Events for Families
There are lots of exhibitions and events suitable for children but here is a specially curated selection of films, workshops and Fun Days.
CHILDREN’S POETRY WORKSHOP
DATE: TUES 28 MAY
FREE EVENT - BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Have you ever wanted to become a captivating poet and storyteller? Join poet Jasmine Gardosi for a workshop of interactive games and activities. Ages 6 to 13. Book via Central Library on 0121 569 4904.
TIME: 2:30PM – 3:30PM
LOCATION: CENTRAL LIBRARY, WEST BROMWICH, B70 8DZ
DIY DRIVE IN: COLOUR BOX
DATE: THURS 30 MAY
BOOKING ESSENTIAL £2.50 PER CHILD
Families, come and join us for a DIY Drive-in! Build your own cars from scrap materials and park yourself in our drive-in movie theatre to watch a selection of short films.
TIME: 11AM – 1PM
LOCATION: TOWN HALL, WEST BROMWICH, B70 8DY
FUN DAY ON THE TIBBY
DATE: FRI 31 MAY
FREE EVENT / NO BOOKING
Join us at a Community Day featuring a football match, a BBQ, kids' activities and an evening screening of Laura Pannack's project The Cracker made with and for teenagers of Tipton.
TIME: 5:30PM – 9:30PM
LOCATION: THE TIBBY, TIPTON, DY4 9QR
SKATE KITCHEN
DATE: SAT 1 JUNE
FREE EVENT / BOOKING INFO BELOW
A special edition of Tipton Community Cinema, Skate Kitchen tracks Camille’s experience of being a girl in a guy’s world. In association with Laura Pannack and The Cracker project. Tickets can be booked through Tipton library on 0121 569 4944.
TIME: 10:30AM
LOCATION: TIPTON LIBRARY, TIPTON, DY4 8QL
TIPTON CARNIVAL QUEENS SHINE AGAIN
DATE: SAT 1 JUNE
FREE EVENT / NO BOOKING
Join us for a Carnival Queen Reunion party. Food, fun and games and find yourself in the pop-up exhibition.
TIME: 4PM
LOCATION: TIPTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, TIPTON, DY4 9DD
CRADLEY HEATH CREATIVE ART FESTIVAL
DATE: SAT 8 JUNE
FREE EVENT / NO BOOKING
The 5th edition of CHC’s community arts festival, collaborating for the first time with Blast! Festival, features an exciting mix of exhibitions, events and workshops. See the website for details.
TIME: ALL DAY
LOCATION :VARIOUS – CRADLEY HEATH
THE SANDWELL HONOURS
DATE: SUN 9 JUNE
FREE EVENT / NO BOOKING
Your chance to behold The Sandwell Honours as they take up temporary residence at Haden Hill House. Have your photograph taken with a relic and make your own whilst you’re there.
TIME: 12PM - 4PM
LOCATION: HADEN HILL HOUSE, CRADLEY HEATH, B64 7JU
COLOUR BOX FAMILY SHORTS
DATE: SAT 22 JUNE
FREE EVENT / NO BOOKING
Inspired by SOUNDkitchen's Cut & Fade project, Flatpack presents a selection of 'hairlarious' animation shorts. Family fun for everyone!
TIME: 11AM – 12.30PM
LOCATION: WHY NOT COFFEE, SMETHWICK, B66 4BW
WORKSHOP - BRENDAN BARRY
DATE: SAT 29 JUNE
FREE EVENT
A photography workshop led by artist Brendan Barry in his Caravan Camera, where you can experience a range of photographic analogue processes from start to finish.
TIME: 10AM – 6PM
LOCATION : WEDNESBURY MARKET, WEDNESBURY, WS10 7HB