• Pumpkin Fest

    Manorafon Farm Park Llanddulas Road, Abergele, United Kingdom

    Pumpkin Fest is the perfect autumn family day out, with pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving, Halloween activities and plenty of spooky fun for everyone to enjoy.Day event 10am to 3:30pm on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, including Farm Park admission, a free pumpkin per child ticket, the pumpkin patch, Pumpkin Village and pig races (Slime […]

  • Spooky VR Ride at Fron Goch

    Fron Goch Garden Centre Pant Road, Llanfaglan, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, United Kingdom

    A spooky virtual reality ride for the whole family at Fron Goch Garden Centre, helping DASH fight the evil FLASH past ghastly ghouls, petrifying pumpkins and sinister scarecrows. Best suited to adults and children aged 3 and over; younger children may ride at parental discretion. Book at customer services on the day. Customer services: 01286 […]

    £5
  • Explorer Club

    Hawarden Estate Farm Shop Hawarden, United Kingdom

    An outdoor woodland adventure for children aged 2 to 11, with a craft, campfire, hot chocolate and marshmallows. Dress for the weather; wellies and waterproofs recommended. Starts from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop. £10 per child.Hawarden Estate Farm Shop: 01244 533442.

    £10
  • Calan Gaeaf at Erddig

    Erddig (National Trust) Erddig, Wrexham, Wrexham, United Kingdom

    A free October half term family event with trails through the house and autumn garden exploring Welsh folklore and seasonal customs, plus seasonal crafts and marshmallow toasting. No booking needed; daily 10am to 5pm, 17 October to 1 November. Free, normal admission charges apply.Erddig: 01978 355314.

    Free with admission
  • Calan Gaeaf at Chirk Castle

    Chirk Castle (National Trust) Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, United Kingdom

    Over October half term families can follow a garden trail about Welsh folklore and unusual stories from the castle's past, with interactive activity stations and a free trail guide on arrival. Daily 10am to 5pm, 17 October to 1 November. Free, standard admission applies.Chirk Castle: 01691 777701.

    Free with admission
  • Stranger Folk at Chirk Castle

    Chirk Castle (National Trust) Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, United Kingdom

    An interactive family adventure for children aged 7 and up: collect a password from the Welcome Team, then use a free app to explore the castle, look for the Stranger Folk and complete challenges. Daily 10am to 5pm, 17 October to 8 November. Free, standard admission applies.Chirk Castle: 01691 777701.

    Free with admission
  • Spooky VR Ride at Fron Goch

    Fron Goch Garden Centre Pant Road, Llanfaglan, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, United Kingdom

    A spooky virtual reality ride for the whole family at Fron Goch Garden Centre, helping DASH fight the evil FLASH past ghastly ghouls, petrifying pumpkins and sinister scarecrows. Best suited to adults and children aged 3 and over; younger children may ride at parental discretion. Book at customer services on the day. Customer services: 01286 […]

    £5
  • Wild Fungi Walk with Discover the Wild

    Bodnant Garden Tal-y-Cafn, near Colwyn Bay, Tal-y-Cafn, Conwy, United Kingdom

    Fungi expert David Winnard leads a walk at Bodnant Garden to find and identify autumn fungi and explain their role in nature. Accompanied children welcome. Two walks: Saturday 17 October 1:30pm to 3:30pm, and Wednesday 21 October 10:30am to 12:30pm. £12 per ticket plus garden admission for non-members. Booking essential: 0344 249 1895.Contact Bodnant Garden […]

    £12
  • Laughs and Wonder Show 3.0

    The Magic Bar Live 14 Clonmel Street, Llandudno, Conwy, United Kingdom

    A magic show with two magicians combining illusions, sleight of hand and comedy, billed as perfect for all ages. Arrival from 5.30pm. At The Magic Bar Live on Clonmel Street, Llandudno. Times from the venue's Ticket Tailor listing; book via the link.The Magic Bar Live: 01492 370013.

  • Inclusion Day at Xplore!

    Xplore! Science Discovery Centre 17 Henblas Street, Wrexham, Wrexham, United Kingdom

    A sensory-friendly day with quieter music, dimmed lighting and a dedicated quiet sensory space, plus workshops throughout the day alongside more than 85 hands-on exhibits. 9.30am to 4.30pm.Xplore! Science Discovery Centre: 01978 293400.

  • Cardiff Animation Festival: Yr Injan Fach Fentrus + Family Shorts

    Theatr Clwyd Raikes Lane, Mold, Flintshire, United Kingdom

    A Welsh-language animated feature about a cheerful train helping deliver a birthday party, followed by family-friendly Welsh animated shorts and an animation workshop. Theatr Clwyd Cinema, 11am, running time 1 hour. Rated PG. £6 including booking fee; members from £4.50.Theatr Clwyd box office: 01352 344101.

    £6
  • Spooky VR Ride at Fron Goch

    Fron Goch Garden Centre Pant Road, Llanfaglan, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, United Kingdom

    A spooky virtual reality ride for the whole family at Fron Goch Garden Centre, helping DASH fight the evil FLASH past ghastly ghouls, petrifying pumpkins and sinister scarecrows. Best suited to adults and children aged 3 and over; younger children may ride at parental discretion. Book at customer services on the day. Customer services: 01286 […]

    £5
  • Tea Time Wonder Show

    The Magic Bar Live 14 Clonmel Street, Llandudno, Conwy, United Kingdom

    An early-evening magic show. At The Magic Bar Live on Clonmel Street, Llandudno. Times from the venue's Ticket Tailor listing; book via the link.The Magic Bar Live: 01492 370013.

  • Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

    Storyhouse Hunter Street, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom

    The live Horrible Histories stage show with 3D effects, covering Henry VIII's wives, Mary I, Edward VI and the Spanish Armada. Performances Thu 22 Oct 10.30am, Fri 23 Oct 6.30pm, Sat 24 Oct 2.30pm and Sun 25 Oct 3pm. Family tickets available.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.Storyhouse box […]

    From £21.75
  • Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

    Storyhouse Hunter Street, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom

    The live Horrible Histories stage show with 3D effects, covering pharaohs, pyramids and mummies. Performances Thu 22 Oct 1.30pm, Fri 23 Oct 10.30am, Sat 24 Oct 6.30pm and Sun 25 Oct 11am. Family tickets available.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.Storyhouse box office: 01244 409113.

    From £21.75
  • Halloween at Adventure Parc

    Adventure Parc Snowdonia Conway Road, Dolgarrog, Conwy, United Kingdom

    A week of Halloween and half-term activities at Adventure Parc in the Conwy Valley, open 9am to 10pm daily from 23 to 31 October, including pumpkin hunting (30 and 31 October, 11am to 3pm, £10 per person), live music, bingo and fancy dress. On Friday 30 October there's a family magician at 6pm and live […]

  • WNO – Family Concert

    Venue Cymru The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, United Kingdom

    Welsh National Opera’s Family Concert is back with a vibrant and welcoming introduction to live orchestral music. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.

    £20
  • Half Term Calan Gaeaf Trail at Bodnant Garden

    Bodnant Garden Tal-y-Cafn, near Colwyn Bay, Tal-y-Cafn, Conwy, United Kingdom

    Hanner Tymor Llwybr Calan Gaeaf: a half-term family trail of Welsh monsters and mythical beasts, with games and stories by local author Rowynn Ellis. Daily 24 to 31 October 9:30am to 5pm, then 1 to 8 November 10am to 4pm. Free event; normal garden admission applies; no booking.Contact Bodnant Garden on 01492 650460 or [email protected].

    Free (garden admission applies)
  • Explorer Club: Pumpkin Special

    Hawarden Estate Farm Shop Hawarden, United Kingdom

    A pumpkin-themed woodland sensory adventure for children aged 2 to 11, with a craft, campfire story or songs and hot chocolate. Starts from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop. Book via the Hawarden Estate events page.

    £10
  • Spooky VR Ride at Fron Goch

    Fron Goch Garden Centre Pant Road, Llanfaglan, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, United Kingdom

    A spooky virtual reality ride for the whole family at Fron Goch Garden Centre, helping DASH fight the evil FLASH past ghastly ghouls, petrifying pumpkins and sinister scarecrows. Best suited to adults and children aged 3 and over; younger children may ride at parental discretion. Book at customer services on the day. Customer services: 01286 […]

    £5
  • Apple Day & Old Castle Open Day

    Hawarden Estate Farm Shop Hawarden, United Kingdom

    A free family apple festival at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, alongside an open day at Hawarden Old Castle (last entry to the castle 3pm). Apple Day is free; Old Castle access is ticketed, with a donation going to Tŷ Gobaith. Book castle tickets and check details on the Hawarden Estate events page.

    Apple Day free; Old Castle ticketed