February Half Term Events

From dazzling light festivals to entertaining theatre shows and special events at the city's award-winning attractions, there’s lots of brilliant family-friendly fun to choose from this February half term.

Free events and activities

Bristol’s big free event to kickstart half term, Bristol Light Festival returns from 2 - 11 February and will showcase showstopping, iconic art installations across the city.

GLOW returns to Weston-super-Mare across five nights (13 - 17 February) with magical light installations and artworks in Grove Park. Tickets are Pay What You Decide, and there will be additional must-see artworks and installations at key locations across the town, from The Grand Pier to the Italian Gardens.

Learn more about fossils and one of the most important women in palaeontology in the Making Waves exhibition at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. Make sure to book a ticket for a theatrical lecture from palaeontologist Anne-Marie for the young palaeontologists of today. Both the exhibition and lecture are free but donations are welcome.

Family-friendly days out

Head outside and explore the Zoo Detectives trail at Bristol Zoo Project to see if you can work out which mystery animal has been passing through. Spot giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs and gelada baboons on your way around the site.

Find out about the specimens that were transported on board Brunel's SS Great Britain in the Plants Crossing Continents Exhibition and join a flower crafting workshop, or learn how creatures have adapted to survive on islands across the world at Bristol Aquarium.

Spend a day at Wookey Hole where your ticket includes several experiences, from subterranean caves and historic exhibitions to crazy golf and a 4D cinema. Take advantage of their special offer where kids can eat free during February Half Term.

Visit Aerospace Bristol to learn about the incredible story of the Miracle of the Severn and how a pilot of a Bristol Britannia was forced to attempt a landing on the Severn Estuary!

Uncover an ecological message about saving the planet and explore the mesmerising world of Meridia as well as brand new space the OUTERverse at Wake The Tiger.

Get discounts on visits to Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge & Caves, Brean Leisure Park, Puxton Park and West Country Waterpark by buying a full-priced ticket with any of the participating attractions. VIP pass holders will automatically qualify for a 20% discount off of the admission price to the five other attractions. Find out more here

Fun theatre shows

See smash hit West End musical Wicked at Bristol Hippodrome, listen to a story of unexpected friendship at The Farmer and The Clown at Bristol Old Vic, or join in with activities during their Funnily Family Day.

Watch family classic The Gruffalo at Redgrave Theatre, enjoy a mix of poems, raps and songs about dinosaurs at the Great Big Dinosaur Show at The Wardrobe Theatre on Old Market, or follow an adventure with a nocturnal creature in Midnight Mole at Tobacco Factory Theatres.

Learn more about the great ocean liner, the titanic at the Titanic Exhibition at Paintworks.

Outdoor family fun near Bristol

Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display in Weston-super-Mare on Saturday 17 February, with the best views from The Grand Pier.

Try something new with some winter surfing at The Wave, or have a go at toboganning at Mendip Activity Centre.

Journey back in time to a Stone Age Winter at Cheddar Gorge & Caves, find out about animals that hibernate during Winter at Westonbirt, or put your building skills to the test at Tyntesfied's building block workshop.

Go mad for mud at Slimbridge: make your own festival art using art glitter or join in with mud sculpting!

As well as events to keep you busy on your February half term break in Bristol, don't forget to check out our things to do sections for information on all our big attractions and activities.

Or if you are looking to save a few pennies, then see our list of free days out in Bristol or check out all our special offers including family offers, eating out, things to do and accommodation deals.

If you are going to make a break of it then check out the family-friendly accommodation section to help you pick the right hotel for you.

Need somewhere kid friendly to eat? Then we've pulled together a list of family-friendly places to eat in Bristol too!