Get ready for a big weekend in Swansea as the city celebrates Welsh culture alongside dinosaurs and science mayhem! Don't miss the massive Croeso Festival running all weekend and the fantastic dinosaur show takeover. We’ve pulled together the best family action for Saturday, Feb 28th and Sunday, March 1st, 2026.
See our top picks
Croeso Children's Trail
Swansea City Centre
An all-weekend free treasure hunt across the city centre.
Top Secret - The Magic of Science
Swansea Grand Theatre
Indoor, high-energy science show promising plenty of mess.
Interactive Story Session with Lowri Siôn
Pabell Pawb a Phopeth (Croeso)
Welsh language stories, songs, and movement sessions on Saturday morning.
· February 28
9FREE : Explore the city centre by taking part in the Croeso Children's Trail! Pick up your form and hunt down 8 hidden Welsh icons. Once you find them all, hand the form in for a goody bag surprise.It's a fantastic free way to explore the wider Croeso festival events happening across the city centre all weekend.
DINOMANIA SWANSEA : The UK's most interactive dinosaur show is taking over Oystermouth Road this weekend! Get up close with prehistory in this high-energy prehistoric takeover.Dinosaurs are always a hit, and this is the weekend to catch this interactive show.
: Head to the Grand Theatre for a fast-moving, colourful magic show that combines suspense with messy science experiments. Perfect for curious kids who like explosions!It’s a big theatrical event at a major city venue, promising high production value science fun.
: Head into Swansea Market on Saturday to celebrate St David's Day early! The listing mentions live entertainment, making it a great stop while you're out and about.It’s an easy, indoor cultural stop on Saturday before the main parade on Sunday.
: Lowri Siôn hosts a fun Welsh-language story session filled with singing and using imaginations to travel to new places. Perfect way to start your Saturday!It’s an early morning, interactive session great for younger attendees at the festival.
: Catch comedian Robin Morgan hosting a family comedy story show where he needs the audience's help to piece the tale together. A great way to wind down Saturday afternoon.Features a known comedian in a family-friendly, interactive setting.
: Hear the brand new Swansea Youth Choir performing at the Croeso festival on Saturday morning. A great chance to support local young singers.It's exciting to see a choir formed in late 2025 performing live.
: Sunflowers Wales will be sharing the resilience and pride of Ukrainian culture through vibrant dance performances at the Croeso stage on Saturday.Offers a unique and meaningful cultural insight during the festival.
FREE : Take part in a FREE, St David's Day themed art workshop at the Croeso festival hub on Saturday afternoon. This session is sponsored by the Early Years Commissioning Team.It's a dedicated, free, hands-on craft session happening right in the middle of the festival.
· March 1
5FREE : Get dressed in your Welsh colours and join the colourful parade through the city centre! Look out for giant characters, including stilted Welsh ladies and the amazing Red Dragon.This is the main event for Sunday, celebrating St David's Day with huge spectacle.
: Join the world record-breaking clogging champion Tudur Phillips at the Waterfront Museum. He’ll teach basic dance steps, games, and activities—get ready to tap your feet!It’s an active, participatory event on Sunday, great for burning off energy.
: Catch an uplifting performance by the Phoenix Choir of Wales at the Waterfront Museum to celebrate St David's Day. A nice cultural moment to combine with the clog dancing.Offers a cultural, sit-down activity option at the museum on Sunday.
WEST GLAM YOUTH THEATRE : Catch an extract from the West Glam Youth Theatre's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Croeso site. Great for inspiring older kids interested in drama.A nice showcase of local youth talent happening within the main Croeso festival hub.
: Join One Heart Drummers for a session creating the sounds for a story about the great red dragon! Expect rhythm games, sound experiments, and lots of noise.It’s highly interactive music making specifically themed for St David's Day.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1: Curious minds can explore the world of Artificial Intelligence at Oriel Science. You can interact with exhibits and learn exactly what AI can and cannot do.It’s a highly relevant, hands-on science event perfect for older kids interested in tech.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Swansea this weekend?
We found two great free options: The Croeso Children's Trail running all weekend and the St David's Day Themed Art Workshop at Pabell Pawb a Phopeth on Saturday afternoon.
Is there anything major happening on Sunday?
Yes, Sunday, March 1st, features the big Croeso St David's Day Parade through the city centre at 2 PM, plus clog dancing and choir performances at the National Waterfront Museum.
Where can I find the best action for the whole family on Saturday?
The centre of the action Saturday is the Croeso Festival area, featuring a St David's Day art workshop at 1 PM, a comedy storytime with Robin Morgan at 3 PM, and the spectacular Top Secret Science show at the Grand Theatre.
