Perth Airport Muddy Hands Festival 2026: Free Entry, Saturday 28 November, 10am to 3pm, 2 Mud Pits and 3 Car Parks at Kent Street Weir (Wilson, WA)

The Perth Airport Muddy Hands Festival is free, and it runs from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 28 November 2026 at Kent Street Weir in Wilson. Children can play in one of two mud pits, make mud pies in the Mudster Chef Kitchens and wash off at a hose down station. The City of Canning, which lists the event, says the festival is back for 2026.

This guide uses the City of Canning event page, read on 29 October 2026. Where the City has not published something yet, this guide says so rather than guessing.

When and where is the Muddy Hands Festival?

Item	What the City says
Date	28 November 2026 (a Saturday)
Times	10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location	Kent Street Weir, Kent Street, Wilson
Cost	Free
Ages	Activities aimed at children aged 1 to 16, with all welcome

The City describes the event as one that encourages children and families to enjoy playing outdoors and being among nature. Kids can take part in mud play, create nature crafts and join a number of hands-on activities. Perth Airport is named as the supporter that helps the children “play, splash, and explore”.

What is in the mud zone?

The mud zone comes from Nature Play WA. The City lists three things in it, and says the pits are split by age.

Activity	What the City says
Mudster Chef Kitchens	Back again so budding chefs can serve up mud pies, with a side serving of mud
Two mud pits	One for big kids and one for little kids; on the day the pits are for under 4 years and over 4 years
Hose Down Station	A hose down water truck station for when the children have had enough

The City says the mud is all natural with no nasties and is kid friendly, and that parents and carers are welcome to jump in with their kids too. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Is there anything for children who do not want to get muddy?

The City lists a “Mud Free Activities” heading with the words “More details to come!” Nothing more is published yet, so this guide does not name any mud-free activity. What the page does confirm:

• City of Canning CREEC (Canning River Eco Education Centre) will be open.
• A quiet tent is set up for anyone who feels overwhelmed, with sensory toys and colouring in to help them take a break.

Where do I park for the Muddy Hands Festival?

The City says traffic and parking management will be in place for the whole event. Its page gives these details:

Option	What the City says
Event site	Limited free car parking, including accessible parking
One-way loop	Traffic through Kent Street is directed one way around Gledhill Way, Queens Park Road and Kent Street, with 3 designated parking areas
Verge parking	Available along the one-way traffic, to stop attendees parking on residential verges
City of Canning Depot	Car park open to the public at 51 Fleming Avenue, Wilson WA 6107, on the corner of Kent Street and just down the street from the event
City Administration Building	Another car park on George Street West, a short walk or cycling distance from the event

The City also suggests carpooling, walking or riding a bike. Free bike racks will be on site; bring your own bike lock. The City does not publish a public transport route to the event, so use the Transperth Journey Planner if you want to go by bus or train.

On the way to the mud you will see areas closed off for the City’s turtle nesting program. The City asks visitors to keep clear of those areas.

What should my child wear?

The City’s “event day handy tips” are written for muddy children. They are the City’s advice, not this guide’s:

• Dress the kids in swimmers and “rashies”, because they are the easiest clothing to remove once covered in mud. Bring a warm, clean change of clothes for after the hose down station.
• Bring an old towel to the hose down area so you can wrap the kids up straight away.
• Bring an old bag for the muddy gear, so you can carry it home easily.
• Crocs would be ideal, but a pair of old shoes will do. Children can take them off when playing in the mud.
• Use the hose down station before the end of the session, otherwise you might end up in a large queue with cold kids.

The City adds a health note: contact with soil is good for you, but if your child has an open wound, make sure they do not enter the mud pit. If your child has a history of allergies or skin issues, proceed with caution and do not let them stay in the mud pit for an extended period.

Can I bring my dog, and what about food and toilets?

Question	What the City says
Toilets	Plenty of onsite toilets, including accessible
Dogs	Allowed on a lead at all times, but not in the mud pits
Water	A large free water station
Entry	Free, including the activities
Food	Riverton Scouts, “plus more”, and the local favourites from the Canning River Cafe; food trucks take Eftpos and cash
Cups and plates	The event uses Go2Cup reusable serve ware under the Plastic Free Riverpark program; take plates, cups and cutlery back to the Go2Cup Station when you finish eating

What else is at Kent Street Weir?

The City calls the Kent Street Weir Precinct, on the banks of the Canning River, one of Canning’s most well-loved reserves and the gateway to the Canning River Regional Park. Its project page lists these completed works:

Work	What the City says
Off-leash dog exercise area	A re-aligned 5,500 square metre, securely fenced area with shelters, seating, a sand pit, a drinking fountain and lighting
Wetland buffer	An extension of the Wilson Wetland Buffer, with conservation fencing and native planting
Pump track	An upgraded Kent Street Weir pump track, completed in 2022

These are permanent parts of the reserve and are separate from the festival. The City’s page does not say whether any of them are closed on the day.

What is still to be confirmed?

• The mud-free activities, which the City marks “more details to come”.
• The full list of food stalls beyond Riverton Scouts and the Canning River Cafe.
• Any change to the parking or traffic plan, which the City can update before the day.

The City of Canning’s project page for the Kent Street Weir Precinct lists the new district-level play space with a planned completion of late October 2026. It does not say whether the play space is open on 28 November, so check that page if you plan to visit it as well. This guide will be updated if the City adds details.

Sources

• City of Canning — Perth Airport Muddy Hands Festival 2026 (read 29 October 2026)
• City of Canning — Kent Street Weir Precinct
• Nature Play WA

Featured image: Kent Street Weir and pedestrian bridge (photo: Calistemon / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)

OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Canning, Perth Airport or Nature Play WA. Event details can change; check the City of Canning page before you go.