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 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
A toddler watches a harpist Barber Baby with Musical Picnic
22nd January 7am - 8am
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused
A poster for Anansi the Spider Free performance: Anansi the Spider
26th January 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Selly Oak Library at TouchBase Pears
Enjoy a free performance of Anansi the Spider, a tale of a mischievous, clever spider trickster who uses his wit to outsmart the other animals, thanks to The Rep and Arts Council England. Suitable for ages 4-8 and their families.
Family focused | In the city
A poster for Anansi the Spider Free performance: Anansi the Spider
27th January 11am - noon
Selly Oak Library at TouchBase Pears
Enjoy a free performance of Anansi the Spider, a tale of a mischievous, clever spider trickster who uses his wit to outsmart the other animals, thanks to The Rep and Arts Council England. Suitable for ages 4-8 and their families.
Family focused | 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
Small children watch a saxophonist Barber Baby with Musical Picnic
19th February 7am - 8:30am
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in. This Half Term special is a bit longer, with older siblings welcome too!
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused
A toddler watches a harpist Barber Baby with Musical Picnic
19th March 7am - 8am
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused
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
Small children watch a saxophonist Barber Baby with Musical Picnic
30th April 8am - 9am
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused
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