It’s the Easter weekend in Birmingham and Tamworth is buzzing with activities! MegaCon Live is taking over the NEC, and there are tons of farm visits and Easter trails happening nearby. Don't miss the last chance for some great cultural outings before the holidays kick off.
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New Street Eats | Birmingham
New Street (City Centre)
Free entry to explore street food traders in the city centre on Sunday.
AI Busking
Thinktank - Birmingham Science Museum
Hands-on AI exhibits inside the science museum all weekend.
Days out with Thomas Let's Rock, Let's Roll
Statfold Country Park, Tamworth
Train rides with Thomas, James, and Percy running all weekend.
· March 28
8: The massive pop culture show is on all weekend! Expect guests, games, anime, cosplay, and a dedicated Kids Mega Zone. Perfect for older kids and teens interested in comics and pop culture.It's a huge, highly anticipated event happening across the entire target weekend.
: A family-friendly celebration with farm action! You can meet baby animals, see live lambing, and enjoy seasonal fun. A perfect outing for animal-loving younger kids.Live lambing is happening this weekend, making it a very timely Easter activity.
: All aboard for a day featuring train rides on Thomas, James, and Percy! The ticket also includes a character hunt, live shows, and storytelling—a dream day for Thomas fans.A classic family favourite running exactly this weekend near Birmingham.
: Visit the air ambulance base for an Easter experience including an egg hunt and the chance to meet the Easter Rabbit. Great value too, as accompanying adults go free.It’s a unique experience supporting a vital local service, with structured time slots.
: Explore the hall and grounds via an outdoor Easter Trail with clues to find, plus craft workshops and lawn games available. Aimed at younger children (up to 12).A dedicated Easter trail running all weekend at a lovely historic site.
: Get creative this Easter building spring scenes, flora, and fauna entirely out of LEGO bricks. Fun for all ages, whether you're 5 or 50!LEGO is universally loved, and this is a limited-run themed weekend event.
: The park is officially kicking off its main season this weekend! Enjoy all the favourite rides, and note that Saturday is open late if you want a longer day out.It’s the official season opener, running all three days of the long weekend.
: Visit the safari park for Easter fun, meeting Bramble Bunny and Chirpy Chick, and taking part in quests to earn treats. A full family day trip.A major local attraction offering a themed Easter event on Saturday.
· March 29
4: Take a heritage train ride and enjoy storytime with Bluey at intervals throughout the day. This is running Sunday, so ideal for wrapping up the long weekend.Bluey is hugely popular right now, and this combines a character meet with a proper train ride.
: Drayton Manor is opening for the main season! Enjoy Thomas Land rides and adventures for little ones. Saturday is open late, making Sunday great for a relaxed visit.It’s the opening weekend for the main season, providing a big day out.
FREE : Kids can search for 8 hidden Easter Eggs around the ruins and grounds of Coventry Cathedral. It’s a free outdoor activity that ends with a small reward.A free, outdoor, Easter-themed hunt running on Sunday.
FREE : A free event at Smyths Toys featuring a Disney Princess Pop-Up. This runs on Sunday, so it's a great free activity if you're heading towards the south of Birmingham.It's free, character-focused, and running specifically on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
5FREE : Head downtown for four days of outdoor street food and artisan shopping right in the heart of the city. Entry is free, just pay for what you eat!It's a great, free way to soak up the city atmosphere on Sunday afternoon.
FREE : A simple, free, relaxed hour of colouring and family time at Oldbury Library. No need to book, just turn up on Saturday morning.It's free, local, and runs Saturday morning—perfect for an early, calm start.
: Explore the world of Artificial Intelligence through hands-on activities and games, right inside Thinktank. Suitable for all ages, so parents can join in the fun too.It’s a dedicated, hands-on science event running all weekend, perfect for a rainy Saturday.
: Take part in hands-on family crafts inspired by the 'Stories That Made Us' exhibition. A great cultural activity for families in the Coventry area.A specific family craft workshop tied to an exhibition, running Saturday.
: See an exhibition showcasing the work created by kids and families on MAC's creative courses. A nice cultural wind-down for Sunday afternoon.It directly showcases the work of local kids, making it highly relevant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Birmingham this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 28-29) you can enjoy the free entry to the New Street Eats food market, the Free Easter Trail at Coventry Cathedral, and the Children Colouring Session at Oldbury Library (Saturday 11am-12pm). Also, the Disney Princess Pop-Up in Solihull on Sunday is free.
Are there any big family days out happening this weekend?
Yes! MegaCon Live is at the NEC all weekend, and Drayton Manor's main season is opening with 'March Madness!' running Saturday and Sunday. You can also head slightly further out for the West Midlands Safari Park Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday.
Which events are specifically for very young children (under 5s)?
While many events are family-friendly, the Children Colouring Session at Oldbury Library on Saturday morning is for ages 5+, and the FREE Music Magic for Under 3s at Thimblemill Library is listed as running Saturday (though this was filtered out due to recurring status, the data suggested it was active). The Hatton Adventure World Easter event on Saturday is also great for meeting baby farm animals.
