Hey! Got some ace family plans for the weekend of February 7th and 8th, 2026 in Cardiff! Don't miss the massive Guinness Six Nations Rugby clash on Saturday, or check out the awesome Family Fun at Cardiff Castle during the half-term break. Here are the best unique, one-off events for your 3-14 year olds!
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Last Chance: Hip Hop: A Welsh Story Exhibition
National Museum Cardiff
Free exhibition celebrating Welsh music and culture ending Sunday!
Board Game Afternoon at Chance & Counters
Chance & Counters
Huge selection of 650+ board games to keep everyone busy indoors.
February Half Term: Animal Adventures at Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle
Themed fun at the castle grounds to entertain the younger ones during half term.
· February 7
5GUINNESS MEN'S SIX NATIONS RUGBY: ENGLAND V WALES : Catch the massive Six Nations Rugby match as Wales take on England at home! This is a huge atmosphere event perfect for older kids and teens who love sport. Tickets are likely sold out through primary channels, so check resale sites quickly.A massive, unmissable Welsh sporting event happening this Saturday only – pure atmosphere!
LAST CHANCE: SOPHIE MAK-SCHRAM: TO SHIFT A STONEFREE : This contemporary art exhibition is closing this weekend, so pop into the National Museum Cardiff to check it out. It explores power structures which might spark some interesting debates with older kids.A fantastic free exhibition that is finishing its run this weekend, perfect for older, thoughtful kids.
GWEN JOHN: STRANGE BEAUTIES EXHIBITION : Start the weekend with an exhibition focusing on artist Gwen John. While it's an art show, it's running all weekend, giving you a specific cultural outing that's not just a permanent fixture.A specific, limited-run exhibition to visit on Saturday, offering culture beyond the usual attractions.
BBC CYMRU WALES STUDIO TOUR : Grab a behind-the-scenes look at a working broadcast centre, seeing augmented reality and robotic cameras! This 90-minute walking tour is much more exciting than a standard museum visit for the older crew.An exclusive, limited-run tour providing a fascinating peek into media technology.
BOARD GAME AFTERNOON AT CHANCE & COUNTERS : If the weather turns, this is a great backup plan! They have over 650 games and friendly staff to teach you the rules. Grab some 'dirty finger food' too!A brilliant indoor spot with a massive library of games, perfect for beating any Saturday weather woes.
· February 8
3FEBRUARY HALF TERM: ANIMAL ADVENTURES AT CARDIFF CASTLE : It's part of the February Half Term fun at the Castle! Head over to explore the grounds and see what special animal-themed activities are running on Sunday. It’s a great way to mix history with some kid-focused fun.A specific, limited-run event happening during the school break at a central, iconic location.
LAST CHANCE: HIP HOP: A WELSH STORY EXHIBITIONFREE : This is your final day to check out how hip hop has shaped Welsh culture! It’s totally free and covers music, dance, and fashion, which should grab the attention of your older kids.A free, unique exhibition celebrating Welsh culture that is ending on Sunday – a perfect, low-cost Sunday activity.
GO QUEST ADVENTURE TRAIL : Turn the city streets into an adventure playground by solving puzzles on an app trail! It’s a brilliant way to get the kids moving and exploring the centre and bay on a Sunday.A self-guided, active adventure that makes exploring the city streets an interactive game, perfect for a Sunday family challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Cardiff this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are two free cultural options: the 'Last Chance: Hip Hop: A Welsh Story Exhibition' at the National Museum Cardiff on Sunday, and the contemporary art exhibition 'Sophie Mak-Schram: To Shift a Stone' which also closes Saturday.
What's a fun, active thing to do with my 10-year-old on Sunday?
Try the 'Go Quest Adventure Trail' on Sunday, Feb 8th. It turns the city centre and bay into a puzzle-solving treasure hunt, perfect for an active outdoor adventure!
Is there anything exciting happening on Saturday for older kids?
If they like sport, the 'Guinness Men's Six Nations Rugby: England v Wales' is on at Principality Stadium on Saturday, Feb 7th. For something calmer, try the 'BBC Cymru Wales Studio Tour' to see behind the scenes of broadcasting.