What's on in Summer Family Fun

About our events

Join us for lots of fun family events this summer.

List of Events

  1. An arched structure made out of foam blocks of different shapes.

    Big Build Saturdays , at Thinktank.

    Every Saturday this summer
    Get hands on and build big
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  2. A group of school children sitting watching a planetarium show.

    Planetarium Weekend Shows , at Thinktank.

    Every weekend
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  3. An infographic with a light blue background and white clouds. A large pink title says "kitchen Science"

    Sunday Kitchen Science , at Thinktank.

    Every Sunday this summer
    Hands on Science experiments for curious minds
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  4. Close up of two children sitting and drawing at an easel in a gallery.

    Marvellous Makers , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Every Sunday this summer
    Weekly, hands-on creative workshops
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  5. An arched structure made out of foam blocks of different shapes.

    Moonbase Construction Zone , at Thinktank.

    Daily during summer holidays (Mon 21 July to Sun 31 August)
    Use our Imagination Playground blocks to embark on a lunar engineering challenge!
    DetailsDrop-in (included in admission)
  6. A group of school children sitting watching a planetarium show.

    Planetarium Summer Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank.

    Summer holiday weekdays (22 July - 30 August)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  7. A member of staff launching a DIY model rocket in the gardens.

    Rocket Lab , at Thinktank.

    Mon, Wed and Fri from 21 Jul - 29 Aug
    Build and launch your very own rocket!
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  8. LEGO car

    Lunar LEGO Lab , at Thinktank.

    Select days over the summer holiday (Mon 21 Jul - Sun 30 Aug)
    Join our space-themed family LEGO coding workshop to create your own LEGO invention!
    DetailsBook now
  9. Trees and grounds of Weoley Castle ruins with part of the ruin in the background.

    Nature Explorers at Weoley Castle , at Weoley Castle.

    Tuesdays from 22 July - 26 August
    Join us at Weoley Castle for a summer of forest fun and adventure with our Forest School certified leaders.
    DetailsBook now
  10. A person dressed as an astronaut sitting on the floor reading a book with model planets around them.

    Stargazers Storytime , at Thinktank.

    Tues and Thur from 22 Jul – 28 Aug
    Join us on a magical storytelling adventure, where we watch the night sky come alive, chase meteors, and discover the wonders of space!
    DetailsDrop-in
  11. A adult and a child are outside in a garden. The child holds a small plastic container and they both are looking into it.

    Heritage and Habitat at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall.

    Every Wednesday from 23 Jul - 27 Aug
    Hands on activities in our historic green spaces
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  12. A smiling child looks at the camera. She sits at a table and in front of her is a piece of paper. An adult is smiling in the background.

    Arts Club: Summer Fun at the Museum , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Every Wednesday in the summer holidays
    Join us for some hands-on summer fun at the Museum!
    DetailsBook now
  13. Two children and adults looking at paintings on display.

    My First Museum Tour - Summer Holidays , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Thursdays from 24 July - 28 August
    Come and join us at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for our My First Museum Tour, aimed at young families who would like a child friendly tour of the Museum.
    DetailsBook now
  14. People walking up a path to brick-built water mill building, fence and millpond to the left and planting to the right of the people.

    Heritage and Habitat at Sarehole Mill , at Sarehole Mill.

    Every Friday from 25 Jul - 29 Aug
    Hands on activities in our historic green spaces
    DetailsBook now
  15. Workshop with machinery, a workbench in front of a window and wooden shelves with a ladder

    Museum of the Jewellery Quarter , at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.

    Join us on Saturday 26 July as we opens our doors for one day only, for The Jewellery Quarter Festival.
    DetailsBook now
  16. A group of children are outside in a garden looking at something in a flowerbed. One child holds a clipboard.

    Heritage and Habitat at Aston Hall , at Aston Hall.

    Every Sunday from 27 Jul - 31 Aug
    Hands on activities in our historic green spaces
    DetailsBook now
  17. Grimwood Museum Adventures - join us this summer holiday.

    The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums
    DetailsBook now
  18. Grimwood Museum Adventures - join us this summer holiday.

    The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail , at Thinktank.

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    Part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums
    DetailsDrop in
  19. Close up of a minibus foor highlight decorated with colours, designs along with word DES Iblitz.

    DESIblitz Truck Art Bus: the Museum on Wheels , at Aston Hall.

    See the Truck Art Bus, transformed into a mobile museum for the day
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  20. Grimwood Museum Adventures - join us this summer holiday.

    The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail , at Aston Hall.

    –
    Part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums
    DetailsDrop in
  21. Grimwood Museum Adventures - join us this summer holiday.

    The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail , at Sarehole Mill.

    –
    Part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums
    DetailsDrop in
  22. Grimwood Museum Adventures - join us this summer holiday.

    The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail , at Blakesley Hall.

    –
    Part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums
    DetailsDrop in
  23. Image with a group of human sized Roswell Alien costumes

    Stellar Space Day , at Thinktank.

    Blast off into a world of cosmic adventure with a day filled with space-themed fun!
    DetailsBook tickets