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Bristol Family Arts - now called Bristol Family Fun is a citywide celebration of family creativity, with a packed programme of events for all ages! Who are we?

Sign up to our mailing list to be kept up to date! Bristol Family Arts is now called Bristol Family Fun! Bristol Family Fun is committed to helping families all over Bristol find fun and accessible activities for them. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear about family opportunities and events. Bristol Family Fun share events and information from organisations that are part of the Bristol

Family Arts Network and are working to make sure there is a warm welcome to all families to attend arts and cultural events in our city! You can find most of our members on the Fantastic for Families directory.

22/05/2026

Children's Scrapstore - Family Fun Friday

Where: 21 Sevier Street, St Werburghs, Bristol BS2 9LB
When: Friday 29th May, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Save the date for this year's Family Fun Friday! Join us for a FREE day of drop-in creative activities for the whole family at Children's Scrapstore!

We've got a packed day of events planned with something for all ages, from reuse crafts to outdoor fun, there will be something for everyone!

Activities running outside will subject to change depending on weather.

🔗https://www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk/free-events

21/05/2026

Art Skills 7-11's - Drawing Disco

Where: RWA Drawing School Studio, RWA, BS8 1PX, Bristol
When: Thursday 28th May 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Families will be guided in making capes and masks to dance in. Using electric colours and UV paint Alice and Karen will show children how to bring rhythm, energy and flow to their designs. A curated playlist, inspirational imagery and suggested dance moves will be provided! Expect to smile a lot and bring your best dancing feet.

🔗 https://www.rwa.org.uk/collections/children-and-families/products/art-skills-7-11s-drawing-disc

20/05/2026

Spring Family Fun at the Red Lodge Museum

Where: The Red Lodge Museum
When: Sunday 31st May, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Join our friendly volunteers for storytelling and facepainting. Dress up in our historical costumes for both children and grown-ups. Explore our historic museum and garden in full bloom.

Come ready to explore, learn, and make memories in the beautiful surroundings of The Red Lodge Museum.

🔗 https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/red-lodge-museum/spring-family-fun-red/

19/05/2026

We Are Family: May Half Term Workshops

Where:Community Workshop, Second Floor, Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay Bristol BS1 4QA
When: Tuesday 26th of May & Wednesday 27th of May, 11:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm (on both of the days)

This May, our We Are Family sessions take inspiration from The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck – the artwork that gave Arnolfini its name. Painted in 1434, this iconic image is packed with hidden symbols, rich colours, and a remarkable mirror that reflects more than meets the eye. We’ll explore how artworks can reveal secret stories and invite us to look closer.

🔗 https://arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/wearefamilymayhalfterm/

18/05/2026

Children's Scrapstore - May Half Term Programme

Where: 21 Sevier Street, St Werburghs, Bristol BS2 9LB
When: Tuesday 26th May - Saturday 30th May

May Half Term break is approaching with a full fun programme of scrappy activities running in our building, including our FREE drop-in Family Fun Friday event on May 29th The holiday sessions are popular and tend to fill up fast, so remember to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

All bookings include one-day membership to the Scrapstore Warehouse, where you can collect up to a basket of scrap for a donation of £7 (less if the basket isn't full).

🔗 https://bookwhen.com/childrensscrapstore/?tags=may

15/05/2026

Family Day Party

Where: Bristol Old Vic
When: Wednesday 27th May, 10:30am - 2:30pm

The bunting is up. The activities have been planned. The presents have been wrapped. Now all we need is you!

It’s Bristol Old Vic’s 260th birthday party and you’re invited! Join us for our May Family Day for a journey through time as we explore and celebrate the rich history of the iconic theatre.

Expect awesome crafts, live music, an epic trail, a sensory room, and a brand-new performance!

🔗 https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/family-day-party

14/05/2026

Dance with the Armenian Alphabet

Where: Main Galleries, RWA, Queen's Road, BS8 1PX, Bristol
When: Tuesday 26th May 2026, 2:00pm - 3.30pm

This parent & child session is a playful, intergenerational workshop inviting children and their caregivers to explore the Armenian alphabet through movement, rhythm, and imagination. Rooted in cultural connection and shared experience, the session offers a space where letters become living forms, stories are embodied, and families can connect to language, heritage, and each other through dance.

🔗 https://www.rwa.org.uk/collections/children-and-families/products/dance-with-the-armenian-alphabet

13/05/2026

Family Activity: Story Box

Where:Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
When: Tuesday 12th, Tuesday 19th, Tuesday 26th May, 10.30am session & 11.30am session

We’re opening up the Story Box for families on Tuesdays in May during National Share-a-Story Month! With a different theme each week, we can guarantee lovely stories (and cuddly toys) every time.

🔗 https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/family-activity-story-box/

08/04/2026

Early Years Easter Cosmos Special
Royal West of England Academy
- RWA Gallery, BS8 1PX
- Monday 13th April, 9.30am - 10.15am
Join us in the RWA Main Gallery for a joyful session of singing and games, specially designed for preschool children (0–5 years).
Enjoy songs that echo beautifully through our exhibition, Cosmos: The Art of Observing Space, and experience the gallery together through music, movement, and play. Come along to sing, explore, and enjoy the exhibition with us!
https://www.rwa.org.uk/collections/children-and-families/products/early-years-easter-cosmos-special

07/04/2026

Calm morning at M Shed: Family Activity
Bristol Museums
- M Shed
- Monday 13th April, 10:00am - 1:00pm
We’re inviting families for a calmer visit to M Shed this Easter holiday!
This activity has been designed specifically for children, and their accompanying adults, that would prefer reduced background sensory stimulus.
The Monday morning’s theme is ‘toys and games’, with hands-on crafts and games or toys available throughout your visit.
Once you have pre-booked a free ticket, arrive anytime between 10:00am - 1:00pm and explore M Shed at your own pace.
https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/m-shed/calm-morning-m-shed/

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