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Wednesday Art Club and ArtLab
10th September-17th December 2025
Venue: The Courtyard Gallery
Website: www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk
In this combined session children will follow two different courses. Those aged 7-9, will follow the Art Club course.Those aged 10-13 will follow the ArtLab course. They use themed projects to allow children...
Family Sundays
12th October-14th December 2025
Venue: Warwick Arts Centre
Website: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
Join family artists-in-residence every Sunday for time together to be creative as a family and have fun. Explore key themes and processes in our programme such as spoken word, music, movement, performance...
40 years at Stratford Butterfly Farm
13th October-24th November 2025
Venue: Swan's Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon
Website: www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
This year marks a significant milestone for Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm, as it celebrates 40 years since first opening its doors to the public. Whether a lifelong supporter or a first-time visitor,...
Ackers Adventure
13th October-24th November 2025
Venue: Golden Hillcock Road, Sparbrook
Website: www.ackers-adventure.co.uk
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
13th October-24th November 2025
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
13th October-24th November 2025
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...
Wonder Wednesday
13th October-24th November 2025
Venue: Compton Verney
Website: www.comptonverney.org.uk
Creative and imaginative play for young children in inspiring gallery spaces.Spend time exploring creative resources, building, socialising, reading, getting imaginative and inspired in exciting spaces!...
Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival
4th November 2025
Venue: The Old Rep
Website: www.oldrep.co.uk
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at the Old Rep Theatre. Join them in November for a thrilling theatrical event, featuring abridged Shakespeare...
Hatton County World Fireworks
8th November 2025
Venue: Hatton Adventure World
Website: www.hattonworld.com
Experience a spectacular Fireworks Bonanza like never before! Enjoy a mouth watering array of street food from around the world, explore thrilling rides at the fun fair, and be entertained by live performances...
Annie
11th-15th November 2025
Venue: Stourbridge Town Hall
Website: seaty.co.uk/chaos-annie
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a world-wide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. Annie is the perfect family-friendly musical!
Family Museum Engineers Play: Saturday PLAY Days
15th November 2025
Venue: Coventry Transport Museum
Website: www.transport-museum.com
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 engineering skills, problem-solving,...
The Nutcracker 2025
21st November-13th December 2025
Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome
Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com
At the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, Clara tiptoes downstairs and is swept away on an unforgettable magical journey…This sumptuous and timeless production boasts daring swordfights, falling snow,...
Cinderella
22nd November-31st December 2025
Venue: The Old Rep
Website: www.oldrep.co.uk
Expect hilarious comedy, outrageous characters, dazzling costumes, and plenty of audience participation in this side-splitting, show stopping panto adventure! With breathtaking sets, jaw-dropping special...
Festive Days Out at Black Country Living Museum
29th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Black Country Living Museum
Website: https://bclm.com
Explore period shops and houses brimming with Christmas cheer and chat with festive historic characters to find out how they’re getting ready for the big day. No need to pre-book, just bring your family...
MC Grammar Live - Books, Beats and Barz
30th November 2025
Venue: The Old Rep
Website: www.oldrep.co.uk
Multi-award winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador MC Grammar is BACK! Get ready for book bangers, epic rhymes and non-stop vibes! It’s the ultimate family party – so grab your caps,...
Glad Tidings - Christmas Nights at Black Country Living Museum
12th-13th December 2025
Venue: Black Country Living Museum
Website: https://bclm.com/
It’s the time of year to bring friends and family together for a cosy evening at Black Country Living Museum. Gather around cosy open fires, sing along with traditional carollers and Fifties favourites,...