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Active Swansea have a fantastic challenge starting on Monday 2 November, where £900 worth of prizes are up for grabs.
You could win a Christmas hamper, tickets for Ice Skating at the Waterfront Winterland, pantomime tickets at the Grand Theatre or Penyrheol Theatre, plus much more.
To find out how to be in with a chance, visit the Active Swansea website.
Come to Brynmill Park on Friday 30 October where the Junior Park Rangers have a few places left for their fun day from 10am - 12 noon.
Book your child's place now on 01792 635484 - see you there!
Swansea Tennis Centre is holding a free Mini Red Tennis open day for 4yr – 8yr olds.
It takes place this Saturday 24 October from 1pm – 3pm, so bring the kids along for a fun taster session!
The 12th annual Dylan Thomas Festival kicks off on 26 October with Dannie Abse and Peter Finch, there will also be conversation with Swansea's very own Cerys Matthews on Dylan's birthday (27 October), plus a live show with the Welsh sensation on the same day at 7.30pm.
With events and activities going on every day up until the 9 November, there will be something that every Dylan Thomas fan will enjoy.
Wondering what to do with the kids? Where to take them? Well, there are plenty of events happening throughout Swansea to keep the little ones entertained.
Your local Active Swansea Leisure Centres are providing a whole host of fun activities, from Kayaking to Football Courses and Bouncy Castle Fun. Find out what's on in your local centre...
You could also handle some bugs and other animals at Animal Antics in Plantasia, join in the fun with the Junior Park Rangers, listen to some storytime sessions at your local library, book your place at the Big Draw in the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery or Swansea Museum or enjoy the spooks and thrills of the Halloween Ghost Train as the Bay Rider is transformed for one night only....yes, you guessed it, Halloween.
With so much choice, how are you going to decide?
On Saturday 17 October, we will be celebrating Wales' National Children's Day at the LC, taking part in all the fun activities going on throughout the day.
For just £4, you can join in the excitement by trying out all the major attractions at the LC, along with plenty of other activities including Junior Football, Rugby skills, storytelling and Plantasia's bug display. Or why not catch up with Active Arnie for an afternoon of sports and games?
You can also win some great prizes with the Nintendo Wii challenge!
The hugely popular Animal Antics event is making a return to Plantasia in Parc Tawe on 27, 28 and 29 October with the theme 'Bug Fest'.
There'll be four shows per day and they're filling up fast, so book now on 01792 474555 Tickets are just £1 per person per show plus entrance fee.
At the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery on Friday 9 October at 6.30pm, Swansea artist Tim Davies will be giving a preview guided tour and talk of his exhibition Between an Rock and Hard Place.
Joining Tim will be local artist Eva Bartussek as she displays her new work in Horse House. Everyone is welcome.
Vote for your favourite event or attraction in Swansea with Swansea Life magazine awards 2009 - they're offering £100 prize draw to those who vote.
Nominations include Wales National Airshow, Sparks in the Dark and Waterfront Winterland as the top events.
Plantasia has been nominated in the best coffee shop category (it must be the 37 flavours of hot chocolate!)as well as best visitor attraction.
There are lots of categories, so vote for your favourite now!
Congratulations to the winners of Swansea in Bloom 2009!
There was very strong competition this year and some fabulous displays were seen in allotments and gardens around Swansea over the summer.
You can see the gold winning gardens on the Swansea in Bloom pages - you might get inspired to enter your garden or nominate a friend next year.
