Things to do with kids in Birmingham
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Sunday 25 Oct
Halloween UV disco at St Laurence
F Disco’s and Glitter Squad face painting plus a prize for best fancy dress.
Tuesday 27 Oct
Halloween stay and play at St Laurence
Slide Away Castles’ Halloween stay-and-play runs at St Laurence Pastoral Centre on Tuesday 27 October 2026, 11. The usual play setup has spooky inflatables and a photo backdrop.
Wednesday 28 Oct
Tubing at Ackers Adventure — 28 October 13:00
Thursday 29 Oct
Let’s Do Lego! at Moor Pool
Bring imagination to Moor Pool’s Main Hall for a free Lego stay-and-play session, 10am–noon on Thursday 29 October 2026.
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Classes & workshops
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Baby & toddler play
Green Lane Sisters’ Coffee Morning and Stay and Play
Birmingham.gov.uk
Nearby: Small Heath
Children with an accompanying woman
A women-only coffee morning with children’s play equipment.
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Full programme detailsMoor Pool Toddler Group
Moorpoolhall.org.uk
Nearby: Harborne
Toddlers
A Friday stay-and-play group in Moor Pool’s Main Hall.
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsSlide Away Castles stay and play at St Laurence
Flying Sycamores
Nearby: Northfield
Babies and children up to 6 years; ticket bands apply
Play on inflatables and with toys, then share a snack and finish with singing.
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Full programme detailsSt John’s Parent and Baby Group
Stjohnsharborne.org
Nearby: Harborne
0–12 months
Dates, prices & session options
Full programme detailsSt John’s Toddlers
Stjohnsharborne.org
Nearby: Harborne
0–4 years
Play, craft, music and refreshments for preschoolers and their grown-ups.
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Babies, Tots and Me
Northfieldbaptist.org.uk
Nearby: Northfield
New-born babies until starting school
Play with toys, build, make crafts and explore music alongside other babies, preschoolers and carers.
Places to visit
Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
Rookery Family Hub
Nearby: Handsworth
A local contact point for early-years family activities and support on Rookery Road.
Rookery Park
Nearby: Erdington
A playground, ball courts and tree-lined paths a short walk from Erdington High Street.
Small Heath Park
Nearby: Small Heath
A Victorian park with a lake, children’s playground and toddler play area.
Small Heath Wellbeing Centre
Nearby: Small Heath
A community leisure centre with stay-and-play and children’s sports programmes.
Soho Family Hub
Nearby: Handsworth
A Handsworth family-service contact for parents looking for early-years activities and support.
Addresses for your route
Open a place for its full visitor information and directions.
- Ackers Adventure
Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B11 2PY
- EcoPark Environmental Centre
EcoPark, 258a Hob Moor Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 9HH
- Erdington Library: Book Pick and Drop
Erdington Library, Orphanage Road, Birmingham B24 9HP
- Grove Park
253 Harborne Park Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 0BJ
- Handsworth Library
Handsworth Library, Soho Road, Birmingham B21 9DP
- Handsworth Park
Handsworth Park, Holly Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 2BY
- Handsworth Wellbeing Centre
Handsworth Wellbeing Centre, Holly Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 2BY
- Harborne Library
Harborne Library, High Street, Birmingham, B17 9QG
- Highbury Orchard
Highbury Orchard, 90 Queensbridge Road, Birmingham B13 8QG
- Kings Heath Community Centre
8 Heathfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DB
- Kings Heath Library
High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7SW
- Kings Heath Park
Kings Heath Park, Birmingham
- Loco Lounge
32–34 High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JT
- Moor Pool Hall and estate trail
Moor Pool Hall, 37 The Circle, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9DY
- Northfield Leisure Centre
Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2PD
- Northfield Library
77 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2LB
- OIKOS Café
58 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6RH
- Queen’s Park, Harborne
Queen’s Park, Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9AH
- Rookery Family Hub
Rookery Family Hub, Rookery Road, Birmingham B21 9QA
- Rookery Park
Rookery Park, Western Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9SE
- Small Heath Library
Small Heath Library, Muntz Street, Birmingham B10 9RX
- Small Heath Park
Small Heath Park, Small Heath, Yardley, Birmingham, B10 0PL
- Small Heath Wellbeing Centre
Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 9RX
- Soho Family Hub
21 Louise Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 0RY
- St Barnabas Community Hub
St Barnabas Church Centre, High Street, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6SY
- The Little High Street
53 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NU
- Victoria Common
Victoria Common, Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2BB
Guides & inspiration
Erdington with kids: Rookery Park and welcoming High Street stops
Erdington works well for a short family outing built around Rookery Park and a High Street stop. The park brings playground time, ball courts and tree…
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Handsworth with kids: park play, a small-pool swim and family stops
Handsworth offers a practical mix of outdoor play, swimming and neighbourhood family support. Start with the playgrounds and tree-lined paths in Hands…
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Harborne with children: playgrounds, little-world play and Moor Pool
Harborne makes it easy to mix a small indoor outing with time outside. The High Street has a library and The Little High Street’s role-play and soft-p…
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Kings Heath with children: playgrounds, creative groups and an Orchard adventure
Kings Heath gives families several different ways to spend a few hours without crossing Birmingham for every activity. The High Street has a library a…
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Northfield with children: playgrounds, books and local groups
Northfield makes it possible to combine a town-centre errand with a proper break for children. Victoria Common sits behind the shopping centre, with t…
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Small Heath with children: park time, outdoor adventures and little learners
Small Heath’s family choices range from a straightforward playground visit to outdoor activities that need a little planning. Small Heath Park supplie…