Next up: the summer school holidays, Fri 18 December to Sun 31 January. Starts in 39 days. Western Australia government school dates; Catholic and independent schools can differ.
The summer break is the long one, and a Broome summer means heat, humidity and the odd storm. Water play and shade in the morning, somewhere indoors and air conditioned by early afternoon, and a plan B for the wet days.
Water play, for the hot days
Splash pads, pumps and creeks. Free, and the most reliable way to make a hot day work.
Air conditioning and somewhere to burn energy. Play centres are spread across the suburbs, and the free museums and libraries are the cheapest cool room in town.
The summer school holidays run Fri 18 December to Sun 31 January 2027. The autumn school holidays run Sat 10 April to Sun 25 April 2027. The winter school holidays run Sat 3 July to Sun 18 July 2027. The spring school holidays run Sat 25 September to Sun 10 October 2027. These are Western Australia government school dates. Catholic and independent schools set their own, and government schools add their own pupil free days, so check with your school.
What is there to do in the Broome school holidays that is free?
A great deal. Every council playground is free, as are the water play areas, the library holiday programs and most of the community events on the what's on page.
What can you do with kids in Broome when it is raining?
Indoor play centres, the free museums and galleries, the library, and the indoor pools. On a warm wet day a splash pad still works: they are already wet.
