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

Lapworth Family Fun Day: Magnificent Maps: 5th August 10am - 5pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Join us for a free family fun event with fun, creative and practical activities all about maps and geography. All activities are drop-in and there is a suitable activity for every age group!; Family focused

Family Fun Day - Palaeoart: 12th August 10am - 5pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Meet the artists who combine creativity with the latest science to bring extinct creatures back to life at the Lapworth Museum's family fun day.; Lapworth Museum of Geology | Family focused

Family Fun Day - Antarctic Adventures: 26th August 10am - 5pm; Lapworth Museum of Geology; Discover more than 100 years of Antarctic research from the University of Birmingham at the Lapworth Museum's free family fun day.; Lapworth Museum of Geology | Family focused

Reimagine the Archive: Reimagine the Barber Art Gallery: 12th September 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; What if there was a place where anything was possible? Let’s imagine together. Delve into the history of the Barber Institute and let’s imagine what your dream art gallery would look like. Perfect for children aged 4 – 10 and their grown-ups.; Barber Institute of Fine Arts | Family focused

Storytelling and Sculpture: beneath your feet!: 12th September noon - 3pm; Meet at Sport & Fitness; Gather the family for a magical afternoon of storytelling, history and discovery led by acclaimed storyteller and artist Cat Weatherill! Choose from four 30 minute time-slots. Recommended for children aged 5+ and their families.; Family focused

Solar science for families: 19th September 11am - 3pm; The Exchange, Centenary Square; Join us for the final family exploration day of the Helios season! Take part in interactive activities that show how studying solar activity, space weather, and distant worlds links to everyday life. Free, no booking needed.; Family focused