Welcome to the February Half Term weekend in Birmingham! We've filtered out all the best single-day and limited-run family fun for Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th, 2026. Highlights include the spectacular Birmingham Light Festival ending Sunday, hands-on science at Thinktank, and lots of castle adventures nearby!
See our top picks
Family Day
Science Oxford Centre
A dedicated free family event taking place on Saturday.
Brave Bettie
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC Birmingham)
A high-quality theatre production happening indoors on Sunday afternoon.
February Half Term at Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle
Features the Zog Playground which is great for younger explorers.
· February 14
8FAMILY DAYFREE : Science Oxford Centre is hosting a dedicated Family Day this Saturday. While the data doesn't specify the activities, it's a great chance to explore the centre with a focus purely on families.It’s listed as a dedicated family day event happening only on Saturday.
: Head out to Warwick Castle for their half-term fun, featuring the Festival of Archery. Kids can also explore the Zog Playground while you enjoy the historic setting.A major local attraction running a specific festival this weekend.
FEBRUARY HALF TERM AT GO APE CANNOCK : If the weather is good, this is an unforgettable outdoor adventure in the forest. Perfect for families looking for a physical challenge this half term weekend.It’s an outdoor adventure venue offering specific activities for the half term date.
TINKER, MAKE, PLAY ENGINEERS - OLD VS NEW : A great hands-on workshop at the Transport Museum where the family can playfully compare old and new technology. Become an inventor for the day!A specific, one-off family workshop on Saturday.
: Get creative this Saturday afternoon by designing and making shadow puppets inspired by the amazing movement of starlings. This is a drop-in session.It’s a highly creative, specific drop-in workshop for Saturday.
ILAM PARK: BIRD RINGING DEMONSTRATION : If you have very early risers, this is a unique chance to learn about local birds and see ringing demonstrations up close. Note the early start time!Unique, specific activity happening very early Saturday morning.
: A fantastic spectacle featuring massed marching bands, pipes and drums, and fast-paced field gun competitions. A great way to see some pomp and pageantry right in the city centre.A major, specific city event occurring only this weekend.
KITCHEN SCIENCE : A hands-on STEM adventure at Thinktank where you use everyday kitchen ingredients for extraordinary science discoveries. Perfect for curious minds on Saturday morning.A consistent, hands-on STEM activity running on Saturday.
· February 15
4FREE : Catch the final day of this dazzling city-wide event! Look out for twinkling artworks, including fire performances and a giant glittering discoball on the canals.It is the final day of this limited-run, free city attraction.
BRAVE BETTIE : Catch this powerful production exploring resilience as Bettie tries to protect her favourite tree from being cut down. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon indoors.A specific, one-off theatre performance scheduled for Sunday.
: If you have older kids who love Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, this is the Sunday afternoon singalong for them. Expect dancing and singing along to big pop hits.A specific, high-energy concert event happening Sunday.
: A fun, interactive musical adventure performed by the University of Warwick Chamber Orchestra, retelling the classic story of Peter and his animal friends.A classic piece of family orchestral music performed interactively on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3: Engage your child with the outdoors! This club involves learning something new each month, mixed with games, guided activities, and a crafty element.It's a specific Saturday club event happening this weekend.
: A Sunday market event in the Bournville area. Perfect for a relaxed morning stroll to find unique artisan goods.It is confirmed for Sunday, 15th, offering a Sunday alternative to half-term activities.
: Head to Warwick Arts Centre every Sunday for creative family time. This week they will be exploring themes like spoken word, music, movement, and circus skills.A guaranteed recurring family art session happening this Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Birmingham this weekend?
There are a couple of free options this weekend: the Family Day at Science Oxford Centre on Saturday and the final day of the spectacular Birmingham Light Festival running across the City Centre on Sunday.
Are there any theatre shows running on Sunday, February 15th?
Yes, you can catch the production 'Brave Bettie' at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC Birmingham) or the interactive classical music performance 'Peter and the Wolf' at Warwick Arts Centre.
What's happening near Warwick or Coventry this weekend?
Events near Coventry/Warwick include the 'Tinker, Make, Play Engineers' workshop at Coventry Transport Museum (Saturday), 'Peter and the Wolf' at Warwick Arts Centre (Sunday), and various castle/park activities in the surrounding areas.
