Get ready for an Easter-themed weekend in Swansea! We've got fun at the Zoo, castle hunts, and massive food festivals happening on Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th, 2026.
See our top picks
Big Food Festival
National Waterfront Museum
Free entry to a four-day food event with dedicated children's activities running all weekend.
'Here in this spring' Self-Led activities
Dylan Thomas Centre
Free, calm, self-led crafts focusing on nature, perfect for an unexpected downpour.
Hoppy Easter at Plantasia Tropical Zoo
Plantasia Tropical Zoo
Scheduled fairy singing and meet-and-greets every half hour on Saturday.
· April 4
8HOPPY EASTER AT PLANTASIA TROPICAL ZOO : Head to Plantasia for some tropical fun where a fairy friend will be singing on the treehouse balcony every half hour. Stick around afterwards to meet the characters for photos.It combines animal visits with scheduled entertainment perfect for younger kids on Saturday.
: Join Llys Nini for their Easter Egg Hunt happening on Saturday. It promises to be some egg-citing fun out in the Penllergaer area.A dedicated egg hunt event specifically listed for Saturday.
FREE : This four-day street food festival is happening at the museum and includes live entertainment and specific activities for children. Entry is free, but you need to book tickets to manage capacity.It's a major local festival covering both days and offering free entry, plus dedicated kids' activities.
DINOSAUR HUNT AT SINGLETON PARK : While you are at Singleton Park, see if you can locate the hidden dinosaurs amongst the trees. This trail is running throughout the school holidays.A themed trail running throughout the Easter holiday period, great for a Saturday adventure.
FREE : Visit the Dylan Thomas Centre for free, family-friendly self-led activities focusing on nature and wildlife in Dylan's work. It's open Wednesday through Sunday this weekend.It is a free, indoor option available all weekend based around local literary history.
FREE : Head to your local Swansea Library branch this weekend for free family fun as part of the Easter holiday programme.This is a guaranteed free activity happening across multiple local venues on Saturday.
: At Poundffald Farm, kids can become official Bunny Cadets by completing a 10-point trail on the farm. Complete your map to earn a chocolate egg prize.It’s a dedicated farm-based trail promising a tangible reward (chocolate egg) on Saturday.
: A one-off family day out event scheduled for Saturday, April 4th. Details about the venue are currently unlisted, but it's labelled as a family event.It's a unique, one-off event explicitly listed for Saturday, April 4th.
· April 5
5OYSTERMOUTH CASTLE EASTER BUNNY HUNT : Go to Oystermouth Castle on Sunday to join the Cuddly Castle Bunnies for an egg hunt. Follow the clues around the castle grounds to claim your chocolate egg prize.A classic castle egg hunt happening specifically on Sunday.
SINGLETON PARK BOATING LAKE & CRAZY GOLF : The boating lake reopens for the season every weekend, so why not hire a pedalo for a gentle ride? Follow it up with a round on the 18-hole Crazy Golf course.A classic Swansea park activity that reopens this weekend for the season.
: While you're at the Dylan Thomas Centre, check out this brand-new trail themed around Dylan's favourite sweets. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon browse.A new trail specifically mentioned for the holiday period and running on Sunday.
: This trail ends on Sunday, so get down to Mumbles Pier to hunt for the 9 hidden colourful eggs around the site. Fill out the worksheet to complete the challenge.It's one of the few listed events ending exactly on Sunday, making it a last-chance activity.
NATIONAL TRUST EASTER EGG TRAIL AT RHOSILI AND SOUTH GOWER COAST : Take the family out to Rhosili for a fun Easter Egg trail running through the medieval farmland. You'll have to complete ten challenges like welly wanging and obstacle courses.A great Gower option for Sunday, offering active, outdoor challenges rather than just egg finding.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1: Take a scenic ride along the Swansea promenade on the Bay Rider train, running daily over the holiday period. It travels between Blackpill and Southend.It's running daily throughout the weekend, offering a fun outdoor activity right on the seafront.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Swansea this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) the best free options are the Big Food Festival at the National Waterfront Museum and the 'Here in this spring' Self-Led activities at the Dylan Thomas Centre. Swansea Libraries also host free activities.
Where can we go for an Easter egg hunt on Sunday?
You can join the Oystermouth Castle Easter Bunny Hunt (normal admission applies) or try the National Trust Easter Egg Trail at Rhosili and South Gower Coast.
Are there any outdoor adventures planned for Saturday?
Yes! Saturday, April 4th offers the Easter Egg Hunt at Llys Nini, the Dinosaur Hunt at Singleton Park, and the Easter Bunny Academy Trail at Poundffald Farm.
