SATURDAY 10th JANUARY
Rhyme and Storytime: Central Library
When: 10.45am
Where: Central Library, College Green, BS1 5TL
Entry: Free
Come along to one of our rhyme and story time sessions with your baby to share songs, rhymes and stories.
Sessions last around 20 minutes and are a great place to develop early language skills, have fun and meet others.
Suitable for 0-3 years.
Lego Club: Sea Mills Library
When: 10.30am
Where: Sylvan Way, BS9 2NA
Entry: Free
Open to children aged 4 or over accompanied by parents/carers.
An opportunity for children to build whatever they want! From monsters to spacecraft all you need is to turn up!
The Old Library Repair Cafe: Muller Road, Eastville
When: 10.30am-12pm
Where: BS5 6XP
Entry: Free
We have some fantastic volunteers to help fix small electrical items, textiles and more. No need to book, just drop in on the day.
This is a free service, donations to help build are accessible toilet are welcome, but there is absolutely no obligation or pressure to donate!
We all understand that there are many challenges around the cost of living right now, and one of our key objectives is to help people’s budgets go a little bit further!
Please also note that this is a voluntary repair service: all repairs are done at your discretion and there is no guarantee that your item will be fixed. We haven’t currently got the capacity to fix mobile phones or white goods. Parking is limited, so we recommend using alternative transport options.
Chess Club: Bishopston Library
When: 3pm
Where: Gloucester Rd, BS7 8BN
Entry: Free
A chance for children and teens aged 5-17 to learn how to play chess and practise their skills.
Parents and carers are welcome to join in too.
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
SATURDAY 17th JANUARY
Wildlife Champions Taster Morning
When: 10am-12.30pm
Where: Grow Wilder BS16 1EL
Entry:
Join us for a Wildlife Champions Taster Morning, to find out more about Avon Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife Champions Programme 2026-2027. You’ll get to meet existing Wildlife Champions, Avon Wildlife Trust staff, and other people interested in becoming champions and joining the programme.
We will meet in the classroom at Grow Wilder, where we’ll get to chat and get to know each other over tea, biscuits, and bird song. You’ll also have a chance to wander around and enjoy Grow Wilder, which is teeming with wildlife!
This event will be suitable for older children and their parents/carers.
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
Board Games Session: Bedminster Library
When: 2-4pm
Where: Bedminster Parade, BS3 4AQ
Entry: Free
Free board games session for over 12s. Test out new games, revisit old ones, and have some fun along the way.
For more information, email Ellie on ao22131@bristol.ac.uk.
Wassail: Horfield Organic Community Orchard
When: 2.45pm
Where: Find the orchard on Gaston Lane (aka Donkey Lane), off Kings Drive/Longmead Ave, BS& 8JP
Entry: £5.42 for non members – book HERE (limited tickets)
Join us this Old Twelfth Night to raise the spirits for a fruitful new year.
Mulled juice and homemade cakes for sale (please bring cash).
The Apple Tree Lady begins ceremony at 2.45pm. There’ll be Morris dancers, too!
Community Wassail: Magpie Bottom Nature Reserve, Kingswood
When: 2-3.30pm
Where: BS15 8HD (Meet at the field, at the top of the Nature Reserve (entry from Magpie Bottom Lane)
Entry: Free
A family-friendly festive afternoon celebrating the traditional Wassail, an ancient folk tradition from apple-farming regions across the UK, where communities come together to bless the orchards and wish for a good harvest in the year ahead.
The event will include a lively performance from Rag Morris, nature crown making with Baker Street Nursery, group songs and all the traditional Wassail proceedings. All ages welcome!
SUNDAY 18th JANUARY
Bristol Ornithological Club Bird Walk (Youth Event): Eastville Park
When: 10am-12pm
Where: Eastville Park
Entry: Free (booking needed) – Book HERE
Do you know your pigeon from your wigeon?
We’re joining Bristol Ornithological Club’s walk around Eastville Park to see what winter birds are making themselves at home. This event is suitable for young people from any level of knowledge or experience! Come along and say hello, meet new people and learn a new skill. We will have some binoculars and scopes available to use but if you have your own, please bring them along.
This event is part of our Youth Programme so we ask anyone attending to be between 14-25 years old and to please have parental consent if under 18. Parents and siblings are also welcome to attend.
The session will take place outdoors so please dress warmly. Sturdy, appropriate footwear is also recommended.
SATURDAY 24th JANUARY
Lego Club: Central Library
When: 2.30pm
Where: Central Library, College Green, BS1 5TL
Entry: Free
Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Children can build what they like or follow the library staff’s ideas, developing their science, technology, engineering and maths skills through play.
Please note that the stock of Lego is mixed so no guarantee that all pieces will be suitable for all ages.
Parents and carers must supervise younger children.
Lego Club: Sea Mills Library
When: 10.30am
Where: Sylvan Way, BS9 2NA
Entry: Free
Open to children aged 4 or over accompanied by parents/carers.
An opportunity for children to build whatever they want! From monsters to spacecraft all you need is to turn up!
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
SATURDAY 31st JANUARY
Happy Scrappy Saturday: M Shed
When: 10.30am-3pm
Where: M Shed, Princes Wharf, BS1 4RN
Entry: Free, donations welcome
Come along to help kick-off National Storytelling Week with some DIY scrap costume-making.
Drop in and create a costume with our friends from the Children’s Scrapstore.
We’ll suggest some characters from a few well-loved books, but you can also create your own favourite person with the materials available. Staff will be on-hand to advise but this is a self-guided session, and every child will require an accompanying adult to assist. It’s an opportunity to create something wonderful together.
The sessions are drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure a safe and high-quality experience, we will ask people to return later in the day if the session becomes too busy. We ask that you create no more than one costume per child to ensure that as many people as possible can take part.
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
Board Games Session: Bedminster Library
When: 2-4pm
Where: Bedminster Parade, BS3 4AQ
Entry: Free
Free board games session for over 12s. Test out new games, revisit old ones, and have some fun along the way.
For more information, email Ellie on ao22131@bristol.ac.uk.
SUNDAY 1st FEBRUARY
Story Sunday: M Shed
When: 20-minute sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm
Where: M Shed, Princes Wharf, BS1 4RN
Entry: Free, donations welcome
A family activity to help M Shed celebrate National Storytelling Week. Immerse yourself in a magical world of myths and folk tales with Bristol storyteller Marcus Fagon.
Four 20-minute sessions are available throughout the day at 10.30, 11.30, 1.30 and 2.30 and are suitable for children aged 5-8 and their families.
The sessions are free (donations always welcome) and drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure a safe and high-quality experience, we will ask people to return later in the day if the session becomes too busy.
SATURDAY 7th FEBRUARY
Story Saturday for Under 4s: M Shed
When: 10.30am-3pm
Where: M Shed, Princes Wharf, BS1 4RN
Entry: Free, donations welcome
A family activity Story Saturday for Under 4s to round-off a week of events celebrating National Storytelling Week. There will be stories and related activities tailored for children under 4 years and their families.
Each session lasts approximately 20 minutes and start at 10.30, 11.30, 1.30 and 2.30.
Sessions are free and drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure a safe and high-quality experience, we will ask people to return later in the day if the session becomes too busy.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY
Lego Club: Sea Mills Library
When: 10.30am
Where: Sylvan Way, BS9 2NA
Entry: Free
Open to children aged 4 or over accompanied by parents/carers.
An opportunity for children to build whatever they want! From monsters to spacecraft all you need is to turn up!
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY
Board Games Session: Bedminster Library
When: 2-4pm
Where: Bedminster Parade, BS3 4AQ
Entry: Free
Free board games session for over 12s. Test out new games, revisit old ones, and have some fun along the way.
For more information, email Ellie on ao22131@bristol.ac.uk.
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
FRIDAY 27th FEBRUARY
Bishopston Window Wanderland
When: Late afternoon/Evenings
Where: In and around Bishopston
Entry: Free
Window Wanderland will light up the streets of Bishopston once again from 27th February – 1st March 2026!
This free, community event is open to everyone – whether you’re decorating your own window or simply wandering the streets to enjoy the magic. 
This year’s theme is ‘HOPE’ – but you’re welcome to create whatever inspires you most. Let’s fill Bishopston with light, colour and creativity once again! To take part yourself, sign up HERE.
SATURDAY 28th FEBRUARY
Lego Club: Sea Mills Library
When: 10.30am
Where: Sylvan Way, BS9 2NA
Entry: Free
Open to children aged 4 or over accompanied by parents/carers.
An opportunity for children to build whatever they want! From monsters to spacecraft all you need is to turn up!
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
Bishopston Window Wanderland
When: Late afternoon/Evenings
Where: In and around Bishopston
Entry: Free
Window Wanderland will light up the streets of Bishopston once again from 27th February – 1st March 2026!
This free, community event is open to everyone – whether you’re decorating your own window or simply wandering the streets to enjoy the magic.
This year’s theme is ‘HOPE’ – but you’re welcome to create whatever inspires you most. Let’s fill Bishopston with light, colour and creativity once again! To take part yourself, sign up HERE.
SUNDAY 1st MARCH
Bishopston Window Wanderland
When: Late afternoon/Evenings
Where: In and around Bishopston
Entry: Free
Window Wanderland will light up the streets of Bishopston once again from 27th February – 1st March 2026!
This free, community event is open to everyone – whether you’re decorating your own window or simply wandering the streets to enjoy the magic.
This year’s theme is ‘HOPE’ – but you’re welcome to create whatever inspires you most. Let’s fill Bishopston with light, colour and creativity once again! To take part yourself, sign up HERE.
SATURDAY 7th MARCH
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
SATURDAY 14th MARCH
Lego Club: Sea Mills Library
When: 10.30am
Where: Sylvan Way, BS9 2NA
Entry: Free
Open to children aged 4 or over accompanied by parents/carers.
An opportunity for children to build whatever they want! From monsters to spacecraft all you need is to turn up!
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
SATURDAY 21st MARCH
Crafternoon: Hillfields Library
When: 2pm
Where: Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL
Entry: Free
Come along to a free weekly drop-in craft activity at the library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please supervise younger child using glue and scissors.
SATURDAY 28th MARCH
Lego Club: Sea Mills Library
When: 10.30am
Where: Sylvan Way, BS9 2NA
Entry: Free
Open to children aged 4 or over accompanied by parents/carers.
An opportunity for children to build whatever they want! From monsters to spacecraft all you need is to turn up!
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