We’re working with our local partners to hold lots of free events across the Forest of Dean during the school holidays and you’re invited!

If you’re looking for something to do in your community check out our list of free family and community events below. There’s something for everyone including breakfast clubs and brunches and halloween themed events.

See what’s on this October half term

If you have any questions about these events or have ideas for events you’d like to see in your area in the future, contact communityengagement@2rh.org.uk or call 033 33 55 44 33.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Page updated: 14:11pm 19 October 2026

Select your area to see what’s on:

Cinderford

Community Breakfast Club at St Stephen’s Church

Join us for a free breakfast! There will be lego and other games and activites with local community groups.

Dates and times:

• 9am to 11am, Tuesday 20 October
• 9am to 11am, Tuesday 27 October

Address: St Stephen’s Church, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AA

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Event partners: Cinderford Churches, Sportily, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, Art Shape, FODDC

Community Breakfast Club at CANDI

Join us for a free breakfast! There will be lego and other activites. Plus lunch pack will be available for family groups.

Date and time:

• 9am to 10.30am, Friday 23 October
• 9am to 10.30am, Friday 30 October – with face painting!

Address: CANDI, 31 Market Street, Cinderford

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Event partners: CANDI unlimited

Sedbury

Hot chocolate and crafts at Sedbury Space

Come along and join us for rock painting and hot chocolate. We will also have a limited number of free kids packed lunches available.

Dates and time:

• 3:30pm to 5pm, Monday 26 October

Address: Sedbury Space, 11 King Alfreds Rd, Sedbury, Chepstow, NP16 7AG

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Event partners: Sedbury Space, FODDC, Parish of Tidenham

Lydney

Community Brunch at St Mary’s Church

Have a chat with new people and enjoy tea and coffee and refreshments. All are welcome.

Dates and times:

• 10am to 12 noon, Saturday 24 October

Address: St Mary’s, Church Road, Lydney, Gloucester, GL15 5TL

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Event partners: Churches Together in Lydney

Drybrook

Lego cafe at Drybrook Methodist Hall

Dates and times:

• 10am to 11:30am, Tuesday 20 October

Address: Drybrook Methodist Hall, Hawthorns Road, Drybrook, GL17 9BX

Event Partners: Drybrook Methodist Church

Kid sport and crafts at Drybrook Methodist Hall

Dates and times:

• 10am to 12noon, Tuesday 27 October

Address: Drybrook Methodist Hall, Hawthorns Road, Drybrook, GL17 9BX

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Event Partners: Drybrook Methodist Church, Sportily

Twigworth

Community crafts and costume competition on Barley Drive

Come along and join us for rock painting and biscuit decorating. We’ll be serving hot chocolates and there will be a prize for the best costume!

Date and time:

• 12:30pm to 2pm, Tuesday 27 October

Address: Barley Drive, Twigworth

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Event partners: Two Rivers Housing