SUNDAY 15th NOVEMBER
Merry Hill Winter Fair: Lockleaze
When: 1-6pm
Where: BS7 9FP
Entry: Free
A wonderful array of craft stalls, local creatives and small business along with Pizzarova and Alex Does Coffee.
A raffle with loads of amazing prizes and fun games and activities for kids.
All proceeds go to the community building.
Clifton Suspension Bridge Weekend Tour
When: 2-3pm
Where: Meet your volunteer guide at the Clifton Toll Booth (Bristol side of the Bridge)
Cost: Free with a suggested £5 donation to support the Clifton Suspension Bridge Charitable Trust
A free family-friendly walk covering the history, construction, and maintenance by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
No advance booking needed – simply show up and meet the guide wearing the high-vis jacket by the toll booth.
We Are Family Workshop: Arnolfini
When: 11am-6pm
Where: 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA
Cost: Free
The rather marvellous Stiling’s Workshop created Arnolfini’s Arnold Art Cart for families and everyone to use for free while visiting.
Arnolfini’s fabulous Makers in Residence, Let’s Make Art ensure it is kept topped up with a range of creative materials and exhibition-inspired activities. There are also table top easels to use too.
Available Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm on the second floor at Arnolfini.
Salvation Army Messy Church: Easton
When: 1pm
Where: Bristol Easton Salvation Army
Entry: Free
An afternoon of crafts, fun, worship and food.
TUESDAY 17th NOVEMBER
Nature Walk: Stockwood Open Space Nature Reserve
When: 10-11.30am
Where: Please see MAP
Cost: Free
Come along to enjoy a nature walk, spot wildlife, and meet new people along the way!
FRIDAY 20th NOVEMBER
Filton Lantern Parade
When: 5pm
Where: Filton Community Garden, BS34 7PD
Entry: Free
Join us as we light up the garden with stunning handmade lanterns, celebrating the start of Filton Wonderful Windows Weekend. Enjoy a cup of delicious hot chocolate as the community comes together for a magical evening!
Come along and bring your own lantern or just to soak up the atmosphere.
SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER
Rhyme and Storytime: Central Library
When: 10.45am
Where: College Green, BS1 5TL
Cost: Free
Come along to a rhyme and story time session with your young child 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 0-4 years, no booking needed.
Clifton Suspension Bridge Weekend Tour
When: 2-3pm
Where: Meet your volunteer guide at the Clifton Toll Booth (Bristol side of the Bridge)
Cost: Free with a suggested £5 donation to support the Clifton Suspension Bridge Charitable Trust
A free family-friendly walk covering the history, construction, and maintenance by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
No advance booking needed – simply show up and meet the guide wearing the high-vis jacket by the toll booth.
We Are Family Workshop: Arnolfini
When: 11am-6pm
Where: 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA
Cost: Free
The rather marvellous Stiling’s Workshop created Arnolfini’s Arnold Art Cart for families and everyone to use for free while visiting.
Arnolfini’s fabulous Makers in Residence, Let’s Make Art ensure it is kept topped up with a range of creative materials and exhibition-inspired activities. There are also table top easels to use too.
Available Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm on the second floor at Arnolfini.
SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER
Clifton Suspension Bridge Weekend Tour
When: 2-3pm
Where: Meet your volunteer guide at the Clifton Toll Booth (Bristol side of the Bridge)
Cost: Free with a suggested £5 donation to support the Clifton Suspension Bridge Charitable Trust
A free family-friendly walk covering the history, construction, and maintenance by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
No advance booking needed – simply show up and meet the guide wearing the high-vis jacket by the toll booth.
We Are Family Workshop: Arnolfini
When: 11am-6pm
Where: 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA
Cost: Free
The rather marvellous Stiling’s Workshop created Arnolfini’s Arnold Art Cart for families and everyone to use for free while visiting.
Arnolfini’s fabulous Makers in Residence, Let’s Make Art ensure it is kept topped up with a range of creative materials and exhibition-inspired activities. There are also table top easels to use too.
Available Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm on the second floor at Arnolfini.
SATURDAY 28th NOVEMBER
Lego Club: Sea Mills Library
When: 10.30am
Where: Sylvan Way, BS9 2NA
Cost: Free
At this Lego session, children can build what they like or follow a theme, for example, developing their science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills through play.
Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Duplo also available for younger participants
Parents and carers must supervise younger children.
Rhyme and Storytime: Central Library
When: 10.45am
Where: College Green, BS1 5TL
Cost: Free
Come along to a rhyme and story time session with your young child 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 0-4 years, no booking needed.
Tudor Re-enactment: The Red Lodge Museum
When: 11am-4pm
Where: Park Row, BS1 5LJ
Tickets
It is almost Christmas, but Parliament has banned all festivities!
There will be no Christmas church services, no singing, feasting or games, even the shops are expected to open as if it were any other day.
But did the people of Bristol really give up Christmas?
Join Wardlaw’s Dragoons from the Sealed Knot Society for some secret celebrations at the Red Lodge. Find out about 17th century traditions, foods and how people kept the spirit of Christmas!
- The Sealed Knot re-enactment group will join us to bring history to life.
- Enjoy some Tudor sights, sounds and smells.
- Take a wander around our Tudor style garden.
- Explore our historic museum, decorated for the season.
A special experience at one of Bristol’s oldest buildings, with something for all the family to enjoy.
WEDNESDAY 2nd DECEMBER
Henleaze Christmas Festival
When: 4-8pm
Where: Henleaze Road, BS9
Entry: Free
Entertainment, children’s rides, Santa and this Grotto, stalls, singing, music, dancing, and late night shopping!
THURSDAY 3rd DECEMBER
Christmas Street Party: Gloucester Road
When: 5-8pm
Where: Gloucester Road Central, Pigsty Hill
Entry: Free
A chance to buy some lovely bespoke Christmas gifts and enjoy some treats along the way!
SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER
St Werburghs City Farm Winter Fair
When: 11am-4pm
Where: Watercress Rd, BS2 9YJ
Entry: Free entry – suggested donation £3
A seasonal celebration including a Christmas market, family activities, storytelling, live music and entertainment, hot food, cake, refreshments and more.
Rhyme and Storytime: Central Library
When: 10.45am
Where: College Green, BS1 5TL
Cost: Free
Come along to a rhyme and story time session with your young child 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 0-4 years, no booking needed.
Hanham Christmas Fayre
When: 12-4pm
Where: Hanham Community Centre, High Street, Hanham, BS15
Entry: Free
Christmas Shopping – Browse a fantastic selection of stalls selling gifts, crafts, festive treats and more, spread across both ground floor halls.
Live Entertainment – Enjoy performances from local groups throughout the afternoon, with a dedicated viewing area so everyone can enjoy the show.
Donkey Rides – A little extra Christmas magic for the children! (Weather permitting)
Petting Zoo – Come and meet some friendly animals!
Cookie Decorating – Get creative and decorate your own festive cookies!
Parking: The Community Centre car park will be reserved for stallholders and disabled parking. A huge thank you to Shield, who have kindly agreed to open their car park for visitors to use FREE of charge.
THURSDAY 10th DECEMBER
Winter Gala: Fairfield High School
When: 5-7pm
Where: Allfoxton Rd, Horfield, BS7
Entry: 5-7pm
FHS is delighted to invite families, friends and the wider community to its annual Winter Gala!
As always, this event promises to be a spectacular evening of festive fun, live performances and the welcoming community spirit that makes Team Fairfield so special.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including fantastic performances from talented students, a variety of market stalls offering handmade crafts, gifts and seasonal treats, delicious multicultural food and a raffle.
Community Meal & Thursday Church at Ebenezer Church
When: Second Thursday of every month, 6.30pm to 7.15pm
Where: Ebenezer Church, 286 Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0BA
Cost: Free
Looking for a friendly, welcoming place to share a meal and connect with others in the local community? Ebenezer Church in Horfield hosts a free Community Meal on the second Thursday of every month, open to everyone.
Join the community from 6.30pm to 7.15pm for a simple, free meal. Afterwards, you’re warmly invited to stay for Thursday Church at 7.30pm, although you’re very welcome to attend either event independently.
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re new to the area, looking to meet people, or simply fancy sharing a meal in good company.
For more information, visit: www.ebe.org.uk/communitymeal
SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER
Lego Club: Sea Mills Library
When: 10.30am
Where: Sylvan Way, BS9 2NA
Cost: Free
At this Lego session, children can build what they like or follow a theme, for example, developing their science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills through play.
Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Duplo also available for younger participants
Parents and carers must supervise younger children.
Lego and Duplo Club: Hillfields Library
When: 11am
Where: Summerleaze, BS16 4HL
Cost: Free
Come and play with Lego and Duplo at Hillfields Library! Second Saturday of the month, 11am – 12pm, all year round.
Children aged 4 and over welcome with their parents and carers.
No need to book, just turn up!
Rhyme and Storytime: Central Library
When: 10.45am
Where: College Green, BS1 5TL
Cost: Free
Come along to a rhyme and story time session with your young child 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 0-4 years, no booking needed.
SATURDAY 19th DECEMBER
Rhyme and Storytime: Central Library
When: 10.45am
Where: College Green, BS1 5TL
Cost: Free
Come along to a rhyme and story time session with your young child 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 0-4 years, no booking needed.
