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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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Follow Your Heart Trail

Central Bristol

An explosion of hearts has taken over all corners of Bristol’s city centre. The aim? To invite you back to explore the heart of the city and bring #BristolTogether again in a safe and responsible way.

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10 Sept 2020to2 Oct 2020
Circus Montini

Central Bristol

Circus Montini, Bristol, The Downs, from 23 Sept 2020 to 11 Oct 2020!

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From:

23 Sept 2020to11 Oct 2020
Upfest

Bedminster

Upfest is Europe’s largest live street art and graffiti festival.

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From:

25 Sept 2020to27 Sept 2020
Reading is Magic Festival

The Reading is Magic Festival will promote creativity and connection through stories and shared experiences, creating content for children and young people in primary and secondary schools. The virtual doors will open on Sunday 27 September with a…

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From:

27 Sept 2020to2 Oct 2020
Pumpkin Patch - Pick your Own at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park

Keynsham

The massive Pumpkin Patch Festival will return for weekends and half term in October 2020.

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From:

3 Oct 2020to4 Oct 2020
Pumpkin Patch - Pick your Own at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park

Keynsham

The massive Pumpkin Patch Festival will return for weekends and half term in October 2020.

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From:

10 Oct 2020to11 Oct 2020
Avon Gorge Trip aboard The Matthew

Central Bristol

Experience the fantastic view of the Avon Gorge passing beneath the Clifton Suspension Bridge and down the Avon to Pill and back. Look out onto the river with the second highest tidal range in the world!

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From:

10 Oct 2020to11 Oct 2020
Pumpkin Patch - Pick your Own at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park

Keynsham

The massive Pumpkin Patch Festival will return for weekends and half term in October 2020.

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From:

17 Oct 2020to18 Oct 2020
Billionaire Boy at Bristol Hippodrome Theatre

Central Bristol

Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn't have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local…

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From:

21 Oct 2020to24 Oct 2020
October Half Term at Brunel's SS Great Britain

Harbourside

Help Stanley and his friends find their eggs this October half term!

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From:

22 Oct 2020to1 Nov 2020
Treasure Island Story Walk with Show of Strength

Central Bristol

Full of pirates and buccaneers; hidden spy holes; dark secrets, dirty deeds and lashings of doubloons. Hear the story where it all began: Bristol docks. Laced with terrible pirate jokes and Ted, the fact checking parrot, to make sure your pirate…

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From:

24 Oct 2020to1 Nov 2020
Pumpkin Patch - Pick your Own at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park

Keynsham

The massive Pumpkin Patch Festival will return for weekends and half term in October 2020.

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From:

24 Oct 2020to1 Nov 2020
Halloween Family fun Day at The Helicopter Museum

Somerset

FREE ENTRY FOR ALL CHILDREN IN HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS!!!
An amazing day of spooky fun for the whole family.

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From:

25 Oct 2020to25 Oct 2020
Drive In Cinema: Monsters Inc at Bristol Filton Airfield

Filton

Watch Monsters Inc at Bristol Filton Airfield during Halloween week!

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From:

27 Oct 2020to27 Oct 2020
Drive In Cinema: Hotel Transylvania at Bristol Filton Airfield

Filton

Watch Hotel Transylvania at Bristol Filton Airfield during Halloween week!

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From:

28 Oct 2020to28 Oct 2020
Drive In Cinema: Coraline at Bristol Filton Aifield

Filton

Watch Coraline at Bristol Filton Airfield during Halloween week!

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From:

30 Oct 2020to30 Oct 2020
Drive In Cinema: Hocus Pocus at Bristol Filton Airfield

Filton

Watch Hocus Pocus at Bristol Filton Airfield during Halloween week!

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From:

31 Oct 2020to31 Oct 2020
Drive In Cinema: The Nightmare Before Christmas at Bristol Filton Airfield

Filton

Watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Bristol Filton Airfield during Halloween week!

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From:

31 Oct 2020to31 Oct 2020
Drive In Cinema: Beetlejuice at Bristol Filton Airfield

Filton

Watch Beetlejuice at Bristol Filton Airfield during Halloween week!

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From:

1 Nov 2020to1 Nov 2020
Drive In Cinema: Ghostbusters at Bristol Filton Airfield

Filton

Watch Ghostbusters at Bristol Filton Airfield during Halloween week!

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From:

1 Nov 2020to1 Nov 2020

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