What's On in Warwickshire and Solihull

Microworld Coventry

Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1822/microworld-coventry

Microworld is designed for all ages. The interactive artworks provide the audience with a role and a purpose. It includes: playing, exploring, experimenting, problem-solving, collaborating, creating, learning...

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,...

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm at Christmas

Venue: Stratford Butterfly Farm

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

Website: www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

Walk among vibrant butterflies in lush, heated gardens, creating a magical, festive atmosphere. It's perfect for families and nature lovers seeking a warm and tranquil experience during the holiday period,...

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 Snowflake

Venue: The Door

Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

Based on the timeless Christmas story by Benji Davies, The Snowflake tells the tale of a snowflake, a little girl and her Pappie – all longing for their own special place in the world.Unwrap the magic...

Peter Pan

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Alison joins Hippodrome panto star and award-winning comic Matt Slack, who returns for an eleventh season as Smee. With amazing special effects, stunning sets and beautiful costumes, Peter Pan will take...

Artist Play Days

Venue: Compton Verney

Website: www.comptonverney.org.uk

Join Compton Verney in the learning studio as they use torches, neon lights, glow in the dark materials and more to create a glowing and magical space. Suitable for all ages.

The Snowman

Venue: Birmingham Rep

Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

Based on Raymond Brigg’s much-loved book and featuring Howard Blake’s classic song Walking In The Air, this enchanting live show has thrilled audiences throughout the world since first appearing on...

TSG: Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Warwick Arts Centre

Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Audiences can expect plenty of catchy songs, high-energy dance routines, and side-splitting humour that will keep the whole family entertained. Jack and The Beanstalk is a classic pantomime brought to...

Birmingham Youth Theatre presents Snow White

Venue: The Crescent Theatre

Website: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk

Filled with laughter, music, audience participation and unlikely heroes, this pantomime is filled with humour and memorable moments for all the family.

CV Sounds: Eternal Taal With Lantern Parade

Venue: Compton Verney

Website: www.comptonverney.org.uk

Enjoy a DJ Bhangra dance party hosted by Gatis Gardener’s lantern parade and Eternal Taal, an all female Bhangra company, explore the exhibition, give your story to the Blue Ladies, make a shaker and...

To Boldly Game

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

The National Space Centre invites you to join the team for a tabletop gaming away mission. A weekend of tabletop games, RPGs and immersive STEM and space themed challenges and fun for fans and families...

Home-Ed | Workshop Series 2 - Programming in Modern Vehicles

Venue: Coventry Transport Museum

Website: www.transport-museum.com

Across the 6 sessions participants will develop programming skills with the use of Microbits and Crumble kits, creating functioning hardware to improve safety in cars and making self-driving cars. Wednesdays...

Doze Under Dippy

Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.theherbert.org/whats-on

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...