Emma Memma, Entwined in the Valley and more highlights of the spring events calendar.

Storytime Adventures

Monday October 5 to Wednesday October 7, various times, West Australian Ballet Centre, Maylands

Designed for ages three to seven, WA Ballet’s school holiday classes are running over four morning sessions with themes ranging from Willy-willy Wagtail to The Nutcracker, all designed to foster little ones’ love of dance and books.

Tickets $17 from waballet.com.au

Emma Memma

Saturday October 3, 10am and 12.30pm, Astor Theatre, Mt Lawley

The Wiggles star-turned solo performer brings her latest show The Jungle Picnic to Perth, having added a second show in response to the demand for tickets. Expect an extravaganza of singing, dancing and storytelling, with Emma joined as always by her co-star Elvin Melvin to present the full show in Auslan.

Tickets $42.50 from Ticketek

York Garden Club Open Gardens

Sunday October 4, 10am to 3pm, various venues, York

Get up close with six gorgeous country gardens, with all money raised going to support St John WA and volunteer firefighters. There will also be talks, stalls, Devonshire teas, and live music at selected gardens.

Entry $2 per garden, or $5 for families (cash only)

Entwined in the Valley

Monday October 5 to Sunday October 18, venues across the Swan Valley

From a rosé luncheon to an asparagus masterclass and a twilight wine and cheese feast, the annual Swan Valley springtime festival is this year serving up more than 30 events designed to celebrate the region’s food, wine, produce and artisans.

Free and ticketed events. See swanvalley.com.au

Aviation Heritage Museum tours

Tuesday October 6 and Thursday October 8, 10am, Aviation Heritage Museum, Bull Creek

Already running low on school holiday ideas? The Aviation Heritage Museum is hosting two educational family tours, included in the price of admission. Or simply explore at your own pace with the museum’s free, all-ages activity trail, also running throughout the holidays.

Entry $17.50 for adults and $9 for children (under-fives get in free). See aviationmuseumwa.org.au.