lasso tricks and more.
Keeping the energy high are Kellyjoy and Jelly Kelly, whose interactive performances encourage kids to embrace their inner-confidence by trying something new, bold and exciting.
Throughout the day, visitors can expect up close encounters with roaming performers, including larger than life butterfly catchers and giant manta ray puppets.
The all-inclusive event – part of the 58th annual Telethon Weekend – is a highlight on Perth’s annual event calendar – creating an inclusive event fostered around bringing joy and connection to families and children. Entry to the Telethon Family Festival is free for all ages.
Learn more about Telethon Weekend.
The Telethon Family Festival is made possible by Presenting Partner Coles and Major Supporters including DevelopmentWA and Yagan Square.
Event Details
Event program
| Last Name | |
|---|---|
10am - 4pm | Silent DiscoStep into your own world of music and movement at the Yagan Square Silent Disco! Pop on a pair of wireless headphones, choose your channel and dance like nobody’s watching as our DJ spins the ultimate mix of kids’ hits and feel good tracks. |
10am - 4pm | Drama Drop-in AcademyDive into quirky characters a high-energy drama games at the Drama Drop-in Academy - designed to spark creativity, confidence and provide plenty of laughs. Highlight activities include Scenes from a Hat – an action-packed improv drama activity; Acting with Music – find your inner detective with musical mysteries and Nursery Rhyme News – exploring breaking stories from fairy tale land! |
10am - 4pm | Reporter for a DayStep into the spotlight at the retro Channel 7 News Desk and become a star reporter for the day! Dress up in fun reporter outfits, grab a microphone, and deliver breaking news. |
10am - 4pm | Roving Performers & Wearable ArtSee the magic in little things! Delight in roving performers throughout the day, including giant manta ray puppets, butterfly catchers and unique wearable art. |
10am - 4pm | Chill ZoneThe Yagan Amphitheatre will be transformed into a dedicated sensory-friendly chill zone, designed to offer a calm and inclusive retreat for families and children seeking a break from the high-energy atmosphere of the broader festival. Children and their families can also spread kindness, creativity and connection by visiting a dedicated station to create artwork and write messages for young patients at Perth Children’s Hospital. |
10.15am - 11.45am | Kellyjoy & Jelly KellyThe kids are the show! It’s silly, it’s colourful and it’s non-stop entertainment. |
12pm - 12.30pm | Kids Smash Hits PartyA curated show featuring favourite songs and dance routines. |
12pm - 3pm | Imagination PlaygroundGet ready to play, perform and discover new skills! Explore a world of imaginative fun such as juggling and diabolo to flower sticks, spinning plates, lasso tricks, hula hoops and more. It’s high-energy, hands-on, and guaranteed to spark creativity and confidence for all ages. |
12.30pm - 2pm | Club Fiesta Dance WorkshopA high-energy dance fitness program blending Latin, Afro, Hip Hop, Pop and international dance styles into an exhilarating workshop fun for all ages. |
2.30pm - 3pm | Kids Smash Hits PartyA curated show featuring favourite songs and dance routines. |
