Let us set the scene. You're all wrapped up while sipping on a cup of hot cider, mulled wine or hot chocolate and watching as rainbow-coloured sparks shoot into the sky, bursting into a shower of reds, greens oranges and pinks and lighting up the dark night. That's right - we're talking about the awesome annual event that is Bonfire Night.
And while we're yet to reach Halloween - read more on the spooky events on offer - it's never too early to look ahead at the displays and events happening up and down the country to celebrate Guy Fawke's night. If you will be in Cardiff and the surrounding area then there are some rather magnificent events on your doorstep too.
Here we've rounded up what's happening in the Welsh capital across bonfire weekend and all the information you'll need to know. So grab your pals, a cheeky hot dog and get yourself down to one of these bonfire bonanzas. If you have a bonfire event you'd like to add to the list, email eve.rowlands@walesonline.co.uk.
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Barry Island Fireworks Fiesta
When: Saturday, October 29
This is a free event at Barry Island with the fireworks located at Friars Point, overlooking the beach at the Island. It's a charity event raising money for Age Connect and bucket collection will take place. The Barry Island Pleasure Park – which will be open from 4pm on the night - will offer free ghost train rides at the park.
The firework display will start at 7.30pm.
Fireworks at the Reservoir Fields
When: Friday, November 4
Barry RFC is welcoming people to the Barry Rugby Club on November 4 for an event which, according to the club, is the "number 1 firework display". Entry costs £5 for adults - it's free for under 16s - and the show will begin at 7.30pm. Doors open at 6pm and there will be a wide array of food and drink available.
Sophiaworks, Cardiff
When : Friday, November 4
Tickets are now on sale for the Cardiff cricket ground's fireworks display which will also have live music and family entertainment, including funfair rides and cricket skills. There'll also be street food on site. Gates open at 5.30pm and the fireworks will start at 7.15pm. Ticket prices are £12 for adults and £8 for under 17s, under 2s go free. To buy tickets, click here.
Penarth Bonfire Night 2022
When: Friday, November 4
Penarth's firework extravanganza is back with a bang and taking place at the Penarth Lawn Tennis Club on Friday, November 4. Tickets for members are available now while non-members must wait until Friday, October 14 for their chance. Returning for the first time in three years, the Guy Fawkes celebration, which pre-pandemic welcomed up to 1,000 people, will see a firework display with a bonfire. Hot food and drink will be available from Willmore's and Ring-a-Roast alongside a charity mulled-wine stall.
Tickets cost £5, with under-16s paying just £3. Under-threes go free. Doors open at 6pm. To buy tickets, see here.
Fireworks Night at Pontcanna Inn
When: Saturday, November 5
Smores and scrumptious street food from an array of food trucks are available at Pontcanna Inn this bonfire night. Gather in the Inn's car park as you wrap up warm and marvel at the displays of local fireworks around the area.
Click here for more details.
Lo Lounge Cardiff Bay
When: Saturday, November 5
Want front row seats to one of Cardiff's most spectacular light shows on Bonfire Night? Well, look no further than Lo Lounge as they host an explosive firework display to remember, remember. With live music, incredible views, signature hot chocolate, boardgames, smores and sparklers, it's going to be a fun event for all the family.
Tickets start at £6.20 and doors open at 7pm. For tickets, see here.
Cardiff Harlequinns RFC Annual Fireworks Display
When: Sunday, November 6
Cardiff Harlequins will be running their annual firework display once again this year. Offering food and drink to go with the amazing display, tickets - which cost £5 for over 12s - will be available from the Cardiff Harlequins bar.
Whitchurch Golf Club, Cardiff
When: Friday, November 4
The popular Cardiff golf club display makes a return this Friday, November 4, from 7pm. Tickets will be available from Tuesday, October 11 and can be bought in the clubhouse at the bar. Adults - £9, kids under 12, £6 and a family ticket, £22.
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