Scribblers Family Festival is an annual 2-day festival that celebrates storytelling for children and young people, bringing together global storytellers to spark curiosity and creativity. This initiative is run by FORM Building a State of Creativity and engages thousands of participants across Australia every year. This free festival is packed with activities designed to inspire young minds through storytelling, art, and hands-on workshops. Whether your child loves painting, writing, or simply exploring something new, the Scribblers Family Festival is the perfect place to spark their imagination and creativity.
In 2024 Scribblers Family Festival is on October 26th and 27th across across several iconic Perth locations, including Perth Library, Perth Town Hall, The Sound Garden at Stirling Gardens and London Court, with wheelchair access and Auslan-interpreted events available. Most of the action will be taking place at Scribblers Central at Cathedral Square along with key amenities like accessible bathrooms, water stations, and first aid. Three hours of free weekend parking will be available at select City of Perth carparks, or you can use public transport with free Sunday travel for SmartRider holders. Be sure to account for travel time between venues to avoid missing out on anything!
Workshops
While most events are free, exclusive workshops on comic creation, storytelling, and puppetry are available—just be sure to book early! Kids can unleash their creative side with activities like canvas painting, origami, and more. Professional artists will lead hands-on workshops where young creators can explore their artistic talents, including Sally Rippin (VIC) (Billie B Brown), Morris Gleitzman (QLD) (Pizza Cake), and comic artist Shane McCarthy (WA), the first Australian to write for DC Comics’ Batman.
Reading Sessions
Join captivating reading sessions featuring both local and international authors. From Sheena Dempsey’s (UK) adventures with Pablo and Splash to Claudia Lam’s (WA) heartwarming telling of Kiera Wright-Ruiz’s I Want to Be Spaghetti which she illustrated, there’s something for every book lover. You’ll even find bilingual sessions in Spanish, Noongar, and English, offering a rich cultural experience for all.