Things to do with kids in Birmingham & Black Country

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Sleeping Beauty

19th November-3rd February 2026

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Snap up your seats today and join Belgrade Theatre for fairytale sets, outlandish costumes, a breathtaking dragon, a hilarious Dame and enough rip-roaring laughter to wake up even the heaviest of sleepers!...

Ackers Adventure

20th November-1st February 2026

Venue: Golden Hillcock Road, Sparbrook

Ackers Adventure is a super fun place for exciting outdoor activities. Imagine zooming down a dry ski slope on skis or a toboggan! You can also try climbing high walls, whizzing down a zip wire, or paddling...

Cannon Hill Junior Parkrun

20th November-1st February 2026

Venue: Cannon Hill Park

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

20th November-1st February 2026

Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

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...

Family Museum Engineers Play: Saturday PLAY Days

20th November-1st February 2026

Venue: Coventry Transport Museum

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...

Upcycle your glass jars this winter

Upcycle your glass jars this winter

Try creating your own Mini Snow Globe Ornaments – a fun, imaginative craft that kids will love.

Discover the joy of magic

Discover the joy of magic

Stephen Mulhern offers his tips on sharing the gift of magic this festive season.

Competition time

Competition time

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Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!

Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!

From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.

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