With a dry spell predicted for this weekend, there is an abundance of events taking place in a town near you. From outdoor cinemas to Medieval Festivals, check out a selection of fun events below.

What: Abergavenny Craft Fair; an eclectic event that brings together over forty local craftspeople, to showcase their jewellery, art, sewn and wooden creations.

Date: Saturday, August 10

Time: 9am to 4pm

Location: Abergavenny Market, 61 Cross Street Abergavenny, NP7 5

What: Shipwrecked Scavenger Hunt; to celebrate Waterstones’ Children's book of the Month for August, they are holding a scavenger hunt! Sebastian and his friends have been shipwrecked and scattered across the island. Can you follow the treasure map to find all of the crew and reunite them before the pirates catch them?

Date: Thursday, August 1 - Sunday, August 11

Time: N/A

Location: Waterstones, 4a High St, Abergavenny NP7 5RY

What: Robstock 2024; a day of partying and fundraising for the Velindre Cancer Care Unit featuring the musical stylings of DJ Ju Ju B2B, Dave the leg end Beale, Goldfinger and The Fabulous Ferrets. Food will be available throughout the day.

Date: Saturday, August 10

Time: 11am (onwards)

Location: The Rivers Edge, Pandy, NP7 8DL

What: Skirrid Inn Ghost Hunts with dinner; enjoy a two-course dinner in a private dining room, followed by a paranormal investigation in many areas of the building. Booking is limited.

Date: Saturday, August 10

Time: 8pm-3am

Location: Llanvihangel Crucorney, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8DH

What: Book signing with Orla Owen author of Christ on a Bike. Cerys receives an unexpected inheritance but there are rules attached, twisted rules that have to be followed if she is to receive it in full . As she settles into her new life, she begins to feel trapped and senses that the villagers, her sister and a man she keeps seeing on a bicycle are constantly watching her. Cerys, desperate to control her own future, decides to try break free but the past is ever present and dictates her fate.

Date: Saturday, August 10

Time: 1pm

Location: Book-ish, 55A Frogmore St, Abergavenny NP7 5AR

What: Outdoor Theatre; enjoy an evening with family and friends and a picnic in a glorious setting with first rate entertainment from brilliant and popular professional touring theatre companies. Showing The Adventures of Dr Dolittle with Illyria, a funny and much-loved exciting family adventure that tells the story of Dr John Dolittle of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, who is taught by his wise old parrot Polynesia how to talk to animals. A remarkable and memorable show for all the family, suitable for 5 years+ (younger children also welcome and free). Bring picnic & seating. https://abergavenny.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows

Date: Sunday, August 11

Time: Gates open 5pm, show runs 1 hr 50 mins

Location: Abergavenny Castle, Castle St, Abergavenny NP7 5EE

What: Community Garden Open Day; enjoy light refreshments, stone painting and possibly huge prizes by entering the raffle!

Date: Thursday, August 15

Time: 1pm (onwards)

Location: Abergavenny Youth and Community Education Centre, Old Hereford Road, NP7 6EL

What: Brecon Jazz Festival; the second and main weekend of the Brecon Jazz Festival takes place this weekend. Saturday, August 10 will see iconic Barry Morgan, star of Barry Morgan's World of Organs - who featured on BBC’s Nick Grimshaw at Night - entertain with music and comedy. This will be followed by former snooker world champion-turned Modular Synth DJ Steve Davis, alongside talented bassist Gaz Williams. More Indoor and outdoor concerts will take place at a range of venues in Brecon over the weekend, showcasing Jazz acts from all around the world.

Date(s): Saturday, August 10

Time: N/A

Location: Brecon

What: Monmouth Medieval Festival; the free event will include historical reenactors living in character and giving scheduled talks and displays over the weekend at Vauxhall Fields, falconry and a medieval market, with traders selling goods including unique comic prints of historic battles, authentic medieval board games, mead, cider and jewellery.

Date: Saturday, August 10 - Sunday, August 11

Time: All day

Location: Vauxhall Fields, Monmouth NP25 3AX

What: Paranormal Investigation; steeped in history and full to the brim with eerie goings on, it’s just a must for any avid ghost hunter!

Date: Saturday, August 10

Time: 10.30pm

Location: Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, NP25 3BU

What: Cwmbran Artisan Food & Craft Market; check out the handmade products and homemade bakes from locals and travelling vendors.

Date: Sunday, August 11

Time: 10am - 4pm

Location: Cwmbran Drive, Cwmbran, NP44 1PB

What: Animals Interactive; meet and greet the animals! Hold, feed and even cuddle a wide range of animas from snakes, lizards and tortoises to rabbits, guinea pics, mice, skunks, meerkats and owls! Session times must be booked beforehand, by messaging Animals Interactive on Facebook messenger with your preferred day, session time and how many adults (£3) and children (£7).

Date: Monday, August 12 to Tuesday, August 13

Time(s): 11am-12.15pm // 12.30pm-1.45pm // 2pm-3.15pm

Location: Pontymoile Commmunity Centre, Grey Fields Road Blaendare, Pontypoo,l Torfaen

What: The Chepstow Show; enjoy a full programme of events in the Main Ring featuring the Little Nippers Terrier and Lurcher Display, the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and a display by the Usk Valley Working Gundog Club. There will be the traditional parades of livestock and vintage vehicles. Don't forget to visit the Craft & Food Halls and look at the entries in the Homecraft & Horticulture Marquee.

Date: Saturday, August 10

Time: All Day

Location: Chepstow Race Course, St Lawrence Rd, Chepstow NP16 6EH

What: Castell Roc Festival; known as the “Friendly Festival” held in the oldest castle in Wales. Tickets are still available, with a range of fantastic artists set to take stage, from Nathan Carter to Russell Watson. Prices vary, with events taking place through to Monday, August 26.

Date: Thursday, August 8 - Monday, August 26

Time: N/A

Location: Chepstow Castle, Bridge St, Chepstow NP16 5EY

What: Hallie’s fun day, fundraising event

Date: Saturday, August 10

Time: 12pm to 4.30pm

Location: Drybrook Rugby and Football Club, Mannings Ground, High St, Drybrook GL17 9EU

What: Tractor run and fundraising day for the Great Western Air Ambulance. Events throughout the day with music starting at 6pm.

Date: Sunday, August 11

Time: Tractors meet at 10am, leave at 11am and return at 12.30pm.

Location: Upper Bilson Inn, Valley Road, Cinderford GL14 2PA

What: Great Oaks Hospice Fete.

Date: Sunday, August 11

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Location: The Gorse, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QE