Entertainment and Activities News & Updates
Funded by Walsall Council and produced by Bostin Creative, visitors to Walsall MakerFest 2026 can enjoy a packed programme of free creative workshops, transforming the Town Hall into a vibrant hub of making, creativity and discovery
More than 9,000 children registered for Walsall’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) this summer, with families praising the range of activities on offer and the support the programme provides for children, parents and carers.
Over 600 young children across Walsall have taken part in the free Summer Ready to Learn Adventure Passport scheme, with feedback from families highlighting the positive impact on children’s confidence, communication and social development.
- 14th August 2026
One of Walsall's most creative and colourful events is set to return this autumn, with MakerFest 2026 set to return to Walsall town centre on Saturday 26 September.
- 14th August 2026
Walsall Council is inviting residents to celebrate 10 years of Oak Park Active Living Centre in Walsall with a free Family Circus Extravaganza on Sunday 16 August 2026.
More than 450 young children across Walsall have already collected a Summer Ready to Learn Adventure Passport and activity bag in the first three weeks of this year's scheme
Walsall Council’s Leisure Services is inviting local families to join the celebrations at Bloxwich Active Living Centre for its 10th anniversary with a special Wild West themed party this summer.
Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, is inviting families and local people to kick-start the summer holidays at a free discover your canal day at Walsall Basin.
Children, young people and families across Walsall are being encouraged to get outdoors and explore the borough's parks and green spaces this summer through a programme of free and low-cost activities delivered by Walsall Council.
Swimming, inflatables, roller skating, football camps and family activities will be on offer throughout the school holidays across Walsall’s four leisure centres.