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Things to do with kids in Birmingham & Black Country
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Beauty and The Beast
18th November-2nd January 2027
Venue: Belgrade Theatre
Beauty and the Beast will feature the breathtaking sets, crazy costumes and seasonal silliness that make a trip to the Belgrade such an unmissable treat for thousands of families every year. Make sure...
Peter Pan
18th November-17th January 2027
Venue: Birmingham Rep
It only takes a dash of fairy dust and the happiest of thoughts to experience an unforgettable trip to Neverland for the festive season. Bursting with imagination, this faithful re-telling of J M Barrie’s...
The Nutcracker
20th November-12th December 2026
Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome
At the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, Clara tiptoes downstairs and is swept away on an unforgettable magical journey…Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, performed live by the 60-strong Royal Ballet...
Beauty and the Beast
21st November-31st December 2026
Venue: The Old Rep
Expect dazzling scenery, glittering costumes, magical special effects, toe-tapping musical numbers, and real live panto pooches. With plenty of laughs and audience participation, this is pantomime at its...
Day Out With Thomas™: Festive Celebration
21st-22nd November 2026
Venue: Statfold Country Park
There will be so much to do from a festive ride behind steam engines Thomas, James and Percy to meeting Santa inside his festive grotto for a family photo and not forgetting a Thomas and Friends gift for...
Stories to share
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler celebrate the simple joy of reading together.
Cooking with kids
Create funny faces, add some carrot hair and watch these little monsters disappear!
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Stay safe on darker days
Simple tips to help children stay visible and confident on autumn journeys to school.