Interactive science show for 7-11 year olds and their grown-ups, mixing engineering challenges and molten chocolate, from One Tenth Human.
Drop-in sessions with Dr Matt Pritchard, the Science Magician, who blends STEM and magic to reveal the science behind the illusions.
Pop-up inflatable planetarium brought by Thinktank Science Museum, with a 35-minute tour of the night sky and the solar system led by the museum's Resident Astronomer.
Friday of food trucks at Temper and Brown on Albion Street in Birmingham.
Family-friendly Halloween party with games, competitions and a best costume prize, hosted by Wednesday Addams, a Halloween minion and Uncle Fester.
Family-friendly Halloween concert of spooky hits with a live band and stage visuals, the only night of the show.
Free drop-in collage session for children aged three and over at MAC Birmingham.
Pumpkin patch experience held at the Hillscourt Hotel and Conference Centre in Birmingham.
Youth HYROX fitness competition for athletes aged 8 to 15, with adapted runs and functional stations, as part of HYROX Birmingham.
Free, drop-in Sunday hands-on creative workshop for all ages, with a different activity each week inspired by the museum's galleries.
Spooky-themed makers market with around 36 stalls of independent Halloween goods across two floors at The Moseley Exchange.
Family-friendly ice-skating show in which Disney characters, from Tinker Bell to Elsa, come to life on the ice.
Free children's Light Party at St Peter's Church in Harborne with crafts, party games and families in bright clothes.
The UK's biggest mixed craft event with hundreds of exhibitors, hands-on workshops, live demonstrations and make-and-take projects.
A festive retail extravaganza featuring handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, seasonal crafts and unique treats from over 150 talented designers and makers.
A sustainable craft market featuring independent traders selling crafts, gifts and ornaments, alongside pop-up food and drink vendors, in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral.
The largest authentic German-style Christmas market outside Germany or Austria, featuring over 80 Bavarian-style stalls selling food, gifts and decorations.
The world's biggest cake decorating and baking event with live demonstrations, competitions, and shows.
Family screening of the film 'Ghosts - The Possession of Button House' at Cinema Bambino in MAC Birmingham.
Outdoor dragon drone light show by Celestial, the Britain's Got Talent runners-up, with hundreds of synchronised drones over the night sky.
Ballet of Lights brings its touring Cinderella to The Crescent Theatre, with five or six dancers in light-woven costumes set to classical music, for all ages five and up.
A family-friendly double celebration marking both Bonfire Night and Diwali with live entertainment, food, BBQs, fire pits, refreshments, fireworks and crafts.
Family rock stage show adapted from the best-selling children's books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter.
The UK's biggest indoor classic car show featuring over 3,000 vehicles, 450+ exhibitors, the UK's largest indoor autojumble, and a YouTube Village of automotive creators.
A concert blending Jewish and Middle Eastern musical traditions with spoken word, presented by the CBSO Community Board and BADA as part of Bangla Month 2026.
The ultimate dance celebration with competitions, workshops, performances, auditions and exhibitors for dancers of all levels.
A day of activities marking the International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM, with an interactive science show, gallery conversations and story time.
Size-inclusive clothes swap where attendees bring clean clothing to earn tokens for new pieces from the rails at Alfresco, Alfred Works.
Charity netball show raising money for Shelter, with celebrities and influencers on court.
Free two-hour screening of a festive-themed film for all ages at Alfred Works in Birmingham.
Birmingham Rep's family production of J.M. Barrie's 'Peter Pan', adapted by Phil Porter with music by Ruth Chan and directed by Joe Murphy.
The 30th anniversary of the most popular Christmas fair in the Midlands, featuring 325 stalls, festive characters, live music, and festive food.
Birmingham Royal Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's Christmas ballet, with live music by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, before a 30-foot Christmas tree.
Interactive music performance for babies from 0 to 18 months, with sessions for parents and their little ones.
Affordable family Christmas pantomime of Snow White with songs, dances, audience participation and glorious costumes.
The UK's largest motorcycle show with 50+ manufacturers, test rides, a Freestyle MotoX display and a Learn2Ride Zone.
The UK's biggest model railway exhibition with curated layouts, manufacturers, clubs and a ride-on train.
One of the UK's biggest Christmas food events with over 350 independent producers, live cooking demonstrations, masterclasses and tastings.
One-day mini pantomime of Cinderella by Joking Joe, a condensed two-hour version of the classic story.
A festive ornament painting workshop held at The Four Oaks Pub.
After-dark light trail with dazzling displays, interactive installations and soundscapes through the historic Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Free all-ages screening of the festive film 'Feeling Festive' at the Sunday Family Cinema Club at Alfred Works.
Specialist market with vintage football kit retailers, rare and collectable shirts, training gear, memorabilia and artwork, with a bar and food.
Festive lift-the-flap puppet show with songs and characters from the Acorn Wood stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, suitable for all ages.
A stage adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, reimagined as an introduction to theatre for younger audiences, exploring themes of difference and acceptance.
Annual late-night craft market with stalls from local makers, designers and artists across Ikon.
Interactive Christmas concert by the CBSO for young children, with British Sign Language interpretation, free craft activities and a meet-the-musicians session.
Cinema-style screening of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' in the Thinktank Planetarium dome as part of the museum's Christmas Cinema series.
K-POP tribute show billed as 'the ultimate KATSEYE tribute experience' with iconic choreography at GASWRX.
Popular culture show with guests, games, anime, manga, movies, steampunk, Yu-Gi-Oh, Stormtroopers and cosplay, plus a Kids Mega Zone.
Festive family session where each child meets Father Christmas, does a 45-minute craft activity with the Christmas Elves and gets a gift, with photo opportunities for parents.
Indoor Christmas funfair with unlimited rides, a giant ice rink, a festival circus, a motorbike stunt show and Santa's grotto across 25,000 square metres.
Daytime country and western Christmas market with live acoustic music, food and drinks under an outdoor canopy, marking the launch of Rodeos' new Western Store.
Christmas breakfast with Santa at the Signal Box Cafe in Thinktank, where children receive a gift and a festive photo with Santa.
Festive family brunch with a buffet, a waffle station for children and a visit from Santa at the Hilton Garden Inn Brindleyplace.
Festive family breakfast with Santa in the museum tearooms, with a full English for adults, pancakes or a mini breakfast for children and a gift for each child.
Cinema under the stars screening of the Christmas classic 'Elf' inside Thinktank's 360° planetarium dome.
A heart-warming musical adventure for everyone aged 3 and over, following a tiny penguin on a journey around the world.
Vintage marketplace of mid-century homewares, furniture, lighting and collectables from the 1940s to the 1970s at Secret Space Digbeth.
Christmas family pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, with a meet and greet with Santa and a digital family photograph.
An enchanting live concert of dark fantasy film music from Tim Burton's films, performed by The Illuminated Orchestra with live vocalists.
A one-man stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' festive novella, following Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation after being visited by three spirits.
Family Christmas pantomime of Snow White with songs, dances, costumes and audience participation at the Regent Theatre.
Christmas breakfast with Santa at St. Andrew's in Knighthead Park, with tickets for adults and children.
Christmas dog event with dachshunds in festive jumpers, off-lead play, doggy stalls and a free present for every dachshund.
Musical comedy Mean Girls, written by Tina Fey and starring Jennifer Ellison, Emily Lane and Vivian Panka, live at The Alexandra Theatre.
Christmas pantomime at the Birmingham Hippodrome with Rylan as the Diva of Dreams and Matt Slack as Lester the Jester.
Christmas family pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk, billed as the Birmingham Hippodrome's biggest regional panto, for ages 5 and over.
Bespoke cinematic dining experience screening 'Elf' with a five-course menu inspired by the film and New York City.
The CBSO performs John Williams' score from the Christmas classic 'Home Alone' live to picture at Symphony Hall.
The UK's biggest toy collectors fair with more than 500 stalls of vintage and new collectable toys and models.
Relaxed performance of the Snow White pantomime at the Regent Theatre, a restored Art Deco venue in Birmingham.
Family-friendly New Year's Eve dance party mixing UK garage, drum and bass and house, suitable for all ages.
A one-hour children's concert, Dinosaur Disco, by the CBSO for Key Stage 1, with BSL interpretation.
Astronomer and author Adrian West (VirtualAstro) takes audiences on a fast-paced adventure around the cosmos with 4K visuals and LED screens.
Three actors and a Foley artist stage a live, shot-for-shot parody of an epic fantasy film, blending comedy, physical theatre and live Foley.
Free day of South Asian bridal fashion, jewellery, venues and wedding vendors with three live catwalk shows.
Annual gathering of the UK off-road community with motocross, enduro, trials and E-MTB displays, rider appearances and Arenacross practice and shows.
All-age anime and gaming convention with cosplay, video-gaming tournaments, boardgames and RPGs, plus live bands and performers.
Indoor motocross racing, freestyle motocross shows and pyrotechnics, with a family-friendly Sunday matinee session.
New Adventures' UK tour of Matthew Bourne's dance Cinderella, a wartime romance set in London during the Blitz, recommended for ages 8 and over.
Inclusive hybrid fitness race league from Ireland, open to all levels from first-timers to elite athletes, held at the NEC.
The UK's largest start-of-year showcase of new motorhomes, campervans, caravans, tents and camping accessories, with a dedicated Tent & Camping Hall.
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Musical puppet show for ages 3+ based on the children's book by Lu Fraser, staged by LAStheatre.
Carlos Acosta's reimagining of the 19th-century classic La Bayadère, set in Renaissance Venice, with the Minkus score played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.
The UK's leading wedding planning event, a one-stop shop for everything you need to bring your dream wedding day to life.
Tall Stories' puppetry adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, for audiences aged 3 and up.
Music performance project designed to enchant and entertain babies from 0 to 18 months at The MAC.
Trade show for self-build, extension and renovation projects with free one-on-one advice from architects, planners and home energy experts.
Family musical that brings Britain's barmy past to life with 3D special effects, directed by Neal Foster.
