Family & Kids Events in Cheltenham
21 upcoming family & kids events
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 21 upcoming family & kids events in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, including 11 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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Our Finest Hour Escape Game for Two with Escape Hunt — Cheltenham
📍 Cheltenham
From £68
FREEDad Matters Stay and Play - Gardeners Lane Children's Centre
📍 Gardners Lane Childrens Centre
FREESensory room exploration - Gardners Lane
📍 Aspire Foundation
FREESoft play session - Oakwood
📍 Oakwood Children's Centre
Family Fun Friday - Stream dipping & mini raft racing
📍 Cleeve Common
£3.96
FREESoft play session - Gardners Lane
📍 Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre
FREESchool Readiness: Parent & Child (Reception Start) Session (Gardners Lane)
📍 Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre
FREEKids’ Crafting Club: Make Your Own Beaded Bracelet
📍 John Lewis Cheltenham
FREEKids’ Crafting Club: Make Your Own Beaded Bracelet
📍 John Lewis Cheltenham
FREETeddy Bears Picnic
📍 Oakwood Children's Centre
FREEFamily Fun Day
📍 Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre
Teddy Bears Picnic - Cheltenham
📍 Waterstones
£3.00
FREENature Guardians - River Rangers
📍 Tewkesbury Nature Reserve
FREE0-8 Years Under the Sea Storytime Session
📍 Noah's Ark Children's Centre
Gruffalo Party - Cheltenham
📍 Waterstones
£3.00 - £9.00
Left to Their Own Devices? - Cheltenham
📍 Trinity Cheltenham
£5.00
Striking Comic Con - Cheltenham
📍 Leisure at Cheltenham
Free - £28.62
Rude Science
📍 Cheltenham Town Hall
£18 – £20
Understanding SCCIF & Children's Homes Regulations
📍 Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
£150.00
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Dear Santa
📍 Cheltenham Town Hall
£19
The Bubble Spectacular
📍 Cheltenham Town Hall
£20.5 – £28
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Family & Kids Events in Cheltenham — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant family & kids scene in Cheltenham with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates family & kids events from across Cheltenham, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's family & kids events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best family & kidsexperiences Cheltenham has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many family & kids events are on in Cheltenham?
There are currently 21 upcoming family & kids events in Cheltenham. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming family & kids in the city.
Are there free family & kids events in Cheltenham?
Yes — 11 of the current family & kids listings in Cheltenham are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find family & kids events in Cheltenham this weekend?
Browse this weekend's family & kids events in Cheltenham at /cheltenham/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for family & kids events in Cheltenham?
Every family & kids listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
How often are family & kids listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new family & kids events for Cheltenham three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Family & Kids Events in Cheltenham — Your Complete Guide
Cheltenham is packed with family-friendly events that entertain and inspire children of all ages, while giving parents a genuinely enjoyable day out. From interactive museum exhibitions and outdoor adventure days to live children's theatre, storytelling sessions and holiday workshops, the city's family events programme is one of the best in the UK.
Half-term breaks and school holidays see a surge in family events across Cheltenham, with cultural institutions, parks, theatres and arts centres all offering specially curated programming. Many of these events are free or heavily subsidised, reflecting the city's commitment to accessible cultural provision for families.
The city's parks and outdoor spaces host brilliant family days throughout the warmer months — fairs, fetes, circus performances, wildlife days and picnic events make summer in Cheltenham a genuinely special time for families. Indoor events keep the programme going through autumn and winter with craft workshops, pantomimes, and immersive festive experiences.
When planning a family day out in Cheltenham: check age recommendations and whether buggies/prams are admitted, book early for popular holiday workshops as spaces are limited, and look out for free family events at Cheltenham's major museums and galleries, which often run excellent activities on weekends and during school holidays.