Relaxed drop-in workshop for ages five and up to make fabric collage patches for LJ Ellam's public art piece The Social Sofa Project.
Twelfth edition of the Multi Styles Battle, a weekend of urban dance battles, workshops, a DJ set, an open mic and jams, family-friendly.
Free drop-in workshop for ages 5 and up to print on fabric and make a collage patch celebrating the people of Gloucester, part of artist LJ Ellam's project.
Popping workshop led by MSB 2026 judge Paris for dancers with some or lots of experience, part of the Multi Styles Battle.
Alternative Christmas market with gothic candles, folklore gifts and dark fantasy art in the historic halls of Llanthony Secunda Priory.
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Free Christmas event with the Tree of Light switch-on and festive music from The Salvation Army Band, hosted by BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Jon Smith.
Free, beginner-friendly ceramics workshop led by ceramicist Jonathan Walker, open to all ages.
Hip hop masterclass led by MSB 2026 judge K-YOO for dancers looking to improve their hip hop skills, part of the MSB workshops at Gloucester Guildhall.
A family adventure of puppetry and live music by Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company, in which Rey and Rabbit set off to find the Lost Things.
Christmas afternoon tea served beside a log fire in the hotel's lounge, with a Christmas menu and free parking.
Free, beginner-friendly ceramic workshops open to all ages and abilities, with sessions at The Friendship Cafe on Painswick Road.
Outdoor ice rink at the historic docks of Gloucester Quays, a winter favourite for skaters and families during the Christmas season.
Inaugural Christmas market with handmade gifts from local makers and independent businesses in the heart of Gloucester.
Free children's storytelling workshop and showcase for ages 7-14, with activities to become storytellers and a badge and certificate.
Award-winning interactive family show that uses life-like dinosaurs to teach children about their anatomy and life.
Relaxed drop-in workshop for ages five and up to print, embroider and knit or crochet a patch celebrating your experiences of Gloucester, part of a public art piece by LJ Ellam.
Drop-in, free crochet and knitting workshop to make a collage patch for the public art piece 'The Social Sofa Project' by local artist LJ Ellam.
Technology workshop for young people aged 7-14 on electronics, digital art, 3D printing and programming.
A free Steampunk Christmas market with music, Morris dancing, craft workshops, a parade and an armoured combat display.
Family trail for little explorers to find clues and treasures in the museum galleries and get a go in the festive lucky dip box for a surprise prize.
Family-friendly live music session with a professional musician and a play facilitator for children up to ten years old.
Free Christmas fayre with handmade crafts, unique gifts and festive treats from local small businesses.
Relaxed drop-in session where visitors handle fossils from the museum's collection while a Visitor Experience Assistant shares stories and answers questions.
Festive Christmas story read by Santa at Llanthony Secunda Priory, with a present and photo for each child.
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Informal festive Christmas concert with the choirs, organists and soloists of Gloucester Cathedral, suitable for the whole family.
Informal storytelling, songs and play session for children aged 1 to 3 and their guardians to encourage early language skills.
Puppet show by M6 Theatre that mixes singing, puppetry and physical comedy with fairytales, recommended for ages 4 and over.
Free family sessions of Christmas carols to sing together in the nave of Gloucester Cathedral, with no booking required.
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Family day to meet Father Christmas in a grotto, explore the story of St Nicholas in the cloisters and do festive crafts, with a book for every child.
Family Christmas show in which Santa reccees his Christmas Eve route with Snowball, his reindeer handler, and snow-elf circus tricks.
Free drop-in session to handle toys from the museum's collection, with a Visitor Experience Assistant sharing stories about the objects, for families with children aged 3 and over.
Multi-sensory contemporary dance show for children and families, a playful night-time adventure with live music, sound, scents and audience interaction.
A rock gig for families with live music, comedy, animation and performance from Kid Carpet.
Family-friendly live session with a professional musician playing pop, rock and folk tunes for adults and children aged 0-4.
Creative baking and decorating afternoon for children aged 4 to 12 at Cafe Elm, with an introductory offer of £15 per child.
Screening of the feature-length family adventure 'Ghosts: The Possession of Button House', with the original Ghosts writers and creators, at the Guildhall cinema.
Weekend Christmas markets with more than 120 traders in wooden chalets and stalls selling festive gifts, local food and street food across Gloucester Quays and the historic docks.
Free weekly creative sessions for parents and children aged 8 and over, with drawing, painting, collage and clay activities.
