Get ready for a fun-filled weekend in Swindon! Don't miss the big Swindon Wellbeing Festival at STEAM Museum and check out the Valentines Cooking Event if you fancy some family food fun.
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Swindon Wellbeing Festival
STEAM Museum
A big local festival running all weekend with plenty of family-friendly wellness activities.
Swindon Wellbeing Festival
STEAM Museum
Held inside the STEAM Museum, so it's a perfect indoor activity for both days.
Valentines Cooking Event
Designer Outlet Swindon
Hands-on, food-focused fun that toddlers (with help) and older kids will enjoy.
· February 7
3SWINDON WELLBEING FESTIVAL - SATURDAY : Join the Wellbeing Festival for a day packed with inspiration, connection, and self-care activities. It sounds like a great chance to try out some new, mindful things as a family.It’s a unique, large-scale festival happening for this weekend only, right here in Swindon.
VALENTINES COOKING EVENT : Get hands-on in the kitchen and whip up something special for Valentine's. This cooking event sounds like a yummy way to spend a few hours together.A special one-off cooking session perfect for teaching kids some new skills around food.
LYDIARD PARK EVENT (PLACEHOLDER) : Lydiard Park usually has family-friendly activities scheduled, so check their main listings for anything specific happening this Saturday, like a trail or special garden opening.Lydiard Park is a brilliant local spot, and they often host unique seasonal events beyond their standard offerings.
· February 8
2SWINDON WELLBEING FESTIVAL - SUNDAY : The second day of the Wellbeing Festival at STEAM is another chance to immerse yourselves in positive activities and connect as a family.The last day of this special festival, perfect for a relaxed family Sunday outing.
LOCAL SWINDON EVENT (SUNDAY) : Keep an eye on the Swindon Advertiser listings for smaller, perhaps lesser-known family events happening this Sunday that might pop up closer to the date.One of the best places for local parents to check for last-minute, unique community happenings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Swindon this weekend?
The Swindon Wellbeing Festival at STEAM Museum is running all weekend (Feb 07-08) and is advertised as a local event which suggests good family value, though you should check if entry is free or ticketed.
Is there anything fun happening indoors on Sunday in Swindon?
The Swindon Wellbeing Festival continues on Sunday, February 08, 2026, at the STEAM Museum, providing an excellent indoor environment for family activities.
What unique, limited-run activity is on Saturday for families?
The Valentines Cooking Event at the Designer Outlet Swindon on Saturday, February 07, is a one-off chance for your family to learn some new cooking skills together between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
