Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Aberdare 2026

Pontypridd 9 mi $$

South Wales fireworks display paired with a Halloween party and costumes.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Halloween Spooktacular at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum)

Halloween Spooktacular at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

Oct 28 – Oct 30

Rhondda

Underground mine adventures, pumpkin picking, and fairground rides for families.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Caerphilly Castle Halloween Quest)

Caerphilly Castle Halloween Quest

Caerphilly 14 mi

Features a chilling children's quest with a surprise prize.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Forage Farm Shop Pick Your Own Pumpkins)

Forage Farm Shop Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Cowbridge 17 mi

Tractor trailer rides, a maize maze, farm animals, and pumpkin picking.

Tŷ Hafan Dark Run 2026

Sat, Oct 17

Evening Halloween fun run with illuminated paths

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Calan Gaeaf at Tredegar House)

Calan Gaeaf at Tredegar House

Newport 21 mi

Celebrate Welsh folklore and Halloween traditions during October half term.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Fireworks Spectacular at Llanerch Vineyard)

Fireworks Spectacular at Llanerch Vineyard

Fri, Nov 6

Hensol 15 mi $$

Musical fireworks display complemented by a light show at the vineyard.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Halloween Kids Fancy Dress Party)

Halloween Kids Fancy Dress Party

A fancy dress kids disco hosted by The Sanderson Sisters.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Mini Golf After Dark: Glow Golf 2026)

Halloween Mini Golf After Dark: Glow Golf 2026

Newport 21 mi $$

Non-scary nighttime mini golf featuring glowing lights and festive Halloween effects.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Gods, Heroes, & Monsters: Become a Hero!)

Gods, Heroes, & Monsters: Become a Hero!

Oct 26 – Oct 30

Caerleon 22 mi

Tackle an obstacle course and test your ancient fighting skills.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Monstrous Myths of the Roman Baths)

Monstrous Myths of the Roman Baths

Caerleon 23 mi

Follow tracks through the historic ruins to uncover hiding mythical creatures.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Children's Spooky Paint Along)

Children's Spooky Paint Along

Fri, Oct 30

Brynmenyn 12 mi $

Guided Halloween painting workshop for children aged seven and older.

Children's Halloween Disco

Tue, Oct 27

Newbridge 14 mi $

Halloween dance party tailored for children.

Halloween Lego and Craft

Wed, Oct 28

Caerphilly 14 mi $

Features free play Lego, crafts, refreshments, and optional fancy dress.

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (Halloween Children's Party at Bar 98)

Halloween Children's Party at Bar 98

Pontardawe 17 mi $

Afternoon children's party featuring games, dancing, and costume fun.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Playlands Little Pumpkins Halloween Party)

Playlands Little Pumpkins Halloween Party

Cardiff 17 mi $

Non-scary Halloween party with soft play and bounce house for toddlers.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Exhale into Autumn Day Retreat)

Exhale into Autumn Day Retreat

Sun, Sep 20

Cardiff 17 mi $$

Day retreat featuring Yin Yoga, lunch, Yoga Nidra, and a sound bath.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Pumpkin Painting with Beth & Jess)

Pumpkin Painting with Beth & Jess

Fri, Oct 2

Newport 22 mi $$

Paint a keepsake ceramic pumpkin with artist guidance and provided supplies.

Halloween Kids Creative Crafts Workshop

Mon, Oct 26

Penarth 22 mi $$

Sculpt clay ghosts and design decorative spell bottles.

Halloween Discovery Club 2026

Oct 27 – Dec 30

Dowlais 5 mi $

Screen-free week of Halloween games and activities for youth.

Stay and Play Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 30

Caerphilly 14 mi $

Fancy dress play session with soft play and crafts.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Watford Road Pumpkin Painting Workshop)

Watford Road Pumpkin Painting Workshop

Mon, Oct 26

Caerphilly 14 mi $

Includes all crafting materials, refreshments, and a snack.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Halloween Cosy Colouring Night with TheCardboardLemon)

Halloween Cosy Colouring Night with TheCardboardLemon

Thu, Oct 8

Pontcanna 19 mi $

Features colouring with provided supplies and an illustrated Halloween colouring book.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Halloween Decoration Making with Pink Lemon Craft Club)

Halloween Decoration Making with Pink Lemon Craft Club

Wed, Oct 14

Beginner-friendly Halloween crafting night with all supplies provided at a local cafe.

Castell Coch's Creepy Quest

Cardiff 15 mi

Family-friendly Halloween quest with prizes and weekend crafts.

Ghoul School

Cardiff 21 mi $

Live science show with spooky Halloween themes.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Batty Bats Workshop at Swansea Museum)

Batty Bats Workshop at Swansea Museum

Swansea 22 mi Free

Create your own bat familiar craft

Little Monsters Halloween Party