MONDAY 20th JANUARY
Monday Movie at The Hub, Lockleaze
When: Every Monday, 1pm
Where: The Hub, Lockleaze, Fedden Buildings, Gainsborough Square, BS7
Cost: £2 per person (includes refreshments)
Movie Mondays at The Hub. A different movie will be shown every Monday.
Check out The Hub’s FB page for each month’s movies (or see poster above!).
WEDNESDAY 22nd JANUARY
Golden Hill Community Garden Open Day
When: Every Wednesday, 10am-4pm
Where: Golden hill Community Garden, Monk Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NE
Cost: Free
A weekly open day for all of the community to explore the garden.
You can even enjoy pond dipping if you wish – nets provided by the garden.
Bring a packed lunch and make an outing of it!
FRIDAY 24th JANUARY
Code Club for Kids at Southmead Library
When: Fridays 3.45-4.45pm
Where: Southmead Library, Greaystoke Ave, BS10 6AS
Cost: Free
Booking: Book tickets here
Learn how to make animations, computer games and websites!
For ages 8-11 years.
Please book via booking link above and ask for more details at Southmead Library, Tel. 0117 9038583.
SATURDAY 25th JANUARY
Meet the Owls at Yate Library
When: Saturday 25th January, 9.30-11.30am
Where: Yate Library, 44 West Walk, Yate, BS37 4AX
Cost: Free
Come and meet some owls and learn some amazing facts about them owl and birds of prey experts.
This event is ideal for kids of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No booking needed – just drop in.
Lego Club for Kids at Thornbury Library
When: Saturdays, monthly, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AA
Cost: Free
More details: bit.ly/L3goClb
A FREE monthly event for primary school-aged children.
Creative fun – listen to stories and poems, then make a model to display at the library.
No booking required – just turn up! New faces always welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Super Saturdays Cafe: The Old Library, Eastville
When: Every Saturday, café open 10am-2pm (hot foods served 11.30am-1.30pm)
Where: The Old Library, Muller Road, BS5 6XP
Cost: Free entry
The Old Library is open every Saturday with lots of fun activities for children and parents, plus delicious homemade hot foods, cakes and goodies!
Upcoming activities include woodcrafts in the garden, community gardening on the 2nd weekend of the month, kids and adult crafts & colouring inside, and special events such as a Robotics Lab, morning walks on South Purdown and more!
SUNDAY 26th JANUARY
Family Fun Day: 58th Bristol Scout Group, Eastville
When: 2-6.30pm
Where: 58th Bristol Scouts Group, Gadshill Road, Eastville, BS5 6PU
Faith & Hope fundraiser, an afternoon of fun for families with plenty of children’s activities, children’s competitions and face painting.
Various stalls available, food and drinks, cakes, beauty and fashion, health, makeup, henna, travel, community and service.
MONDAY 27th JANUARY
Monday Movie at The Hub, Lockleaze
When: Every Monday, 1pm
Where: The Hub, Lockleaze, Fedden Buildings, Gainsborough Square, BS7
Cost: £2 per person (includes refreshments)
Movie Mondays at The Hub. A different movie will be shown every Monday.
Check out The Hub’s FB page for each month’s movies (or see poster above!).
WEDNESDAY 29th JANUARY
Golden Hill Community Garden Open Day
When: Every Wednesday, 10am-4pm
Where: Golden hill Community Garden, Monk Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NE
Cost: Free
A weekly open day for all of the community to explore the garden.
You can even enjoy pond dipping if you wish – nets provided by the garden.
Bring a packed lunch and make an outing of it!
FRIDAY 31st JANUARY
Code Club for Kids at Southmead Library
When: Fridays 3.45-4.45pm
Where: Southmead Library, Greaystoke Ave, BS10 6AS
Cost: Free
Booking: Book tickets here
Learn how to make animations, computer games and websites!
For ages 8-11 years.
Please book via booking link above and ask for more details at Southmead Library, Tel. 0117 9038583.
The Adventures of Pinocchio at St Michaels Centre, Bristol
When: Friday 31st January, 7.30pm
Where: St Michael’s Centre, BS34 8PD
Tickets: BOOK HERE
The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Emergency Department in partnership with The Grand Appeal and Oddsocks Productions give to you an enchanting family show.
A funny, magical adventure for adults and children alike about a wooden boy discovering what it takes to be a real human. Pinocchio meets adversity and adventure with equal measure and a jolly good dose of humour.
SATURDAY 1st FEBRUARY
Chinese New Year at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
When: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February
Where: Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Rd, BS8 1RL
Cost: Free entry, donations welcome
Come along to Bristol Museum for Chinese New Year celebrations this February!
Welcome in the Year of the Rat with spectacular traditional and contemporary performances, stalls, workshops and activities.
Stalls throughout the museum will feature elements of Chinese culture, there will be a delicious Chinese inspired menu in the café and beautiful Chinese goods for sale in the shop.
You can also pick up a rat detective trails to search for rats throughout the museum!
‘Dadcraft’ Arts & Crafts for Dads and Kids: Children’s Scrapstore
When: Saturday 1st February
Where: Children’s Scrapstore Bristol, 21 Sevier Street, St Werburghs, BS2 9LB
Cost: Free
Free arts and crafts sessions for dads and their children, all ages welcome!
Dadcast With The Man Dem are hosting free sessions the first Saturday of every month at Children’s Scrapstore for dads to bring their kids have some quality time together and get crafty at the same time!
Spaces limited to about 18 children, on a first come, first serve basis.
Drinks and snacks provided, please make the scrapstore aware of any allergies as you arrive!
For more information visit https://www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk/
Super Saturdays Cafe: The Old Library, Eastville
When: Every Saturday, café open 10am-2pm (hot foods served 11.30am-1.30pm)
Where: The Old Library, Muller Road, BS5 6XP
Cost: Free entry
The Old Library is open every Saturday with lots of fun activities for children and parents, plus delicious homemade hot foods, cakes and goodies!
Upcoming activities include woodcrafts in the garden, community gardening on the 2nd weekend of the month, kids and adult crafts & colouring inside, and special events such as a Robotics Lab, morning walks on South Purdown and more!
Southmead Library Young Adults’ Book Club
When: 1st Saturday of every month, 3pm-4pm
Where: Southmead Library, Greystoke Ave, BS10 6AS
Cost: Free, pre-booking needed
Booking: Book tickets here
Inviting young people ages 13 to 16, come along to this monthly book club.
Biscuits and squash provided!
SUNDAY 2nd FEBRUARY
Chinese New Year at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
When: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February
Where: Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Rd, BS8 1RL
Cost: Free entry, donations welcome
Come along to Bristol Museum for Chinese New Year celebrations this February!
Welcome in the Year of the Rat with spectacular traditional and contemporary performances, stalls, workshops and activities.
Stalls throughout the museum will feature elements of Chinese culture, there will be a delicious Chinese inspired menu in the café and beautiful Chinese goods for sale in the shop.
You can also pick up a rat detective trails to search for rats throughout the museum!
WEDNESDAY 5th FEBRUARY
Golden Hill Community Garden Open Day
When: Every Wednesday, 10am-4pm
Where: Golden hill Community Garden, Monk Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NE
Cost: Free
A weekly open day for all of the community to explore the garden.
You can even enjoy pond dipping if you wish – nets provided by the garden.
Bring a packed lunch and make an outing of it!
FRIDAY 7th FEBRUARY
Code Club for Kids at Southmead Library
When: Fridays 3.45-4.45pm
Where: Southmead Library, Greaystoke Ave, BS10 6AS
Cost: Free
Booking: Book tickets here
Learn how to make animations, computer games and websites!
For ages 8-11 years.
Please book via booking link above and ask for more details at Southmead Library, Tel. 0117 9038583.
SATURDAY 8th FEBRUARY
Super Saturdays Cafe: The Old Library, Eastville
When: Every Saturday, café open 10am-2pm (hot foods served 11.30am-1.30pm)
Where: The Old Library, Muller Road, BS5 6XP
Cost: Free entry
The Old Library is open every Saturday with lots of fun activities for children and parents, plus delicious homemade hot foods, cakes and goodies!
Upcoming activities include woodcrafts in the garden, community gardening on the 2nd weekend of the month, kids and adult crafts & colouring inside, and special events such as a Robotics Lab, morning walks on South Purdown and more!
Spirit Dancers: Hillfields Church, Hillfields
When: 3-5pm
Where: Hillfields Church, Thicket Avenue, BS16 4EH
Spirit Dancers is a monthly group for all ages from 6-16, with a focus on using dance to teach young people to express themselves, work as a team and rely on God.
Spirit Dancers is ran by Grace (11 years old) with her friend Kayleigh (12 years old).
Snacks, games, quizzes and much more.
WEDNESDAY 12th FEBRUARY
Golden Hill Community Garden Open Day
When: Every Wednesday, 10am-4pm
Where: Golden hill Community Garden, Monk Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NE
Cost: Free
A weekly open day for all of the community to explore the garden.
You can even enjoy pond dipping if you wish – nets provided by the garden.
Bring a packed lunch and make an outing of it!
FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY
Code Club for Kids at Southmead Library
When: Fridays 3.45-4.45pm
Where: Southmead Library, Greaystoke Ave, BS10 6AS
Cost: Free
Booking: Book tickets here
Learn how to make animations, computer games and websites!
For ages 8-11 years.
Please book via booking link above and ask for more details at Southmead Library, Tel. 0117 9038583.
SATURDAY 15th FEBRUARY
Super Saturdays Cafe: The Old Library, Eastville
When: Every Saturday, café open 10am-2pm (hot foods served 11.30am-1.30pm)
Where: The Old Library, Muller Road, BS5 6XP
Cost: Free entry
The Old Library is open every Saturday with lots of fun activities for children and parents, plus delicious homemade hot foods, cakes and goodies!
Upcoming activities include woodcrafts in the garden, community gardening on the 2nd weekend of the month, kids and adult crafts & colouring inside, and special events such as a Robotics Lab, morning walks on South Purdown and more!
WEDNESDAY 19th FEBRUARY
Golden Hill Community Garden Open Day
When: Every Wednesday, 10am-4pm
Where: Golden hill Community Garden, Monk Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NE
Cost: Free
A weekly open day for all of the community to explore the garden.
You can even enjoy pond dipping if you wish – nets provided by the garden.
Bring a packed lunch and make an outing of it!
SATURDAY 22nd FEBRUARY
Lego Club for Kids at Thornbury Library
When: Saturdays, monthly, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AA
Cost: Free
More details: bit.ly/L3goClb
A FREE monthly event for primary school-aged children at Thornbury Library.
Creative fun – listen to stories and poems, then make a model to display at the library.
No booking required – just turn up! New faces always welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Super Saturdays Cafe: The Old Library, Eastville
When: Every Saturday, café open 10am-2pm (hot foods served 11.30am-1.30pm)
Where: The Old Library, Muller Road, BS5 6XP
Cost: Free entry
The Old Library is open every Saturday with lots of fun activities for children and parents, plus delicious homemade hot foods, cakes and goodies!
Upcoming activities include woodcrafts in the garden, community gardening on the 2nd weekend of the month, kids and adult crafts & colouring inside, and special events such as a Robotics Lab, morning walks on South Purdown and more!
WEDNESDAY 26th FEBRUARY
Golden Hill Community Garden Open Day
When: Every Wednesday, 10am-4pm
Where: Golden hill Community Garden, Monk Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NE
Cost: Free
A weekly open day for all of the community to explore the garden.
You can even enjoy pond dipping if you wish – nets provided by the garden.
Bring a packed lunch and make an outing of it!
FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY
Code Club for Kids at Southmead Library
When: Fridays 3.45-4.45pm
Where: Southmead Library, Greaystoke Ave, BS10 6AS
Cost: Free
Booking: Book tickets here
Learn how to make animations, computer games and websites!
For ages 8-11 years.
Please book via booking link above and ask for more details at Southmead Library, Tel. 0117 9038583.
SATURDAY 29th FEBRUARY
Munchkin Market: St Anne’s Church
When: 1.30-3.30pm
Where: St Anne’s Church, Brislington, BS4 4EL
Entrance: £1 adults, Children free
To book a stall: Email munchkinmarketsbristol@gmail.com (£10 a stall, £20 a business stall)
More information: https://www.facebook.com/MunchkinMarkets/
Munchkin Markets – Buy and sell new and preloved baby and children’s items at bargain prices.
50 FREE goody bags!
Grand Opening of the new Ardagh Cafe
When: Saturday 29th February, 10am
Where: The Ardagh, Off Kellaway Avenue, BS6 7YL
All welcome to the formal opening of the new cafe at the Ardagh, Horfield Common. More details coming soon!
Super Saturdays Cafe: The Old Library, Eastville
When: Every Saturday, café open 10am-2pm (hot foods served 11.30am-1.30pm)
Where: The Old Library, Muller Road, BS5 6XP
Cost: Free entry
The Old Library is open every Saturday with lots of fun activities for children and parents, plus delicious homemade hot foods, cakes and goodies!
Upcoming activities include woodcrafts in the garden, community gardening on the 2nd weekend of the month, kids and adult crafts & colouring inside, and special events such as a Robotics Lab, morning walks on South Purdown and more!
Bishopston Window Wanderland
When: Saturday 29th February – Monday 2nd March, 6-9pm
Returning to the streets of Bishopston for a sixth time on the leap weekend of 29th February 2020 – throw those curtains wide and spread the Wanderland love to help make it another huge success!
Taking part is great fun and anyone can do it. As usual, what you create is up to you, from simple to spectacular, anything goes and you may already have an idea up your sleeve.
You can use tried and tested black card silhouettes, video, pets or even yourself to make a display.
Whatever you do it will be seen and appreciated by those who wrap up warm for an interesting evening stroll. Anything goes… as long as it’s family friendly!
SUNDAY 1st MARCH
Bishopston Window Wanderland
When: Saturday 29th February – Monday 2nd March, 6-9pm
Returning to the streets of Bishopston for a sixth time on the leap weekend of 29th February 2020 – throw those curtains wide and spread the Wanderland love to help make it another huge success!
Taking part is great fun and anyone can do it. As usual, what you create is up to you, from simple to spectacular, anything goes and you may already have an idea up your sleeve.
You can use tried and tested black card silhouettes, video, pets or even yourself to make a display.
Whatever you do it will be seen and appreciated by those who wrap up warm for an interesting evening stroll. Anything goes… as long as it’s family friendly!
MONDAY 2nd MARCH
Bishopston Window Wanderland
When: Saturday 29th February – Monday 2nd March, 6-9pm
Returning to the streets of Bishopston for a sixth time on the leap weekend of 29th February 2020 – throw those curtains wide and spread the Wanderland love to help make it another huge success!
Taking part is great fun and anyone can do it. As usual, what you create is up to you, from simple to spectacular, anything goes and you may already have an idea up your sleeve.
You can use tried and tested black card silhouettes, video, pets or even yourself to make a display.
Whatever you do it will be seen and appreciated by those who wrap up warm for an interesting evening stroll. Anything goes… as long as it’s family friendly!
FRIDAY 6th MARCH
Code Club for Kids at Southmead Library
When: Fridays 3.45-4.45pm
Where: Southmead Library, Greaystoke Ave, BS10 6AS
Cost: Free
Booking: Book tickets here
Learn how to make animations, computer games and websites!
For ages 8-11 years.
Please book via booking link above and ask for more details at Southmead Library, Tel. 0117 9038583.
SATURDAY 7th MARCH
Southmead Library Young Adults’ Book Club
When: 1st Saturday of every month, 3pm-4pm
Where: Southmead Library, Greystoke Ave, BS10 6AS
Cost: Free, pre-booking needed
Booking: Book tickets here
Inviting young people ages 13 to 16, come along to this monthly book club.
Biscuits and squash provided!
FRIDAY 13th MARCH
Code Club for Kids at Southmead Library
When: Fridays 3.45-4.45pm
Where: Southmead Library, Greaystoke Ave, BS10 6AS
Cost: Free
Booking: Book tickets here
Learn how to make animations, computer games and websites!
For ages 8-11 years.
Please book via booking link above and ask for more details at Southmead Library, Tel. 0117 9038583.
SATURDAY 14th MARCH
Spirit Dancers: Hillfields Church, Hillfields
When: 3-5pm
Where: Hillfields Church, Thicket Avenue, BS16 4EH
Spirit Dancers is a monthly group for all ages from 6-16, with a focus on using dance to teach young people to express themselves, work as a team and rely on God.
Spirit Dancers is ran by Grace (11 years old) with her friend Kayleigh (12 years old).
Snacks, games, quizzes and much more.
SATURDAY 21st MARCH
Lego Club for Kids at Thornbury Library
When: Saturdays, monthly, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AA
Cost: Free
More details: bit.ly/L3goClb
A FREE monthly event for primary school-aged children at Thornbury Library.
Creative fun – listen to stories and poems, then make a model to display at the library.
No booking required – just turn up! New faces always welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
TUESDAY 24th MARCH
Bring Your Baby Tour: Bristol Museum
When: Monthly, 11am-12 noon (late arrivals not a problem!)
Where: Bristol Museum, Queens Rd, BS8 1RL
Cost: £3 per parent
Booking: Book in advance HERE
A series of guided tours for parents/carers with children under the age of 1 to explore the Being Human exhibition in a baby-friendly environment.
The museum is fully accessible with a passenger lift, buggy park and baby changing facilities.
We recommend bringing a sling for use in the gallery.
The tours are designed to offer something cultural and stimulating for parents of young babies without requiring childcare. It doesn’t matter if your baby cries and you are welcome to breastfeed.
The tours enable you to learn about the show without having to read the labels which can be difficult with a baby.
SATURDAY 11th APRIL
Spirit Dancers: Hillfields Church, Hillfields
When: 3-5pm
Where: Hillfields Church, Thicket Avenue, BS16 4EH
Spirit Dancers is a monthly group for all ages from 6-16, with a focus on using dance to teach young people to express themselves, work as a team and rely on God.
Spirit Dancers is ran by Grace (11 years old) with her friend Kayleigh (12 years old).
Snacks, games, quizzes and much more.
TUESDAY 21st APRIL
Bring Your Baby Tour: Bristol Museum
When: Monthly, 11am-12 noon (late arrivals not a problem!)
Where: Bristol Museum, Queens Rd, BS8 1RL
Cost: £3 per parent
Booking: Book in advance HERE
A series of guided tours for parents/carers with children under the age of 1 to explore the Being Human exhibition in a baby-friendly environment.
The museum is fully accessible with a passenger lift, buggy park and baby changing facilities.
We recommend bringing a sling for use in the gallery.
The tours are designed to offer something cultural and stimulating for parents of young babies without requiring childcare. It doesn’t matter if your baby cries and you are welcome to breastfeed.
The tours enable you to learn about the show without having to read the labels which can be difficult with a baby.
SATURDAY 25th APRIL
Lego Club for Kids at Thornbury Library
When: Saturdays, monthly, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AA
Cost: Free
More details: bit.ly/L3goClb
A FREE monthly event for primary school-aged children at Thornbury Library.
Creative fun – listen to stories and poems, then make a model to display at the library.
No booking required – just turn up! New faces always welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
SATURDAY 16th MAY
Spirit Dancers: Hillfields Church, Hillfields
When: 3-5pm
Where: Hillfields Church, Thicket Avenue, BS16 4EH
Spirit Dancers is a monthly group for all ages from 6-16, with a focus on using dance to teach young people to express themselves, work as a team and rely on God.
Spirit Dancers is ran by Grace (11 years old) with her friend Kayleigh (12 years old).
Snacks, games, quizzes and much more.
THURSDAY 21st MAY
Bring Your Baby Tour: Bristol Museum
When: Monthly, 11am-12 noon (late arrivals not a problem!)
Where: Bristol Museum, Queens Rd, BS8 1RL
Cost: £3 per parent
Booking: Book in advance HERE
A series of guided tours for parents/carers with children under the age of 1 to explore the Being Human exhibition in a baby-friendly environment.
The museum is fully accessible with a passenger lift, buggy park and baby changing facilities.
We recommend bringing a sling for use in the gallery.
The tours are designed to offer something cultural and stimulating for parents of young babies without requiring childcare. It doesn’t matter if your baby cries and you are welcome to breastfeed.
The tours enable you to learn about the show without having to read the labels which can be difficult with a baby.
Tours will take place on:
Tuesday 24 March, 11am
Tuesday 21 April, 11am
Thursday 21 May, 11am
SATURDAY 23rd MAY
Lego Club for Kids at Thornbury Library
When: Saturdays, monthly, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AA
Cost: Free
More details: bit.ly/L3goClb
A FREE monthly event for primary school-aged children at Thornbury Library.
Creative fun – listen to stories and poems, then make a model to display at the library.
No booking required – just turn up! New faces always welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
SATURDAY 13th JUNE
Spirit Dancers: Hillfields Church, Hillfields
When: 3-5pm
Where: Hillfields Church, Thicket Avenue, BS16 4EH
Spirit Dancers is a monthly group for all ages from 6-16, with a focus on using dance to teach young people to express themselves, work as a team and rely on God.
Spirit Dancers is ran by Grace (11 years old) with her friend Kayleigh (12 years old).
Snacks, games, quizzes and much more.
SATURDAY 20th JUNE
Lego Club for Kids at Thornbury Library
When: Saturdays, monthly, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AA
Cost: Free
More details: bit.ly/L3goClb
A FREE monthly event for primary school-aged children at Thornbury Library.
Creative fun – listen to stories and poems, then make a model to display at the library.
No booking required – just turn up! New faces always welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
SATURDAY 11th JULY
Spirit Dancers: Hillfields Church, Hillfields
When: 3-5pm
Where: Hillfields Church, Thicket Avenue, BS16 4EH
Spirit Dancers is a monthly group for all ages from 6-16, with a focus on using dance to teach young people to express themselves, work as a team and rely on God.
Spirit Dancers is ran by Grace (11 years old) with her friend Kayleigh (12 years old).
Snacks, games, quizzes and much more.
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