• PLACE a brick in the LEGO® Abbey in Cirencester Parish Church. This is the last chance to help build the LEGO® brick model of how St Mary's Abbey would have looked before it was destroyed at the dissolution in 1539. Minimum £1 donation to put a brick in the build. Parish Church of St John Baptist in the Market Place, Cirencester, every day from 10am - 4pm except for during church services, until the end of October 2017. Any day.
     
  • MYTHICAL Masks Family Drop-in & Discovery Zone at Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester on Saturday, October 21. £2.50 per child, £1.50 for season ticket holders. Learn about Roman myths through stories and objects. Create your own mask based on a character from Roman myth and legend and put it on for a fantastical photo. visit coriniummuseum.org
     
  • CHILDREN'S author Steve Antony visits the Corinium Museum in Cirencester on Tuesday, October 24 to celebrate the launch of his new books 'Unplugged' about enjoying outdoors and 'When I Grow Up' which is from Matilda the Musical, written by Tim Minchin. Join Steve for an interactive reading of his books and create 'story stones' whilst learning how to write and illustrate a great story. 10.30am-12pm. £5.50 per child, £5 season ticket holders Booking essential. Suitable for ages 5 to 10 years. Visit coriniummuseum.org.
     
  •  WWT Slimbridge have put a selection of GIANT Top Trumps cards around the grounds until Sunday, October 29 that represent some of their favourite wetland animals. When you arrive you’ll be given (or pick up) a Top Trump card and scorecard – the aim of the game is to compare the animal scores on your card against our giant cards to win. Activities free with admission to the centre. Book online to receive a 10% discount. Under 4's come free. Visit org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge for more.
     
  •  AS PART of the world's longest drawing festival, Big Draw 2017, Gloucester Cathedral is to host an inspiring interactive art activity with British architectural artist Amy Jane Adams. From October 21 to 29, the project seeks to unlock the story behind the design of the stunning medieval cathedral, with inclusive activities for all. Visit gloucestercathedral.org.uk.
     
  • HALF-Term activities at Fairford Library on Monday, October 23 include pebble painting as part of the Fairford Rocks initiative. 10am-4.30pm. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. For more details, phone 01285 712599 or visit the Library.
     
  •  MAGIC Hats, Good Luck Charms and Secret Spells at The Museum in the Park, Stroud from Tuesday, October 24-Friday, October 27. (11am – 3.30pm (drop in).£2 per child). Make yourself a magic hat. Family drop in craft activity for ages 5+, come dressed as a witch or a wizard if you wish. You might like to collect some colourful Autumn leaves from the park and bring them along too. Talented local artist Corinne Hockley will start the workshop off on Tuesday.
     
  • MEET the Curator at The Museum in The Park, Stroud on Wednesday, October 25. 2-4pm. Free. Discover some strange and spooky objects from the Museum stores.
     
  •  ENJOY ‘Dark Tales of Gloucestershire’ with Spaniel in the Works Theatre Company on Friday, October 27 at 7pm (£7 adults, £5 children, family ticket £20) at The Museum in The Park, Stroud. A lively, funny performance for all the family based on local folk tales. Performed with music, poetry, puppetry and dance outside in the Museum Courtyard so wrap up warm. To book your places call 01453 763394.
     
  • ON SUNDAY, October 29 (11am-8pm) take part in an Apple and Pumpkin Harvest Celebration Day at The Museum in The Park, Stroud. A late harvest community celebration day in collaboration with Stroud Valleys Project. Bring your apples and press your own apple juice (11-12.30pm and 2-3pm). Then from 4-5.30pm, enjoy music and mulled apple juice in the courtyard. In the evening at 5.30pm, enjoy the magical pumpkin lantern trail around the Secret Garden.
     
  • THE Lechlade Community Library will be holding some children’s autumn activities (10.30am-12 noon) on Thursday, October 26. Drop in during the morning. There is no charge. The session will be suitable for children aged 4-11 years consisting of fun autumn and Halloween crafts and games.
     
  • HALLOWEEN half-term fun at Berkeley Castle from Sunday, October 22-Wednesday, October 25.11am - 7pm (last entry at 4pm).Witches and wizards, pumpkin carving, meet the ghost of Henry VIII and his six wives and more. Normal entry applies.
     
  •  MEET Batman at Sudeley Castle on Wednesday, October 25. The last Children’s Wednesday of the season incorporates all the batty fun of Halloweek (arts and crafts, bat trail, ghost tours and more) plus there will be an exciting visit from Batman himself with his sleek and iconic 1989 Batmobile for a meet and greet/photo opp on the Terrace. 10am-5pm. Tickets/admission: Included with general admission price.
     
  • A SPECIAL Halloween themed 'Shriek Week' at Birdland Park and Gardens, Rissington Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water from October 21-29. Visitors will be able to let their imagination fly away with them. Discover why owls are considered to be so wise, where the legend of the phoenix came from, and find out which bird's call the Romans believed meant imminent death! Visit birdland.co.uk for more.
     
  • ENJOY some half-term culture at The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Friday, October 27, performed by the Russian State Ballet. Box office 01242 572 573
     
  • DURSLEY Town Council is running a Halloween stall at Dursley Market Place on Saturday, October 28 from 9am to 6pm, including children's pumpkin costumes and a children's costume competition. Bring carved pumpkins for 4pm.
     
  • SWAN Lake, performed by the Russian State Ballet, is at the Everyman in Cheltenham on Saturday, October 28. Box office 01242 572 573
     
  • THE Wheatsheaf Inn in Oaksey is holding a children’s Halloween party on Tuesday, October 31, 4-6.30pm with apple bobbing, cupcake decorating and mask making. Dress up in a scary costume. £3 per child, free goody bag for all children. Places must be booked in advance.
     
  • FINISH half-term with a bang with fireworks events across Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. On Saturday, November 4 Sherston is holding its bonfire night and fireworks extravaganza from 6.30pm at Lower Farm. Tickets on entry cost £6 adult and £3.50 child. Advance family tickets are £15 for two adults and three children, available from Sherston Post Office Stores.
     
  • ALSO on Saturday, November 4 Cirencester Roundtable are holding their annual fireworks extravaganza at Cirencester Victoria Playing Fields from 5pm. Fireworks at 7pm. Admission £7 in advance £8 on the gate. Child 16 and under, students and OAPs £4 in advance £5 on the date. Family tickets £17 in advance, £20 on the gate. All proceeds to charity. Tickets from Tourist Information Centre, Walter Bull, Moore Allen & Innocent.Londis South Cerney and Chesterton Pharmacy.