What's On in Avon

Boat trips

Venue: M Shed

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/m-shed/boat-trips

All three of historic working boats Pyronaut, Mayflower and John King offer scenic trips around Bristol Harbour. This is an experience not to be missed, led by hardworking and knowledgeable volunteers....

Kumon Free Assessment

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Now is the perfect time for your family to discover the benefits of Kumon as the Kumon Study Centres in the Avon area are offering Free Registration to new and returning students. Take this opportunity...

Autumn trail: Become a nature detective at Dyrham Park with 'There's No Deer Around Here'

Venue: Dyrham Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Help Jacob discover who's been visiting Granny's garden, in an adventure around Dyrham Park armed with a booklet which will guide you to explore nature and look for clues and signs. Each trail booklet...

Pumpkinfest

Venue: Noah's Ark Zoo

Website: www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Explore the Zoo, visit the animals and follow the trail. With pumpkins, autumnal decorations and lots of family-friendly photo opportunities, it’s the perfect place to soak up the autumnal atmosphere...

The Home of Halloween

Venue: Wookey Hole

Website: www.wookey.co.uk

From mysterious pumpkin trails and magical cave adventures to the fun Monster's Ball Circus Show, Wookey Hole is bursting with Halloween excitement. Brave little visitors can also meet the Witch of Wookey...

Back To The Future The Musical

Venue: Bristol Hippodrome

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Based on the iconic 1985 movie and brought to the stage by the film’s original creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, this multi-award-winning production is dazzling critics and thrilling audiences across...

Home EdVenturers

Venue: Leigh Court Farm

Website: www.homeedventurers.co.uk

Home Ed-Venturers runs weekly forest school groups on the edge of Bristol for home-schooled children aged 5-10 yrs old and 10-15 yrs old. They nurture a collaborative community where every voice is heard...

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...

Kings Weston Junior Parkrun

Venue: Kings Weston Estate

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

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 10am. Free but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace!

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 10am. Free but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace!

Magic of Maples Family Trail

Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/magic-of-maples-trail

Step into a world of fiery reds, glowing oranges and golden yellows on our brand-new family trail through dog friendly Silk Wood. Follow the Magic of Maples trail and uncover the secrets, stories and surprising...

Pulse: Music and Movement for Kids

Venue: Beacon Music Centre

Website: www.bristolbeacon.org

Pulse Kids offers a weekly, relaxing and fun space where children aged 7-15 with additional needs can meet, express themselves and thrive through music and movemen and develops skills like empathy, communication,...

Room on the Broom trail

Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/room-on-the-broom

This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her...

Shaun the Sheep Wildlife Mission

Venue: Bristol Zoo Project

Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk

As part of Aardman’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, join Shaun on a new trail to play, explore and discover! Find REAL wildlife conservation challenges with Wallace and Gromit, Feathers McGraw, Timmy...

Team Super Sports Holiday Camps

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.teamsupersports.co.uk

Team Super Sports delivers award-winning holiday camps during Easter, Summer, and all Half-Terms across top independent schools in the Midlands. They specialise in creating multi-sport, high-energy experiences...

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,...

Wake the Tiger: Inspire, Disrupt, Believe

Venue: 127 Albert Road

Website: www.wakethetiger.com

At Wake The Tiger, art, storytelling, and imagination come to life in a hyper-reality adventure. Visitors take a self-guided journey through over 40+ immersive spaces, each filled with colour, movement,...

Arty Artefacts - Home Educators Monthly Sessions

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: www.westonmuseum.org

Each month take part in a variety of different hands on and creative activities inspired by historical art and design or linking to items from the collections. Monthly sessions will be organised in pairs...

Avatar The Last Airbender In Concert

Venue: The Forum

Website: www.bathforum.co.uk

The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual journey through fan-favourite moments from the animated series, all shown on a full-size cinema...

Crown Ballet presents Swan Lake

Venue: The Playhouse

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The world’s most famous ballet returns! Crown Ballet is proud to present a breathtaking new staging of Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky’s iconic masterpiece of romance, mystery, and classic ballet beauty. A...

Mystical Marsh Lantern Experience

Venue: WWT Slimbridge

Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge

This October, escape the ghouls and goblins and experience a wildlife-packed lantern trail that will leave nature fans of all ages spellbound. The Mystical Marsh Lantern Experience is a magical must-do....

Rapunzel

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Rapunzel, trapped in a tower by a wicked witch, must seize her destiny and plan her own escape. Bethan Woollvin’s bold, funny twisted fairytale is brought to life by award-winning Wrongsemble—bursting...

Avatar The Last Airbender - In Concert

Venue: Bristol Beacon

Website: www.bristolbeacon.org

The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual journey through fan-favorite moments from the animated series, all shown on a full-size cinema screen....

Chocolate Sunday

Venue: Avon Valley Railway

Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Go and see the restored locomotive from the Fry’s chocolate factory in Keynsham. Discover more about this special locomotive and its local history by enjoying a ride behind the engine and taking a look...

Ministry of Science Live! Science Saved the World

Venue: The Playhouse

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.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...

The Giant Bubble Show

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Bubble Inc presents... The Giant Bubble Show! A fast-paced, high-impact bubble spectacle starring the one and only Bubble Wizard! Expect jaw-dropping giant bubbles, swirling bubble storms, and shimmering...

Home Educator workshop: Ancient Egypt

Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

The Home Educator workshop about ancient Egypt includes exploring artefacts, trying hieroglyphic writing and playing games, all inspired by the fantastic Egypt gallery. This structured, museum-led learning...

Halloween Adventures at Bowood House and Gardens

Venue: Bowood House and Gardens

Website: bowood.org/house-gardens

This October half term follow the Pumpkin Trail to spot the hidden pumpkins in the Arboretum to earn an edible treat! Get creative with spooky arts and crafts. Halloween adventures available Thursday 22 October...

Myth Monster

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Part performance, part headphone experience, Myth Monster is about us, our ancestors, and the ancestors we’ll become… Featuring amazing sound, original music, and the chance to move, dance and get...

Autumn Week at Blaise Museum

Venue: Blaise Museum

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Perfect for families with children aged 0-9, this enchanting event will immerse you in the richness and warmth of the season, celebrating nature this autumn.This event is a delightful way to introduce...

Bowood Halloween Adventures

Venue: Bowood House and Gardens

Website: www.bowood.org/house-gardens

Follow the Pumpkin Trail through the grounds. Enjoy spectacular falconry displays, including a fascinating static display where you can meet these magnificent birds up close. Round off your visit by exploring...

Halloween Chain Reactions and Alien Worlds at We The Curious

Venue: One Millennium Square, Anchor Road

Website: www.wethecurious.org

Can you build a spooky chain reaction machine or engineer the ultimate paper plane? This half term, families of all ages can enjoy a day out at We The Curious that's full of mini challenges, new discoveries...

North Somerset Show Ground Fireworks and Funfair

Venue: North Somerset Showground

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Enjoy a spectacular night of 2 dazzling firework displays plus funfair rides and delicious food and drink. Includes low-noise fireworks, allowing little ones to enjoy the magic without the loud bangs followed...

Spooky Week at The Red Lodge Museum

Venue: The Red Lodge Museum

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Step into history this Halloween at The Red Lodge for a week of stories and exploration. This enchanting event will immerse you in the rich history of one of Bristol’s most intriguing historical houses,...

Spooky Week at The Red Lodge Museum

Venue: Red Lodge Museum

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

This event will immerse you in the history of one of Bristol’s most historical houses, where the past comes alive. As you wander through the dimly lit halls, you’ll encounter former residents who will...

SUPER Natural October Half Term 2026

Venue: WWT Slimbridge

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Perfect for younger children, this experience offers a scare-free day out in nature. Explore the magical superpowers and folklore of the wetlands. With charming wildlife, seasonal creativity and plenty...

Halloween at the Castle

Venue: Berkeley Castle

Website: www.berkeley-castle.com

Step into the shadows of history this Halloween and discover a Castle brimming with eerie atmosphere and autumnal magic.Gather round for Spooky Storytelling, where tales of mystery and folklore will send...

Halloween Family Fun Day

Venue: The Helicopter Museum

Website: https://helimuseum.com/events.html

An amazing day of Spooky fun for the whole family with free entry for all children in Halloween fancy dress!!Watch live giant bubble shows in the indoor arena at 11.30am and 12.45pm. Meet the costumed...

The Utterly Revolting Science Show

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team’s hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics and revolting edible chemistry. Expect enormous...

Fun For Little Ones: A Tribute To Ms Rachel

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Get ready for singing, dancing and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their grownups!...

Halloween Family Craft Session

Venue: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Website: www.winterbournebarn.org.uk

Enjoy some family friendly craft time. There will be a range of “junk modelling” materials available to get creative with and riendly craft volunteers will have some ideas to help inspire you. Relaxed...

Halloween Family Craft Session

Venue: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Website: www.winterbournebarn.org.uk

Join Winterbourne Medieval Barn for some family friendly craft time. They will have a range of “junk modelling” materials available to get creative with. Their friendly craft volunteers will have some...

Hay!

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Farmer Geenie's new scarecrow doesn't want to stay stuck in the mud, he wants to spread his arms and fly like the birds. Join him as he finds his feet then his hands, his voice, his legs and his love of...

The Great Bristol Fireworks Spectacular

Venue: The Port of Bristol Community Hub

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

The evening begins with a smaller low-noise fireworks display designed for younger children, followed by a huge fireworks spectacular, bigger, brighter, and better than ever before. Angus Pedrick Funfair...

Frozen Sing-A-Long

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the sing-a-long version of Frozen. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements...

Rabbit and Rey and The Lost Things

Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre

Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com

A brand new funny, heart-tugging and brilliantly bonkers adventure show from Stuff & Nonsense Theatre, makers of smash hits The Gingerbread Man and The Enormous Turnip and other family theatre triumphs...

Calm Sensory Workshop – Printed Postcards

Venue: The Holburne Museum

Website: https://holburne.org

Designed to be relaxed and informal, considering children and families with additional and sensory needs. This ‘Calm Sensory’ workshop offers a quieter alternative to busier family drop-ins, which...

Dear Zoo

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets,...

Magique Presents: Fire and Water

Venue: Wookey Hole

Website: www.wookey.co.uk

Magique blends jaw-dropping illusions, mind-bending tricks, and spectacular visual effects with laughter, wonder, and a dash of mystery. Every performance is packed with surprises, making it a must-see...

Dino Day with Raptors World

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: www.westonmuseum.org

Get ready to rumble and roar as Weston 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 we...

Science Museum

Venue: The Forum

Website: www.bathforum.co.uk

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.This family production is sure to capture...

All The Small Things

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Deep in the woods, in the middle of nowhere, lives the Story Collector. Drawers, cabinets and cupboards brim with baddies and goodies, hopes and wishes, once upon a times and far, far aways. A magical...

Freaky Family Gig

Venue: Bristol Beacon

Website: www.bristolbeacon.org

Expect monster mashes, potions and jack-o-lanterns in Lantern Hall! Families come in all forms and constellations, and this gig will have something for everyone. So bring your nan, your cousin, your neighbour...

Halloween Slime Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: www.ticketsource.com/westonmuseum/e-rpgdvy

Get ready to personalise your slime to be as unique as you! Choose from a range of colours, you can even make your own colour. Limited spots available so be sure to secure your spot in advance. £5 per...

Kindness Karl

Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre

Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com

This Halloween join mischievous demon, Karl, on his quest to be kind – a joyful, magical storytelling adventure full of laughter and playful audience interaction from Adventure Arts and its artistic...

BOA Fireworks Display

Venue: Poulton Park

Website: www.bradfordonavon.co.uk

Visit Poulton Park from 4-7pm, for an evening of family fun, community spirit and a spectacular free carbon-neutral fireworks display. The festivities begin at 4pm with live music, food, drink and fairground...

The World of Jamie Smart

Venue: The Forum

Website: www.bathforum.co.uk

Join The Forum for a brilliant event with bestselling comic book superstar Jamie Smart to celebrate the release of the new Bunny vs Monkey Day of the Heroes comic book. With hilarious stories, live drawing...

Firework Spectacular

Venue: Avon Valley Adventure Park

Website: www.avonvalley.co.uk

This year’s soundtrack is a first for Avon Valley: 00s Pop vs K-pop. Think early-2000s chart-toppers going head to head with the biggest K-pop anthems the whole family already sings along to at home....

Home Educated Learning Event

Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/home-educated

This session is suitable for home educated children aged between 7-11 years, however siblings are welcome to attend alongside them. Each attendee must show a valid ticket on arrival.All children must be...

Low Noise Fireworks

Venue: Old Down Country Park

Website: www.olddownestate.co.uk

This 12 minute low noise firework display is packed with colour and movement, with the fireworks accompanied by music to create a proper Bonfire Night atmosphere. Plus enjoy live entertainment and let...

Imperial Sports Ground Firework display

Venue: Imperial Sports Ground

Address: Brislington, Bristol

Website: https://imperialsportsground.co.uk/upcomingevents

Imperial Sports grounds 2nd annual fireworks display will be bigger and better than last year with not one......but 2 displays! Gates to the funfair open from 4pm and the 1st display will be at 7pm with...

Home Educators workshop – Landscape into Art

Venue: The Holburne Museum

Website: https://holburne.org

This workshop is specifically programmed for home educators 5yrs+ to access and enjoy the museum’s collection through exploration and creativity. Develop creative skills and learn how to make your own...

Circus Extravaganza Circus Show and Workshop

Venue: Pucklechurch Community Centre

Address: Abson Road

Website: www.circusextravaganza.co.uk

The show has a run time of 45 minutes and is packed full of highlight circus acts that are set to a fantastic soundtrack. They have a lovely set up to create the feeling of a big top as you walk into your...

MC Grammar: The MIC DROP Tour

Venue: Komedia Bath

Website: www.komediabath.co.uk

World Book Day Ambassador and bestselling author, MC Grammar, is back and this time he’s bringin’... Bigger Beats, Bigger Laughs and even Bigger Family Fun! Grab your caps and shades and get ready...

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Drone Light Show

Venue: Bath Racecourse

Website: www.bath-racecourse.co.uk

A revolutionary event perfect for the whole family. Witness the sky come alive with the heart-warming tale of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, told through cinematic sound and light, through a spectacular...

Wild Lights at Bristol Zoo Project

Venue: Bristol Zoo Project

Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk

Brand new for 2026, Wild Lights will bring to life the beautiful features of Bristol Zoo Project through an awe-inspiring display of light and sound. Just 30 minutes from central Bristol, with easy access...

The Snowman and Paddington Bear's First Concert

Venue: Bristol Beacon

Website: www.bristolbeacon.org

The Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns to Bristol Beacon for its annual performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big screen with live symphony orchestra providing...