AUGUST

Monday 2nd (to 5th)
Tall Trees at Westonbirt Arboretum. Discover tree tales from around the world, join in the fun story activities and create your own book or puppet to take home. Starts 10.30am.
Monday 2nd (and 9,16 and 23)
Soccer Skills at Cotswold Leisure Centre. Age 5 up. Can't do much worse than England. 01285 654057
Tuesday 3rd
A day of activities inspired by the adventures of Alice in Wonderland at Cheltenham Art Gallery. Follow the Card trail, make a Queen of Hearts crown or a Cheshire cat mask and listen to Alice stories - and enjoy a Mad Hatter's tea party.
Go dressed as your favourite Alice character and receive a free fairy cake. Free family drop-in event. 01242 237431
Tuesday 3rd
Amazing Animal Masks at Stroud's Museum in the Park. Join artist Phillipa Cain and create an amazing farm animal mask to wear and take home. For children age 5 - 11. Under 8s must be accompanied by a parent or carer. 01453 763394
Tuesday 3rd (and 10,17 and 24)
Kung Fu at the leisure centre. Mixing traditional Kung Fu techniques with games & exercise to improve flexibility, strength and co-ordination. Non contact, age 5 - 10 years. 01285 654057
Friday 6th
Gatcombe Park Horse Trials. This renowned event takes place at the spectacular home of the Princess Royal and her family and incorporates the British Open.
Saturday 7th
Bowood House host the Wiltshire Game and Country Fair. An action-packed weekend with falconry, gundogs, and a myriad of country pursuits.  Craftsmen demonstrate their skills in the Craft Village, there are culinary delights in Food Glorious Food and live cookery demonstrations and tastings. Have A Go sessions in falconry, fishing, dog handling, archery and gun shooting! For younger children there are entertainments, puppet shows and make & take sessions. Opens 10am.
Saturday 7th
Cold Ashton Village Fayre. Traditional village fete with games,teas,bric a brac, nearly new, plants,books, brass band, church flowers, chldren's garden and dog show. Woof, woof. 01451 810119
Sunday 8th
WWT Slimbridge plays host to lizards, snakes and tarantulas. Just drop in to the Get Closer room at any time and see some of of our legless and crawling creatures up close. Not for the squeamish! 11.30am. 01453 891900
Wednesday 11th
A fun dance workshop at Cheltenham Art Gallery. Create some crazy dinosaur movements to music - suitable for children age 4 and over.  01242 237431
Wednesday 11th
Get your youngster some African rhythms with drums and percussion at the New Brewery Arts Centre, Cirencester. Have a go at hand drumming, stick drumming and percussion work to create a vibrant group sound. 5yrs up. 01285 657181
Tuesday 17th
Cheltenham Playhouse present Lewis Carroll's immortal Alice in Wonderland  - retold in panto style but with the usual suspects all  present and correct as Alice takes a trip down a rabbit hole to play croquet and take a seat at the most unusual tea party. 01242 522852
Wedesday 18th (to 22nd)
Make a miniature garden in a pot at Stroud's Museum in the Park. Find an old fashioned or unusual china tea cup, saucer or small bowl, bring it to the Museum and transform it into a mini-garden. 01453 763394
Friday 20th (to 22nd)
Thomas and his troublesome chums are in residence at Dean Forest Railway. If you are travelling to Lydney on the big railway from Gloucester or Newport directions, catch trains to Norchard from Lydney Junction station which is close to the main line station. Daisy the Diesel also departs from Norchard station. 01594 843423
Saturday 28th (to 30th)
Severn Valley Railway host a Seaside Special. The whole thing - a beach, donkeys, punch and judy - the lot. Kids go for a quid! 01299 403816
Sunday 29th
Sandford Parks Lido hosts Alice in Wonderland in an exciting outdoor theatre presentation. Booking at the Everyman Theatre 01242 572 573
Monday 30th
Bank Holiday Monday
Berkeley Castle Show in the Meadow - a typical Country Show and the highlight of the agricultural year in the Vale of Berkeley. Now in its 109h year, go see the beating heart of the countryside. 01453 810332.

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 4th
The 2010 Moreton Show is going to be a wonderful event for all the family and one we're sure you won't want to miss. Round up all your friends and family and enjoy a true Cotswold countryside event. 0870 877 7409
Saturday 4th (to 12th)
Gifford's Circus bring the curtain down on their summer tour at Stratton Meadows, near Cirencester. Eight days of Circus Magic. 0845 459 7469
Saturday 11th (&12th)
The Swindon Railway Festival at STEAM. Pete Waterman presents the amazing British Steam Car plus Hornby and Bachmann roadshows and model railways galore, entertaining families and railway enthusiasts alike. 01793 466646
Saturday 18th
Another NCT nearly new sale of baby and childrens' clothes and equipment at Minchinhampton Primary School, off Dr Browns Road. From 9.30-11am. Admission £1. Early entry at 9.15am with NCT Membership card.
Saturday 25th (to 26)
Enjoy a day with Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends at GWR?Toddington. Thomas, of course, but Diesel and Sir Topham Hatt and lots more. 01242 621405
Sunday 26th
The Five Valleys Walk is a 21 mile sponsored walk split into 9 manageable sections weaving in and out of Gloucestershire's famous Five Valleys. All in aid of The Meningitis Trust. 0845 120 4530 

OCTOBER

Monday 11th (ongoing)
FUNdamental movement classes get underway in Chesterton, Cirencester. Developed by British Gymnastics, the 'FUNdamental Movement Ideas for Early Years' scheme has been designed to help young people enjoy physical exercise. The emphasis is on 'FUN', and the 'Funky Cat' character and his family introduces a wide range of physical activities based around 16 different themes. Designed for children from walking to 6 years, the activities will help children to learn basic movement skills with the experience of managing their bodies, and incorporates the pleasure of moving and listening to music. More from Richard on 0792 2117782. 
Frday 29th (and 30th)
Get along to Prinknash Bird Park for their spectacular halloween night celebrations, fast becoming a must see in Gloucestershire. Trick & Treat the wicked witch in the Wendy House, walk the illuminated enchanted wood (spooky!) get yourself up in suitable fancy dress, get your face painted and have your fortune told. Babies under a year old go free. More on 01452 812727 

NOVEMBER

Friday 5th 
Leonard Stanley School are having a Bonfire Night - gates open at 6pm. Get along for a fun evening of  fireworks and music. BBQ food, drinks and glowsticks will be be available for purchase. Sorry, no sparklers and no unaccompanied children under the age of 16