Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Pontypool 2026

41 family-friendly fall activities near Pontypool

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Cantref Adventure Farm Pumpkin Festival)

Cantref Adventure Farm Pumpkin Festival

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Brecon 21 mi

Every child picks a complimentary pumpkin straight from the patch.

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

Sat, Oct 31

Pontypridd 14 mi $$

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

Halloween at The Grand Pier

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Weston 24 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

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Caerphilly 11 mi

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

Tŷ Hafan Dark Run 2026

Sat, Oct 17

Cardiff 16 mi $

Evening Halloween fun run with illuminated paths

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 18 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 22 mi

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

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 24 mi

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

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

Calan Gaeaf at Tredegar House

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Newport 10 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 19 mi $$

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

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 7 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

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Caerleon 7 mi

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

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

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Newport 9 mi $$

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

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

Sat, Oct 31

Cardiff 15 mi $

A fancy dress kids disco hosted by The Sanderson Sisters.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Pumpkin Carving at the Dean Heritage Centre)

Pumpkin Carving at the Dean Heritage Centre

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Soudley 25 mi

Pick and carve your own jack-o'-lantern to take home.

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 $

Halloween dance party tailored for children.

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 8 mi $$

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

Halloween Lego and Craft

Wed, Oct 28

Caerphilly 12 mi $

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

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 13 mi $$

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

Sat, Oct 31

Cardiff 17 mi $

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

Halloween Kids Creative Crafts Workshop

Mon, Oct 26

Penarth 19 mi $$

Sculpt clay ghosts and design decorative spell bottles.

Make Your Own Halloween Bats

Wed, Oct 28

Soudley 25 mi

Children create their own take-home bat decorations during spooky half-term crafting.

Stay and Play Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 30

Caerphilly 12 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 12 mi $

Includes all crafting materials, refreshments, and a snack.

Halloween Discovery Club 2026

Oct 27 – Dec 30

Dowlais 14 mi $

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

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

Cardiff 16 mi $

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

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 17 mi $

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

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

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Cardiff 14 mi

Family-friendly Halloween quest with prizes and weekend crafts.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Mini Pumpkin Decorating at Chepstow Castle)

Mini Pumpkin Decorating at Chepstow Castle

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Chepstow 16 mi

Pick a pumpkin from the castle prison and decorate it without carving.

Halloween at the Castle

Oct 25 – Oct 28

Berkeley 25 mi

Family Halloween activities and Tudor characters inside historic Berkeley Castle.

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

Fri, Oct 30

Brynmenyn 25 mi $

Guided Halloween painting workshop for children aged seven and older.

Halloween Sip & Paint Workshop

Fri, Oct 30

Clifton 25 mi $$

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

Ghoul School

Cardiff 17 mi $

Live science show with spooky Halloween themes.

Little Monsters Halloween Party

Cardiff 15 mi $

Kids Halloween party with bouncy castle and costume contest

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Chepstow Castle Halloween Trail)

Chepstow Castle Halloween Trail

Chepstow 16 mi $$

Halloween trail at the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Vale PYO Twilight Pumpkin Picking)

Vale PYO Twilight Pumpkin Picking

A48 22 mi $$

Festively lit pumpkin patch with a light trail

Puxton Park Spooktacular Supper

Hewish 24 mi $

Spooktacular Halloween party with buffet and soft play access

Hallowfest

Easter Compton 20 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween celebration with immersive story rooms and foam parties.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Cardiff Halloween Festival - Daytime Festival)

Cardiff Halloween Festival - Daytime Festival

Cardiff 17 mi $$

Magical island adventure accessible by Ghost Ship

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Children's Disco Afternoon)

Halloween Children's Disco Afternoon

Penarth 19 mi $

Children's Halloween disco afternoon

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Cefn Mably Farm Park Pumpkin Patch)

Cefn Mably Farm Park Pumpkin Patch

Cardiff 10 mi $$

Pick your own pumpkin amidst farm park fun.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct Halloween at The Grand PierWeston-super-Mare

Sat24Oct Caerphilly Castle Halloween QuestCaerphilly

Sat24Oct Calan Gaeaf at Tredegar HouseNewport

Sat24Oct Monstrous Myths of the Roman BathsCaerleon

Sat24Oct Halloween Mini Golf After Dark: Glow Golf 2026Newport

Sat24Oct Pumpkin Carving at the Dean Heritage CentreSoudley

Other Halloween categories near Pontypool

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

PontypoolHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties13 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

PontypoolHaunted Experiences12 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

PontypoolHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment8 shows & screenings

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon

PontypoolUnique Halloween Events14 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Pontypool

Halloween in Pontypool offers exciting possibilities for families. For an immersive science adventure, consider Halloween Family Fun at Techniquest in Cardiff. If you're seeking a local, child-focused experience, the Little Monsters Halloween Party in Cwmbran is a great choice. These events, and many more throughout the region, provide different ways to celebrate the season.

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41 family-friendly fall activities near Pontypool

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