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

A carousel illuminated in the dark Christmas carousel on campus!
8th December 11am - 12th December 6pm
University Square
Take a whirl on our FREE Christmas carousel, right in the centre of campus.
Family friendly | Christmas on Campus
Two children crouch holding paper stars next to a christmas tree Light up a Life with Birmingham Hospice
11th December 6pm - 7:30pm
Birmingham Hospice, Raddlebarn Road, B29 7DA
Many of us remember loved ones no longer here at Christmas. Join Birmingham Hospice with an intimate and warm celebration, supporting your local hospice. Wrap up warm for an outdoor service with songs, readings, and the lighting of the tree.
Family friendly | Christmas in the City
An allosaurus skeleton illuminated by red and green light Movie Night at the Museum: Christmas Special
12th December 7pm - 8:30pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Watch the festive classic The Muppet Christmas Carol at the Lapworth Museum of Geology! Bring your own snacks and watch one of the most iconic Christmas movies next to our Allosaurus Roary! Student tickets £9.37.
Lapworth Museum of Geology | Family friendly | Christmas on Campus
Santa in a speedboat decorated with a christmas tree, lights, and tinsel Meet Santa at Selly Oak Retail Park
13th December 3pm - 7:30pm
Selly Oak Retail Park
Got some last minute shopping? Meet Santa at Selly Oak Retail Park in his speedboat (yes, really!), supporting his friends 1st King's Norton Sea Scouts! Say hello, take photos, share chocolate, and make a donation to support the Scout group.
Family friendly | Christmas in the City
Four people in Christmas jumpers Families Together at Christmas
14th December 11am - noon
Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space, Symphony Hall
This Christmas performance for carers and their families is brought to you by B:Music, Midland Mencap, and Forward Carers. Enjoy a morning of songs, reflections and high-energy musical performances to provide that moment of respite for unpaid carers.
Family friendly | Christmas in the City
A carousel illuminated in the dark Christmas carousel on campus!
15th December 11am - 6pm
University Square
Take a whirl on our FREE Christmas carousel, right in the centre of campus.
Family friendly | Christmas on Campus
A fir tree close up with fairy lights Festive performances at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Brummie Gems Molly Dancers
21st December 2pm - 3pm
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, city centre
Every Sunday throughout December the museum comes alive with the sounds and sights of the season - drop-in for a free performance by Quinton Community Choir as they fill the gallery with festive tunes!
Family friendly | Christmas in the City
A very large tree is decorated with coloured lights, with a crowd admiring it Bournville Carols on the Green
24th December 6pm - 7pm
Bournville Village Green
Pop down to the Green for this fantastic yearly event! Led by the Vicar of St. Francis of Assisi Church, this tradition started in 1949 and brings our village and neighbours together to kick off Christmas celebrations.
Family friendly | Christmas in the City
A child at a table covered in craft paper and items Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Art Club: Festive New Year Crafts
31st December 11am - 3pm
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, city centre
Get into the festive spirit with some arts and crafts for the whole family, inspired by New Year's fireworks! 60 minute sessions at 11:00, 12:00 and 14:00. Tickets £3.50 per child, with free accompanying adult. Aimed at ages 3+.
Family focused | Christmas in the City
Students in a lecture audience Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture - Folding Towards Infinity: Proofs with Paper
28th January 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lecture Theatre B, Watson building and online
Join us for our Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture on Folding Towards Infinity: Proofs with Paper with Dr Stacey Law, open to all interested in the study of Mathematics!
Engineering & Physical Sciences | Family friendly
Three students with small children sit in the Green Heart Parents' and carers' group
11th February 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
Students in a lecture audience Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture - The Small World Problem: Six Degrees of Graph Theory
25th March 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lecture Theatre B, Watson building
Join us for our Birmingham Popular Maths Lecture on The Small World Problem: Six Degrees of Graph Theory by Professor Ryan Martin, open to all interested in the study of Mathematics!
Engineering & Physical Sciences | Family friendly
Three students with small children sit in the Green Heart 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