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Family events in Bristol

Bristol is one of the most family-friendly cities in the UK, packed with activities, award-winning attractions and exciting family-friendly events to keep all ages entertained.

Browse our list of events below and find the perfect thing to keep your family entertained in the city.

For families on a budget, we also have a free things to do and free events page, so check them out too.

And if you are still looking for somewhwere to stay with the family, then scoot over to our family-friendly accommodation section and book a break in Bristol. You can browse different options, compare prices and book online.

Don’t forget to also check out our list of family-friendly things to do and plan your whole trip with the greatest of ease.

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Winter Stargazing (3D) at We The Curious

Harbourside

Investigate the science of astronomy and find answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask at one of these regular daily shows.

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From:

2 Dec 2019to2 Mar 2020
Rocketship Adventure (2D) at We The Curious

Harbourside

Join Stella the Bear on a quest to explore Earth… and beyond in a brand new Planetarium show!

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From:

16 Dec 2019to6 Dec 2020
Dragonbird Theatre at Tobacco Factory Theatres

Southville

DragonBird Theatre is an Early Years theatre company whose homemade sets and props inspire children to create their own theatrical adventure when back at home.

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From:

1 Jan 2020to31 May 2020
Exploring the Solar System 2D and 3D at We The Curious

Harbourside

Take a trip into space using the UK’s most advanced Planetarium!

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From:

4 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
Space Explorers 2D at We The Curious

Harbourside

Blast off into space and play pass the planet as you are trained up to become a fully qualified Space Explorer!

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From:

4 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
TYNTEtots: Jolly January at Tyntesfield

North Somerset & the Mendips

Stories, games and crafts for 2-5 year olds and their families, based on the story of the Frog Prince.

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From:

20 Jan 2020to24 Jan 2020
WokyFest

Harbourside

WokyFest is back at Wapping Wharf for 2019 with a day of family friendly fun to celebrate Chinese New Year!

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From:

25 Jan 2020to25 Jan 2020
Chinese New Year at Wai Yee Hong

Eastville

Enjoy Bristol’s biggest FREE Chinese New Year celebrations and celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Rat at on Saturday 25th January. The family event will feature dance and martial arts performances as well as the traditional lion dance.

Dates

From:

25 Jan 2020to25 Jan 2020
Annual Fish Count at Bristol Aquarium

Harbourside

Help Bristol Aquarium count their animals for the annual animal census!

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From:

25 Jan 2020to26 Jan 2020
Planetarium Nights at We The Curious

Harbourside

When was the last time you looked up at the stars? Wander into the giant silver ball for your very own night-time tour of the known universe in the UK's only 3D Planetarium.

Dates

From:

30 Jan 2020to30 Jan 2020
Baby Art Hour at Spike Island

Harbourside

Come play with colour, shape, texture and learn easy ways to create, using simple methods and materials.

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From:

31 Jan 2020to31 Jan 2020
Chinese New Year at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Clifton

Join them for their Chinese New Year celebrations this February!

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From:

1 Feb 2020to2 Feb 2020
Life in the Margins: Bring your baby tour at Spike Island

Harbourside

Bring Your Baby tours make it easy for parents and carers with babies aged under one year to engage with art in an environment that welcomes them. The aim is for it to be at a time that fits with their daily routine and at an affordable price.

Dates

From:

4 Feb 2020to4 Feb 2020
Victorian Workshop in Action Tour at Underfall Yard

Harbourside

Join a workshop tour to experience the collection of vintage machines in action as they bring to life the work once carried out in this historic place.

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From:

5 Feb 2020to5 Feb 2020
Planetarium Nights at We The Curious

Harbourside

When was the last time you looked up at the stars? Wander into the giant silver ball for your very own night-time tour of the known universe in the UK's only 3D Planetarium.

Dates

From:

6 Feb 2020to6 Feb 2020
Igloo at Trinity Henleaze URC Church

Henleaze

Travelling Light and Bristol Old Vic present Igloo – a playful experience filled with warmth, sensation and gentle exploration, suitable for babes in arms and pre-schoolers aged 0-3 accompanied by their carers.

Dates

From:

6 Feb 2020to6 Feb 2020
Igloo at City Academy, Bristol

East Bristol

Travelling Light and Bristol Old Vic present Igloo – a playful experience filled with warmth, sensation and gentle exploration, suitable for babes in arms and pre-schoolers aged 0-3 accompanied by their carers.

Dates

From:

7 Feb 2020to8 Feb 2020
Box at Circomedia

Central Bristol

Featuring impressive hand-balancing, playful acrobatics and a mysterious box of tricks, BOX offers a humorous and uplifting tale about sibling connection, competition and compassion. Based on, in, atop and around a custom-built Cube that expands…

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From:

8 Feb 2020to8 Feb 2020
Planetarium Nights at We The Curious

Harbourside

When was the last time you looked up at the stars? Wander into the giant silver ball for your very own night-time tour of the known universe in the UK's only 3D Planetarium.

Dates

From:

13 Feb 2020to13 Feb 2020
February Half Term at Aerospace Bristol

Patchway

Join Aerospace Bristol this February half term for a packed programme of events, including make-and-take activities, story time sessions, and fascinating Spotlight Talks.

Dates

From:

15 Feb 2020to23 Feb 2020

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