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Looking for ways to keep the family entertained this summer? We’ve rounded up events, activities and days out happening across Wales. From outdoor adventures and family festivals to character meet-and-greets, nature trails, crafts and community events; there’s something for everyone. Browse our guide by area to discover what’s happening near you and start planning an unforgettable summer of family fun!

Anglesey:

  1. https://www.anglesey.gov.wales/en/Residents/social-care-and-wellbeing/Children-and-families/Play/Play-and-activities.aspx

Blaenau Gwent:

  1. Youth in the Park– The Blaenau Gwent Youth Service is hosting free, drop-in sessions. Activities run from 14:00 to 16:00 at locations like Cwm Welfare Park (27 July), Deighton Playing Fields (28 July), Abertillery Park (7 August), and Brynmawr Welfare (19 August): https://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/resident/schools-learning/youth-services/summer-activities-2026/
  2. Library activities- https://www.blaenaugwentlibraries.co.uk/events
  3. Blaenau Gwent Play Team- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590424485318

Bridgend:

  1. Summer of Fun- https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/news/summer-of-fun-offers-free-activities-for-children-across-the-county-borough/

Caerphilly:

  1. Summer activities: https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news/news-bulletin/july-2026/%E2%80%8Bsummer-packed-with-activities-across-caerphilly?lang=en-GB
  2. Summer fun events- https://www.caerphillyminerscentre.co.uk/summer-activities

Cardiff:

  1. Find Children’s Play Sessions- https://cardiffchildrensplayservices.co.uk/play-sessions/find-play-sessions-near-you/
  2. What’s on Cardiff- https://www.cardiffrocks.co.uk/things-to-do/whats-on-in-the-summer-holidays-in-cardiff
  3. Holiday Activities for Children- https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/article/2990/Holiday-activities-for-children
  4. Organised Events and Provision- https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/faqs/organised-events-and-provision-5/

Carmarthenshire:

  1. Summer of family fun- https://newsroom.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/2026/7/carmarthenshire-gears-up-for-a-summer-of-family-fun-as-school-holidays-begin/
  2. Free family activities- https://www.facebook.com/CarmsCouncil/posts/summer-starts-here-in-carmarthenshire-the-school-holidays-are-almost-here-and-we/1457725246402330/
  3. Carmarthenshire Family Information Service- https://fis.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/whats-on/

Ceredigion:

  1. Parenting and Family Support Noticeboard- https://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/resident/wellbeing-and-care/support-for-children-young-people-and-families/parenting-and-family-support/parenting-and-family-support-noticeboard/
  2. Organised Events and Provision- https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/faqs/organised-event-and-provision/

Conwy:

  1. Summer Activities- https://www.cambriancu.com/en/other-services/news-events/summer-activities-opportunities-for-families-in-conwy
  2. School Holiday Activities- https://ffit.secure.conwy.gov.uk/en/Home/Activities-and-Learning/Childrens-Activities/School-Holiday-Activities/School-Holiday-Activities.aspx
  3. Organised Events and Provision- https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/faqs/organised-events-and-provision-7/

Denbighshire:

  1. Childcare and Parenting Events- https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/childcare-and-parenting/activities-and-events.aspx
  2. Organised Events and Provision- https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/faqs/organised-events-and-provision-8/

Flintshire:

  1. School Holiday Activities- https://gwella.wales/school-holiday-activities-flintshire/
  2. Free Groups and Activities- https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Flintshire-Early-Years-and-Childcare/Free-Groups-and-Activities.aspx
  3. Organised Events and Provision- https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/faqs/organised-events-and-provision-9/

Gwynedd:

  1. Play Activities- https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en-gb/social-care-health-and-family-support/children-and-families/play-activities-and-things-to-do
  2. Summer of Fun- https://www.bywniach.cymru/may-half-term-2024/?lang=en

Merthyr Tydfil:

  1. What’s On- https://www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/whats-on/
  2. Free Summer Activities- https://www.facebook.com/groups/592375563079346/posts/1319602580356637/
  3. Play Activities- https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/learning-in-merthyr-tydfil/play-in-merthyr-tydfil/play-activities-in-merthyr-tydfil/
  4. Kids of Summer Fun- https://welovemerthyr.net/event/kids-summer-of-fun/

Monmouthshire:

  1. Summer of Fun- https://www.monlife.co.uk/7540/
  2. Children’s Activity Events- https://www.visitmonmouthshire.com/whats-on/all-events/childrens-activity-events

Newport:

  1. Summer Fun- https://bit.ly/4ffM2qQ
  2. School Holiday Fun- https://www.newport.gov.uk/our-city/see-and-do/school-holiday-fun

Powys:

  1. Free Family Events- https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/22802/Free-family-activities-this-summer-at-Powys-libraries-museums-and-archives
  2. Activities- https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/2025/Find-out-about-activities-for-children-and-young-people

RCT:

  1. Organised Events and Provision- https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/faqs/organised-events-and-provision-17/

Swansea:

  1. Family Fun- https://www.visitswanseabay.com/whats-on/family-friendly/
  2. Summer Holiday Fun- https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/8010/Summer-holiday-fun
  3. Summer of Fun- https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/47318/COAST—SOSS-Summer-of-fun

Torfaen:

  1. Summer Reading Challenge- https://www.torfaen.gov.uk/en/News/2026/July/09-Summer-Reading-Challenge-opens.aspx
  2. Summer of Fun- https://connecttorfaen.org.uk/campaign/torfaensummer
  3. Torfaen Play- https://www.torfaenfis.org.uk/en/children-and-young-people/torfaen-play

Wrexham:

  1. Events- https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/events
  2. Summer Holiday Play- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1717084455237329/posts/4537736299838783/