What's On in Shropshire
Family Fun, Kids Events
- Thursday 20th August 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Square, Shrewsbury, Shropshire,
Step into the pages of some of the world's best-loved children's books with the Shrewsbury Storybook Trail
- Thursday 20th August 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Haughmond Hill, Newport Road, Shrewsbury, SY4 4PW
Forestry England invites families and woodland explorers to step into the enchanting world of Room on the Broom at Haughmond Hill, near Shrewsbury, throughout 2026.
- Saturday 22nd August 10:30am until 11:30am + More Dates
Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AS
Shrewsbury Library hosts a weekly Craft Cafe for kids.
- Friday 28th August - Until Monday 31st August
West Midlands Showground, Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury,
The Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns for 2026, promising four days of exceptional folk, world music, Americana and cultural fun over the late August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 28th to Monday 31st...
- Friday 28th August 5:00pm until 10:00pm + More Dates
Telford Town Park, Hinkshay Road, Telford, Shropshire,
The Telford Balloon Fiesta 2026 is set to return from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August, bringing a weekend of colour, entertainment and family fun to Telford Town Park.
- Saturday 29th August 10:00am until 3:00pm
Shrewsbury Fire Station, 21 St Michael's St, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HJ
Shrewsbury Fire Station is opening its doors for a fantastic Open Day on Saturday 29th August
- Sunday 30th August 9:00am until 6:00pm + More Dates
Onslow Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 5EE
The annual Shrewsbury Steam Rally is one of Shropshire’s biggest events of the year, with something for all the family.
- Saturday 5th September 10:00am until 4:00pm
Severn Hospice, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8HS,
Calling all four-legged friends! Severn Hospice's Charity Dog Show returns to its Shrewsbury hospice in Bicton on Saturday 5th September, following the success of its first event last year.
- Friday 11th September 2:00pm until 6:30pm
The Pengwern Boat Club, Shrewsbury Quarry, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7BD
The 2026 Coracle World Championships in Shrewsbury in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
- Tuesday 15th September 10:00am until 11:30am + More Dates
The Lantern, Meadow Farm Dr, Shrewsbury, SY1 4NG,
Families with children aged three to four are invited to enjoy a new series of free Stay and Play sessions at The Lantern, Shrewsbury's new Best Start Family Hub.
- Saturday 10th October 10:00am until 4:00pm + More Dates
Refresh, Severn Hospice, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8HS,
Book lovers are in for a treat this October as Severn Hospice hosts its first ever Big Book Fair,