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October 2024
Felting Fun at The Pound
Join felting expert, Magda, to create a felted picture which can be turned into a card, a brooch or even a backpack decoration. Magda will show you how to create a picture using needle felting techniques using layers of wool to fabric and felting it by stabbing the wool through the fabric with a prickly needle. This technique allows you to mix colours and lay out your design before starting the felting process, with the option to add more layers…
Find out more »Pumpkinfest at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
A celebration of all things autumnal including pumpkin patch Fur, Fangs, and Feathers scavenger hunt (28 Oct–1 Nov) to explore the zoo, hunt for hidden clues whilst learning all about some fascinating animals and native wildlife. Participants will receive a discount pumpkins purchased from the patch and win a family animal adoption of your choice. There will also be displays with a selection of birds of prey.
Find out more »American Road Trip at the American Museum
Celebrating a journey through the diversity of American landscapes, history and culture in this contemporary, immersive experience, where visitors join in and share their own stories. There will be large-scale-travel games, theatrical sets, and an array of American road-trip memorabilia, as well a chance to get up close to an original 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide motorcycle, on loan from Haynes Motor Museum. Explore the origins and stories behind the cultural phenomenon, and be transported across thousands of miles on…
Find out more »Halloween Miniature Gardens at Whitehall Garden Centre
An opportunity to plant a miniature garden to take home.
Find out more »HENRY Starting Solids workshop online1
An online workshop to help you get your baby off to a great start. Discover when your baby is ready to try solid food, what foods to start with, when your baby is hungry and when they’ve had enough, and how to make mealtimes an enjoyable experience for both of you. Suitable for families with babies and toddlers. To book or for more information contact the Community Wellbeing Hub on 0300 247 0050 or email BATHNES.thehub@hcrgcaregroup.com
Find out more »Interactive Nature Trail with Dorothy House Hospice
Through its seasons, nature reminds us of the fragility of life and offers peace and solace from sadness and overwhelm. The interactive nature trail aims allow anyone wishing to find a wellbeing space to reflect in nature, or to find serenity in grief. Take a pause and learn more about the bio-diverse species found in the meadows, do some nature rubbings, view the art installation and explore the site.
Find out more »Tiny Tales at Topping & Co Booksellers
A weekly opportunity to listen to a new picture book as well as enjoy some healthy snacks and tea and coffee for the accompanying adults. Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Please sign up in advance.
Find out more »Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the American Museum
The Unforgettable Behaviour exhibition showcases 39 photographs from previous Wildlife Photographer of the Year collections, displaying some of the most incredible animal behaviour moments ever captured on camera. The photos show an extraordinary range of surprising, and often deeply moving, acts by animals. They have been chosen to allow visitors to connect with animals they might never otherwise see and to inspire everyone to care about the world around us. The collection includes the works of several American photographers, with…
Find out more »Pumpkin Carving at Whitehall Garden Centre
An opportunity to enjoy some creative halloween pumpkin carving. Pre-book online to avoid disappointment.
Find out more »Spooky Walk at Whitehall Garden Centre
Do you dare enter the spooky walk? Make your way around the halloween-themed walk and keep an eye out for ghosts, bats, spiders, zombies and so much more...
Find out more »Special Edition Family Creative Activities at Chippenham Museum
Special edition activities taking inspiration from and marking the closing of the autumn exhibition by the work of artist John Hitchens.
Find out more »Big Autumn Adventure at Bowood
Explore the trail through the grounds picking up clues as you go to claim a prize.
Find out more »Fused Glass Workshop at Flourish
A taster fused glass workshop to learn the basics of kiln formed glass techniques while creating your glass piece - a Bristol balloon, freestyle hanging or flower panel. No previous experience necessary. Afterwards, your glass piece will be kiln-fired, wrapped and ready to collect in approximately 1-2 weeks. Sessions run 1030am-1230pm and 130-330pm, suitable for ages 16+ years.
Find out more »HENRY Healthy Families: Right From the Start (online)
An opportunity to develop strategies, learn about nutrition, child development, food labelling and more to establish a healthy start. Free course for parents or carers of children aged 0-5 years old.
Find out more »Fused Glass Workshop at Flourish
A taster fused glass workshop to learn the basics of kiln formed glass techniques while creating your glass piece - a Bristol balloon, freestyle hanging or flower panel. No previous experience necessary. Afterwards, your glass piece will be kiln-fired, wrapped and ready to collect in approximately 1-2 weeks. Sessions run 1030am-1230pm and 130-330pm, suitable for ages 16+ years.
Find out more »Open Events at St Mark’s School
An opportunity for prospective students and their parents (Years 6 and above) to visit the School, take a tour and meet with key staff members and students. Please complete the form online prior to attendance. For further information available please contact St Mark’s School on 01225 312661 or email info@st-marks.org.uk
Find out more »Sixth Form Open Evening at The New Sixth
An opportunity to take a tour of the School and discuss courses with key Staff members.
Find out more »Luxmuralis at Bath Abbey
A new Son et Lumiere installation marking the first light and sound installation in the Abbey. The stained-glass windows of the Abbey will be brought to life using light projections and musical compositions highlighting the intricate designs and colours that define these masterpieces and echo the colours and stories once painted across the architecture.
Find out more »The Dreamer Live! at The Rondo
A brand new magic show from the magician who correctly predicted the lottery. Internationally acclaimed star of The Greatest Magician, James Phelan, returns from sell out, 300 date theatre tour.
Find out more »Open Doors Event at Parade Gardens & the Colonnades
Free entry to Parade Gardens and the door to the Colonnades, Undercroft and vaults under Grand Parade, and the Medieval East Gate on Boat Stall Lane. In addition to opportunities to speak with Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Regeneration Team, there will be half-term activities including live pumpkin carving, entertainment from the Natural Theatre Company and a pop-up coffee cart. There will also be sculpture from local artists, a pop-up living maze, winter garden installation, and a digital model…
Find out more »CeCe & Me pop up events
Lucy (a trained shoe fitter) will measure and fit your child’s feet properly, talk you through the options and answer your questions so you can make a confident choice about what’s right for them. She will also have a range of quality shoes available in sizes 18-28 from international children’s footwear brands such as Bobux, Froddo and Ricosta including pre-walkers and first walkers as well as regular shoes. No booking required and no purchase necessary – you are welcome to…
Find out more »Fantastic Tails gallery trail at the Holburne
Free admission for families during half-term (26 October – 3 November) and a ‘Fantastical Tails’ gallery trail inspired by the wonderful creatures and animals in Chila Burman and Paula Rego’s work; suitable for ages 6yrs+.
Find out more »Playful Collages at The Pound
Join textile artist Jess Way to create playful collages combining fabrics, colourful papers and paints. You’ll be cutting up shapes, painting marks onto different surfaces, and combining them together to make a fun experimental piece to take home. Suitable for ages 7+.
Find out more »Pumpkinfest at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
A celebration of all things autumnal including pumpkin patch Fur, Fangs, and Feathers scavenger hunt (28 Oct–1 Nov) to explore the zoo, hunt for hidden clues whilst learning all about some fascinating animals and native wildlife. Participants will receive a discount pumpkins purchased from the patch and win a family animal adoption of your choice. There will also be displays with a selection of birds of prey.
Find out more »American Road Trip at the American Museum
Celebrating a journey through the diversity of American landscapes, history and culture in this contemporary, immersive experience, where visitors join in and share their own stories. There will be large-scale-travel games, theatrical sets, and an array of American road-trip memorabilia, as well a chance to get up close to an original 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide motorcycle, on loan from Haynes Motor Museum. Explore the origins and stories behind the cultural phenomenon, and be transported across thousands of miles on…
Find out more »Halloween Miniature Gardens at Whitehall Garden Centre
An opportunity to plant a miniature garden to take home.
Find out more »Interactive Nature Trail with Dorothy House Hospice
Through its seasons, nature reminds us of the fragility of life and offers peace and solace from sadness and overwhelm. The interactive nature trail aims allow anyone wishing to find a wellbeing space to reflect in nature, or to find serenity in grief. Take a pause and learn more about the bio-diverse species found in the meadows, do some nature rubbings, view the art installation and explore the site.
Find out more »Animation Workshop with the Mighty Girls at Bradford on Avon
Learn different ways to create stop motion animation using Stikbot Studio to create different animation. You will learn to plan and storyboard ideas, characters, design sets, film, edit, and add sound effects and audio. Suitable for ages 8-12 years.
Find out more »Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the American Museum
The Unforgettable Behaviour exhibition showcases 39 photographs from previous Wildlife Photographer of the Year collections, displaying some of the most incredible animal behaviour moments ever captured on camera. The photos show an extraordinary range of surprising, and often deeply moving, acts by animals. They have been chosen to allow visitors to connect with animals they might never otherwise see and to inspire everyone to care about the world around us. The collection includes the works of several American photographers, with…
Find out more »Pumpkin Carving at Whitehall Garden Centre
An opportunity to enjoy some creative halloween pumpkin carving. Pre-book online to avoid disappointment.
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