Discover family-friendly events and activities to keep the kids entertained during the October school holidays in Bristol.
Outdoors & Nature
Looking for the perfect spot to get some fresh air and enjoy the vibrant autumn colours? Discover our top picks of Bristol’s best gardens and parks, ideal for family strolls and to run the kids around this October half term.
Spooky Halloween Fun
Bristol is bursting with Halloween-themed events this October half term! Get ready for spine-chilling adventures across the city:
For more hauntingly good fun, head to Wookey Hole for Halloween magic. Expect magic lessons, a Wednesday Addams-inspired circus, and more!
Nothing says Halloween like picking and carving your own pumpkin. Visit pumpkin patches at Avon Valley, Brean Leisure Park, or Farrington’s for some hands-on, seasonal fun.
Workshops & Hands-On Activities
Many of Bristol’s award-winning museums and attractions will be offering engaging, activities during the holidays. Visit Aerospace Bristol, John Wesley New Room, M Shed, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Arnolfini and We The Curious to keep curious minds entertained.
Free Events
Discover Bristol's creative heart at Stokes Croft calling on Sunday 27 October, where you can join a street art workshop, enjoy street performances, watch a live circus, and lots more.
Watch live immersive re-enactments of true historic tales in Hidden Stories of Christmas Steps on Saturday 2 November, performed by characters you will come across at different spots up and down Bristol's iconic Christmas Steps.
Head to Bristol Cathedral throughout half term to see the spectacular Gaia: Our Home Planet, a 7-metre Earth artwork by Bristol artist Luke Jerram, and take part in educational eco-craft activities and inspire the next generation of sustainability experts.
Bristol's Christmas Market opens in Broadmead on 1 November, so you can browse the multitude of food and craft stalls or look out for wandering entertainers, or head to the Cabot Circus car park for the return of their free skate park!
Special Offers
Looking for ways to save this half term? Be sure to check out our special offers for food and drink and things to do deals and browse our blog on free things to do for budget-friendly ideas and discounts.
As well as events to keep you busy on your half term break to Bristol, don't forget to check out our family-friendly things to do section for information on all our big attractions and activities.
We’ve also got a list of family-friendly accommodation to help you pick the right hotel for you, should you decide to stay for a few days and experience as much as possible.
Please note that trains between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads will not stop at Bath Spa from Monday 28th to Thursday 31st October. Replacement road transport is planned between Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa – both non-stop and stopping at Keynsham and Oldfield Park. The X39 bus service runs up to every 15 minutes between Bristol and Bath.
