Get active this Halloween with a fang-tastic mix of sports, games and challenges! Children will take part in a variety of fun, Halloween-themed activities, developing their skills, teamwork and confidence while having plenty of laughs along the way. Expect spooky challenges, energetic games and lots of Halloween fun!

Come and play at The Silk Mill this October half term with crazy golf, giant fuzzy felt, football billiards and life drawing. Parents and carers go free. BYO food and drink!

Women have been gathering under the full moon forever so join me for a wild swim and sauna under the stars and full moon (moon sighting not guaranteed but we'll feel her energy whatever the weather!) We'll meet outside the farmhouse and then have an hour together in a private sauna and swim session with […]

Join us for an evening of community and reading! Bring your own book (fiction or non-fiction, whatever you prefer) and we’ll gather to read together in silence. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Drinks will be available at the bar. No ticket required: free & open to all. This is a new […]

Get ready for a spooktacular baking adventure! Children will have fun creating delicious Halloween-themed treats, decorating spooky bakes and getting creative in the kitchen. From creepy cupcakes to ghoulish goodies, it's the perfect camp for young bakers who love to get stuck in!

Shared Earth Learning are offering a holiday forest school session for children aged 5 - 14 during the October half term. There are spaces for up to 12 children per session. Our Forest School builds on a child’s innate motivation and positive attitude to learning. One of the benefits of Forest School is the high […]

Songs and a story for children aged 1 – 3 and their parents/carers, at Frome Library every Tuesday. Takes place from 10am – 10:30am and is free to attend with your little ones. Keep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates, session cancellations and more information.

Stories and rhymes for children up to 12 months with their parents / carers, every Tuesday from 11am - 11:30am. A fun free session to share with your baby and meet other new parents. Keep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates, session cancellations and more information.

Quality second hand goods including a selection of antiques and collectables as well as a mixture of bric-a-brac and jewellery with even the chance of some hidden treasure. Always worth a rummage! Grain bar/café - also serving food.

Frome has a market every Wednesday, 9am - 3pm, with stalls in the Cattle Market Car Park. Here you'll find fresh produce, sweet treats, homeware, jewellery, gifts, pet supplies and more.

Leap, climb and conquer the course! Kids will unleash their inner ninja as they tackle obstacle challenges, learn agility skills and master the art of controlled movement - then dive into thrilling Nerf games that spark teamwork and imagination. With professional instruction and a focus on safety, campers build strength, coordination and confidence - all […]

Weekly stay and play session where families can meet and access family support, and their children can play together. For families with pre-school age children but older children who are home schooled are also welcome. A free session run by Purple Elephant with suggested donation of £1 per child.

An informal, confidential, warm and welcoming hub for adults (18+) experiencing mental health challenges, offering friendly, non-judgmental peer support from others with lived experience, free refreshments & signposting to NHS services, Open Mental Health and local support networks; a pathway into wellbeing activities, creativity and purpose.

High-energy, punk rock powerhouses Punk Rock Factory are heading to Frome this October! Formed in 2014 Peej (vocals, guitar), Benj (bass, vocals), Ryan (guitar) and Kob (drums, vocals), were drawn together for their love of great music. The band quickly began to combine everything we all love about 1990s/2000s punk rock with classic and hit […]

FLOC is a peer‑led community group, facilitated by parents and carers of children with SEND who are further down the path, and who understand what it's like to feel lost amongst the chaos. Whether you're feeling lonely, overwhelmed, or just want to see what's out there, we're here for everyone raising a child with any […]

The Academic Feetwarmers hold their Trad Jazz evening at the Three Swans on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Come and enjoy the music of old New Orleans - happy jazz, blues ballads and stomps, trumpet, clarinet, trombone, sax, string bass, piano, banjo and washboard. Entry is free!

Get ready for a day of spooky creativity! Children will dive into the magic of Halloween as they paint and craft their very own ghostly masterpieces. Every camper will take home art that's both festive and frightfully fun!

The Pod run a pop-up cafe at The Key Centre every Thursday from 9:15am - 2:30pm. The cafe is an affordable, relaxed and fun space to catch up with friends or meet new people. Free Scrapstore craft every week: 10am - 12pm Free activities every week e.g. bingo, Hoy, puzzles and games: 12:30pm - 2pm […]

Songs and a story for children aged 1 – 3 and their parents/carers, at Frome Library every Thursday during term time. Takes place from 10am – 10:30am and is free to attend with your little ones. Keep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates, session cancellations and more information.

Weekly stay and play session where families can meet and access family support, and their children can play together. For families with pre-school age children but older children who are home schooled are also welcome. A free session run by Purple Elephant with suggested donation of £1 per child.

The Village Boys has got off to such a brilliant start, and we have heard from lots of parents whose boys attend school and would love the chance to join too. So this half term we are opening the group for a special one-off day. There will be games, outdoor adventures, practical activities, time around […]

Dive into the world of Wishbound with Puss In Books this half term 💖 Make a magical bracelet for your bestest friends and craft your own special drink to enjoy during a chapter reading of Wishbound, then take home your own signed copy! This is sure to be a magical afternoon with fun, friendship and […]

Frome residents are in for a Halloween treat as a spooktacular drone show from local company Celestial comes to the Old Showfield on Thursday 29 October. Running from 6pm to 8pm, the event will feature a Halloween-themed performance from the Frome-based drone specialists, who recently wowed millions of viewers as runners-up on ITV’s Britain’s Got […]

Republica dominated the charts in the Nineties with the band’s iconic and fiery front woman, Saffron. With their self-dubbed ‘techno-pop, punk rock’ sound. Republica led Britpop wave of female-fronted rock […]

Set sail for a bold new musical adventure inspired by the true stories of infamous pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. The Queens of Nassau is a fierce, emotional and rebellious folk-punk musical about identity, freedom, survival and the price of living life on your own terms. From the streets of Ireland and England to […]

Deep Reset Sound Bath with Heart Opening Plant Bobinsana Come journey with ritual sound artist Oyu for an evening of deep reset through the safe container of an immersive sound […]

Join us for a frightfully fun day at our Halloween party! Get ready for ghoulish giggles and ghostly games, including the Halloween trick or treat box, toilet paper mummifying, skeleton and eyeball scavenger hunt, pumpkin memory game, hat ring toss, pin the witch's nose, Halloween bingo and more. Dance the afternoon away at our spooky […]

Join our Friday volunteering sessions at Vallis Veg market garden, where you’ll learn about organic food growing, breathe fresh air and enjoy lunch made from freshly harvested ingredients. No previous experience is necessary, just turn up on the day.

Danceworks are running a Halloween themed musical theatre workshop this half term for children reception age and over. You will have the opportunity to learn some Halloween songs and learn some spooky moves! You must bring a bottle of water but snacks will be provided and you can wear your favourite Halloween outfits with some […]

Where ghouls come to graze… Frights, bites and delights for the whole family! Enjoy a selection of spooktacular sweet and savoury treats from Flourish at Farleigh Road this half term. A specially-crafted afternoon tea experience made by the Flourish Production Kitchen. Alongside unlimited Potion Punch, tasty treats include oozy eyeball cupcakes, screaming strawberries, coffin-wiches, tomb […]

On the night before Halloween, join us in a woodland near Frome for an after-dark wander into the stranger side of the forest. We’ll start with introductions, a warming medicinal mushroom tea, and some time to get to know the group before heading out with UV torches in search of biofluorescent fungi and other hidden […]

Embark on a journey through the vineyards of America at our exclusive Wines of America Tasting event! Experience the charm and elegance of America's diverse wine regions, from the rolling […]

You’ve heard Rage Against the Machine, but have you ever heard it screamed by a man channelling the raw, unhinged energy of Nicolas Cage? Welcome to NIC-CAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, […]

Grandmaster Flash isn’t just a hip-hop legend; he helped invent the culture. Born and raised in the South Bronx, Flash revolutionised DJing by turning the turntable into a musical instrument and creating techniques that changed music forever. As the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, his influence can be […]

He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The […]

This one's for all the boys and ghouls; we've got a Halloween event you won't want to miss! Join us at the Cheese & Grain in Frome for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun, raising money for Purple Elephant. What's in store? Spooky crafts and Halloween activities A kids rave to dance the scares away! […]

A high-energy tribute to the unforgettable pop-rock trio Busted, this band goes beyond simply playing the songs, they recreate the full attitude, humour, and hooks that made Busted a defining […]

Men, nature, and doing something good for your head. Dips, walks, fires. No pressure, just a solid group of men showing up for themselves and each other. The Frome chapter […]

The popular Magpie market is back. This market runs alongside the Independent market in the town, at the Cheese & Grain from 9am - 2pm. A market for crafts, jewellery, vintage & contemporary gifts and produce… lots of wonderful things... For stalls contact olivia.dimery@cheeseandgrain.com

The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market. We reclaim Frome’s high street once a month to showcase the best independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and vintage […]

*Screened Performance* In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility […]