Little Italy by the Sea Festival

Celebrate Fremantle’s Little Italy by the Sea Festival with a splash of creativity at the Shipwrecks Museum.

Bring the family along to enjoy a free kids’ Venetian mask decorating activity and Nonna's Favourites picture-frame papercraft—perfect for capturing a colourful, photo-worthy moment.

Collect one of our free From Nonna With Love recipe cards for a taste of Italian tradition. Take the 'Italians In Fremantle' walking trail to guide you on a journey into the migrant heritage stories tucked into the streetscapes of Fremantle.

Plus, don’t miss our free highlights gallery tours—a perfect way to explore the treasures of Western Australia’s maritime history.

The front lawn of the Shipwrecks Museum will come alive with an exciting day of action for Little Italy by the Sea Festival. Towering above the crowd on enormous wheels, the legendary machines from Monster Trucks W.A. offer a larger-than-life display that will have children, families and motorsport fans racing to get up close. Stand beside these mechanical giants, experience their extraordinary scale, capture an epic photo and meet the team behind the machines.

For those who are more into magical wonder, the Magical Kingdom Princesses will bring their extravagant ballgowns for a special meet and greet opportunity. You can meet the Magical Unicorns and make a wish, get up close for a huge cuddle and capture that all-important photo before joining the fairies to brush and groom them.

All activities are free, family-friendly, and part of Fremantle’s vibrant Little Italy by the Sea Festival.

Schedule

• 9:30am - 5pm | Italians in Fremantle Heritage Walking Trail (available at Museum front desk)
• 10am - 2pm | Kids craft activities including Venetian mask decorating and Nonna's favourites picture-frame papercraft
• 10:30am | WA Shipwrecks Museum Highlights tour
• 11am - 5pm | Monster Trucks WA [Shipwrecks Museum lawn]
• 11:30am - 4:30pm | Magical Unicorns[Shipwrecks Museum lawn]
• 12pm - 4pm | Magical Kingdom Princesses[Shipwrecks Museum lawn]
• 2:30pm | WA Shipwrecks Museum Highlights tour

Little Italy by the Sea Festival is proudly presented by Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Nella Fitzgerald Events.