The school summer holidays are on their way. Many families will have elaborate summer plans on foreign shores but there’s a lot going on in and around Birmingham before and after you had off - and if you’re staying put.
Instead of letting the cost of living crisis play a dampener on your summer plans, you can check out these free, family-friendly events taking place across the city.
From hands-on workshops at the University of Birmingham to beaches in Birmingham and Solihull - there are many fun things to do. And, don’t forget the massive 10 day Birmingham Festival, which starts on July 28 at Centenary Square to celebrate the anniversary of Commonwealth Games which brought millions to our city last year.
Birmingham city centre will come alive with dance, music, and more - keeping us well and truly entertained us during the event which finishes with a grand finale on August 6. There is so much more taking place in Birmingham where you will have to get your hands dirty and create amazing things at these free events. Here are 12 free, family friendly events taking place in and around Birmingham during the summer holidays:
From hands-on workshops at the University of Birmingham to beaches in Birmingham and Solihull - there are many fun things to do. And, don’t forget the massive 10 day Birmingham Festival, which starts on July 28 at Centenary Square to celebrate the anniversary of Commonwealth Games which brought millions to our city last year.
5. Ikon gallery
The gallery is showcasing artworks made by pupils from thirteen Birmingham primary schools during Spring/Summer 2023, as part of Creative Connections. It will go on until July 30th. (Photo - Google Maps)
6. Northfield and Kings Norton beaches
The annual beaches at Northfield and Kings Norton returns in 2023 for the summer holidays. It will take place in Northfield from July 26th-30th and Kings Norton from August 9th-13th. There’s going to be live performances, activities and loads of food stalls to have fun with your family. (Photo - Drobot Dean - stock.adobe.com)
7. Aston Hall
Get ready to be transported back in time to the Mughal period with Sonia Sabri’s ‘Mughal Miniatures’ – an exhilarating performance event for the whole family on July 29. Be mesmerised as performers donning sumptuous costumes bring to life the exquisite traditional art of Indian and Persian miniature painting, through dance, music and puppetry. On Saturday, August 5, the hall will be hosting artist Daya Illustrations. You will have the the opportunity to create your very own wearable piece of art. Using recycled saris and fabrics, Daya Illustrations will guide you in crafting customised textile badges or brooches. (Photo - Greta Zabulyte.)
8. Touchwood Solihull's 'Costa del Solihull'
Touchwood is setting up its very own beach once again this year, returned to its usual home of Theatre Square until Sunday 4th September. The beach is free to enter and will be open every day during Touchwood’s usual opening hours. Visitors are invited to come along to spend the day building sandcastles or soak up some sun in one of the many deckchairs post-shopping trip. With a whole host of family activities and entertainment planned throughout July and August, the beach is set to be the summer destination for Solihull. (Photo - Touchwood Solihull)