Get ready for a big St David's Day weekend in Cardiff! We've got cultural celebrations at the Senedd, a family walk for charity on Saturday, and even a colourful Holi Festival wrapping up on Sunday. Here are the best events for families on February 28th and March 1st, 2026.
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St David's Day at the Senedd
The Senedd, Cardiff Bay
Two full days of free cultural activities right in the Bay, running Saturday and Sunday.
FREE Daffodil Crafts
The Senedd, Cardiff Bay
A simple, free craft session running both days if you need a break from the main celebrations.
TOTS MUSIC
Tŷ Price, Rhydypenau
An early morning music event specifically designed for children aged 0-8 on Saturday.
· February 28
8FREE : Take the kids for a family-friendly walk in Victoria Park to show solidarity with the children and women of Gaza. Proceeds support the Forgotten Women's Gaza Kitchen Project, providing daily hot meals.A unique, meaningful activity for families happening right here in Cardiff on Saturday morning.
ST DAVID'S DAY AT THE SENEDDFREE : Celebrate St David's Day with two full days of free fun, culture, creativity, and community activities at the Senedd. There will be performances and activities running all day long.It’s a fantastic, large-scale, free civic event happening across both days right in the Bay.
FREE : Stop by the Senedd to make or decorate your very own sunny daffodil. You can take it home or display it proudly at the Senedd itself.It’s a simple, free, and seasonal craft activity happening at the same location as the main St David’s Day celebrations.
COBLYN : This is a family-friendly show celebrating Welsh folklore packed with music, songs, and folk dance. It is brought to you by Kitsch & Sync Collective, Hijinx and Theatr Iolo.A dedicated performance showcasing Welsh culture specifically for families across multiple showing times on Saturday.
: An early morning music session perfect for the youngest family members. This event is listed for Saturday morning in Rhydypenau.It hits the early slot on Saturday morning and is geared specifically toward very young children (0-8s).
: Head up to Wrexham for a lively day celebrating Welsh culture, complete with live music, children's crafts, and special storytelling sessions. This runs both days.A strong option for families interested in a traditional celebration, noting this is outside of Cardiff.
WREXHAM'S ST DAVID'S DAY FESTIVAL 2026 (GŴYL DYDD GŴYL DEWI WRECSAM 2026) : A brand-new two-day festival celebrating Welsh culture is hitting Wrexham city centre this weekend. Great if you want a full festival atmosphere for the Saturday.It's a new, dedicated two-day festival celebrating the national day, running Saturday.
ST DAVID DAY FESTIVAL OF ARTSFREE : A completely free, family-friendly festival happening in Abergavenny on Saturday to celebrate St David's Day.It’s explicitly free and family-friendly, making it a great budget option for Saturday.
· March 1
2: If the weather is good, check out Cardiff's biggest Holi celebration at Lo Lounge on Sunday afternoon. Expect a very colourful event!It’s a high-energy, cultural event happening exclusively on the Sunday afternoon.
: Another excellent option outside Cardiff is Chirk Castle, featuring cultural celebrations all day Sunday. Perfect if you are travelling further afield.Provides an alternative cultural celebration option happening on Sunday for families willing to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Cardiff this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01) there are two main free options: the massive St David's Day at the Senedd celebrations running both days, and the FREE Daffodil Crafts happening at the Senedd too. There is also a free charity walk on Saturday morning.
Are there any major St David's Day events on Sunday in Cardiff?
Yes, the St David's Day at the Senedd celebrations continue all day Sunday, and COBLYN has performances scheduled for 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
What can we do on Saturday morning that isn't St David's Day themed?
For something different on Saturday morning, check out the Children's Ramadan Walk for Gaza at Victoria Park at 11:00 AM, or the TOTS MUSIC session in Rhydypenau at 9:00 AM.
