5 FREE Festive Activities for Kids in Birmingham
The festive season is just around the corner (or already here, depending on your perspective). Birmingham is full of magic and wonder this time of year, with loads of Christmassy events to get you in the holiday spirit. Here are 5 free festive activities for all the family to enjoy.
Visit a classic Christmas market, Victoria Square
Date & Time: 1st November-24th December, times vary
A staple for the festive season, go along to the largest authentic Germany Christmas market outside Germany and Austria. Enjoy traditional festive food and drink, live music and a vast array of stalls selling from Christmas decorations to crystal lamps, jewellery and of course, TOYS!
Enjoy a Christmas Family Fun Day, Mell Square, Solihull
Date & Time: 10:00am-7:00pm, 16th December
Visit Father Christmas, Mrs. Claus and their reindeers for a day full of family fun in Solihull town centre. There will be loads of activities throughout the day including face painting and a performance from the Bubbleologist. The day ends with a walk through the Festive Market.
Christmas Tree Festival, Worcester Cathedral
Date & Time: 10:00am-5:00pm on weekdays, 12:30pm-3:00pm weekends 5th December-6th January (not open on 24th-25th December)
Everybody loves a good Christmas tree. Worcester Cathedral will be displaying a dazzling array of beautifully decorated trees donated by local schools, charities and businesses. This year, the annual festival is bigger than ever.
Make reindeer food and meet Father Christmas, Resorts World
Date & Time: 11:00am-4:00pm, 7th December
Get your wish lists ready and write a letter to Father Christmas, with help from his elves. This will be followed by a reindeer food making workshop. Yum.
Step back in time and experience Christmas of old, Oak House Museum
Date & Time: 10:00am-12:30pm, 10th December
Step into the past in the beautifully decorated Oak House. Tour the venue and find out how people in the 17th century celebrated the winter season.