Published: 18th July 2025
As the summer holidays kick off, we have put together a list of a whole host of activities going on around Coventry and the West Midlands. You can plan your Summer holiday schedule perfectly, without having to spend a fortune every day to keep the kids happy.
Bulls in the City is a public art trail running from 16 July to 14 September 2025, with 40 giant, artist-designed bull sculptures and 85 smaller calves to discover across Birmingham all raising funds for Birmingham Hospice. And guess what? We have our very own bull in the herd, see if you can find it!
The FarGo Village Summer Makers Market is back! Browse unique handmade goods, enjoy street food, and soak up the creative summer vibes. Free entry, family-friendly, and packed with indie talent.
Celebrate 100 years of puppetry at Coventry Puppet Festival on 29 July at the Belgrade Theatre! Enjoy live shows, workshops, and family fun, with tickets from just £5.
Get ready for furry fun every Monday at Resorts World Birmingham’s Petting Zoo in the Atrium! From 10 am to 11:30 am, kids can meet and handle a rotating cast of animals—everything from fluffy mammals to scaly reptiles and birds of prey—for delightful, up-close encounters that change weekly.
Dino-themed fun is back at Resorts World Birmingham this summer, with free activities every Friday from 25 July to 29 August including a towering T‑Rex meet‑and‑greet, interactive games, and photo ops, perfect for kids to enjoy a Jurassic adventure.
Spend the summer holidays at St Mary’s Guildhall enjoying family-friendly activities like Summertime Storytime, a Falconry Experience, and fun workshops.
Head to Coventry Cathedral this summer for free family fun every Thursday! Enjoy indoor games and crafts while exploring feelings like happiness and sadness through creative play.
Ride the wave this summer! With high-speed slides, a fun splash zone, an exciting Wave Pool, and a relaxing Lazy River, there's something for everyone, whether you seek thrills, spills, or just want to chill. Fun for all ages awaits!
Go on a roarsome adventure with the free Dino Trail at West Orchards Shopping Centre! Hunt down six hidden dinosaurs, complete fun activities, and count the dino eggs for a chance to win £100 in shopping vouchers!
During the Summer holidays, Coventry Transport Museum offers hands-on workshops, STEM holiday clubs, and 14 interactive galleries full of historic vehicles. Plus, try the exciting 4D Land Speed Record Simulator and the Mini Explorer Trail for extra family fun!
There’s loads to discover at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum this summer! Get creative with LEGO and superhero crafts, join art masterclasses for kids, and explore exciting exhibitions like Brick Dinos, Dippy the Dinosaur, and Playful Planet for under 5s—all while learning about Coventry’s rich history and culture.
Thinktank’s summer fun includes Stellar Space Day with sci-fi shows and space crafts, Stargazers Storytime for little ones, Rocket Lab’s paper rocket launches, Moonbase Construction Zone’s giant block building, Sunday Kitchen Science experiments, and Big Build Saturdays for creative family play.
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