Events Around Coventry

Tuesdays (Coventry term time only)     Two Sessions at 10.30am – 11.00am | 11.30am – 12.00pm       Explore our collections through songs, stories, movement and sensory play.

Designed for age 0-4, but all are welcome. Let imaginations soar as your child learns to play creatively in this interactive space.  Explore and grow using inspiring sensory materials, where the possibilities are endless!

One free accompanying adult per paying child. Additional adults £3 each. All children must be accompanied at all times. A chance for home educated children to visit the Herbert and take part in a selection of workshops. Sessions will be suitable for family groups with children of varying ages to attend.

 Are you a passionate maker or artist and a mother? Do you want to develop your practice and connect with other mother makers? Would you like to meet in a welcoming, inclusive and supportive space to discuss the opportunities for growth and the challenges these dual roles present?

There is tons of creative fun for little hands and feet in this informal drop-in art session. Babies and toddlers will have the opportunity to explore various materials across the sessions including paint, glitter, paste, sand, clay, slimy spaghetti, chalk and much more.

Tuesdays (Coventry term time only)     Two Sessions at 10.30am – 11.00am | 11.30am – 12.00pm       Explore our collections through songs, stories, movement and sensory play.

Broadgate | Coventry City Centre Saturday 13 July | 10.30am – 3.00pm Join us for craft activities, living history, object handling and storytelling along with a chance to find out about the summer programme at Culture Coventry.

Over 300 artists are ready to greet you at 151 venues to share and sell their work as part of the region’s largest FREE art event. As the biggest art event in the area, Warwickshire Open Studios has an outstanding reputation for representing some of the best art in Warwickshire and Coventry.

Join Oddsocks Productions as they return to celebrate their 30th Anniversary year with yet another high-energy, feel-good, family theatre show.

Dome in a Day is a free day-long arts extravaganza and we welcome you to be part of this bold artistic experiment: to build a new community of international artists and audiences and discover a new common ground - all in a single day.

Ready! Set! Engineer! Mini Museum Engineers invites all budding engineers to play at Coventry Transport Museum. In the midst of our museum collections, Mini and Maxi Engineers will explore weekly engineering challenges while having fun together.

The Roving Canal Traders Association are excited to announce they are holding a floating market in Coventry Canal Basin, St Nicholas Street, Coventry, CV1 4LY in conjunction with CRT Open Day on the 29th and 30th of June 2019.

The Tump Folk Club present the unique folk duo Wildwood Jack at The Humber Hotel on Thursday 20th June, 8pm. The Tump follows a folk club format where the evening begins with guest performers playing a few songs followed by the headline act.

George Michael Tribute Night Coventry Officially UK’s No1 George Michael Tribute.Robert ignites the stage with his authentic tribute to George Michael – one of the most successful vocalists of our time.

The date has been set for our 2019 event following on from the success of this years event. An evening of music and entertainment for all the family. Acts are to be announced but put the date in your diary. It is likely that in 2019 this will be a ticket only event.

Bagot’s Castle has introduced Nature Detectives Sheets for children from the ages 3 - teenagers. For example sheets to identify leaves, trees, mini beasts etc. These sheets will be included in the normal admission prices with a small reward for each child at the end.

Yoga and nature combined for the ultimate relaxation Join us for an evening of outdoor Yoga, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve. With a focus on quietening your mind and connecting with nature, this session is open to all abilities.

Orienteering at Ryton Pools Country Park Run or walk around Ryton Pools country Park, finding points around the park, using a map, a bit like a treasure hunt. Join in this fun outdoor adventure sport with local club.

This is a FREE entry celebrity autograph signing show taking place on Saturday 13th July at the Sports Connexion in Ryton. We will have guests from Star Wars, Doctor Who, The Young Ones, Bottom, Allo Allo, Game of Thrones and more!

Calling all Rock & Roll lovers! The event is the perfect show for those with a love of the outdoors and a passion for retro. Join us in your motorhome, caravan or tent for a long weekend of jive, dance and rockabilly or head to the event for a day out shopping in the exhibition area.

This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children - to join the Race for Life. We are urging mums, dads, nans, grandpas, brothers, sisters, friends and workmates to show their support by joining the Race for Life.

This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children - to join the Race for Life. We are urging mums, dads, nans, grandpas, brothers, sisters, friends and workmates to show their support by joining the Race for Life.

Looking for an enjoyable and creative activity to keep your child entertained and help them develop? Every week children get to try Ballet, Tap & Modern in a single unique class. Parents tell us they really like the chance for children to try three different dance styles every Saturday.

Have a hassle-free Father’s Day with our three-course Sunday Lunch Carvery! Choose from a variety of freshly prepared starters. Chef will carve your chosen succulent meat enjoyed with all the trimmings, home-made desserts and a glass of bubbly! Including live entertainment from a local musician.

Kenilworth was historically a very important town in Warwickshire. It has one of England’s best castle ruins and plenty of pubs and good restaurants. This year we welcome four new gardens to the group making twelve gardens in all, providing great variety.