Looking for inspiring things to do in Birmingham this Easter holidays with the kids? From outdoor parks and theatre shows, to creative workshops and wildlife centres, Birmingham has lots of brilliant things to do with your little ones. Whether you’re planning a full cultural day out or a short creative escape, Birmingham offers plenty of enriching experiences for children aged 4–11.

Here are five of our favourite Easter activities in the Midlands, all taking place at much-loved venues, and perfect for curious young minds this season.

1) Midlands Art Centre

📍 Where: Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, Birmingham
📅 When: Multiple Dates
🎨 The MAC is a staple of any family day out in Birmingham, and they have plenty of films, workshops, and performances over the Easter period. Highly recommended shows to look out for are Arco (which also has a screening with an accompanying workshop!), Half A String: Tiny Planet, and a puppet show of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
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2) The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!

📍 Where: Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham
📅 When: March 30th
🎨 The Wiggles are a rite of passage for many little ones, and are currently set to perform at Symphony Hall on March 30th! If you’re a complete newbie or a Wiggles-extraordinaire, the Tree of Wisdom show will surely be a day you or your children won’t soon forget.
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3) Barber Family - Light and Landscape Family Workshop

📍 Where: The Exchange, Centenary Square, Birmingham
📅 When: April 1st, 11:00am-15:00pm
🎨 The soon to reopen Barber Institute of Fine Arts are running a drop-in family art and crafts session. Located at the Exchange in Centenary Square - not a 5 minute walk from New Street Station - it encourages the creation of whimsical and fun art inspired by the Dutch artist Karel Dujardin.
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4) Thinktank Museum

📍 Where: Millennium Point, Birmingham
📅 When: Multiple Dates
🎨 Perfect for nurturing your children’s inquisitive minds, the Thinktank covers space, chemistry, dinosaurs, and more! They have a range of events going on over the Easter break too, so much so you may be spoiled for choice! Thinktank also offers 2-for-1 tickets for those of you travelling by train, which is a nice little bonus on top!
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5) Becketts Farm

📍 Where: Redditch
📅 When: 10:00am-15:00pm, Multiple Dates
🎨 One of the UK's largest tropical butterfly farms, with plenty of other critters to see, located in the quaint and historical Stratford-Upon-Avon
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‍Plan Your Easter Break In Birmingham

We hope this guide to 5 Cool Things to Do This Easter in Birmingham helps you make the most of the school holidays.

And if you’re looking for more ways to keep your kids engaged this holiday, why not explore our 5* rated Holiday Camps and Free Events below?

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