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

Outdoor cinema: Love, Simon: 8th June 5pm - 6:15pm; Green Heart; Simon is keeping a huge secret from his family, friends, and classmates: he's gay. Now that secret is threatened and Simon must face everyone. Love, Simon is funny and heartfelt, and was chosen as part of the Guild of Students' Pride on Campus.; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

Outdoor cinema: Life of Pi: 9th June 3pm - 5:30pm; Green Heart; Join us on an epic journey of discovery with Life of Pi, Ang Lee's fantastical movie about a young man who survives a disaster at sea with another survivor... a fearsome Bengal tiger. This film was chosen by the Bharatanatyam Society.; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

Outdoor cinema: The Book of Life: 9th June 5:30pm - 7:15pm; Green Heart; Dive into the fantastical worlds of the Land of the Remembered and the Land of the Forgotten as our hero Manolo embarks on an incredible Day of the Dead adventure, reminding us to celebrate the past whilst looking forward to the future.; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

Outdoor cinema: McLaren: 10th June 3pm - 4:30pm; Green Heart; From humble beginnings to the elite of motor racing, follow the life of Bruce McLaren, founder of the McLaren Racing Team. This documentary film was chosen for you by the Formula 1 Society.; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

Outdoor cinema: Lilo & Stitch: 11th June 1pm - 2:30pm; Green Heart; Ohana means family, so grab your favourite people and head on down to the Green Heart for Lilo & Stitch, Disney's classic tale of a little girl and her extraterrestrial pet, chosen for you by the children at the Birmingham Day Nurseries!; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

Outdoor cinema: Wicked: For Good: 11th June 2:30pm - 4:45pm; Green Heart; Hold space for Wicked: For Good this UoB Xtra, as the hit musical sequel brings Glinda and Elphaba's story to an epic conclusion. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star alongside Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeo and more!; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

Outdoor cinema: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: 11th June 5pm - 6:45pm; Green Heart; Angelina Jolie stars as the iconic Lara Croft in this film adaptation of the classic British video game, travelling to exotic locations to uncover ancient artifacts. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was chosen by the Video Games Society!; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

Outdoor cinema: Pitch Perfect: 12th June noon - 2pm; Green Heart; A-ca-scuse me? Pitch Perfect on the big screen? We are so in! Channel your inner Barden Bella and head on down to the Green Heart for this fan favourite, chosen by the Pole Fitness Society.; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

Outdoor cinema: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves: 12th June 2:30pm - 5pm; Green Heart; A charming thief, a band of unlikely adventurers, and an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic: there's no need to roll for initiative, just roll on down to the Green Heart for Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, as chosen by the Tolkien Society!; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

Outdoor cinema: Mamma Mia!: 12th June 5pm - 6:45pm; Green Heart; When all is said and done, this summer classic needs absolutely no introduction. Chosen by popular demand, round off a week of UoB Xtra fun with sun, sea, and ABBA's greatest hits.; UoB Xtra | Family friendly

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.; Family friendly