The Creative Parent: February Activities
Hey, I’m Aimee and with my Family, there’s nothing I love more than getting Creative and with February Half Term just around the Corner, there’s plenty to do to keep those little fingers out of trouble and into something Creative.
From theatrical adventures and bilingual storytelling to hands-on crafting and high-energy dance, February is bursting with creative opportunities for children across South Wales. Here are my Top Ten Activities that’ll Fire-Up young imaginations to explore, make, move and wonder.
1. Horrible Histories: The Concert – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
2 February
This riotously fun live concert brings history to life through music and performance, giving children a playful way to connect storytelling, comedy and theatrical spectacle in one unforgettable show.
https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2026/horrible-histories-the-concert
2. Tidy – Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
11–14 February
A beautifully staged tale about nature and responsibility, Tidy encourages children to reflect creatively on the environment through visual storytelling, character and imaginative design.
https://www.shermantheatre.co.uk/event/tidy/
3. Gwen yr Arth Wen – The Riverfront, Newport
14 February
Performed in Welsh, this gentle and engaging production supports language development while introducing young audiences to theatre through music, movement and expressive performance.
https://newportlive.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173670968
4. Crafty Cinema Club – The Riverfront, Newport
16 February, ages 7–11
Blending crafting with film, this relaxed day lets children create themed artwork before enjoying a family-friendly movie, helping them link visual art, storytelling and shared cultural experiences.
5. Bug Hotel Workshop – The Riverfront, Newport
18 February, ages 5+
This outdoor craft session combines creativity with conservation, allowing children to design and build while learning about habitats, materials and the natural world.
6. Wild Science Animal Workshop – Newport Market
18 February & Goodsheds, Barry 19 February
These lively workshops spark curiosity through animal encounters and interactive learning, inspiring creativity through observation, discussion and hands-on exploration.
https://newport-market.co.uk/good-events/
https://www.goodshedsbarry.co.uk/whats-on/
7. K-Pop Party – Goodsheds, Barry & Newport Market
20 February
High-energy and joyful, this dance party introduces children to global pop culture while encouraging self-expression, rhythm and confidence through movement.
https://www.goodshedsbarry.co.uk/whats-on/
https://newport-market.co.uk/good-events/
8. Playtime: The Enchanted Forest – Memo Arts Centre, Barry
21 February, ages 2–6
Designed especially for younger children, this immersive experience uses sound, texture and gentle interaction to nurture imagination and early creative play.
https://memoartscentre.co.uk/cy/Shows/playtime-the-enchanted-forest/
9. Painting Party – National Museum Cardiff
19 February, recommended age 6+
Set within the inspiring surroundings of the museum, this guided paint-along helps children build artistic confidence while experimenting with colour, technique and creativity.
https://museum.wales/cardiff/whatson/12713/Painting-Party-Family-Paint-Along/
10. Nature Crafting – RSPB Wetlands, Newport
These nature-inspired craft sessions encourage children to respond creatively to their surroundings, using found materials to make art while deepening their connection to wildlife and landscape.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/visit-us/rspb-wetland-centres/newport-wetlands/