Entertainment and Activities News & Updates
More than 450 young children across Walsall have already collected a Summer Ready to Learn Adventure Passport and activity bag in the first three weeks of this year's scheme
Walsall Council’s Leisure Services is inviting local families to join the celebrations at Bloxwich Active Living Centre for its 10th anniversary with a special Wild West themed party this summer.
- 29th July 2026
International Day of Birmingham (IDOB) - the major annual celebration of Birmingham, UK and its namesakes across the world - is returns for a third year.
Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, is inviting families and local people to kick-start the summer holidays at a free discover your canal day at Walsall Basin.
- 28th July 2026
Ahead of Shropshire Petal Fields’ opening in August, there are two live music events planned for the flower field in Newport.
- 27th July 2026
Children, young people and families are being encouraged to sign up now for a packed programme of free activities taking place across Wolverhampton throughout the summer holidays.
Children, young people and families across Walsall are being encouraged to get outdoors and explore the borough's parks and green spaces this summer through a programme of free and low-cost activities delivered by Walsall Council.
Swimming, inflatables, roller skating, football camps and family activities will be on offer throughout the school holidays across Walsall’s four leisure centres.
For children, the prospect of no school for six whole weeks is a welcome treat, but for their responsible adults, it will be a matter of scrambling round trying to fill each week with fun activities to keep them occupied.
Walsall Council is inviting residents to make the most of their local libraries this summer, with a programme of free activities full, with something for all ages.