10:00am
School Playing Fields, off Church View Estate, Ystrad Mynach
(turn left immediately after Holy Trinity Church on A472)

Community fun day organised by Ystrad Mynach Community Partnership. The aim of the event is to provide a fun Family day out with activities for all including a bouncy castle, refreshments, traditional activity stalls, children's entertainers, lots of local craft stalls and local produce, refreshments and much more.

6:00pm
Penuel Chapel, Nelson

Annual hymn singing festival.

11:00am
Caerphilly Castle and Caerphilly Town Centre

Set in the shadows of one of Europe's largest Castles the town of Caerphilly comes to life as people of all ages come to The Big Cheese, an extravaganza of street entertainers, living history encampments, music, dance, traditional funfair, folk dancing, falconry, fire eating, minstrels, troubadours and much more.

Fireworks start at 10pm on Friday 25th July.

11:00am
Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Cwmcarn

A truly unique experience exploring the myths and legends of Nantcarn Valley with puppets and live performances. This is a joint event between CCBC and Forestry Commission Wales.

12:00pm
Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Cwmcarn

Meet our loveable garden friends and learn all about their lives. This is a joint event between CCBC and Forestry Commission Wales.

10:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson

Run in conjunction with the Welsh Pre-School Playgroups Association the day will provide a range of fun, games and activities especially for younger children in the Barn, Education Centre, courtyard and on the meadow.
* WPPA members admission £1 per child. No unaccompanied children.

10:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson

His Majesty will arrive to inspect the troops, join Colonel Prichard and other gentlemen for a fine lunch, meet his subjects and discuss the progress and conduct of the Civil War. A rare chance to enjoy the pomp, ceremony and music surrounding a Royal visit with Cannon and musket firing.

10:30am
Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Cwmcarn

Enjoy this physical day of clearing bracken up on the Forest Drive to help some of our rarest butterflies. Packed lunch essential including working boots etc. This is a joint event between CCBC and Forestry Commission Wales.

11:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson

un, games and activities suitable for 5-11 year old children in the Barn, Education Centre, Courtyard and Meadow. 3 Wednesdays in August. Admission £2.00 per child. No unaccompanied children.

11:00am
Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Cwmcarn

Learn Ray Mears style activities with the Wild Spirit Bushcraft Boys. Voluntary contributions at event. £3 per car for drive entry. This is a joint event between Caerphilly county borough council and Forestry Commission Wales.

11:00am
Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Cwmcarn

Another chance to meet the magical puppets of ramshackles theatre as they take us on the world safari around car park one of the Forest Drive. Free admission to drive. This is a joint event between CCBC and Forestry Commission Wales.

8:30am
Blackwood Showfields, Blackwood

Horse and pony classes, cattle, sheep, pigs, rabbits and pet show. Also, funfair, trade stands and various attractions for a great family day out. Free admission! Car parking only £5. Please contact Emma Tamplin on 01633 440281 for more information. Car parking charge only - £5

12:00pm
Blackwood Showfields, Blackwood

Fun for all the family with balloon arena displays, launches, nightglow and fireworks, music, funfair and craft stalls.

2:15pm
Llancaeach Junior School

Annual vegetable/flower/handicraft show.

11:00am
Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly

A display of arms and armour in the medieval period. From the longbow to the mighty trebuchet the Company of Chivalry and the Bowmen of the Rose will demonstrate their use.

10:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson

The Education Centre is the venue for this years Bargoed & District Art Society Exhibition.

12:00pm
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson

Run in conjunction with Hope Rescue this Fun Day for your pampered pooch will feature competitive show classes, agility courses (entry fee for show classes and agility course), displays, stalls and demonstrations, in fact, everything dog-related in the Barn, Courtyard and Meadow. Free event.

10:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson

Celebrate the harvest with apple-related activities including a Harvest Festival Service of Thanksgiving at 3:00pm. Conducted by the Rural Dean of Caerphilly. Free event.

10:00am
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson

Meet the Llancaiach Garden Team, garden tours and children's activities. Plus the opportunity to purchase that special plant you may have been searching for at the Plant Fair organised by Bordervale Plants. Admission fees to the Manor include entry to the Plant Fair.
Entry to Plant Fair only £2 per person

9:30am - 11:30am
Cefn Hengoed Youth Centre

Activities for people of all ages including arts and crafts, first aid, beauty, feel good classes, book club and much much more! Tea and coffee 20p, with a free raffle every week!