10am · Free
October Half Term Play CafeEmmanuel Hall · Family
A cosy pop-up play space with toys, drawing and colouring, and crafting stations for children of all ages, alongside a café for grown-ups. Everyone is welcome, whether or not they buy anything from the café.
Tue 10 Feb – Sun 10 Oct · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
Charmaine Watkiss: From the ones who came before…Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
Charmaine Watkiss's new commission responds to the museum's West African collection with a watercolour, a mask and a double portrait, exploring Caribbean healing traditions and the diaspora. For fans of contemporary art.
Sat 7 Mar – Mon 26 Oct
Roof TourExeter Phoenix · Family
A two-day stop motion workshop where children design, plan and shoot a short film with their own Lego, guided by animation tutors. The films are shared online afterwards. For children aged 8 to 13 who love to build.
Mon 26 Oct – Thu 29 Oct · £4 per child
October Half Term Family ActivitiesExeter Cathedral · Family
A relaxed art session where families make something to take home, from birds to mini cathedrals and the Green Man, led by the cathedral's in-house professional artist. For families with children of all ages.
Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
October Half-Term Family Fun in ExeterDouble Locks · Family
Outdoor family fun by the canal, from bike rides and paddling to dog walks, finished with a pub lunch with a children's menu and log fires. Dogs and muddy boots are welcome.
11:30am, 2pm · £0–£40
Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort Of)Exeter Phoenix · Family
A loud, lo-fi musical panto by Kid Carpet and The Noisy Animals, mixing songs, silliness and a bit of air guitar, with animal characters and a giant. For children aged 3 to 11, families and fans of noisy nonsense.
Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops
A behind-the-scenes walk through the roof void, towers and ringing chamber, with views over the city from the North Tower roof if the weather allows. Not suited to anyone who cannot walk unaided or climb over 150 steps.
Tue 31 Mar – Sun 21 Mar · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
A Sense of ColourRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
Paintings and prints by young people from the Deaf Academy and 100 Club Youth Centre, made in workshops with artists Vicky Barber-Crimes and Octavia Madden. For visitors interested in youth art and Deaf culture.
Tue 21 Jul – Sun 7 Feb · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm
What do you collect? The Deaf Academy: Deaf technology through the agesRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A talk and display on the history of Deaf technology, marking the 200th anniversary of The Deaf Academy, the oldest Deaf school in England. It suits anyone curious about Deaf history, education and the tools that have shaped Deaf life.
Wed 9 Sept – Wed 21 Jul · Wednesdays in term time, 12.15pm · £6 for one-off sessions; sliding scale of £3 – £9 if booking whole block
Musical moments around the world – Under 5sRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
Hands-on music sessions for under-5s and the adults with them, playing instruments and learning songs from a different continent in each block. Led by a teacher with an ethnomusicology degree, for families with young children.
Fri 11 Sept – Sat 31 Oct · Open Mon–Sat, 10am–5.30pm (galleries)
Gemma Mackenzie: The Embodied VivariumExeter Phoenix · Art & Exhibitions
Work by the artist Gemma Mackenzie, whose practice explores shifting states between control and collapse, the reversible and the irreversible. For visitors who enjoy conceptual contemporary art.
Fri 11 Sept – Sat 31 Oct · Open Mon–Sat, 10am–5.30pm (galleries)
Exeter Contemporary Open 2026Exeter Phoenix · Art & Exhibitions
A shortlist of twelve contemporary artists working across painting, sculpture, photography and drawing, showing emerging talent from the South West. For anyone following new contemporary art in the region.
Mon 14 Sept – Mon 30 Nov · Mondays, 7pm
Terry’s & Jude’s Crazy QuizThe Old Firehouse · Community
A raucous quiz of outrageous questions, belly laughs and boozy prizes, with a bit of mischief throughout. Bring your mates and your brains for groups who like a little mayhem and a lot of banter.
Tue 15 Sept – Sun 11 Jul · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm
Bayeux Around BritainRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A display of local finds from the Norman period, alongside British Museum digital material, linking Exeter's coins and pottery to the story of 1066. For history fans curious how the conquest played out in the city.
Tue 15 Sept – Sun 11 Jul · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
Bayeux Around Britain digital trailRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A digital trail through the galleries with twelve stops, spotting objects linked to the Normans or to the Bayeux Tapestry. Designed by the museum's Museum Reps, it takes about an hour and suits history fans.
Wed 16 Sept – Wed 9 Dec · Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 7–8.30pm
Dance of UnityExeter Phoenix · Talks & Workshops
A guided, freestyle dance session inspired by Biodanza, with individual, pair and group exercises to chosen music and no steps to learn. For beginners and people of all abilities who want to move and connect.
Sun 27 Sept – Sun 6 Dec · First and last Sunday of the month, from 8pm
The Exe Gig Collective - Sunday SessionsThe Old Firehouse · Music
Live local music showcasing local talent, with a laid-back vibe to end the weekend. Suits anyone who likes discovering new bands close to home.
Thu 1 Oct – Fri 13 Nov
The Pikachu Art AdventureKillerton House · Family
A family trail celebrating the Pokémon Trading Card Game's 30th anniversary, with 30 Pikachu cards each drawn by a different illustrator and a chance to design your own card. Well-behaved dogs on short leads can join the outdoor trail.
Sat 3 Oct – Tue 16 Feb · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Standard – £6 online (£8 at the desk) / Students, Under 25s, Art Fund and MA Members – £4 / Accompanying carers & Under 19s – Free
Living Labyrinths: Art and FungiRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
An art exhibition on the cultural world of fungi, seen through scientific enquiry, bringing together work by leading contemporary artists to suggest new ways of seeing. For fans of contemporary art and natural history.
Sun 4 Oct – Wed 31 Mar · Daily, except 25 and 26 Dec · Free for the public; charges apply to led organised groups.
Exeter Red Coat Guide ToursRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Talks & Workshops
Volunteer-led walking tours through Exeter's Roman origins, medieval heritage, historic quayside and legends, lasting about 90 minutes. Suits visitors and locals of a wide range of ages and abilities who want to learn the city's story.
Tue 6 Oct – Thu 5 Nov · Open Mon–Sat, 10am–5.30pm (galleries)
The Reclaimers: SWWAGExeter Phoenix · Art & Exhibitions
An exhibition of works made from at least 70% reused, recycled and reclaimed materials by the South West Women's Art Group, showing how to make art from things already at home. For anyone who likes to create without buying supplies.
Fri 16 Oct – Sat 31 Oct · Open Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11.30am–4pm
Photography Exhibition: 2026 Competition FinalistsExeter Cathedral · Art & Exhibitions
Photographs by the nine finalists of the cathedral's 2026 photography competition, showing its interior through entries from photographers of all ages and abilities. For photography fans and anyone interested in the cathedral.
Fri 16 Oct – Sun 8 Nov
Go Ape Sundown Adventures at Haldon Forest ParkHaldon Forest Park · Sport & Wellness
A night-time version of Go Ape's high ropes course, where you climb through the forest on routes lit with glowing lights and illuminated trees. Suited to thrill-seekers who want the usual treetop challenge with an after-dark twist.
Wed 21 Oct – Sun 17 Jan · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
Exeter’s Fine Art gallery: Highlights from the CollectionRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
Paintings, prints and drawings spanning over 450 years, including two of the museum's best-known paintings and a new display of vintage photographs by Exeter-based photographer Jem Southam. For lovers of painting and landscape photography.
Wed 21 Oct – Wed 17 Feb · Third Wednesday of the month, 8pm
Taking The MicExeter Phoenix · Other
A have-a-go night of poetry, comedy, philosophy, theatre and singer-songwriting, with five minutes for each performer, hosted by spoken word artist Tim King. For anyone who wants to try new material in a supportive room.
Fri 23 Oct – Tue 1 Dec · Tue 10 Nov 1–2pm, then Tue 24 Nov and Tue 1 Dec 12–1pm
Silent Writing ClubExeter Phoenix · Talks & Workshops
A quiet writing session for novelists, memoirists, short story writers, playwrights and poets, with time afterwards to talk about work in progress over a drink. Led by award-winning writer and teacher Carla Jenkins of Raw Writing.
Sat 24 Oct – Sat 5 Dec
Exeter Audio Tour: Everyday HistoriesRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Talks & Workshops
An audio tour focusing on the people who built the city, from wool-workers and canal engineers to plasterers, masons, tunnel-diggers and wartime wardens. For anyone curious about the everyday history behind Exeter's landmarks.
Sat 24 Oct – Sun 3 Jan
Room on the Broom trail at Haldon Forest ParkHaldon Forest Park · Family
A family forest trail based on the picture book, in which children help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand and collect spell ingredients while avoiding Dragon. It finishes with a photo with Witch on her new broom.
Sat 24 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
Crealy Spook-FestCrealy Theme Park · Family
A Halloween theme park day with scare mazes, live spooky shows, a Creaky Hotel and two new rides with a spooky twist, plus over 60 rides and attractions. A pumpkin for every child. Suits families and scare-seekers.
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