What's On in Warwickshire and Solihull

Swimming lessons with Everyone Active

Venue: Your local leisure centre

Address: Warwickshire

Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/

Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at Pingles Leisure Centre (Nuneaton) and Bedworth Leisure Centre.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt Birmingham

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.wildinart.co.uk/events/bear-hunt-birmingham

Ten beautifully designed bears will be on display across the city centre for families to enjoy, take photographs and support Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity at the same time.Primary Times readers...

Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/library-zone

This year’s Challenge is called Marvellous Makers and it’s all about creativity! From dance to drawing, junk modelling to music, there’s something for everyone. Regional variations may apply, so...

Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park

Venue: Billing Aquadrome

Website: www.meadowbay.com/billingaquadrome

Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park is an incredible holiday destination. It boasts an outdoor cinema, amphitheatre, splash pool, pump track and skate park, upgraded touring facilities, and so much more! Visit...

Cannon Hill Fun Park

Venue: Cannon Hill Park

Website: www.cannonhillpark.co.uk/fun-park

Simply the best day ever for toddlers to 10 year olds! The Fun Park is packed with games, rides and activities all designed for younger children.Whizz around on the the New York Express, take a spin on...

Cannon Hill Junior Parkrun

Venue: Cannon Hill Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cannonhill-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Free to join but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace.

Dipp-E VR

Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.theherbert.org

Immerse yourself in the 175 million year journey of the Herbert’s ichthyosaur skull and experience the power of interactive storytelling with Dipp-E VR! Children aged 5-8 must be supervised by a parent....

Dippy in Coventry

Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.theherbert.org

Discover fun facts about Dippy, the Nation’s favourite dinosaur from the Natural History Museum, along with close encounters with fossils from the collection. The Learning Team will share a short, interactive...

Flight Zone

Venue: RAF Museum

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands

Delight in the magic of flight through the 4D cinema, Typhoon simulator, and authentic Spitfire cockpit experience. Take it a step further with exclusive Dambusters and Spitfire VR encounters in the Flight...

Kitty Cafe Birmingham

Venue: Unit 12 Grand Central, Stephenson Place

Website: www.kittycafe.co.uk

Be surrounded by adorable friendly felines as you tuck into some yummy cake and watch as these adorable cats explore the cafe. This is a family friendly venue with kids zone activities to download, print...

Orienteering Trails

Venue: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Website: www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

There are two orienteering trails, which use a map of the Gardens to locate the numbered posts. Each trail costs just £1 and can take up to 90 minutes to complete. Orienteering is suitable for all ages...

Rush Birmingham

Venue: Unit 6 Avery Dell

Website: www.rushuk.com/birmingham-trampoline-park

With over 35,000 square feet of exciting and unique activities, Rush Birmingham is one of Birmingham’s top family leisure destination with activities for the whole family. Includes after school unlimited...

Stryx for Kids

Venue: 90 Vyse Street, Jewellery Quarter

Website: www.visitbirmingham.com

Monthly art workshop for children delivered by a local artist. Each workshop explores a particular art form or theme linked to the artist practice or a specific social or cultural happening.No art experience...

Summer Adventures at Aztec Adventure 

Venue: Aztec Adventure

Website: www.aztecadventure.co.uk

Tackle the exciting Adventure Golf Course and conquer the thrilling Aerial Adventure Course at The Lost Valley. Aztec Adventure are offering 10% discount on online bookings for Adventure Golf, Aerial...

The MAD Museum

Venue: The MAD Museum

Website: www.themadmuseum.co.uk

This is a place for everyone, be it students seeking inspiration, families looking for a unique day out, or individuals with a profound appreciation for the fusion of art and science. The MAD Museum promises...

Tree Fun Sessions

Venue: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Website: www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

Tree Fun sessions, tailored for EYFS and KS1 kids (ages 3 – 7), promise an immersive experience with nature. For KS1 upwards, hire their ‘Tree-mendous Trees’ activity packs that offer a deep-dive...

JOY.....Inspired by Nature

Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.theherbert.org

Acclaimed artists Nicola Richardson and Marianne Taviner of Vortex Creates have transformed the space into an eye-popping wonderland that playfully reconnects us to nature. Wander through larger-than-life...

Limited Event: Space Rocks

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

Join the Discovery team this summer for some rockin’ activities and find out why space ‘rocks’. Understand more about what's 'out there', from Moons to meteorites and some of the exciting future...

Stratford Butterfly Farm

Venue: Stratford Butterfly Farm

Website: www.butterflyfarm.co.uk/attraction

Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and Butterfly Life-Cycle demonstrations will take place daily at 11am in the Discovery Zone. During the summer holidays visitors will be encouraged to make a green...

The Great Summer Adventure

Venue: Hatton Country World

Website: www.adventure.hattonworld.com

Get ready for The Great Summer Adventure at Hatton Adventure World! This year, they’re bringing even more excitement with the All-New Amazing Maize Maze and brand new bigger and better foam party. Plus,...

Dragon Tails - A Summer of Dragons!

Venue: Tamworth Castle

Website: www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/dragonfestival

As you explore the Castle, you will meet experienced dragon charmers, undertake dragon challenges and encounter baby dragons. Throughout the summer holidays, you will be able to discover the Elemental...

Beyond Van Gogh

Venue: NEC Birmingham

Website: www.thenec.co.uk

Visitors are taken on a journey through the artist’s world from darkness to light, enhanced by his own dreams, thoughts and words set to a stirring symphonic score in this sensational narrative experience...

Dinosaur World Live

Venue: The Albany Theatre

Website: www.albanytheatre.co.uk

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating...

Cannon Hill Junior Parkrun

Venue: Cannon Hill Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cannonhill-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Free to join but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace.

Dippy in Coventry

Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.theherbert.org

Discover fun facts about Dippy, the Nation’s favourite dinosaur from the Natural History Museum, along with close encounters with fossils from the collection. The Learning Team will share a short, interactive...

Kitty Cafe Birmingham

Venue: Unit 12 Grand Central, Stephenson Place

Website: www.kittycafe.co.uk

Be surrounded by adorable friendly felines as you tuck into some yummy cake and watch as these adorable cats explore the cafe. This is a family friendly venue with kids zone activities to download, print...

Play and Make Zone

Venue: Coventry Transport Museum

Website: www.transport-museum.com

Take a break from exploring the largest collection of British vehicles and relax in the Play and Make Zone. Located in the Future Technology Gallery, discover the wonderful world of Science, Technology,...

Rush Birmingham

Venue: Unit 6 Avery Dell

Website: www.rushuk.com/birmingham-trampoline-park

With over 35,000 square feet of exciting and unique activities, Rush Birmingham is one of Birmingham’s top family leisure destination with activities for the whole family. Includes after school unlimited...

Stratford Butterfly Farm

Venue: Swan’s Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon

Website: www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

This autumn, families can enjoy the relaxing pleasure of walking among some of the world’s most colourful butterflies in a tropical rainforest setting, complete with splashing waterfalls, fish-filled...

The MAD Museum

Venue: The MAD Museum

Website: www.themadmuseum.co.uk

This is a place for everyone, be it students seeking inspiration, families looking for a unique day out, or individuals with a profound appreciation for the fusion of art and science. The MAD Museum promises...

The Magic Flute

Venue: Birmingham Rep

Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

Directed by Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne, and Opera North regular James Hurley, this surreal tale of lovers, bird-catchers, and operatic queens offers an electrifying evening of magic, romance, and...

The Gondoliers - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Website: www.illyriatourdates.co.uk

The story revolves around two charming gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, who suddenly find themselves elevated to the status of royalty. Tasked with choosing their queen from a bevy of beautiful women, hilarity...

Birmingham Honey show

Venue: Winterbourne House and Garden

Website: www.winterbourne.org.uk

Discover all things bees and honey with live hive demonstrations and stalls selling a range of ‘Bee’ themed products and produce. Entry is free for everyone and includes access to the whole site. A...

Family Museum Engineers Play: Saturday Play Days

Venue: Coventry Transport Museum

Website: www.transport-museum.com

Family Museum Engineers are play sessions designed for the whole family, providing opportunities to explore an open-ended play environment using unique resources with a STEM based approach that encourage...

touch screen: Mum (U)

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/

Join artist Sarah Hamilton Baker for a sensory journey through film. In these unique relaxed screenings, you will be invited to touch, smell and feel your way through a collection of colourful short films...

Home Education Day

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

Join the team to find out more about It Is Rocket Science in a day of exploration. Suitable for children from 6-14, sessions will allow children and adults to work together to achieve their own learning...

The Core Youth Theatre (7-10 years)

Venue: The Core Theatre Solihull

Website: www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk

Join the Youth Theatre Group for ages 7-10, where budding young actors can explore their creativity in a fun and engaging environment! Meeting every Thursday evening, this course offers a fantastic opportunity...

Cirque - The Greatest Show

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows...

Family Workshop with Sipho Eric Ndlovu

Venue: The Barber Institute Of Fine Arts, University Of Birmingham

Website: www.barber.org.uk/events/family-workshop-with-sipho-eric-ndlovu

Collaborate with artists and create as a family at Saturday Family workshops. Perfect for 6-12 year olds, these activities are designed to get in depth into current exhibitions, learn new skills and have...

Heritage Open Day

Venue: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Website: www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

Not yet visited Birmingham Botanical Gardens but always meant to or weren’t able to? Gardens Open day offers a rare opportunity to explore the beauty and history of the gardens without an admission charge.Reserve...

The Cat Show Live

Venue: NEC Birmingham

Website: www.thenec.co.uk/whats-on/the-cat-show-live

The Largest Cat event in recent years with 3 globally recognised cat registries (GCCF, Fife & TICA) coming together under one roof to celebrate our feline friends. Think Crufts for Cats without the competition!

Midlands Community Day

Venue: RAF Museum

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

The RAF Museum Midlands is hosting a fantastic Community fun Day in collaboration with the Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council to celebrate and welcome our local communities to the Museum. After a brilliant...

UK in Space Festival

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

The National Space Centre is celebrating the UK in space. Get hands on with real science, discover new missions heading to space, learn about the vibrant UK space industry and the career opportunities...

Hairspray

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Featuring some of musical theatre’s biggest hit songs, Welcome to the 60s, You Can’t Stop the Beat, Good Morning Baltimore and many more. Hairspray is the hilarious, joyous, and inspiring musical for...

Story Tea at Baddesley Clinton

Venue: Baddesley Clinton

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/baddesley-clinton

Listen to stories told by performance storyteller, Pyn Stockman, use all of your senses to explore tales of myth, legend and local folklore and let your imagination run wild as you sip and savour unique...

Wargames

Venue: Tamworth Castle

Website: www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/wargames

Join Tamworth Wargames Club for a day of tabletop battle tactics and wits. All played out against the backdrop of the beautiful medieval Great Hall. This is a second chance for visitors to experience Saxon...

500 Words

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.bbc.co.uk/teach/500-words

The UK's biggest children's story writing competition will be open for entries on Tuesday 24 September. There will be two age categories: 5-7 and 8-11 year-olds. The winners will be revealed on World Book...

BritSciFi

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

A Fun Fan and Family Focused Celebration of British Science Fiction. Including Special Sci-Fi Guests Big Finish Productions Workshops, Warhammer Alliance Gaming and Painting, Millennium FX Monster Making,...

Toy Collectors Fair

Venue: NEC Birmingham

Website: www.thenec.co.uk

Britain’s biggest Toy Collectors Fair features more than 500 stalls packed with thousands of new and old collectables for sale.You can expect to find rare vintage toys from the 1950’s and 60’s, cult...

Kumon Birmingham Free Trial

Venue: Birmingham Kumon Study Centres

Website: www.kumon.co.uk/birmingham

Backed by more than 60 years of experience and refinement, the Kumon Method of Learning helps students to develop lifelong study skills.To help your children experience the benefits of Kumon, the Birmingham...

Luna

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Five female choreographers from around the world take inspiration from the pioneering women of Birmingham. Each tells a story tackling universal themes through sweeping dramatic movement. Up to 2 Under...

Pillows and Pilots 2024

Venue: RAF Museum

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Grab your sleeping bags ready for a night at the Museum! Youth groups aged 7 -15 are invited to set up base camp at the RAF Museum Midlands, where they will sleep amongst the aircraft, tanks and missiles....

Class on Stage

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Have you ever wondered just how ballet dancers prepare for each of their performances? Look no further than Class on Stage! This is a great introduction to Ballet and an opportunity to understand about...

Family Museum Engineers Play: Saturday Play Days

Venue: Coventry Transport Museum

Website: www.transport-museum.com

Family Museum Engineers are play sessions designed for the whole family, providing opportunities to explore an open-ended play environment using unique resources with a STEM based approach that encourage...

Family Sundays: Autumn 2024

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Join family artists-in-residence Mixed Rage Collective every Sunday and spend time together as a family getting creative and having fun! This season explore identity and activism through visual arts processes...

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Website: www.visitsealife.com/birmingham

On selected dates the Aquarium open their doors an hour early, to provide a quieter SEA LIFE experience that aims to provide a more comfortable visit for those with autism and other sensory requirements....

A Kind of Magic: Music Centre Free Concert

Venue: Butterworth Hall

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Exploring the theme of magic, go and hear the fantastical array of Music Centre ensembles as they enchant the audience with their spellbinding music. Free, but please book your place. Suitable for all...

Disney's Aladdin

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

From the producers that brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen, comes the spectacular Disney Broadway and West End musical Aladdin, which is flying into Birmingham for a limited season...

Science Museum -The Live Stage Show

Venue: The Albany Theatre

Website: www.albanytheatre.co.uk

London’s Science Museum bring you a brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity and fuelling your imagination. This unmissable family show will ensure to capture the fascination of the...

Musical Picnic

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

A wonderful monthly series of original, participatory family performances continue. Enjoy making music with an eclectic mix of incredible musicians, musical styles, cultures, instruments and personalities....

Awful Auntie

Venue: The Alexandra

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/awful-auntie

Following their acclaimed productions of Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy and Demon Dentist, Birmingham Stage Company are proud to present a fabulous new production of David Walliams’ amazing adventure,...

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Venue: B:MusicTown Hall and Symphony Hall

Website: www.bmusic.co.uk

Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it-it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book...

Doze Under Dippy

Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.theherbert.org

Stay overnight in the museum, snoozing under the feet of a 26-foot Diplodocus! Join this night of exploration and fun-filled activities designed for children aged 6 – 11 and their grown-ups. This will...

The Noise Next Door -The Adventure Academy...For Adventurers!

Venue: The Albany Theatre

Website: www.albanytheatre.co.uk

Enroll at the world’s most reckless and ridiculous school with comedy legends The Noise Next Door. Where will your adventure take you? Dangerous deserts? Treacherous tundras? Volatile volcanoes? It’s...

Pied Piper A Hip-Hop Family Musical

Venue: Birmingham Rep

Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/pied-piper

Pied Piper is a raucous musical re-imagining of a medieval fairy-tale featuring off West End award-winning music. Starring a hugely talented cast of beatboxers, musicians and special guest performances...

Toscana Strings: The Snowman & The Nutcracker

Venue: B:MusicTown Hall and Symphony Hall

Address: Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space

Website: www.bmusic.co.uk

Hear the story, see the dance, listen to the music. Toscana Strings reinvent family favourites through story telling, dance and music. Featuring mesmerising music, enchanting dance and audience participation...

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Venue: B:MusicTown Hall and Symphony Hall

Website: www.bmusic.co.uk

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem......