Events and Activities
Solihull Parents’ Network have created a tremendous newsletter, to share all the great family fun and activities happening in and round Solihull and Birmingham, available this October half term.
Below you will find a wide variety of free and paid for activities that you and your littles ones can enjoy!
Days Out and Stay up to Date
Do you want to be even more adventurous with ghost walks, castles, bushcraft and more?
Find the Days Out blog below with even more fun for you!
To stay up to date with the Solihull Parents’ Newtork, sign up to their network and newsletter! It is jam-packed with events and activities. It’s free and will also keep you up to date with regular ebulletins throughout the year, with information about all the events and activities taking place.
Balsall Common Library
283 Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common CV7 7EL
Spootacular Halloween Craft Drop in
Children and their families are invited to drop into the
library for free Spooky Craft Sessions on Halloween.
You will be able to choose from a selection of creepy
crafts.
AGE:
4 – 11 Years old
DATES
Tuesday 31st October
TIMES
10.15AM – 12.30PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
01676 532590
Autumn Craft Afternoon
Drop in and relax at Balsall Common Library with a range
of children’s autumn-themed crafting activities.
AGE:
4 – 11 Years old
DATES
Thursday 2nd November
TIMES
2.15PM – 4.15PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
01676 532590
Board Games Celebration Morning
Join us for a relaxed morning playing classic board games for grown-ups and young adults at the library to celebrate International Games Month.
AGE:
13 Years and above with family
DATES
Saturday 4th November
TIMES
10.15AM – 12.15PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
01676 532590
Castle Bromwich Library
Hurst Lane North, Castle Bromwich B36 0EY
Spooky Halloween Fun (3 - 5 years)
Please note: booking is essential, as places are limited.
AGE:
(must be accompanied by an adult)
DATES
Monday 30th October
TIMES
10.30AM – 11.30AM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 747 3708
Spooky Halloween Fun (6 - 8 years)
Please note: booking is essential, as places are limited.
AGE:
(must be accompanied by an adult)
DATES
Monday 30th October
TIMES
2.30PM – 3.30PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 747 3708
Chelmsley Wood Library
10 West Mall, Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, Chelmsley Wood B37 5TN
Spooky Crafts
A spooky themed craft table for children and families to drop in and use to create their own paper plate monsters, pumpkins and scarecrows to take home.
AGE:
All ages (with adult supervision)
DATES
Monday 30th October
TIMES
2.00PM – 4.00PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 788 4380
Dickens Heath Library
Old Dickens Heath Road, Solihull B90 1SD
Half Term Halloween Drop-in Craft Activities
Celebrate Halloween with us over half term week. Drop in for
some spooky craft activities! Booking not required.
AGE:
3 Years and above
DATES
Saturday 28th October to
Saturday 4th November
TIMES
During normal opening hours
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 744 6078
Diwali Drop-in Craft Activities
Learn new songs and sing along to familiar ones whilst playing percussion instruments and dancing to the music.
AGE:
All ages
DATES
Saturday 11th November to
Saturday 18th November
TIMES
During normal opening hours
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 744 6078
Half Term Remembrance Day Poppy Craft Activity
We would love to decorate the library with poppies to mark
Remembrance Sunday on 12 November. Beginning during half term, there will be poppy templates on the colouring table for you to decorate. These will be displayed in the library and then moved to our outside noticeboard to be visible during Dickens Heath’s Remembrance Day service
AGE:
All ages
DATES
Saturday 28th October to
Thursday 9th November
TIMES
During normal opening hours
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 744 6078
Kingshurst Library
Marston Drive, Kingshurst B37 6BD
Spooky Halloween Fun
Come along and enjoy making some spooky bat crafts. There will also be lots of colouring and activity sheets to take home with you.
Please note: booking is essential, as places are limited.
AGE:
(must be accompanied by an adult)
DATES
Tuesday 31st October
TIMES
10.30AM – 12.30PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 770 3451
Knowle Library
Chester House, 1667-1669 High Street, Knowle, Solihull B93 0LL
Halloween Craft Activity
Come along and enjoy making some spooky halloween crafts. No booking required, just drop iin.
AGE:
All ages
(must be accompanied by an adult)
DATES
Monday 30th October to
Tuesday 31st October
TIMES
2.00PM – 4.00PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
01564 775840
The Core Library
Homer Road, Solihull B91 3RG
Under the Little Red Moon
Our story begins with a red moon rising. But why is the moon red? Now it’s turned blue and it’s crying. Do the ladybirds know why? Perhaps the little pond can tell us? Or maybe the rabbits have the answer… Join Lulu, Monty and their friend Tom on a vibrant and colourful journey in English Touring Opera’s new opera for babies exploring the development of language with the help of music and movement, composed by Russell Hepplewhite.
Please book a place for your little one only, an accompanying adult will automatically be included.
AGE:
6 – 24 Months
DATES
Wednesday 25th October
TIMES
2.00PM – 2.45PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 704 6965
WEBSITE
Fun with Phonics - Explore Learning Workshop
Support your child with reading skills. Come and join our bespoke phonics workshop. During the session we will cover sounds, blending, segmenting and confidence in learning phonics! Helping prepare your child for their Phonics development this October!
AGE:
4 – 5 years old
DATES
Tuesday 31st October
TIMES
11.00AM – 12.00PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
by calling 0121 704 6965
Island Movements: Dance Workshop
Island Movements workshop is an accompaniment to the Island Movements performance and comprises of a brief introduction to the history of black dancers in British ballet, a chance for some of the workshop participants to show us their dance moves, a book reading and an introductory dance practical session
AGE:
All families
DATES
Wednesday 1st October
TIMES
12.30PM – 1.30PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 704 6965
WEBSITE
Island Movements: An epic tale of one family from the Windrush generation
Island Movements is a short ballet that tells the story of Windrush and explores the impact of this generation’s experiences on their families, communities and society. Beginning with a young Caribbean soldier in WW2 Britain, this moving tale follows him and his family through their life in the UK up to the current Windrush scandal. The 30 minute show will be followed by a Q&A with the dancers and creators. If you’ve never see
AGE:
All families
DATES
Wednesday 1st November
TIMES
2.00PM – 2.45PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 704 6965
WEBSITE
North Solihull Sports Centre
Conway Road, Fordbridge, Birmingham B37 5LA
Swimming Lesson Crash Courses
October half term swimming lesson crash courses. Learning how to swim is important for children because it is a vital life skill that promotes water safety, improves physical fitness, enhances self-confidence and independence, fosters social interaction, and equips them with a lifelong skill.
Confirm your place by booking at reception today.
AGE:
All families
DATES
Friday 3rd November
(Excluding Wednesday 1st November)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
TIMES
Stage 1 Pre School
8.30AM
M, T, T, F
Stage 1
9.00AM
M, T, T, F
Stage 2
9.30AM
M, T, T, F
Stage 2 (7 years+)
10.00AM
M, T, T, F
Stage 3
10.30AM
M, T, T, F
Stage 4
11.00AM
M, T, T, F
COST
£25.80
CONTACT
0121 770 3822
Community Games Showcase
This exciting event brings together various organisations to showcase their work and offer a wide range of sports and physical activities.
No booking required, just drop in.
Learn more: https://solihullcarers.org/north-solihull-community-games-showcase/
AGE:
All ages
DATES
Sunday 29th October
TIMES
1.00PM – 4.00PM
COST
FREE
CONTACT
0121 704 6965
WEBSITE
Planet Ice Solihull
Hobs Moat Road, Solihull B92 8JN
3 or 5 Day Learn to Skate Camps
Our 3 or 5 Day Camps are designed for beginners who are looking to learn how to skate or those that want to improve their skills on the ice. Our camps include a 30 minute group lesson, breakfast and a hot drink meal deal and public skate after your lesson to practice your skills. If you are looking for additional training experience towards your Skate Excellence grades 1 to 8, then please talk to a member of staff, who can advise which course would be right for you.
Pre-book by calling or via the website.
AGE:
Adults and Children of all ages
DATES
(throughout half term)
TIMES
Please see website
COST
£56 per
3 Day Course
£71 per
5 Day Course
CONTACT
0121 742 5561
WEBSITE
October Half Term Public Ice Skating
We have exciting news for all ice card members! Double discounts are making a comeback just in time for the October half-term. It’s the perfect opportunity to make the most of your ice card benefits and have a blast on the ice with friends and family.
Our public ice skating sessions continue to run throughout the October half-term. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a newcomer looking to experience the joy of gliding on ice. Planet Ice Solihull is the place to be. Join us for a day of ice skating fun and create wonderful memories with your loved ones. See you on the ice!
Please note: all sessions must be pre-booked online.
AGE:
Adults and Children of all ages
DATES
(throughout half term)
TIMES
Please see website
COST
£14.20
non-Ice Card members
£11.80
Ice Card members
CONTACT
0121 742 5561
WEBSITE
Halloween Disco
Get ready to boogie and glide at our spook-tacular ‘Boo-gibe Night Halloween Disco’ at Planet Ice! Join us for a frightfully fun night of ice skating and amazing costumes! Don your most BOO-tiful Halloween costumes and compete for the title of Best Costume! Show off your creativity and you might just take home a fang-tastic prize!
Take advantage of our spook-tacular 2 for 1 Ice Skating offer available exclusively online! Book now and bring a friend for a chillingly good time on the ice!
AGE:
Adults and Children of all ages
DATES
Friday 27th October
TIMES
Please see website
COST
Hurry and book your tickets online
CONTACT
0121 742 5561
WEBSITE
Diwali Festival and Lantern Parade 2023
Family Fun Day
The Core, Theatre Square, Solihull B91 3RG
A full day of arts and crafts activities including decorating giant community lanterns, giant rangoli pattern making, shadow puppet making, making individual lanterns for the parade and new this year “The Diwali Dome”!
Please see website for full programme and to book your tickets.
AGE:
All families
DATES
Thursday 2nd November
TIMES
1.30PM – 4.00PM
COST
£3 per person
£10 per family ticket
(2 adults & 2 Children)
£3 per child
(3 – 16 years)
CONTACT
07772 319303
WEBSITE
Family Craft Activities
Atrium, Touchwood, Solihull B91 3GJ
Help decorate the giant community lanterns, see “The Diwali Dome” and decorate giant rangoli.
Please note: limited capacity at any one time
AGE:
All welcome
DATES
Sunday 5th November
TIMES
11.00AM – 4.00PM
COST
FREE (Drop in)
CONTACT
07772 319303
WEBSITE
Sari, Sari Night Lantern Parade
The Core, Theatre Square, Solihull B91 3RG
Meet at The Core (Studio) at 5.30pm and parade through the town/Touchwood (if it’s wet)… and return to The Core.
Dress up! Glow up! And join the Sari Sari Night Lantern Parade through town. Music, dancers, dhol drummers finishing up at The Core where Diwali refreshments will be available from the Encore Café.
Register and book a FREE ticket at the website below
AGE:
All welcome
DATES
Thursday 9th November
TIMES
5.30pm
COST
FREE (to take part in the parade)
CONTACT
07772 319303
WEBSITE
Diwali 2023 Art Competition
Take part in our Diwali art competition for the chance to win prizes worth up to £450!
Make a piece of Diwali inspired art and you could see it in the Diwali exhibition in the Courtyard Gallery at The Core throughout the festival.
Learn more at website below.
AGE:
7 – 13 years old
DATES
Thursday 2nd November
TIMES
COST
FREE
CONTACT
07772 319303
WEBSITE
Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens
Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Solihull B36 9BT
The Gardens Half-Term Week
The Gardens are open every day over half term week. The 10 acres of formal gardens plus the (free) 30 acres of Local Nature Reserve is a great place for young nature explorers and their grown-ups to roam. There are small self-guided trails, things to spot – including three Lego animals hidden in the trees – mud kitchen, leaves to make patterns with etc. Ideal for children up to about 11 years to find their inner nature detective.
AGE:
All families
DATES
Sunday 5 November
TIMES
10.30AM – 4.30PM
COST
£5/£4.50
Adult
£3
Child (3 – 16 years)
CONTACT
0121 749 4100
Woodland Wizards
Tickets must be booked in advance online.
AGE:
3 – 9 Years old
DATES
Wednesday 1st November
Thursday 2nd November
TIMES
(1st November)
10.00AM – 12.00PM
(2nd November)
COST
Please visit website for details & entry costs.
CONTACT
0121 749 4100
Family Bushcraft
Tickets must be booked in advance online.
AGE:
Families with Children aged 6 – 15 years old
DATES
Friday 3rd November
TIMES
12.30PM – 3.00PM
COST
Please visit website for details & entry costs.
CONTACT
0121 749 4100
