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It's a frightfully awesome October half-term in Cardiff, here's what's going on.

Saturday 27thOctober

Bute Park Arboretum Walk - Bute Park

Bute Park's arboretum is home to some amazing ornamental trees. On this walk, led by Malcom Frazer, you'll explore and learn about some of the 3,000 individually catalogued trees in the green heart of the
city. Meet at the Summerhouse café in Bute Park, CF10 3DX. FREE.

https://www.outdoorcardiff.com/events/bute-park-arboretum-walk-2/

Poppy Run - Bute Park

Join the Royal British LegionPoppy Run Cardiff 2018. Choose to run, jog or walk the course - the event is open to all ages and abilities, including four legged friends.

http://bute-park.com/tribe_events/poppy-run-2018/

Hallowe'en Trail Cardiff Castle(Oct 27 - 4 Nov)

Answer the clues around the site to collect a prize and entry into our prize draw.
Normal Admission Applies.  Hallowe'en Trail: £1 per person
02920 878 100.

Sunday 28thOctober 

Spooktacular Walk in the Park - Bute Park

Join Welsh Hearts for a Spooktacular Walk and tea party in Cardiff's Bute Park!

https://welshhearts.org/Events/Event/24/Spooktacular-Walk-in-the-Park

Ghostly Knights- Cardiff Castle (October 28 - 31)

Following his appearance at Cardiff Castle last year, the Black Knight returns.  Join us to help our brave knights find out a way to conquer this evil being.

https://www.cardiffcastle.com/whats-on/2018/10/28/ghostly-knights/
02920 878 100

Hallowe'en Cinema at Cardiff Castle(Oct 29 - 3 Nov)

Once again, Cardiff Castle's atmospheric medieval Undercroft will become the home for our ever-popular Underground Cinema. Please visitwww.cardiffcastle.comfor details of films and to book tickets.

Monday 29th October

Circus Workshop - STAR Hub

Join No Fit State for circus workshop, children age 5+

12pm - 2pm. https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/cardiff/star


Creepy Crawlies(Oct 29 - 30)

The return of our ever-popular Hallowe'en animal sessions. This hour-long session will enable visitors to get close to variety of creepy creatures, from maggots, and frogs to lizards and snakes.

Booking Essential.  Please visitwww.cardiffcastle.comto book tickets

02920 878 100

Spider Encounter(Oct 29 - 30)

What makes people so scared of spiders? Join us for an in-depth insight into these fascinating creatures and then get a chance to test your nerve by seeing how it feels to hold a tarantula. Children - see whether the adults are as brave as you and manage to face their fears!

Recommended for ages 6 and over. Limited availability &  Pre-booking is essential. Please visitwww.cardiffcastle.comto book tickets.

02920 878 100

Tuesday 30th October

The Cardiff Story Museum

Young audiences are enticed through its doors with a pirate themed storytelling session in Dewi's Den, in the museum's City Lab Gallery. Bilingual arts company Dan yr Haul / Under the Sun will inspire young imaginations with music, art, and stories, using pirate-themed props and tales.   

https://cardiffmuseum.com/events/

Wednesday 31st October 2018

Pumpkin Carving - Bute Park
Carve a pumpkin in aid of Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales. Pettigrew Tea rooms, under outdoor gazebo. 10 - 12. 
http://bute-park.com/tribe_events/cerfio-pwmpen-pumpkin-carving/

Thursday 1st November 2018

Sticks, sticks and more sticks
Free activity sessions for families- Hear stories, enjoy games and activities in the park, get involved in some arts and crafts... Just don't forget to bring your wellies!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ffyn-ffyn-a-mwy-o-ffyn-sticks-sticks-and-more-sticks-tickets-51136659124

Circus Workshop - Grangetown Hub
Free Circus Skills workshop with No Fit State for children age 5+
12pm - 2pm.https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Libraries-and-archives/Find-a-library/Pages/Grangetown-Library.aspx

Saturday 3rd November 2018

Sparks in the Park 2018!
This year's event brought to you by Cardiff Round Table, will once again be TICKET ONLY with no admission on the night. So, make sure you and your family don't miss out. Gates open at 4:30pm on Saturday 3rd November with children's fireworks at 5:45pm and the main fireworks from 7:00pm.
All profits from Sparks in the Park will be donated to charities and good causes in the local community and the event is supported by Heart.
http://bute-park.com/tribe_events/sparks-park-2018/