A celebration to mark the start of winter
Calan Gaeaf is the name of the first day of winter in Wales, observed on 1 November. The night before is Nos Galan Gaeaf or Noson Galan Gaeaf, an Ysbrydnos when spirits are abroad. Traditionally, people avoid churchyards, stiles, and crossroads, since spirits are thought to gather there.
Similarly, Halloween or All Hallows Eve is celebrated on the eve of All Hallows Day. Halloween traces its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Over time, it transformed from a pagan tradition into a celebration filled with costumes, parties, jack-o’-lanterns and trick-or-treating enjoyed by both children and adults.
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TREDEGAR HOUSE (October 28-31 11am – 3pm) NOS GALAN GAEAF
National Trust Cymru is celebrating Calan Gaeaf across Wales this Autumn. Calan Gaeaf marks the beginning of winter in the Welsh calendar (1 November). Traditionally, the night before, Nos Galan Gaeaf (31 October) is said to be a time where the veil between our world and the Otherworld is at its thinnest – meaning mystical creatures can roam the earth.
Spot the Tylwyth Teg (Welsh fairies) hiding among the trees in the Orchard Garden and see if you can catch a glimpse of them dancing high up in the branches.
Ready, steady, fly! Pick up a broomstick and race around the Cedar Garden. Who will be the fastest mythical creature of them all?
In the house, something mischievous and pixie like has escaped. They are running wild through Tredegar House. Follow the trail of devastation left behind by the Coedcernyw Pwca and see if you can catch them.
On select days, get creative in the Orangery and make your own folklore character from air-dry clay with our craft volunteers.
TINY REBEL – ROGERSTONE – DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL (October 31 starting at noon)
Get ready for a Halloween family fiesta packed with live music, kidsโ games, fancy dress, sweet treats, Halloween fun and plenty of surprises!
Street food from Tiny Rebel & Fire and Flank.
Pumpkin carving is available as an optional ticket add-on.Then from 7pm, itโs time for the adults!
RSPB Newport Wetlands, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport, Newport, NP18 2BZ
Wednesday 28th October 18:00 – 21:00
About Half Term Spooktacular at RSPB Newport Wetlands
Discover the magic of the reserve after dark at our spook-tacular autumn evening adventure! This special night is perfect for anyone looking to embrace the crisp night air, get creative, and experience nature in a whole new light.
Whatโs happening?
โข Spooky Hot Chocolate Station: Customize your own hot chocolate (vegan options available). 
โข Newport Wetlands Bat Cave: Enter the bat cave for fun UV painting activities! 
โข Nocturnal UV Nature Walk: We will explore the darkness with UV torches and bat detectors to discover nature’s twilight mysteries and nocturnal wildlife. 
โข Pumpkin Trail: Embark on an exciting trail to spot our hidden pumpkin friends!
NEWPORT MARKET, Newport, High St, Newport, NP20 1FX
Saturday 31st October 17:00 – 22:00
THRILLER HALLOWEEN PARTY
Newport Market is transforming into the ultimate Halloween party destination this October.
Expect 5 hours of killer tunes, spooky surprises and monstrous entertainment as our DJ & host take over the dancefloor for a night of Halloween mayhem.
Live DJ & Host
Lip Sync Battles
Best Dressed Competition
Halloween Giveaways & Prizes
The Riverfront Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG
Saturday 31st October 13:00 – 14:30
Family Friendly Halloween Disco
Places – ยฃ3.50 per child (accompanying adults do not need to buy a ticket)
1pm-2:30pm. Family Friendly. Perfect for ages 3+.
Exchange House, The Old Post Office, High Street, Newport, NP20 1AA
Saturday 31st October 19:00 – 23:30
Halloween Rock Show – Nothing But A Good Time
Nothing But A Good Time bring their Halloween Rock Show to the Newport Corn Exchange
Kick off Halloween Night with a fullโthrottle Rock Anthems Show. Massive singโalongs, huge guitar solos and a night built for mayhem performed with the Passion and Energy these huge rock anthems deserve.
Expect tracks from Ozzy, AC/DC, Alive Cooper, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and much more.
Newport Arcade , High Street, Newport , Newport , NP201GD
Saturday 31st October 10:00 – 17:00
Witches and Ghouls in the Arcade
A free family friendly event to celebrate Halloween! From face painting to childrenโs activities to trick and treats for adults with beautiful Independent businesses and psychic and mediums for readings!
Tredegar park mini golf, Cardiff Road, Newport , NP20 3AJ
Sunday 1st November 17:30 – 20:00
Halloween mini golf after dark 2026 | Glow in the park | Newport
Join us for Halloween at Tredegar Park Mini Golf
Step into a world of glowing lights and spooky fun as our mini golf course comes alive after sunset!
Jump Trampoline Park, Retail Park, Newport
Head to the Trampoline Park at 5:00 PM on October 31 for 90 minutes of bouncing, pizza, music, and treats.
Innotots, Retail Park
An active inflatable play session for children aged five and under at Innoflate Newport starting at 9:30 AM on October 31.
NHSOB, Yew Tree Lane, Caerleon
An outdoor family-friendly laser show, food stalls, and costume contest at the Newport High School Old Boys Club.
๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ, join us for our huge ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ก๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ & ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐! 
๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐๐น๐๐ฏ, ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐น๐ฒ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฉ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ท๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐!
This is going to be a proper community night out for the families of Newport, with plenty going on for adults and children throughout the evening:
๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฟ๐
๐๐๐ป & ๐ด๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ธ๐ถ๐ฑ๐
Take your chances on our ๐ช๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐จ๐ก๐!
๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ & ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ for the kids ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐จ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ!
entry – ยฃ5, family ยฃ15
St Julianโs High School
October 31 – Halloween Party
An afternoon family show starting at 2:00 PM with a special effects display, inflatables, a Halloween disco, and a free hotdog and goodie bag for children