Entertainment and Activities News & Updates
- 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.
- 24th July 2026
Make the most of the summer holidays with another packed month of events and activities across Walsall this August. From family fun in the pool and creative workshops at The New Art Gallery Walsall to live entertainment at Walsall Arena
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker is backing an initiative which will see nearly 300 young members of the Army Cadets, Scouts, Girls Brigade and St John Ambulance take part in workshops in West Midlands schools.