Brushes & Balloons: Face paint & Balloon modelling

23/10/2025

Come find us at Cardiff Halloween Festival starting this Saturday!

You will find us on the map… look out for buccaneer balloons and the painted parrot, we will be there all week!

See you soon!!! 🎃

The Map Has Surfaced!

It’s finally here, voyagers — your first full look at Halloween Island!

From the Pumpkin Village to the Festival of Bones, the Monster Boogie, and every curious corner in between… your island adventure begins now.

Start plotting your route — will you brave the Sunken Galleon, conquer the Carnival of Curious Games, or uncover the secrets of the Witch & Wizard Academy?

Whichever path you take, every ticket includes a world of adventure, discovery and spooky surprises waiting to be found.

Book your passage before the last tickets vanish! 👉 cardiffhalloweenfestival.com

12/10/2025

Our little mascot honey visited us today at !

🎃🐾 Pumpkin Season at Forage Farm Shop! 🍂🧡

Honey had the best day exploring the pumpkin patch at — and it’s the perfect spot for a fall day out with your pup! 🐶✨

Here’s what’s waiting for you this autumn ⬇️

🍁 Pumpkin Picking – wander through the fields and find your perfect pumpkin 🎃
🌽 Maize Maze – get lost (in the best way!) in the corn labyrinth 🌾
🚜 Tractor Rides – enjoy a scenic ride around the farm
🐷 Meet the Animals – goats, pigs & alpacas say hello!
🎠 Extra Fun – pony rides, pumpkin catapult, face painting & balloon modelling (make sure you visit us and say hi), archery & fairground games!
🌙 Twilight Sessions – spooky maze, after-dark pumpkin picking & glowing autumn vibes

And yes… it’s super dog friendly! 🐕💛
🐾 Pups are welcome (on a lead)
🎃 Just note: dogs can’t go in the pumpkin fields, but there are plenty of photo spots & grassy paths to explore
🦴 Don’t forget treats & a towel for those muddy paws!

If you’re looking for cozy autumn vibes, local fun, and photo ops galore — Forage Farm Shop is a must-visit this season 🍁📸

12/10/2025

If you haven’t booked your tickets yet, some days have started to sell out!
Get your tickets while you can… this is going to be the biggest Halloween event this year!

We cant wait to see you n the 25th

04/10/2025

Been a wonderful 1st day of the halloween season even if Storm Amy kept alot of people away :( here's to some nicer weather tomorrow onwards...

Have you ever thought...I'd love to give that a go...or I wish I could do that? ... jump over to our sister page Twist and Turn Balloons where I'll be giving hints, tricks and tips to get you started...

04/10/2025

Halloween season is officially here 👻✨ Our stall is bursting with spooky balloons, facepainting and family fun 🎈🎃 Come join the magic of Brushes & Balloons this October at Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen 🕷️🕸️

20/09/2025

Plenty of Halloween fun at Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen this October.

We are excited to be back this year doing face painting and balloon modelling for such a wonderful event.

Get your tickets now. See you all in 2 weeks 🎃

06/09/2025

See you on the 4th 🎃🎃🎃

04/09/2025

We can’t wait to be back at Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen this Halloween face painting and balloon modelling for the duration of their fabulous Halloween event.
If you haven’t bought your tickets get them while you can!

See you for opening weekend on 4th &5th October!

🎃👻💀

🎃 1 Month Until PYO Pumpkins at Forage! 🎃

The countdown is on! Get ready for a magical day out in the heart of the Vale as Pick Your Own Pumpkins returns to Forage Farm Shop.

🍂 Daytime Tickets Include:
• Pumpkin Picking (pay per pumpkin)
• Maize Maze
• Photo Opportunities
• Tractor Trailer Rides
• Access to the Whacky Patch
• Meet the Animals

✨ Optional Extras:
• Pony Rides
• Pumpkin Catapult
• Bucking Pumpkin
• Face Painting
• Balloon Modelling
• Professional Photo Opportunities

🌙 Twilight Tickets Include:
• After-dark Pumpkin Picking
• Spooky Maze
• Hay Bale Climbing
• Meet the Animals

🔥 Optional Twilight Extras:
• Pumpkin Catapult
• Marshmallow Roasting

Get your tickets now!

https://bit.ly/47u6YqA

🎃 Sponsored by Prichard’s
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30/08/2025

Very much looking forward to being a part of this funday today :) We shall be there providing some bright, fun Balloon models from princesses and unicorns to spiderman and the hulk to purchase to brighten up this wet rainy day! Get ya coats and wellies on...and get the kids out for a fun filled day before back to school next week :) let's go.....

Join us for a fun filled day of football, entertainment, food and fun!

29/08/2025

🎃🏴‍☠️👻💀

29/08/2025

Cardiff Halloween Festival tickets are officially open!
This year’s Halloween fest looks amazing… with the option of arriving by ghost ship 🏴‍☠️

Make sure you get your tickets before they sell out, and we will see you there painting all your spooky faces and making some cool Halloween balloons!

https://www.cardiffhalloweenfestival.com/discover?fbclid=IwVERFWAMeavFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHnwrUpjU-pl7WqowcVNAYBTZF7wsgK2kO-pNXd4wtmC5TPmHSN2UMbiCwuYJ_aem_qtq6yNSrJx-2tFiidL1y8w

Step into a world of Halloween mischief and magic at Cardiff Bay. Explore enchanting spaces, spooky surprises and family fun across Halloween Island.

25/08/2025

🎃👻🎃 TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY‼️

👀 We’ve had so many messages asking… is it happening? We’re sorry for the wait - and thank you for your patience!

Yes - Halloween is coming back to Cardiff!

This year it’s bigger, bolder, and unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at midday.

The Island awakens… Cardiff Bay 2025