Perth turns a street into a 175-foot tubing run for Family Day weekend

Perth will convert Herriott Street into an approximately 175-foot tubing track for Family Day weekend, with the main tubing day on Saturday, Feb. 14; tubing is free and volunteers will accept voluntary donations for Project Trauma Support.

Perth is converting Herriott Street into an approximately 175-foot tubing track for Family Day weekend as part of the Frost & Fire Winter Festival. The on-street tubing returns for a second year after being popular the previous year. Frost & Fire first launched in February 2020 and has grown into a recurring winter event in the town. The tubing route sits near historic Code's Mill and other heritage streets and buildings. Event details: - Location: Herriott Street beside historic Code's Mill in Perth. - Main tubing day: Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Additional tubing: Sunday and Monday are available weather-permitting and for those who bring their own tubes; onsite signage and the Perth Tourism Facebook page will note closures for public safety. - Cost and donations: Tubing is free; volunteers will collect voluntary donations on site for Project Trauma Support. - Festival activities: The Frost & Fire program includes a vendor market, outdoor laser tag, live music, axe throwing, chainsaw carving demonstrations, craft stations, a trivia night benefiting Perth Enrichment Centre, and a multicultural food fair. Summary: The on-street tubing adds a family-focused activity to Perth's Frost & Fire festival and will be run with community volunteers, some from Project Trauma Support who will accept voluntary donations. The primary event is scheduled for Feb. 14, with additional days contingent on weather and safety; organizers have posted a schedule with further details.