Entertainment and Activities News & Updates
- 22nd October 2026
A new independent comic book, manga and games shop with its own retro arcade is opening at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre.
- 20th October 2026
This October half term, families are invited to explore the story of ‘Arbie and the owl tree’, the second instalment in the National Remembrance Gardens' children's book series.
Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) has announced the return of its Big Open Weekend, offering two days of free fitness taster sessions, classes, events and more this weekend (10 and 11 October).
- 1st October 2026
Autumn is well and truly here, bringing vibrant seasonal colours, a touch of festivity, and an exciting lineup of events and activities across Walsall’s visitor attractions.
- 28th September 2026
International Day of Birmingham was hailed “a roaring show of unity and celebration” as organisers celebrated the busiest annual celebration to date.
Walsall Libraries are the latest community venues to join the network, which connects families with local services, advice and opportunities designed to help children get the best possible start in life.
Archived images of Walsall being used at Walsall Makers Fest thanks to Walsall Archives
- 23rd September 2026
Walsall is getting ready for a day of creativity, music, making and entertainment as MakerFest returns to the town centre this Saturday (26 September).
Families across Walsall will have even greater access to support, activities and health services as Walsall Gala Swimming & Fitness Centre becomes the newest spoke site in the borough's Best Start Family Hubs network.
Funded by Walsall Council and produced by Bostin Creative, visitors to Walsall MakerFest 2026 can enjoy a packed programme of free creative workshops, transforming the Town Hall into a vibrant hub of making, creativity and discovery