Entertainment and Activities News & Updates
An estimated 54,000 filled Walsall town centre on Saturday for the return of Walsall MakerFest, a free one-day festival dedicated to celebrating making, creativity and local talent.
- 20th September 2025
Walsall Council marked Book Club Day UK on Thursday 11 September 2025, an annual celebration created by The Reading Agency to highlight the joy and benefits of reading together.
- 20th September 2025
More than 500 families with children aged 5 and under across Walsall have taken part in summer activities thanks to a new council initiative.
- 24th August 2025
Get ready for a day of creativity, performance, and hands-on fun, as Walsall MakerFest 2025 is set to transform the town centre into a spectacular free festival of making, movement, and imagination on Saturday, 13 September 2025.
- 14th August 2025
Walsall MakerFest returns on Saturday 13 September 2025, transforming Walsall town centre into a free festival of making, movement and imagination.
The passport is a free activity booklet packed full of fun, educational challenges aimed at families with children aged 0-5. Since 11 July, parents have been able to collect their passport from libraries and Family Hubs across Walsall
- 8th May 2025
This Summer, we are really pleased to see the return of local fetes, fairs, carnivals and fun days in Walsall - lots of activities for all the family!
- 17th March 2025
Follow this blog post for the latest dates and information for Harry Jones Funfair in Walsall and surrounding areas.
Looking to have fun with the kids and cool down during the hot weather? Then why not visit Walsall Arboretum, Willenhall Memorial Park or Bloxwich King George V Playing Fields and enjoy FREE use of the Splash Pads!
- 25th March 2024
Walsall Arboretum celebrates its 150th Anniversary in 2024 and has been designated an ancient tree site by the Woodland trust.