What's On in Avon

Andy's Adventures: Explorer Trail!

Venue: Bristol Zoo Project

Website: https://bristolzoo.org.uk

Discover how to track animals, find Andy’s backpack, gizmo and hat in his Explorers Cabin, learn how to identify animals through investigating their poo, pretend to shrink down like Andy and to go back...

FUTURES: A Festival of Discovery 2025

Venue: Various venues across the South West including Bath and Bristol

Website: https://futuresnight.co.uk

FUTURES is a South West-wide festival of research and discovery packed with family-friendly FREE events for all ages. Meet researchers, explore new ideas and dive into hands-on science, art and innovation....

Pumpkin Patch at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

Venue: Pixash Lane, Keynsham

Website: www.avonvalley.co.uk

Avon Valley's pumpkin extravaganza is back for another sensational season! They've got a super selection of homegrown field pumpkins and the pumpkin market will be bursting with a wide choice of speciality...

Believe in Beasts Art Competition

Venue: Wake The Tiger

Website: www.wakethetiger.com

This October... watch out! Fear Soup on the loose! Plus, enter their Halloween art competition for the chance to win a Wake The Tiger Annual Pass. Open to all ages. Find out more on the website.

Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

Venue: Avon Valley Adventure Park

Website: www.avonvalley.co.uk

As the sun goes down, the patch lights up for you to enjoy the atmosphere! Not just open for pumpkin picking, there’ll be festival vibes with a pop-up bar, firepits, street food, performers, spectacular...

Halloween Activities at Mendip Activity Centre

Venue: Mendip Activity Centre

Website: www.mendip.co.uk/halloween

It's time for Halloween adventures this October at Mendip Activity Centre! Test target skills with the Zombie Outbreak Response Team, swish down the haunted toboggan slope or book one of the new Nerf and...

Halloween Activities at Mendip Activity Centre

Venue: Mendip Activity Centre

Website: www.mendip.co.uk/halloween

It's time for Halloween adventures this October at Mendip Activity Centre. Test target skills with the Zombie Outbreak Response Team, swish down the haunted toboggan slope or book one of the new Nerf and...

Halloween at Wookey Hole

Venue: Wookey Hole

Website: www.wookey.co.uk/events/view/halloween

Your Halloween ticket includes a fang-tastic range of activities across the site. Explore the famous Wookey Hole Caves and meet the legendary Witch, follow the Vampire Trail for treats, and snap photos...

The Gruffalo's Child

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Let your imagination run wild with...

King Pins

Venue: Cabot Circus

Website: https://kingpins.co.uk

Enjoy state-of-the-art Ten Pin bowling, as well as tech darts, ice-free curling, shuffleboard, an amazing arcade, private karaoke party room and loads more. Plus delicious pizza and crispy chicken from...

Little Stoke Junior Parkrun

Venue: Little Stoke Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/littlestoke-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2K event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but you must register before your first run. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in...

The Climbing Academy

Venue: The Arc Chippenham

Address: Westmead Lane

Website: www.theclimbingacademy.com/the-arc

Climb indoors with bouldering for all ages - no booking needed - plus auto-belays and roped climbing for ages 6+. Friendly instructors are always around to help. The fun continues outdoors with a free...

The Outdoors Project

Venue: Horfield Common, The Ardagh and Sefton Park School

Website: www.theoutdoorsproject.co.uk

Their mission is to encourage children to spend time outdoors, away from screens. They have lots of exciting activity-themed days to choose from such as Wildcraft vs Minecraft Day, Bushcraft, Viking Day,...

We The Curious

Venue: One Millennium Square, Anchor Road

Website: www.wethecurious.org

With two floors brimming with interactive exhibits, the science centre on Bristol’s Harbourside is the perfect destination for families of all ages, school groups or grown-ups, and those with a curious...

Revolutions Per Minute with Gorilla Circus

Venue: Bristol Beacon

Website: https://bristolbeacon.org

A mesmeric show combining exhilarating acrobatics, adrenaline-pumping street dance and breath-taking roller skating, set on a giant moving treadmill. Gorilla Circus is a contemporary circus company specialising...

Shed-ache

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Shed-ache is a seriously silly dance theatre show that transports little people and their grown ups to a world that sits somewhere between reality and make believe.Be prepared to be blown away by aKa's...

Cinderella Ice Cream Seller

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

In this new musical for families and children, join Talvi and Caldwell, loyal employees of Cinderella’s, as they share her rags to riches tale, and confront their own desires, hopes, and the magic that...

Chocolate Sundays

Venue: Avon Valley Railway

Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Join Avon Valley Railway to experience the history of this special locomotive. Retired Fry’s employees will be joining with displays about the local history of Fry’s, plus, you’ll have the chance...

Family Activity: Arty Fun!

Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Get creative with family Arty Fun this half term. SGS College have lots of lovely creative ideas on the theme of ‘footprints’ to inspire your own creativity. Visit the museum galleries, explore the...

Tales from Acorn Wood

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry,...

Autumn Family Fun at Blaise Museum

Venue: Blaise Museum

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

This enchanting family activity week will immerse you in the richness and warmth of the season, celebrating nature this autumn. Peep into the tiny autumn fairy doors and enjoy the scenes of the season...

Club Kids Halloween Ball

Venue: Komedia Bath

Website: https://komediabath.co.uk

Club Kids is the South West's ONLY family rave that focuses on the warm, uplifting and joyful sounds of House and Disco, it's an event you will enjoy as much as your kids.This event is aimed predominantly...

Dinosaur Slime Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: https://westonmuseum.org

Art in Mind presents the ooey-gooey Slime Workshop, this time with a dinosaur-themed twist! Get ready to personalise your slime to be as unique as you. Choose from a range of colours, you can even make...

Family-fun galore at Bristol Beacon’s Family Gigs!

Venue: Bristol Beacon

Website: https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/category/family-events

Bristol Beacon's new Family Gigs are bursting with music, movement and joy! With singalongs, surprises and a brilliant house band featuring the legendary Simon Panrucker, expect giggles, grooves and lots...

Greenhouse of Horrors

Venue: Bristol Aquarium

Website: www.bristolaquarium.co.uk

Explore spooks that come from the seed and discover the creepy side of nature in Greenhouse of Horrors! Amongst the vibrant leaves and exotic blooms of the giant botanical house lurk some dangerous and...

Howl-oween

Venue: Bristol Zoo Project

Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk/howloween

Join the spooky tales, trail and activities for all the family this Halloween. Follow the secret Scavenger Hunt around the zoo to uncover your treat. Get creative at the Halloween arts and witchcrafts...

October half-term bug trail

Venue: Dyrham Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Find out about creepy crawlies this autumn in a fun family trail. The trail will take you through the parkland to eight trail stations with fun facts about how scientists used microscopes to look at and...

Spooky Week at the Red Lodge Museum

Venue: Red Lodge Museum

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Be immersed in the rich history of one of Bristol’s most intriguing historical houses, where the past comes alive! Volunteers will be face painting creepy spiders and applying ghost temporary tattoos....

Yara In The Wild Wood

Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre

Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com

Front Room, Weston-Super-Mare, offers a tale of friendship and adventure for all the family, featuring captivating puppetry, exquisite non-verbal storytelling and spellbinding original music. Go into the...

Three Little Vikings

Venue: Tobacco Factory Theatres

Website: www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com

Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin. Three Little Vikings is...

Archaeology Adventures

Venue: The Roman Baths

Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk

Dig for Roman artefacts (replicas) in the special excavation trench and learn how to identify, record, and uncover hidden treasures—just like a real archaeologist. Discover, Investigate, Identify, Reconstruct...

Family Activity: Calm morning at the museum

Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Join this calm morning at the museum during October half-term and enjoy a sensory visit on the theme of World Wildlife. There will be hands-on animal inspired crafts and object handling available throughout...

Kidz Bop Live

Venue: Beacon Hall

Website: www.bristolbeacon.org

This high energy show brings today’s biggest hits to life, sung by kids for kids, in a concert experience packed with singing, dancing, and pure pop fun. From record breaking performances to celebrity...

Mosaic Makes - Free Family Crafts

Venue: The Roman Baths

Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk

Enjoy some fun family craft sessions this October half-term, included in your admission. Create a spider or pumpkin mosaic based on the myth of Arachne - the mortal women zapped into a spider by the goddess...

Too Many Greek Myths

Venue: Tobacco Factory Theatres

Website: www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com

Join Living Spit as they tackle everything from Hades to Heracles, Midas to Medusa, with their trademark blend of harebrained humour, questionable wigs and a total disregard for historical accuracy.Prepare...

Wacky Gifts Trail

Venue: The George Müller Museum

Website: www.mullers.org

Hunt around the museum to find the unusual donations George Müller received to help him care for over 10,000 children. Find all the hidden items to complete the puzzle and win a prize! 10am-4pm. Free...

Dino Dig

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: https://westonmuseum.org

Pretend to be a real Palaeontologist as you dig for fossils and make your own clay fossil to take home, in family friendly dinosaur sessions. Workshop time are 10.30-11.15am, 11.30-12.15pm and 12.45-1.30pm....

Encanto Sing-Along

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Encanto" tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed...

Family activity: Story Box at M Shed

Venue: M Shed

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Interactive story time sessions, led by staff and volunteers, reading a selection of story books, enhanced with cuddly toys, puppets and pieces of costume. Suitable for children 4-7 years. Sessions 11am,...

Pop Princesses

Venue: The Playhouse

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift. Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals. The...

The Littlest Yak

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.A gorgeous...

Dino Day

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: https://westonmuseum.org

Get ready to rumble and ROAR as the Museum are joined by Raptors World for a fun-filled day of all things dinosaur.Several Prehistoric beasts will make special appearances throughout the day, as they bring...

Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even...

Dino-Themed Pick and Mix Crafts Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: https://westonmuseum.org

During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to pick and complete two crafts. All the necessary materials and tools you need to do your chosen activities will be provided. Advanced booking is recommended...

Little Gift

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Meet Ted, a cautious old soul living all alone in a busy, bustling town. He likes it that way. It’s quieter and safer. Told by a very special performer, with a playful mix of puppetry, music and song,...

Spooky Spectacular Fireworks

Venue: Bath Racecourse

Website: www.bath-racecourse.co.uk

Feel the heat with daring fire eaters, marvel at classic fun fair rides and attractions, and prepare to be amazed by the return of the Light Up Lansdown Hot Air Balloon Display. As the balloons fade, the...

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Cert PG)

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept.Ticket Prices Adult £5 and Child £3.

Fireworks on the Rec

Venue: The Recreation Ground

Website: https://visitbath.co.uk

Bath Rotary's Annual Fireworks Display on the Recreation Ground in the centre of historic Bath is a highlight of the year for families, residents and visitors alike: a professional display with music and...

Junior Jungle’s BIG 10

Venue: Bristol Beacon

Website: www.bristolbeacon.org

Led by the irrepressible duo of Nick Terrific and Rocky Patch, this family rave phenomenon has spent the last decade turning dancefloors upside down with their bass-heavy, high-energy parties for kids...

Swan Lake

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Filled with mystery, romance, and emotional depth, Swan Lake has captivated the hearts of audiences for generations and continues to be celebrated worldwide. A spellbinding evening of timeless beauty that...

Fireworks to Music

Venue: Avon Valley Adventure Park

Website: https://avonvalley.co.uk/events/fireworks-night

Avon Valley are once again teaming up with Aardvark FX, their world-class pyrotechnics and special effects friends to bring you another jaw dropping spectacular! Fireworks at approximately 7pm depending...

Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre

Venue: Mendip Activity Centre

Website: www.mendip.co.uk/twilight

Slide into holiday adventures with Twilight Tobogganing! Race down the outdoor slope beneath a canopy of 10,000 sparkling lights and dancing lasers. Each group gets private use of 8 toboggans followed...

Amazing Artefacts – Home Educators Monthly Session

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: www.westonmuseum.org

The November session will be spent making some historical festive crafts and decorations and learning a bit about how different past cultures celebrated the winter months. The December session will have...

Home Educator workshop: Bristol at war – the Home Front

Venue: M Shed

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Join M Shed for an immersive, activity-packed workshop looking at everyday life on the Home Front during World War Two. Investigate the events of 24 November 1940 when Bristol city centre was blitzed and...

Bristol Aquarium's Even Calmer days

Venue: Bristol Aquarium

Website: www.bristolaquarium.co.uk

Bristol Aquarium will turn off the music, and children’s rides to reduce any unexpected noises. They also increase the lighting in some of the darker areas throughout the day to create a more consistent...

Bath on Ice

Venue: Royal Victoria Park

Website: https://bathonice.co.uk

Glowing in atmospheric lights, Bath on Ice is back and is the perfect place to practise your skating and show off some moves. With wintery music, a cosy bar, and seasonal drinks, you'll be transported...

The Smeds and The Smoos

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Music, laughs and interplanetary...

Jeff Kinney - Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Partypooper Show

Venue: The Forum

Website: https://bathforum.co.uk

Welcome to The Partypooper Show – a laugh-out-loud birthday event where audience members will be selected to join Diary of a Wimpy Kid author (and host!) Jeff Kinney on stage to help save the party spirit!Expect...

Home Educator workshop: Ancient Egypt

Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Home Educator workshop about ancient Egypt includes exploring artefacts, trying hieroglyphic writing and playing games, all inspired by the fantastic Egypt gallery. Suitable for Home Educated children...

Snow Mice!

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Join three intrepid adventurers on a chilly, mousey expedition to the top of the hill where they each discover that Snow Mice really do exist and that maybe, just maybe, this new home isn’t so bad after...

Fabulous Festive Fun Day

Venue: Yate Shopping Centre

Website: www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk

Throughout the day, families can enjoy free fairground rides, meet and greets with festive characters, and a fantastic line-up of live entertainment on the main stage from 12pm. Don’t forget to also...

Ministry of Science Live

Venue: The Forum

Website: https://bathforum.co.uk

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding...

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer -The Drone Light Show

Venue: Royal Victoria Park

Website: https://luminadrones.com/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-sign-up

Follow Rudolph’s journey through the stars at a magical drone light show this Christmas. The sky comes alive with the heart-warming tale of the world’s most famous reindeer, told through cinematic...

MC Grammar Live: Books, Beats and Barz

Venue: Komedia Bath

Website: https://komediabath.co.uk

Multi-award winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador MC Grammar is BACK! Get ready for book bangers, epic rhymes and non-stop vibes! It’s the ultimate family party – so grab your caps,...

Relaxed Opening Session

Venue: Bristol Zoo Project

Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk

This relaxed opening event is the perfect opportunity for individuals with additional sensory needs and their carers to visit in a much quieter and supportive environment. They will have a quiet space...

Sparkle – Christmas Garden Illuminations and Light Trai

Venue: The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

Website: www.bishopspalace.org.uk

Step into the magic of Christmas as the much-loved Illuminations return for 2025, bigger, brighter, and more enchanting than ever before. Sparkle transforms this historic Palace and RHS partner inner gardens...

Calm Session at Wake The Tiger

Venue: Wake The Tiger

Website: www.wakethetiger.com/calm-sessions

These Calm Sessions are for anyone who could find a visitor attraction overwhelming when open to the general public, particularly SEND and neurodivergent people of all ages. So if you perhaps prefer less...

The Gruffalo and The Snowman in Concert

Venue: Bristol Beacon

Website: www.bristolbeacon.org

For one day only the Mozart Symphony Orchestra performs its popular Christmas concert in Bristol Beacon, fresh from its appearance in London. Tickets are available from bristolbeacon.org or on 0117 203...