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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

Barber Family: Frottage Fun: 29th October 11am - 2pm; Foyer and Galleries, Barber Institute of Fine Arts; Explore the varied botanical textures, forms and shapes through the fun medium of frottage! Frottage is the art of taking pencil and wax rubbings. Ideal for ages 4-10 & their grown-ups. No need to book - just turn up!; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Booktober: Family Day: 29th October 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Drop-in for a fun-filled day dedicated to all things reading and books! Enjoy free story sessions, crafts, and more. Get creative by designing a bookmark inspired by your favourite literary character, and relax in our cosy reading corner.; Family focused

The Exchange: Family heritage tours: 30th October 11am - 12:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Explore The Exchange and step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building. Book your FREE family heritage tour today and discover the past and future of this magnificent building. Suitable for 6+ years.; Family focused

The Exchange: Family heritage tours: 30th October 1pm - 2:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Explore The Exchange and step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building. Book your FREE family heritage tour today and discover the past and future of this magnificent building. Suitable for 6+ years.; Family focused

Live at The Lapworth: Love Story - a quartet tribute to Taylor Swift: 30th October 6pm - 7:30pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Shake it off at the Lapworth Museum with a gorgeous string tribute to Taylor Swift! The Sekine Quartet will perform classical covers of Taylor’s hits in the captivating prehistoric setting of the Museum. Book now!; Lapworth Museum of Geology | Family friendly

Live at The Lapworth: Love Story - a quartet tribute to Taylor Swift: 30th October 8pm - 9:30pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Shake it off at the Lapworth Museum with a gorgeous string tribute to Taylor Swift! The Sekine Quartet will perform classical covers of Taylor’s hits in the captivating prehistoric setting of the Museum. Book now!; Lapworth Museum of Geology | Family friendly

Spooky Screening: Robots Rule: 31st October 10:30am - noon; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Don’t miss this family-friendly screening of short films where mischievous robots will dominate the screen. Enjoy fun and spooky hands-on activities alongside the films! Tickets cost £3 per child, with under 5s free.; Family focused

Experimental Drawing: 31st October 1pm - 3pm; Project Space and Galleries, Barber Institute of Fine Arts; “What is a drawing?” Think you know? Think again! Discover and explore a range of experimental drawing techniques that will change the way you make art, forever! Ideal for ages 11-16. Tickets for young people cost £3.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Haunted Birmingham: 7th November 6:30pm - 8:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Head into the city for a relaxed evening of spooky tales and the launch of the Haunted Birmingham, encouraging people to write scary stories that are set in our wonderful, but oftentimes spooky city! Suitable for ages 13+.; Family friendly

Barber Family with Saranjit Birdi: 9th November 11am - 2pm; Foyer and Project Space, Barber Institute of Fine Arts; Explore the sense of touch through foot-drawing and watercolour painting to music with artist Saranjit Birdi. Perfect for 4–10-year-olds & their grown-ups, there's no need to book for these free, drop-in activities.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Ujala: 9th November noon - 6pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage and the University of Birmingham for a vibrant celebration of community, unity, and the illuminating power of light.; Family friendly

Baby Science: 14th November 9:30am - 12:30pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Bring your baby to join researchers from the University’s Babylab for a morning of baby-friendly activities. Explore senses, language, brain development, learning, and memory, and see how little brains inspire AI.; Family focused

Going Underground: 16th November 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; At this family-friendly drop-in, discover how AI is revolutionising engineering, archaeology, geology, and more with interactive displays, demonstrations, and talks led by University of Birmingham academics.; Family focused

Barber Baby Musical Picnics: 21st November 11am - noon; Barber Institute of Fine Arts; Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups, enjoy a varied mix of performers, styles and instruments. No need to book - just turn up!; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Holiday Classics at the Museum: the Sekine Quartet: 3rd December 6pm - 7:30pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Get into the festive spirit at the Lapworth Museum, where the magic of the season meets the museum’s fascinating exhibits, including Roary the Allosaurus. It’s an unforgettable way to experience Christmas classics like never before!; Lapworth Museum of Geology | Family friendly

Holiday Classics at the Museum: the Sekine Quartet: 3rd December 8pm - 9:30pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Get into the festive spirit at the Lapworth Museum, where the magic of the season meets the museum’s fascinating exhibits, including Roary the Allosaurus. It’s an unforgettable way to experience Christmas classics like never before!; Lapworth Museum of Geology | Family friendly

Barber Family with Naoibh McNamee: 14th December 11am - 2pm; Foyer and Project Space, Barber Institute of Fine Arts; Embark on an otherworldly expedition with costume and performance artist, Naoibh McNamee. Perfect for 4–10-year-olds and their grown-ups, there's no need to book for these free, drop-in activities.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Barber Baby Musical Picnics: 19th December 11am - noon; Barber Institute of Fine Arts; Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups, enjoy a varied mix of performers, styles and instruments. No need to book - just turn up!; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Barber Family with Michael D. Kennedy: 11th January 11am - 2pm; Foyer and Project Space, Barber Institute of Fine Arts; Explore a variety of overlooked Pre-Raphaelite-era occupations and their distinct odours. Perfect for 4–10-year-olds and their grown ups, there's no need to book for these free, drop-in activities.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Barber Baby Musical Picnics: 16th January 11am - noon; Barber Institute of Fine Arts; Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups, enjoy a varied mix of performers, styles and instruments. No need to book - just turn up!; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

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