What's On in Birmingham & Black Country

Kumon Free Assessment

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Now is the perfect time for your family to discover the benefits of Kumon as the Kumon Study Centres in the Leicestershire area are offering Free Registration to new and returning students. Take this opportunity...

Halloween Spooktacular

Venue: Hatton Country World

Website: www.hattonworld.com

Step into a brand-new Halloween adventure where magical mischief, spooky surprises and family fun await! Your child will also be able to pick a FREE pumpkin from the patch and then carve it, leaving all...

Pumpkin Fest

Venue: Manor Farm Fruits

Website: www.manorfarmfruits.co.uk/pumpkin-fest-2026

Wander through pumpkin tunnels filled with orange, green, white, warty and stripy pumpkins, plus Munchkins, Gourds and Squashes in every shape and size, all homegrown on the farm! Around the farm you will...

Ackers Adventure

Venue: Golden Hillock Rd, Small Heath

Website: www.ackers-adventure.co.uk

Forget screen time, instead, watch your children's faces light up as they zoom down the thrilling dry ski slope or race on the toboggans. Families can conquer towering climbing walls, fly down the zip...

BOA Digital Technologies Academy Open Evening

Venue: 47 Barrack Street

Website: www.boa-digital.co.uk

Applications for September 2027 are now open at BOA Digital Technologies Academy, giving prospective students the opportunity to join one of Birmingham's most innovative specialist schools for creative...

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) held every Sunday at 9am. Free but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your...

Drayton Manor Resort

Venue: Drayton Manor Drive, Near Tamworth, Staffordshire

Website: www.draytonmanor.co.uk

Discover the ultimate family destination in the UK, home to over 50 rides and attractions! Enjoy epic roller coasters, Europe’s only Thomas Land, and a 15-acre zoo. Whether you’re planning a weekend...

Learn to swim with Everyone Active

Venue: Abbey Fields Swimming Pool

Website: www.everyoneactive.com/swimlessons

Children can take the plunge into Everyone Active’s award-winning learn to swim programme at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool this autumn.The programme offers lessons for all ages and abilities and includes...

Stratford Butterfly Farm

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

Website: www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

This autumn, step into a tropical butterfly paradise and discover a rainforest world bursting with colour and life. With exciting experiences for curious young minds, Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm...

The Stick Man Outdoor Trail

Venue: National Memorial Arboretum

Website: www.thenma.org.uk

The Stick Man Trail takes young visitors on an adventure through acres of woodland featuring carvings inspired by the story, as well as the ever-popular Stick Man sculpture to find along the way. Pick...

Ascarium: Tricks and Treats

Venue: National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Website: www.visitsealife.com/birmingham/explore/events/ascarium

Follow an immersive trail to help the witches and warlocks find their missing potion ingredients and discover the spookiest creatures of the sea. Make your way to the Witch’s lair where they will cast...

Avatar The Last Airbender - In Concert: The 20th Anniversary Tour

Venue: Symphony Hall

Website: www.bmusic.co.uk

The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breath-taking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual journey through fan-favourite moments from the animated series,...

Build a Game Controller with The 21 Pirates

Venue: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

With sets from Makey Makey, you will turn everyday objects into touch-sensitive computer keys, made with Play-Doh, powered by simple circuits and your creativity. Get ready to make your own Game Controller,...

Private Peaceful

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

In this acclaimed one-person tour de force, a single actor conjures an entire world of characters, landscapes, and emotions. At once heartwarming and heartbreaking, Private Peaceful is both a moving...

100th Anniversary of Winnie the Pooh

Venue: Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Website: www.bekonscot.co.uk

Join Bekonscot to celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh! Children can enter the village for free on this day if they bring a teddy with them and they will be offering a special picnic box tea in the tearoom...

'Unicorns Are Real!' by Lollihop Puppet Theatre

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Are Unicorns real? Lollihop Puppet Theatre think they can prove it! Join them on a playful journey of discovery as they explore factual and scientific theories, alongside some wonderfully fantastical hypotheses....

Family Guided Tours

Venue: Royal Air Force Museum

Address: Lysander Avenue, Cosford

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Hear the fascinating tales behind the aircraft and exhibits, from a lucky penguin mascot to a pilot landing with a wing on fire, this tour uncovers the weird, wonderful, and heroic moments that defined...

Freddo’s Halloween Spooktacular

Venue: Cadbury World

Website: www.cadburyworld.co.uk

Join Freddo at Cadbury World this Halloween for a spooktacular live show packed with games, songs, Halloween magic and spooky surprises. With plenty of chances for the whole family to get involved,...

Guided Pond Dipping at

Venue: RSPB Sandwell Valley

Website: www.events.rspb.org.uk

Dive into the fascinating world of pond life with this guided Pond Dipping session. Perfect for all ages, this hands-on activity is a fantastic way for families and nature lovers to discover the amazing...

Wild Halloween Nature Potion Hunt

Venue: RSPB Sandwell Valley

Website: www.events.rspb.org.uk

Follow the trail, solve the clues, and collect all 8 magical nature ingredients, from owl feathers and spider silk to moonbeams and autumn leaves. Perfect for families, this fun Halloween adventure will...

Team Super Sports Holiday Sports Camps

Venue: Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Rugby

Website: www.teamsupersports.co.uk

Team Super Sports delivers award-winning holiday camps during all Half-Terms across top independent schools in the Midlands. They specialise in creating multi-sport, high-energy experiences where children...

The Snowman™

Venue: Birmingham Rep

Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

Based on Raymond Briggs’ cherished book, The Rep’s sparkling new production features Howard Blake’s iconic score including the Christmas classic Walking In The Air, beautifully crafted puppets and...

Arbie's i-Spy: Autumn Trail

Venue: National Memorial Arboretum

Website: www.thenma.org.uk

Explore the beautiful grounds as you help Arbie search for colourful leaves and other Autumnal treasures in this brand-new outdoor trail. Keep an eye out for wildlife and trees that reflect the rich colours...

Dance in The Dark

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Go in your favourite PJs for a slumber party in a giant sleepover den and a playful night-time adventure. As darkness descends, giggle as we get ready for bed, explore spooky shadows, listen to night-time...

Halloween Nights at Black Country Living Museum

Venue: Black Country Living Museum

Website: www.bclm.com

Take your little terrors for a trip of trick-or-treating, enjoy frighteningly fantastic experiences and meet ghoulish characters as they stir up mischief and entertainment around the historic streets. ...

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Venue: Symphony Hall

Website: www.bmusic.co.uk

When Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice cave with wild dragons and a mysterious Dragon Rider, they find themselves in an epic battle to save the future of man and dragons! Experience the spectacular...

LEGO Coding and AI Workshop

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Thinktank is thrilled to introduce brand-new, next-generation Computer Science and AI kits direct from LEGO® Education. In this fun-filled 50-minute hands-on session, families will explore building and...

October Half-Term Family Fun at the Museum

Venue: British Motor Museum

Website: www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

This October Half-Term join the fun with Forza Horizon 6. Enjoy a full calendar of engaging activities for the whole family from building your engineering skills with ComputerXplorers to joining in for...

Statfold's Spellbound Adventure

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: www.statfold.com

Step into Statfold’s magical world for a Spellbound Adventure. Perfect for families with younger children, there will be silly surprises, giggles around every corner and lots of memory-making for a great...

Swan Lake Family Fun

Venue: Symphony Hall

Website: www.brb.org.uk

This interactive experience will bring the story of the famous ballet to life through engaging activities, have-a-go dance sessions, and opportunities to discover what happens behind the scenes. Families...

Tinker, Make, Play - Weird and Wonderful Engineers

Venue: Coventry Transport Museum

Website: www.transport-museum.com

Tinker with tools, create with all kinds of materials, and discover the joy of making. Will you build a wonderfully wacky robot, design a curious contraption, or invent something the world has never seen...

Woodland Petting Zoo at MAC

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

As half-term kicks off, go and meet the furry, feathery and prickly friends up close, inspired by the Christmas show, Tales from Acorn Wood at Christmas. You can also get your little one's face painted...

CBSO 2026/27 Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular

Venue: Symphony Hall

Website: www.bmusic.co.uk

From iconic movie themes including Ghostbusters and Jaws to Saint-Saëns’ eerie Danse Macabre and Mussorgsky’s wicked Baba Yaga, get your spookiest costume on and join the Symphony Hall for an afternoon...

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Halloween Experience

Venue: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Address: Airbase Avenue, Neachley, Shifnal, Shropshire

Website: www.midlandsairambulance.com

Join Midlands Air Ambulance Charity on Sunday 25 October for a fang-tastic Halloween celebration filled with thrills, chills, and treats! Little monsters (and their grown-ups) are invited to dress up and...

The Bubble Show

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Brace yourselves to be dazzled by an enchanting array of whimsical soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! From the exciting eruption of the bubble volcano to the spiralling marvel of the fire tornado, prepare...

Art Club - October Half Term

Venue: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Led by the museum learning team, celebrate the changing of the seasons and giving little ones the chance to make their own clay leaves. Either bring your own leaves, or use ones which the learning team...

Deadly Live! Hosted by Steve Backshall

Venue: Utilita Arena

Website: www.utilitaarenabham.co.uk

Join award-winning presenter Steve Backshall as he embarks on heart-pounding adventures, tackling daring stunts, mind-blowing experiments, and cutting-edge science. Brace yourself as he tracks down some...

Interactive Storytelling

Venue: National Memorial Arboretum

Website: www.thenma.org.uk

Gather round and take your seats, as the storytelling sessions take you on a journey of the imagination. Tickets will be on sale closer to the event date. Free, advance booking recommended.

Lego Balloon Jets

Venue: Royal Air Force Museum

Address: Lysander Avenue, Cosford

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Zoom into creativity – the Lego Balloon Jets are back! Complete the Lego designs, and then attach a balloon to see how fast it travels. Free drop-in sessions, but adults must stay with their children....

Magic Mayhem Science Show

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Science and magic collide in this fun-filled Halloween science show. Join one of the resident Thinktank science witches as they take you through some enchanting experiments. Expect astonishing demonstrations,...

Pay What You Choose: Shaun The Sheep - The Beast Of Mossy Bottom

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

On Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm, excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries fixing it with science experiments, but things go drastically wrong when a...

The Librarians

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Watch the hilarious misadventures of librarians Mr Page and Miss Book through their library of unusual books. At the end of the show celebrate everyone's stories by becoming a new author for the library,...

Cats

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome.From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather...

Curious Creatures and Creepy Crafts

Venue: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.theherbert.org

Drop in throughout the day to make a range of fun seasonal creations, from creepy critters to autumnal masterpieces. Whether you're crafting colourful woodland creatures or spooky Halloween decorations,...

Surreal Shadow Creatures

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Explore the ancient art of shadow puppetry with a contemporary twist - design, build and animate your creation before taking it home with you at the end of the session. Children must be supported by a...

Big Wild Halloween Party

Venue: RSPB Sandwell Valley

Website: www.events.rspb.org.uk

As darkness begins to fall, discover the reserve after hours and uncover the fascinating wildlife that emerges at night. Enjoy a range of Halloween-themed activities including bug hunting, torchlit nature...

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic

Venue: NEC Birmingham

Website: www.bppulselive.co.uk/events/detail/disney-on-ice-presents-discover-the-magic

Disney On Ice presents a fast-paced, family-friendly production featuring spectacular ice skating, daring aerial stunts, and memorable moments from Aladdin, Toy Story, and The Little Mermaid, this all-out...

Wizard Bubble Shields with Youth Evolution

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Meet the team of STEM experts from Youth Evolution as they reveal the fascinating science behind things that seem like magic! Families can also explore more hands-on magical science, including Floating...

Zoo Lab at Blakesley Hall: Witchcraft and Wizardry

Venue: Blakesley Hall

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Enjoy a wonderful Witchcraft and Wizardry show that allows you to get up close and hands-on with exotic animals as we explore some of the spooky superstitions and gruesome remedies used back in Tudor times....

Birmingham’s Biggest Fireworks and Funfair

Venue: Lea Marston Eboot Site

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Enjoy a huge family night out packed with funfair rides, food, drinks and entertainment for all ages. The evening features a low-noise fireworks display for younger children, followed by a massive 10-minute...

Legends of Brum - Everything Must Go Special

Venue: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

In this workshop, you’ll get to imagine your own mythical creatures inspired by Birmingham, and turn them into interactive drawings that you can take on adventures around the city! Suitable for all ages....

The Mystery of the Belgrade Theatre

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

From the creators of I Believe in Unicorns comes this new brain-teasing interactive adventure. Team up with super sleuth Danyah Miller to navigate secrets and surprises. Expect intrigue, spontaneity, and...

WiFi Wars: Halloween Special

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways...

All Star Superslam Wrestling

Venue: Dudley Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

Witness some of the very best wrestlers from around the world showcasing their skills in the ring, promising an unforgettable night of action! Be ready with your giant foam hand to scream "WE WANT MORE"...

Daniel Bye and One Tenth Human: So Unfair

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Help Daniel Bye change the world, in an unexpectedly ridiculous adventure involving engineering challenges, bad dad jokes, and an extraordinary quantity of molten chocolate. A brand new show for 7-11 year...

Meet the Science Magician

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

From mind-bending physics to astonishing experiments , Dr Matt inspires curiosity, encourages discovery, and shows that science is every bit as magical as it is real. Four drop in sessions will take place...

Spooky Cinema: Hocus Pocus

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

This Halloween, the Thinktank Planetarium’s 360° dome will whisk you into the stars for a cosmic celebration filled with friendly frights and interstellar fun. Snuggle into your seat and enjoy a specially...

Curdworth Halloween and Fireworks

Venue: King George V Playing Fields

Website: www.eventbrite.com

The evening begins with the famous Pumpkin Parade, leaving The Beehive Pub at 6pm before making its way through the village to the King George V Playing Fields. Whether you're carrying a carved pumpkin,...

Pay What You Choose: Hocus Pocus PG

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as three 17th century Salem witches accidently conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters. The 300-year-old trio sets out to cast a spell on...

Season Finale Fireworks and Lake Show

Venue: Drayton Manor

Website: www.draytonmanor.co.uk

As the sun goes down, gather around the lake for a spectacular end-of-day show featuring soaring water jets, dazzling lights, fire and Halloween-themed entertainment, before the night sky bursts into colour...

Spooky Storytelling

Venue: Royal Air Force Museum

Address: Lysander Avenue, Cosford

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

In this immersive storytelling session, become a part of the journey to uncover how this area turned from eerie fields to a vibrant Museum. Sessions at 10.45am, 11.45am, 1pm, 2pm and 3.15pm. Recommended...

Surreal Collage Monsters

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Make a monster mash-up for Halloween! Take away your own work and add to the group collage. Children must be supported by a parent or guardian and be able to use scissors safely. This activity is offered...

There's a Monster in Your Show

Venue: Halesowen Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved 'Who's in Your Book?' series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show.A high-energy 50-minute adventure...

Charity Firework Display

Venue: Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common

Website: https://hospitalcharity.org/events/charity-fireworks-moseley

Your local hospital charity has partnered up with Moseley Rugby Club to bring you a spectacular firework display this Bonfire Night. The event includes charity stalls and a tombola, hot food, and a licensed...

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Website: www.visitsealife.com/birmingham/explore/events/quiet-at-the-aquarium

On selected dates National Sea Life Centre Birmingham open their doors an hour early, with limited tickets available, to provide a quieter experience that aims to provide a more comfortable visit for those...

Swan Lake

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

From the haunting beauty of the lakeside scenes to the electrifying Black Swan pas de deux, Swan Lake is a visual and emotional masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s soaring score, performed live, enriches the...

The Nutcracker

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

The Nutcracker remains the perfect way to welcome the warmth and wonder of winter. This iconic ballet — filled with shimmering snowflakes, swirling waltzes, enchanted toys, and the unforgettable journey...

Bedlam Festival: Paper Weaving with Nilupa Yasmin

Venue: MAC Birmingham

Website: www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Join textile artist Nilupa Yasmin for a free, hands-on creative workshop to support positive mental wellbeing. Explore the art of paper weaving, where patterns and colours come together to create unique...

Statfold's Fireworks Spectacular

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: www.statfold.com

Join Statfold for a fantastic family day and night packed with entertainment, excitement, and spectacular fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment throughout the event, thrilling funfair rides, delicious street...

The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rock Show

Venue: Birmingham Town Hall

Website: www.bmusic.co.uk

Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie,...

Beauty and The Beast

Venue: Belgrade Theatre

Website: www.belgrade.co.uk

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

Venue: Birmingham Rep

Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

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

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…Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, performed live by the 60-strong Royal Ballet...

Beauty and the Beast

Venue: The Old Rep

Website: www.oldrep.co.uk

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

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: www.statfold.com

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...

K-Pop Dance Heroes

Venue: Dudley Town Hall

Website: www.boroughhalls.co.uk

Featuring songs from the Netflix film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters', including the TikTok sensation 'Golden' and the iconic 'Soda Pop', alongside classic pop songs, and K-Pop chart toppers like 'Dynamite' from...

The National Festival of Railway Modelling

Venue: NEC Birmingham

Website: www.thenec.co.uk

This spectacular two-day event showcases the very best in railway modelling, with 65+ expertly curated layouts selected by the British Railway Modelling editorial team.Enjoy family-friendly attractions...

The Little Mermaid

Venue: The Crescent Theatre

Website: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. This fishy fable will capture...

Luminate Light Trail

Venue: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Website: www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

Journey through the gardens transformed by mesmerising installations, projections, music and glowing tunnels of light. A timeless experience to be enjoyed by all, young and old alike – make memories...