Family-friendly events

Find events suitable for all the family, and particularly for students who parents or who have young family members. From concerts to workshops to fun days, there's weekday, weekend, and holiday fun for all ages. We've pulled together our family-friendly and family-focused events to help you plan exciting days out and explore campus.

Our events for families and children

House Hunt and Garden Explorer's Trail: 28th March midnight - 12th April midnight; Winterbourne House & Gardens; Follow in the footsteps of the people who lived and worked in this family home as you embark on our children’s trail, aimed at ages 6+. Free entry for students, under 5s free, 5-16yos from £7.30.; Family focused

Family Fun Day: Skeleton Lab: 9th April 10am - 5pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Who’s that skull? Come and see one of the biggest and strangest objects in the Lapworth's collection at our free family day out. Recommended for ages 7+.; Lapworth Museum of Geology | Family focused

Quiet sunrise session: April: 18th April 9am - 10am; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Discover Helios together with your family during this limited, quiet session ideal for families with children aged 5–15 who have autism or sensory processing differences. Siblings are very welcome; all attendees must book a place.; Family focused

Barber Family: Chalk Cliff Comics: 18th April 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join a writing and illustration workshop with artist Michael D Kennedy inspired by Chalk Cliffs in the Sun, by Otto Dix. Barber Family workshops are for children aged 4 –10 years and their grown-ups.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Barber Baby: Still Life with a Garland of Fruit: 30th April 11am - noon; The Dome, Bramall Music Building; Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance - adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Parents' and carers' group: 13th May 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Are you a student who's also a parent or carer? Balancing studies and caring can feel tough, but you're not alone. Find a network who understand what it's like with our termly online therapeutic group.; Wellbeing | Family friendly | Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Groove Sensations: 16th May 11am - noon; Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building; Part of our Groove Baby: Barber Family double-bill. Groove Baby present a sensational sensory voyage specially created for under 5s and their grown-ups. Tickets £5, plus sensory crafting 10:00-16:00 in the foyer for ticket holders!; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Explore family tours at The Exchange: 27th May 11am - noon; The Exchange, Centenary Square; A new bank clerk uncovers bank secrets and explores mysterious items from the past in a family-friendly adventure for ages 4-11 (and their grown-ups). Booking essential - 1 free ticket per child, to be accompanied by an adult.; Family focused

Explore family tours at The Exchange: 27th May 1pm - 2pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; A new bank clerk uncovers bank secrets and explores mysterious items from the past in a family-friendly adventure for ages 4-11 (and their grown-ups). Booking essential - 1 free ticket per child, to be accompanied by an adult.; Family focused

Summer solstice celebration: 20th June 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Head to The Exchange for family-friendly storytelling and dance workshops inspired by traditions and rituals linked to the longest day of the year, make your own sun catcher, and join in crafts and music inspired by the sun.; UoB Xtra | Family friendly