Events

Events, activities and workshops that cater for everyone!

Welcome to Cockburn, where there's always something exciting happening! We pride ourselves on hosting a variety of events, activities, and workshops that cater to everyone in the community. From babies to parents, seniors, and everyone in between, there's always an event for you in Cockburn.

Our events are heavily subsidised or free, making them accessible to everyone. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn new skills, broaden their understanding of various topics, and meet new people in their community. That's why we make sure our events take place on various days and times to cater for all working and living situations.

Our events are fun and engaging, and they provide an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded people in your community. Whether you're interested in art, music, sports, the environment, or something else entirely, there's an event for you here in Cockburn.

Below are just a few examples of the events, workshops, and activities we hold throughout the year. But be sure to check out our dedicated events page for even more exciting opportunities!

A few examples of what's on in Cockburn

School holidays

• Day in the Life of a Wildlife Rehabilitator and Veternarian - for 5-12 year olds
• Nature Storytime Trek 
• Kids Worm Farming Workshop
• Shipwreck Snorkelling - snorkel the Omeo shipwreck at Coogee Beach
• Bat Night Stalk - an evening walk to discover these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat
• DNA Detectives - solve the mystery of a mysterious fish that's native to the wetlands
• Youth Outrage program - for 12–16-year old’s every school holidays. Daily activities.

Babies and parents

• Building your Child's Resilience- online cours to support the development of resilience in your child
• Froggy’s Fun on the Green – outdoor play session for children 0-5 years
• Modern Cloth Nappy Workshop
• Teddy Bears Picnic

Young people

• Employ Me - resume writing, interveiw skills
• Girls Get Up Get Active Yoga Beats - a new style of yoga set to music. Eight week program for girls 15-20 years old
• Skate Clinics - watch the City's event page for our next round of clinics
• Private Music Lessons
• Junior coaching clinics - basketball and netball coaching clinics for kids aged four to 12 years, at Cockburn ARC.

Seniors

• Yoga/ Pilates
• Falls Prevention Information Session
• Macaroon Day Lunch - three course Italian cuisine with macaroons for desert. Non-members of the Seniors Centre welcome
• Avoid Scams – Information Session
• Aging Well event

Sustainability/ environment

• Household Energy Efficiency Sustainable Living Workshop - learn how to reduce your electricity, water and gas consumption around the home
• Waterwise Garden & Verge Workshop
• Food Compositing
• Turtle Trackers – Citizen Science Program - a program where community members report turtle sightings in support of research and protecting nesting turtles
• Make your own Beeswax wraps, hands scrub and more

Cultural and Community

• My Time – Aboriginal Support Group
• Cultural Fair
• Community Clothes Swap - swap your clothes, and learn how to dress more sustainably and shop mindfully
• Guided Noongar Walk
• English Conversational Group
• Show Off Art Exhibition
• Food Sensations Healthy Eating Program - four week program to improve your knowledge, attitudes and skills around nutritious foods
• Diverse Women's Friendship Group - for those with English as their second language
• Book readings and launches 

So what are you waiting for? Join us in Cockburn and discover all the exciting events and activities happening in your community.