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The BT Vision Big Day Out is a free event for the whole family to enjoy at Castle Square in Swansea on Bank Holiday Monday, 31 August, so bring along a picnic and prepare to be entertained!
There'll be beanbags provided and fun to be had from noon - 7pm. The full list of films is -
Don't forget, this Saturday and Sunday are jammed with events as World Party Weekend takes over the grounds of the Waterfront Museum in Swansea.
Saturday takes place from 12 noon - 5pm and features the World Village celebrating Swansea's different cultures. Sunday will be full of World Music and takes place from 2pm - 7pm, so come and enjoy this great family event.
The Swansea Bay Beer Festival will also be in full swing at the Brangwyn Hall from noon - 11pm each day with live bands, good food and of course, brilliant beer!
Unfortunately the children's events and band concerts planned for this weekend at Botanics in Bloom, Singleton Park are cancelled due to waterlogging under the marquee.
The plant sales will be going ahead as planned and the gardens are accessible by tarmac path - it's only the marquee that has been affected by the rain.
Stuck for things to do this bank holiday weekend? Not sure where to take the kids? Fear not, come rain or shine there are a whole host of fun events for the whole family to enjoy.
World Party Weekend? Swansea Bay Beer Festival? Plantasia? Children's entertainment at Botanics in Bloom? Or get into shape with Active Swansea?
Those are just a handful of events taking place this coming bank holiday weekend.
This is your last chance to head on down to the Singleton Botanical Gardens as the annual Botanics in Bloom celebrations are drawing to a close.
So, head on down during the last week of August for your last chance to view the gardens at their very best.
Plantasia in Swansea are now offering season ticket options to help you and your family during the credit crunch.
Individual season tickets are just £14.50 or £10.50 concession, and with that you can enter Plantasia as many times as you like during the year.
After 3 weeks of competition the 42nd Swansea Bowls Festival came to an end. So, a massive congratulations to all the winners below:
Men's singles - Stephen Rees
Men's pairs - Kevin Thomas and Mark Jones
Ladies singles - Joyce Amos
Ladies pairs - Dawn Thomas and Shirley Williams
Mixed pairs - Dai Cana and Hilary Bevan
Visually impaired integrated pairs - Gilbert Miles and Keri Thomas
Junior singles (Darren Thomas Challenge Cup) - Ryan James
Pentrehafod Leisure Centre will be continuing to offer kids aged from 8-15, the chance to participate in their Sports Camp during the school holidays.
All sorts of sporting activities will be covered from football and cricket to volleyball and basketball, so make sure you book your place early by ringing Pentrehafod on 01792 650484.
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery- free children's art workshops, the Swansea Open 2009 and Mark Wallinger Curates : The Russian Linesman exhibition.
Swansea Museum - Crime and Punishment exhibition and comic workshops.
Dylan Thomas Centre - 'Man and Myth' exhibition, dedicated to the life of Dylan Thomas.
Discover Swansea this august.
Tickets are still available for this years Outdoor Theatrein the stunning settings of Oystermouth Castle.
You can book tickets for 19 August or 20 August, for the Merchant of Venice via Ticket Web. This event is part of the Swansea Bay Summer Festival.
Congratulations to Emma Savage from Penyrheol Leisure Centre and Becky Debuf from Penlan Leisure Centre, who were the winners of the Active Swansea shape up for summer challenge.
Emma and Becky both used the Active Swansea Leisure Centres to run, swim, cycle, cross train and attended fitness classes to complete at least 44k during the designated period.
Becky was the proud winner of a fantastic Nintendo Wii, while Emma won a meal for 2 at Frankie and Benny's.
Throughout august, the Botanical Gardens in Singleton Park will be hosting the bloom-ing (see what I did there?) marvellous Botanics in Bloom.
So why not head on down to Singleton Park where you will be able enjoy the gardens in full bloom as well as a wide range of family events. Check out Breathe Swansea to view our full range of parks and open spaces.
