What's On in Avon

Dragonfly festival

Venue: WWT Slimbridge

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences. Events and activities include the dragonfly trail, outdoor dragonfly games, dragonfly safari, water...

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...

Alfie and Amelia Fact Finding Trail

Venue: Aerospace Bristol

Website: www.aerospacebristol.org/whats-on

Take off on an aviation adventure with Alfie Fox and his sister Amelia. Download your Alfie and Amelia comic book story ahead of your visit, or pick up a free copy in admissions.

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....

King Pins

Venue: Cabot Circus

Website: https://kingpins.co.uk

Enjoy state-of-the-art Ten Pin bowling lanes, as well as tech darts, ice-free curling, shuffleboard, a huge arcade, private karaoke party room and more.! Get stuck into delicious Neapolitan-style pizza...

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,...

The Roman Baths

Venue: Abbey Church Yard

Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk

Younger children will love following Hoot the Owl activity trails, while those a little older will be fascinated and entertained by the free audioguide designed just for children and read by the wonderful...

The Stick Man Trail at Westonbirt

Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt-the-national-arboretum

The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover...

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...

Teddy Bears Picnic

Venue: Avon Valley Railway

Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Enjoy a steam-hauled train ride up and down the line, then prepare to be greeted with magic shows, balloon modeling, face painting, and more back at Bitton station. Both your train ride and the entertainment...

Rock The Tots

Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre

Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com

As Autumn sets in, Rock The Tots will be celebrating the changing weather. Expect fun covers from the likes of Rihanna, The Weather Girls and Stevie Wonder, to name but a few! Come rain or shine, Rock...

Jane Austen Festival

Venue: Various locations in Bath

Website: www.janeausten.co.uk

The Jane Austen Festival in Bath is the largest and longest running Jane Austen Festival in the world. Throughout the 10 day festival visitors can enjoy events inspired by the timeless works of Jane Austen...

Puffling Percy

Venue: Tobacco Factory Theatres

Website: www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com

An uplifting children’s show for 4-11 year olds about friendship, overcoming obstacles and trusting your instincts. With original music and songs, magical puppetry and a heartwarming story, Puffling...

Vikings and Falconry Day

Venue: The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

Website: https://bishopspalace.org.uk/event/falconry-vikings-day

Step back in time for a thrilling day of Viking combat, ancient crafts, and majestic birds of prey. Alongside the Viking encampment, enjoy the return of the ever-popular Medieval Falconry displays. Families...

Food and Drink Festival Raceday

Venue: Bath Racecourse

Website: www.bath-racecourse.co.uk

Experience the world of flat racing with an afternoon horse racing event featuring several exciting races. If you’re looking for things to do in Bath this September, this could be a good Autumn day out....

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...

Family Costume Ball at No.1 Royal Crescent

Venue: 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset

Website: https://visitbath.co.uk/whats-on/family-costume-ball-at-no-1-royal-crescent-p3790973

Get ready to party like it's 1809 at No.1 Royal Crescent's family costume ball. Don your best Regency-style dress or waistcoat and learn the most fashionable dances from Jane Austen's time. Traditional...

Relaxed Opening Session

Venue: Bristol Zoo Project

Website: https://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...

The Addams Family

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

This new musical features an original story that is every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a...

The Three Little Pigs

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

There’s a wolf coming... but for now, The Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. Be blown away by the world of Stuff and Nonsense in this joyful retelling of a classic tale. Told in a unique...

Bath Children's Literature Festival

Venue: Various venues

Website: https://bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature

The festival features a variety of authors, poets, illustrators and storytellers, bringing some of the biggest and best loved names in the world of children's books. Festival goers will have loads of fun...

QEH School Sports Open Evening

Venue: QEH Bristol

Website: www.qehbristol.co.uk/admissions/open-events-and-visits

A fantastic chance for sporty boys to try out activities, tour the facilities, and meet their expert coaching staff. QEH offers small class sizes, excellent teaching, and exceptional pastoral care, helping...

Sidcot Independent School Open Day

Venue: Oakridge Lane, Winscombe

Website: www.sidcot.org.uk/open-days

The Open Mornings provide a chance to visit the Junior and/or Senior School. Go on a full tour of the school facilities led by current students, see lessons in process, and hear from the Head, Deputy Heads,...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry...

Under the Sea Messy Play

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: https://westonmuseum.org

Prepare for a fun-filled session, with a different range of sensory and messy play activities for your little ones to build, imagine, experience, investigate, explore, and create. Please take a towel and...

Badminton School Prep Open Morning

Venue: Westbury Rd, Bristol

Website: www.badmintonschool.co.uk/admissions/open-days-school-visits

Badminton School is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3-18. Your daughter will have the opportunity to explore music, art, drama and outdoor pursuits, with a vast array of concerts,...

Neon Slime Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: https://westonmuseum.org

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

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...

WiFi Wars

Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre

Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com

The live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes! – presented by Chuckle Busters.

Playtime! Cheesy Tunes

Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Website: www.redgravetheatre.com

Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Sessions last 1 hour,...

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...

Fairfield High School Open Events

Venue: Allfoxton Road, Horfield

Website: https://fairfield.excalibur.org.uk/information/open-events

Fairfield’s dedicated team of educators are passionate about delivering a broad and balanced curriculum meeting not only the highest academic standards, but that also promotes creativity, critical thinking,...

The Little Prince

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Embark on a whimsical journey with the Little Prince as he wanders the universe in search of the true meaning of friendship. Enter a world of endless sunsets, where people are like flowers, and grown-ups...

Family Volunteering Day

Venue: The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

Website: www.bishopspalace.org.uk

Looking for a worthwhile family challenge that’s fun and free? Become a member of the team for the day and help The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens with tasks including welcoming visitors, plaque polishing...

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...

John King Trips

Venue: M Shed

Address: Princes Wharf

Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Take a trip on the harbour on the John King – a 1935 diesel tug built to tow cargo ships from Bristol City Docks to the mouth of the River Avon.Built by the last major Bristol shipbuilder, John King...

Redmaids' High School Senior School Open Morning

Venue: Redmaids' High School

Website: www.redmaidshigh.co.uk/admissions/events

Whether you are interested in the Junior School, Senior School or Sixth Form, there will be an event for you. Visiting events all include a guided tour of the school, a talk from key members of staff and...

The Time Seekers

Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre

Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com

Following on from the stellar success of The Star Seekers, comes a new mission, The Time Seekers – an inspiring, warm and audience driven children’s show that journeys through history, exploring the...

World Space Week

Venue: Aerospace Bristol

Website: www.aerospacebristol.org/whats-on

Following on from the 40th anniversary of Giotto’s launch in July, Aerospace Bristol continue to celebrate Bristol’s important space work - from Skylark to Hubble and more - throughout the annual World...

Chocolate Sundays

Venue: Avon Valley Railway

Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Join Avon Valley Railway to experience the history of this special locomotive. They’ll be joined by retired Fry’s employees with displays about the local history of Fry’s, plus, you’ll have the...

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.100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...

RBC Race for the Kids at School

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.gosh.org/get-involved

Take part in the annual school charity fun run between 6-10 October and help build the new Children's Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Get the whole class - or even the whole school...

An Ant Called Amy

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

This is a story about an ant called Amy (an award-winning ant one might add), her brother Andy and a Brown Spider. Amy the ant works very hard. A charming and moving story about a busy little ant who learns...

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...

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...

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...