Cardiff Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Evening Halloween fun run with illuminated paths

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 (Exhale into Autumn Day Retreat)

Exhale into Autumn Day Retreat

Sun, Sep 20

Cardiff $$

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

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

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

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (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.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Castell Coch's Creepy Quest)

Castell Coch's Creepy Quest

Cardiff

Family-friendly Halloween quest with prizes and weekend crafts.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Halloween Cosy Colouring Night with TheCardboardLemon)

Halloween Cosy Colouring Night with TheCardboardLemon

Thu, Oct 8

Pontcanna $

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

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Ponty Big Bang 2026 - Firework Spooktacular)

Ponty Big Bang 2026 - Firework Spooktacular

Pontypridd 11 mi $$

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

Halloween at The Grand Pier

Weston 12 mi

Family Halloween fun featuring rides, face painting, and the Witches Grotto.

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 7 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 13 mi

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

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 17 mi

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

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Pumpkinfest: Poo At The Zoo 2!)

Pumpkinfest: Poo At The Zoo 2!

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Axbridge 18 mi

Free-entry pumpkin patch with over 30 varieties plus a dung detective trail.

Calan Gaeaf at Tredegar House

Newport 8 mi

Celebrate Welsh folklore and Halloween traditions during October half term.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Ocean Adventurers Halloween Spooktacular Party)

Ocean Adventurers Halloween Spooktacular Party

Cheddar 22 mi Free

Spooky disco, family games, and live music with free entry.

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 9 mi $$

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

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween Family Fun Day at The Helicopter Museum)

Halloween Family Fun Day at The Helicopter Museum

Sun, Oct 25

Weston 15 mi

Spooky helicopter fun featuring giant bubble shows and a haunted graveyard.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Mini Golf After Dark: Glow Golf 2026)

Halloween Mini Golf After Dark: Glow Golf 2026

Newport 9 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 13 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 13 mi

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

Banwell FC's Night of Spooks & Sparks

Banwell 17 mi $

Family evening with a bonfire, fireworks, bouncy castles, and costume prizes.

Halloween Kids Creative Crafts Workshop

Mon, Oct 26

Penarth $$

Sculpt clay ghosts and design decorative spell bottles.

Halloween Lego and Craft

Wed, Oct 28

Caerphilly 7 mi $

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

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 11 mi $$

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

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Children's Halloween Disco)

Children's Halloween Disco

Tue, Oct 27

Newbridge 12 mi $

Halloween dance party tailored for children.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Children's Spooky Paint Along)

Children's Spooky Paint Along

Brynmenyn 18 mi $

Guided Halloween painting workshop for children aged seven and older.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Halloween Sip & Paint Workshop)

Halloween Sip & Paint Workshop

Clifton 24 mi $$

Step-by-step artist-led canvas painting paired with a glass of Prosecco.

Stay and Play Halloween Party

Caerphilly 7 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 7 mi $

Includes all crafting materials, refreshments, and a snack.

Halloween Discovery Club 2026

Oct 27 – Dec 30

Dowlais 21 mi $

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

Ghoul School

Live science show with spooky Halloween themes.

Little Monsters Halloween Party