Aspire Family Fun Days

Aspire Family Fun Days are part of our summer holiday activities for families across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. These events bring together children, parents and carers for a welcoming day of play, creativity and connection. Each Fun Day offers a mix of hands‑on activities, outdoor experiences and opportunities to meet local organisations from across the Family Hub Network, creating a relaxed space for families to enjoy time together and access support in one place.

Family Fun Days often include hands‑on activities for children, outdoor play, creative sessions and information stands from organisations that support families. Each year we welcome a range of partners who share resources and run activities, and the partners involved may vary from event to event.

Upcoming Family Fun Days

Aspire will be hosting two Family Fun Days in 2026. Both events are free to attend and open to all families.

Brockworth event

Kick start the summer holidays with a lively afternoon of activities, entertainment and support for the whole family. Children can enjoy creative play, outdoor games and hands‑on fun, while parents and carers can meet local organisations offering advice, information and services.

The Brockworth event will feature bubble entertainment, face painting, arts and crafts, outdoor games and free hot dogs for families. A wide range of partners will be joining us, including the National Deaf Children’s Society, Gloucestershire Deaf Association, The Children’s Society, Parent Carer Alliance, Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum, Severn Wye Energy, School Nurses and Health Visitors, Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC), Move More and others.

Gardners Lane event

Our Gardners Lane Family Fun Day offers another chance to enjoy a relaxed and welcoming community event during the summer break. Families can take part in creative activities, outdoor play and circus skills, as well as connect with local services and support organisations.

Activities will include circus skills, face painting, arts and crafts, outdoor games and free hot dogs. Partners attending include St Pauls Primary Care, St Pauls Hub, Springbank Community Group, Fresh Hope, Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum, Severn Wye Energy, School Nurses and Health Visitors, Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC), Move More and others.

Booking information

Booking can be made in two ways for Aspire Family Fun Days:

• HAF families: book through the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) website

• Non‑HAF families: book through Eventbrite

What happens at a Family Fun Day

Family Fun Days bring together creative activities, outdoor play, early years experiences and opportunities for families to connect with local support services. Each event includes a mix of hands‑on activities for children of all ages, alongside information and resources from partners across the Family Hub Network.

Activities vary each year, but the focus is always on creating a welcoming, enjoyable day for families during the summer holidays. These events offer a relaxed space for children to play, learn and explore, while parents and carers can meet organisations providing advice, guidance and support.

Other events at our centres

Families can also explore other activities, groups and sessions running throughout the year at our Children and Family Centres. These include early years play sessions, parenting support, holiday activities and community events.

Click here to find out more: What's on at our centres