Families across Carmarthenshire can look forward to a packed October half term full of activities and events.

Carmarthenshire’s museums are brimming with spooky fun this half term. At Carmarthenshire Museum, Abergwili (28 Oct), Mystery at the Museum returns with an after-hours trail where families follow clues to uncover the missing Yellow Book of Abergwili.

At the Museum of Land Speed, Pendine (29 Oct), create Glowing Spider Jars from recycled materials and twinkling lights perfect Halloween keepsakes.

Fancy a spooky half-term break? Caban Pendine is offering special deals, including a stay 3 for 2 offer, as well as a free overnight stay with dinner and breakfast for unpaid carers. While you’re there, grab your glowsticks and enjoy a frightfully fun round of mini golf under the stars.

Carmarthenshire Libraries are offering a week of creative, Halloween-themed fun. At Ammanford Library, families can enjoy jewellery making (28 Oct), story time and colouring (29 Oct), and a children’s watercolour workshop (30 Oct).

All three main libraries Ammanford, Llanelli and Carmarthen will host the popular Fizzpop Science Slime Workshop (30 Oct – booking essential), finishing the week with Halloween crafts (31 Oct).

Llanelli and Carmarthen Libraries also run Halloween Spooktacular sessions where children can design their own custom mug. Drop-in games, LEGO building, crafts and colouring activities.

Theatrau Sir Gâr / Carmarthenshire Theatres are packed with family fun! Get ready for an evening of glitz, glamour and body-slam mayhem as the stars of Welsh Wrestling invades the Lyric Theatre. For those with older children and teenagers, get ready to party like it’s 1985 as Carmarthen Amateur Operatic Society brings The Wedding Singer: The Musical to life. For full details take a look at the Theatrau Sir Gâr website www.theatrausirgar.co.uk

Across the county, community groups and local venues are hosting a variety of events. Full details can be found on the Discover Carmarthenshire website.

Cllr Hazel Evans, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, said:“Half term in Carmarthenshire is bursting with creativity, fun, and community spirit. I encourage families to get out, explore, and enjoy the fantastic range of events happening across the county.”