Event Type : Fetes & Festivals

Discover The Winter Village this winter, located at the iconic Ice Cream Factory. An outdoor pop-up event running from May 28 – September 5, this magical winter wonderland is a must-visit destination, perfect for the whole family. Enjoy ice-skating, snow showers, a pop-up bar & kitchen and of course, the magical igloo village.

With a full season of events and activities to explore, The Winter Village is free to enter and open 7 days a week.

Dine in an igloo this winter

Cosy up in one of 20 private igloos, decked out with comfy armchairs, soft cushions and twinkling fairy lights. Choose from two delicious package options which will be delivered to your igloo door! Packages are available for groups of 2-5 guests, starting from $49pp.

Menu & Bookings

Hit the ice rink

Whether you’re a first-time skater or a seasoned pro, grab a skate session pass and hit the ice-rink for some family fun. Skate passes include skate and helmet hire and are bookable for 45-minute sessions, 7 days a week.

Book Skating

Events and offers

With a full season of events and activities to explore, check out the snow schedule, skating offers and more.

Find out more

Open Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday: 11am – 12am
Saturday: 10am – 12am
Sunday: 10am – 10pm

Scribblers Festival is an annual festival of literature and arts for young people.

Celebrate the magic of storytelling with the whole family and enjoy FREE activities all weekend long. Join 26 children’s book authors, illustrators, and creatives from across Australia at Subiaco Arts Centre for a weekend packed with story battles, LEGO Masters, Book Doctors, Teen Podcasters and so much more. Activities will take place in and around Subiaco Arts Centre grounds, with booking required for sessions in the Main Auditorium and Studio. All sessions listed here are free but require booking – see below. Download the entire Family Program here to see the whole story!

Main Auditorium Sessions

The Art of Collaboration | Saturday 10:00am – 10.30am, All Ages
There’s a special kind of magic that can happen when you put a writer and an artist together – just ask Jane Godwin and Anna Walker. The Melbourne based writer and artist have created eight children’s picture books together, telling enchanting and timeless stories about what it is to be young. Join Jane and Anna as they share some of the joy of creative collaboration.
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Meet R.A. Spratt | Saturday 11:00am – 11.30am, Ages 7+
From the world’s most glamourous flying pig, Nanny Piggins to super sleuth Friday Barnes, R.A. Spratt is an expert at creating quirky and hilarious characters that kids love. So where do her zany ideas come from? And how does she make kids laugh out loud? Don’t miss this opportunity to get inside the mind of one of Australia’s funniest writers and hear tantalizing tales about some of her most popular characters.
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The Hunt for Lost Treasure | Saturday 12:00pm – 12:30pm, Ages 7+
Imagine a magical world where lost things – and people – are found! When adventurous twins Jake and Marisol sneak out to explore a lighthouse, they discover an alternate world where what’s lost is found. Introducing best-selling writer Amie Kaufman, and her new middle-grade series, The World Between Blinks is a charming novel full of mystery and adventure.
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Intersections Between Magic and Science | Saturday 1:00pm – 1:30pm, Ages 8+
A reluctant sorcerer’s apprentice, Wednesday would rather spend her days studying science than magic. When her grandpa is captured, she must embrace her magical heritage to save him. But where does science fit in a world made of magic? Science communicator Cristy Burne and computer programmer Denis Knight discuss Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows, the first book in their epic new series.
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The Art of Collaboration | Sunday 10:00am – 10:30am, All Ages
There’s a special kind of magic that can happen when you put a writer and an artist together – just ask Jane Godwin and Anna Walker. The Melbourne based writer and artist have created eight children’s picture books together, telling enchanting and timeless stories about what it is to be young. Join Jane and Anna as they share some of the joy of creative collaboration.
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Spooky Tales | Sunday 11:00am – 11:30am, Ages 7+
Get caught up in a spooky battle with illustrators Katy Jiang and James Foley. Things will get a little strange as Katy Jiang shares the inspiration behind her fanged character from Little Jiang, and James Foley explores the weird with his character, Lena, who seems a little bit different to her classmates. Join these illustrators as they share sketches and tips, and tricks behind the scenes to bring the spooky to life.
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NEVERMOOR! | Sunday 12pm – 12:30pm, Ages 8+
Australian author Jessica Townsend took the book world by storm with her debut novel Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow. Morrigan, her charming and idiosyncratic heroine, is cursed! Born on an unlucky day, she is blamed for all the misfortunes of her local town until a mysterious stranger introduces her to the Wundrous Society. Join Jessica as she discusses the first three books in her blockbuster Nevermoor series.
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The Hunt For Lost Treasure | Sunday 1:00pm – 1:30pm, All Ages
Imagine a magical world where lost things – and people – are found! When adventurous twins Jake and Marisol sneak out to explore a lighthouse, they discover an alternate world where what’s lost is found. Introducing best-selling writer Amie Kaufman, and her new middle-grade series, The World Between Blinks is a charming novel full of mystery and adventure.
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Studio Sessions

Other Worlds | Saturday 10:00 – 10:45am, Ages 12+
Amie Kaufman introduces worlds that exist between magic and technology, Cally Black explores alien societies, and Will Kostakis and Rebecca Higgie use the modern world as a portal into fantasy, history and a little bit of magic. Join these authors as they share how they transport readers into different realms, discuss the complexities and freedoms that come with pushing boundaries, and reveal how they stay true to their characters and themselves.
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The Different Arts of Storytelling | Saturday 11:15am – 12:00pm, Ages 12+
Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa is a spoken word artist, using words to tackle diversity and visibility; Yuot A. Alaak uses his writing to share his personal experience as a refugee; and Campbell Whyte spent more than a decade using art to craft the world of his graphic novel series Home Time. These storytellers discuss their different narrative approaches, and the personal cost and reward of sharing your story with the world.
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Do You Believe in Monsters? | Saturday 12:30pm – 1:00pm, Ages 8+
When you’re half-monster, half fairy the world can be a little confusing. In The Monster Who Wasn’t, T.C. Shelley introduced us to the adventures of Sam and his group of grumpy gargoyles. Now the brilliant Western Australian author invites you to join Sam on the next leg of his voyage of discovery – secondary school – in the second installment of her weird and wonderful monster series, The Werewolves Who Weren’t.
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Across the Risen Sea | Saturday 1:30pm – 2:00pm, Ages 9+
Set in a post climate change world, Bren MacDibble’s Across the Risen Sea traverses oceans to explore friendship, family and connection to place. The dynamic storyteller shares her tale of a close knit community that exists peacefully – until the day a group of strangers arrive. Exploring the intersection between the natural and manmade realms and the impact humans have on the planet, Across the Risen Sea is vivid and original.
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BFF? Is Maddie in the Middle? | Sunday 10:00am – 10:30am, Ages 8+
Friendship, ethics, and growing up: big topics are skillfully handled by award-winning writer Julia Lawrinson in her new coming of age novel, Maddie in the Middle, which asks, what would you do to protect a friend?
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Taking Flight | Sunday 11:00am – 11:30am, Ages 5+
The smallest of things can thrive, all we need is a little imagination, patience and belief – a truth that lies at the heart of Fremantle writer Meg McKinlay’s beautiful picture book How to Make a Bird. In this delightful exploration of creativity from a favourite local storyteller, Meg shares her own creative process, following an idea from the very start to the moment it takes form in the world, and encouraging you to do the same.
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Violet’s Wonderful World of Nothing | Sunday 12:00pm – 12:30pm, All Ages
Have you ever wondered if nothing is real? What exactly is nothing? Where does it live? Violet is a little girl who’s always thinking about everything, until one day she starts thinking about nothing. And once she starts, she just can’t stop! Join Violet’s creator Fiona Burrows to find out whether Violet finds the answers to satisfy her larger-than-life curiosity.
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Animal Tales | Sunday 1:00pm – 1:30pm, All Ages
Helen Milroy is Australia’s first Indigenous doctor, the 2021 Western Australian of the Year and a descendant of the Palyku people. Crafted in the Australian Aboriginal tradition of teaching stories, her books encompass stars, whales, birds and bugs, but the themes of strength and friendship shine the brightest. Join Helen in celebrating the wonderful characteristics of Australia’s native fauna.
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Discover The Winter Village this winter, located at the iconic Ice Cream Factory. An outdoor pop-up event running from May 28 – September 5, this magical winter wonderland is a must-visit destination, perfect for the whole family. Enjoy ice-skating, snow showers, a pop-up bar & kitchen and of course, the magical igloo village.

With a full season of events and activities to explore, The Winter Village is free to enter and open 7 days a week.

Dine in an igloo this winter

Cosy up in one of 20 private igloos, decked out with comfy armchairs, soft cushions and twinkling fairy lights. Choose from two delicious package options which will be delivered to your igloo door! Packages are available for groups of 2-5 guests, starting from $49pp.

Menu & Bookings

Hit the ice rink

Whether you’re a first-time skater or a seasoned pro, grab a skate session pass and hit the ice-rink for some family fun. Skate passes include skate and helmet hire and are bookable for 45-minute sessions, 7 days a week.

Book Skating

Events and offers

With a full season of events and activities to explore, check out the snow schedule, skating offers and more.

Find out more

Open Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday: 11am – 12am
Saturday: 10am – 12am
Sunday: 10am – 10pm

Discover The Winter Village this winter, located at the iconic Ice Cream Factory. An outdoor pop-up event running from May 28 – September 5, this magical winter wonderland is a must-visit destination, perfect for the whole family. Enjoy ice-skating, snow showers, a pop-up bar & kitchen and of course, the magical igloo village.

With a full season of events and activities to explore, The Winter Village is free to enter and open 7 days a week.

Dine in an igloo this winter

Cosy up in one of 20 private igloos, decked out with comfy armchairs, soft cushions and twinkling fairy lights. Choose from two delicious package options which will be delivered to your igloo door! Packages are available for groups of 2-5 guests, starting from $49pp.

Menu & Bookings

Hit the ice rink

Whether you’re a first-time skater or a seasoned pro, grab a skate session pass and hit the ice-rink for some family fun. Skate passes include skate and helmet hire and are bookable for 45-minute sessions, 7 days a week.

Book Skating

Events and offers

With a full season of events and activities to explore, check out the snow schedule, skating offers and more.

Find out more

Open Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday: 11am – 12am
Saturday: 10am – 12am
Sunday: 10am – 10pm

Discover The Winter Village this winter, located at the iconic Ice Cream Factory. An outdoor pop-up event running from May 28 – September 5, this magical winter wonderland is a must-visit destination, perfect for the whole family. Enjoy ice-skating, snow showers, a pop-up bar & kitchen and of course, the magical igloo village.

With a full season of events and activities to explore, The Winter Village is free to enter and open 7 days a week.

Dine in an igloo this winter

Cosy up in one of 20 private igloos, decked out with comfy armchairs, soft cushions and twinkling fairy lights. Choose from two delicious package options which will be delivered to your igloo door! Packages are available for groups of 2-5 guests, starting from $49pp.

Menu & Bookings

Hit the ice rink

Whether you’re a first-time skater or a seasoned pro, grab a skate session pass and hit the ice-rink for some family fun. Skate passes include skate and helmet hire and are bookable for 45-minute sessions, 7 days a week.

Book Skating

Events and offers

With a full season of events and activities to explore, check out the snow schedule, skating offers and more.

Find out more

Open Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday: 11am – 12am
Saturday: 10am – 12am
Sunday: 10am – 10pm

Discover The Winter Village this winter, located at the iconic Ice Cream Factory. An outdoor pop-up event running from May 28 – September 5, this magical winter wonderland is a must-visit destination, perfect for the whole family. Enjoy ice-skating, snow showers, a pop-up bar & kitchen and of course, the magical igloo village.

With a full season of events and activities to explore, The Winter Village is free to enter and open 7 days a week.

Dine in an igloo this winter

Cosy up in one of 20 private igloos, decked out with comfy armchairs, soft cushions and twinkling fairy lights. Choose from two delicious package options which will be delivered to your igloo door! Packages are available for groups of 2-5 guests, starting from $49pp.

Menu & Bookings

Hit the ice rink

Whether you’re a first-time skater or a seasoned pro, grab a skate session pass and hit the ice-rink for some family fun. Skate passes include skate and helmet hire and are bookable for 45-minute sessions, 7 days a week.

Book Skating

Events and offers

With a full season of events and activities to explore, check out the snow schedule, skating offers and more.

Find out more

Open Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday: 11am – 12am
Saturday: 10am – 12am
Sunday: 10am – 10pm