Whats On in Perth Events in Perth Western Australia in August

August 2010 Events in Perth & Western Australia

Throughout June, July, and August 2010 - MS Readathon - The annual readathon aims to encourage reading while raising awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will read for 30 days at any time during the three month period. To take part in the challenge visit the website (see also No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
31 July & 1 August 2010 - Mundaring Truffle Festival an indulgent weekend during the height of the West Australian truffle season in the picturesque hills community of Mundaring. The Festival includes truffle-themed events, an open-air produce market, the annual Perth Hills Wine Show and much more. Mundaring is 45 minutes’ drive east of Perth on the Great Eastern Highway.
24 July to 8 August 2010 - Twelfth Night - Presented by the Black Swan State Theatre Company. A Shakespearian comedy about twin siblings Viola and Sebastion who are shipwrecked in Illyria. Tickets are $54.50 for adults, $44.50 for concession, and $19.95 for students. Performing at the Playhouse Theatre, 3 Pier St, Perth. To book tickets visit Bocs.
1 August (Sunday) 2010 - National Tree Day - Community tree planting event organised by Planet Ark. To get involved or find your nearest site, check the website.
6 August (Friday) 2010 - Jeans for Genes Day - Wear your jeans and make a donation to the national children's charity Jeans for Genes. The annual event raises funds for children with genetic disorders (see No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
8 August (Sunday) 2010 - Curtin Open Day - (For more careers fairs and university open days see Students in Australia.)
13 August (Friday) 2010 - Friday the 13th - Having a Friday the 13th party? For costumes and ideas see Themes4Parties: Spooky.
16 August (Monday) 2010 - Cupcake Day for the RSPCA - Bake some cupcakes and host a party to raise money for the RSPCA. Visit the website for more details or to register. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
21 to 27 August 2010 - CBCA Children's Book Week - Celebrating Australian books, authors and illustrators. The theme for 2010 is "across the story bridge " (see our BCL page on Book Week).
27 August (Friday) 2010 - Daffodil Day - Support the Cancer Council Australia by buying a bunch of daffodils or Daffodil Day merchandise, volunteering at a merchandise stall, selling merchandise at your workplace or school, or making a cash donation. All funds raised support cancer research, prevention programs and support services for cancer patients and their families. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
28 & 29 August 2010 - Balingup Medieval Carnivale - Sample the Regions finest Wines and sumptuous foods or browse the Market Trader Stalls. Enjoy the musical delights of The 33 Trees and the dancing of Bellyvision. Daily events include armoured Combat performances, blacksmith workshops and a Parade led by the Balingup Carnivale King & Queen. Held on the 4th weekend each August.
29 August (Sunday) 2010 - City to Surf - Includes a marathon (42.2km), half marathon (21.1km), 12km run and 12km walk, 11km wheelchair race, and a 4km walk/run in the City of Perth.
To be confirmed 2010 - National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
To be confirmed 2010 - Putting on an Act Festival - Festival of short performances (maximum 15 minutes) hosted by the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts.
To be confirmed 2010 - Australasian Safari - An off-road rally for a variety of vehicles, including motorbikes and quad-bikes. Held in Kalgoorlie (see Kalgoorlie).

To be confirmed 2010 - Joondalup Eisteddfod
To be confirmed 2010 - The Beverley Agricultural Show
To be confirmed 2010 - National Science Week - Various events around Australia. Visit the website to register or find an event. (For science groups and links in Western Australia see BCL Science.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Flower and Garden Festival - Various displays and events in the Town of Nannup.
To be confirmed 2010 - World Vision 40 Hour Famine - (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Rotary Community Fair - The annual fair is hosted by the Rotary Club of Ballajura-Malaga.
To be confirmed 2010 - Hearing Awareness Week - Annual, national event which raises community awareness about hearing loss and ways to protect hearing.
To be confirmed 2010 - WA Spring Poetry Festival - Organised by The WA Poets Inc. Perth. (For more writers festivals see BCL Books.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Legacy Week - The funds raised from this year’s Badge Appeal will help Legacy continue to assist 120,000 widows and 1,900 children and people with disabilities Australia-wide.
To be confirmed 2010 - Perth Winter Arts Festival

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Perth Tours and Activities

Air Tours - day and extended air safaris. What a way to see this vast land!
Cruises - enjoy a luxury wine cruise, see dolphins or save with a sightseeing pass.
Day Tours - sightseeing, wildlife tours, full day tours to Albany, Wave Rock, the famous Pinnacles, even an air safari to Monkey Mia
Explore WA - explore Monkey Mia, Ningaloo Marine Park, traverse the Great Victoria Desert from Perth to Alice Springs, or head north to Broome and the Kimberleys.
Extended Tours Package tours in Perth, Margaret River and around the south-east corner of Western Australia
Overnight Tours - overnight escapes to Albany or Rottnest Island
Wine Tours - experience Sandalford or Margaret River and their superb wines.

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