A Scoundrel, A Statesman and Edith - A Walk Through History

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16 April 2025

Step back in time with the Kings Park Volunteer Guides and get a glimpse into Western Australian and Kings Park history whilst you meet three significant characters in time.

Dates and times

Wed, 16 Apr 2025, 11am - 12:30pm

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Join the talented Kings Park Volunteer Guides as they take on the personas of three colourful characters who were instrumental in shaping WA during the mid 1800s to 1900s and immerse yourself in this fascinating period of history. Guaranteed to keep you entertained as well as informed.

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Kings Park Volunteer Guides

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Meeting point

Guided walk sign, bottom of steps outside Aspects of Kings Park

What's on?

Future events

Moonlight Cinema

December - March

Enjoy a movie under the stars this summer at the outdoor cinema located in May Drive Parkland in Kings Park.

Visit Moonlight Cinema for the most up to date program and to book your tickets.

Guided walk

Discover Kings Park

Guided walks every day at 10am and 1pm

Free guided walks in Kings Park are led by Kings Park Volunteer Guides, departing daily from Fraser Avenue, outside Aspects of Kings Park.

Lightscape

13 June - 27 July 2025

Step into the all-new Lightscape 2025: a dazzling, after-dark wonderland in Kings Park and Botanic Garden.

Fraser Avenue lemon-scented gums lit in purple and red, looking out over the city at night.

Fraser Avenue Tree Lights

The Fraser Ave Uplights are lit in many different colours in acknowledgement of special days and events during the year.

Zippy's Bush Kindy - Term 1 2025

February - April 2025

Join our wonderful bush kindy community for a fun and engaging weekly experience that strengthens your child's connection to nature.

Friends of Kings Park Plant Sales

Next: 23 March 2025

Held 4 times a year, through rain, hail or sunshine, buyers from around Western Australia line up for the Friends of Kings Park plant sales.

Stories in the Park

Next: 26 March 2025

Join City of Perth Library for FREE outdoor storytimes at Poolgarla Family Area in Kings Park.

SOLD OUT: WA’s Special Eucalypts

15 March 2025

This walk showcases some of WA's special eucalypts that can be found growing in the beautiful Roe Gardens and nearby Botanic Gardens.

15th Biennial ISSS Conference

15 - 19 September 2025

International Society for Seed Science Conference, the 15th Biennial ISSS Conference / Seed Ecology VIII (ISSS 2025)

National Eucalypt Day

23 March 2025

In celebration of National Eucalypt Day on 23 March, the Friends of Kings Park and Kings Park's Horticulture and Living Collections team will be hosting some special events alongside the Friends of Kings Park Native Plant Sale.

Workshop

Greening Your Thumb: Native Gardens for Beginners

5 April 2025

Join our experts and learn how to care for and create your own native gardens!

Workshop

Natives from Seed

17 May 2025

Sow your own WA native plants for your Spring display!

Workshop

Plants from Plants - Propagation Workshop

29 March 2025

Learn to grow plants from cuttings at this hands-on workshop with the Kings Park experts.

Workshop

Native Botany - Myrtaceae Family 101

6 April 2025

Join us for an enlightening seminar on WA native botany, focusing on the Myrtaceae family, hosted by Kings Park's Herbarium botanist.

Workshop

Native Botany - Proteaceae Family 101

25 May 2025

As we celebrate our role as Guardians of the Green this Botanic Gardens Week, join us to delve into an enlightening seminar on WA native botany, focusing on the Proteaceae family, hosted by Kings Park's Herbarium botanist.