August Bank Holiday Weekend West Midlands Things To Do
Here at Quick Find, our team have constructed the ultimate 'what's on' list to celebrate the three day weekend.
There's something here to suit families of all ages!
August Bank Holiday Weekend Birmingham
Summer Of Circus
Resorts World
Dates throughout August 27th 2019
Roll up, roll up – the circus is coming once again to our Resorts World Big Tent (aka The Ground Floor Atrium) for a whole summer of interactive fun!
Hidden Cinema at Moseley School of Art
Moseley Community hub, 296 Moseley road, B12 9AH
Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th August 2019 | 14:00-18:00
Come join us for some classic film screenings inside the recently rescued, Grade II listed Moseley School of Art in Birmingham.
Moseley Craft Beer Festival
Dark Horse Moseley
Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th August 2019
Moseley Craft Beer Festival returns for its third year. With a great selection of draught local, national and international craft beer that Birmingham has to offer.
Saturday Car Boot Sale at Our Lady Of Lourdes Social
Our Lady Of Lourdes Social, 222 Trittiford Road, B13 0EU
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 10:00-14:00
Caribbean Carnival Brunch
55 Station St, B5 4DY
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 12:00 – 18:00
Our first brunch has a Caribbean carnival theme, a great way to start your bank holiday weekend. Come down to GC Lounge to enjoy some authentic Caribbean tapas, cocktails and more! Two of the biggest DJ’s in Birmingham will be joining us to liven up your weekend.
Picnic In The Park, Sandwell Valley
Sandwell Valley Park and Farm
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 11:00-13:30
Free Teddy Bear Picnic – Fun for all the family, obstacle courses, family/team games, have a chat, relax, have fun, mingle with others. Don't forget your lunch, teddy bear and something to sit on.
Family Funday and Animal Experience at The Yardley Arms
Yardley Arms, Yardley Fields Road, B33 8RA
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 13:00-17:00
There will be family activities including bouncy castle, animal man (2pm start), ice cream van, outdoor stalls, sweets, popcorn, candyfloss, fairground games etc. Then from 7pm onwards there will be a DJ, indoor shopping stalls, beauty treatments, pampering therapies and of course our world famous psychic mediums! And it's all free entry!
Dog Jog, Birmingham
Cannon Hill Park
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 14:00-16:00
The Dog Jog is a fun way for you and your furry friend to raise money to support the RAF Family. With a variety of locations and dates to choose from, why not get involved?
Helen's Fabric Sandcastle Flags at MAC
Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, B12 9QH
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 12:00-16:00
Fun and FREE drop-in art sessions for the whole family during the Summer Holidays!
2019 Big Fun Run Birmingham
Cannon Hill Park
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 11:00-13:00
The Big Fun Run series is strictly for FUN where it’s all about relaxed exercise. No times, no pressure, no sweat – just some easy moves and lots of laughs.
Roald Dahl's Matilda at The Electric
The Electric Cinema, 47-49 Station Street, B5 4DY
Saturday 24th – Wednesday 28th August 2019 at 13:00
Danny DeVito's version of the Roald Dahl family classic gleefully preserves the book's spirit of stupid parents, cruel teachers and a very brave little girl. This is your chance to relieve the joy on the big screen and introduce a whole new generation to this family classic.
Sausage and Cider festival
The Boat Inn, Old Kingsbury Rd, B76 9AE
Saturday 24th August 2019 at 13:00
Come and join us for some quirky sausages and the good old traditional pork!! And to wet the whistle Ciders from flavoured to traditional! Live music throughout the day also
Cream Teas in Bournville
St. Francis Church, Bournville, B30 2AA
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 11:00-15:00
Please drop-in for a cream tea. We will be serving freshly made sandwiches, cakes, and scones with jam on pretty tables.Funds raised will help us to send more shoebox gifts!! We hope you can come and bring your friends.
Paint Van Gogh! Afternoon, Birmingham
Red Peppers, Wharfside Street, B1 1RF
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 16:30-18:30
PopUp Painting invites you to unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paintbrush in the other! No experience needed. Your event at Red Peppers will be themed around Van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers painting!
Happyfields Sanctuary's Picnic In The Park
Happyfields Sanctuary, Redhill Road, B38 9EH
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 11:00-15:00
Happyfields will be hosting it's "Picnic in the Park" this year as usual with the addition of live music! Helping to raise funds to keep Happyfields going!
Vegan Baking Masterclass – Family Favourites – Beginners
The Tiny Kitchen at Blooming Lovely Cake HQ, 16 Berkeley Mews, B25 8PS
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 10:00-16:00
In this super in-depth, one day masterclass you'll learn EXACTLY how to bake the PERFECT vegan cake with all the secrets and the techniques! You won't just be watching either: you'll be getting stuck right in to baking and going home with a selection of 3 different flavours of pcake to get your repertoire up and running!
FILM Bohemian Rhapsody with Wine
The Electric Cinema, 47-49 Station Street, B5 4DY
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 17:00-20:00
Join us for a foot-stomping celebration of Queen and their music for our Bohemian Rhapsody with Wine event. Freddie’s love of Champagne was legendary so we’ll be kicking the night off with a glass to celebrate. Tenuous links to various wines throughout the evening will add to the fun of this ‘movie and wine’ experience.
Health for Life Green Gym Leyhill Site
Ley Hill Community Grow Space Farm Road, B31 1TT
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 19:00-22:00
Join us at this Green Gym in South Birmingham if you would like to increase your level of health and well-being, learn new skills, make friends and give your mind and body a workout in the great outdoors. There will be gardening activities and light woodland work offering different levels of physical challenge, so that you can work at your own pace. We will be growing healthy seasonal fruit and vegetables. Green Gym offers the opportunity to develop your strength and stamina, boost your confidence while learning new practical skills and improving the local environment.
Dark Horse Voices Presents Food & Vibes!
Loft Birmingham, 143 Bromsgrove Street, B5 6RG
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 18:00-21:00
Dark Horse Voices presents a taste of the Caribbean with a twist. Live music all day! Authentic Caribbean Streetfood! Caribbean cocktails!
ArtNight Birmingham – The Fox
The Lord Clifden, B18 6AA
Monday 26th August 2019 | 19:00-21:00
Create your very own masterpiece in 2 to 3 hours.
No existing art skills necessary! We’ll guide you step-by-step.
You can look forward to a fun and exciting evening with up to 24 other participants. All necessary materials are included in the price.
August Bank Holiday Weekend Sutton Coldfield
Summer Storytelling Photography
Sutton Park Four Oaks Gate
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 10:00-12:00
Join us on this photo walk as we look at ways of creatively capturing the nature and atmosphere of late summer, with tips, feedback and advice from the instructor.
Family Fun Day at Pype Hayes
Pype Hayes Golf Course, B76 1EP
Saturday 24th August 2019 at 12:00
Vintage stalls, bouncy castle, golf activities, face painting and more
Walk-On Paintball Sundays
NPF Bassetts Pole – Adventure Park, B75 5SA
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 09:00-16:00
Our new 2019 Walk-On Sunday sessions give players with their own kit the chance to come along & play classic woodland paintball across our awesome ultra-realistic game zones. Play with like minded players – shoot your own marker and enjoy a great social atmosphere.
August Bank Holiday Weekend Tamworth
One Big Weekend
Samuel Barlow Canalside Pub and Function Room, B78 1AS
Friday 23rd – Monday 26th August 2019
Historic boat parades, real ale & cider festival, bands on the balcony, live music every night, garden BBQ, floating market, folk jam session, fabulous food all weekend.
Tamworth Fake Festival 2019
Tamworth Castle Grounds, B79 7ND
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 11:45-23:00
Tamworth – your rocking so impressed us, we just had to return for year three! This year we bring you another jaw-dropping line-up of SIX pro-level ‘Fake Band’s’, some of the best on our tour. These bands are almost the real deal, but mixed with your anthem singing amazingness, we reckon this could be the local event of the year.
Funkee Monkees Summer Party
The Ami Inn, B77 3 Tamworth
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 13:00-15:00
Come along to another funkee monkees summer party with our lovely family friendly local the Ami inn! This is a FREE event to come to! with lots going on. we have a bouncy castle, mascots, face painting music games and of course a bbq!! (BBQ at a charge) this is going to be a fab day for all the family!
Make New Friends Family Fun Day
Tamworth Football Club, The Lamb Ground, Kettlebrook Rd, B77 1AA
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 11:00-15:00
Make New Friends are hosting an event for all the family’s to come down and enjoy with free entry and plenty of free parking! A Great opportunity to hear about the story behind Make New Friends, to meet members and hear some of the success stories since our journey began! Live entertainment, face painting, Peppa and George pig mascots, VR Sensation, plenty of stalls, tombolas, raffles, food and licensed bar, games and activities fr all the family.
Bank Hols Fun Day at The Fazeley Inn
The Fazeley Inn, Coleshill St, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3RA
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 12:30-23:00
We are having a fun day for the last bank holiday Sunday. Join us with the family and enjoy Bouncy castle, Bbq, Music, Games. Then from 6pm untill 11pm disco with Dj
Bank Holiday Family Fun Day at The Wiggington at Tamworth
The Wigginton At Tamworth, Browns lane, B79 8TA
Monday 26th August 2019 at 14:00
its family fun day, last Saturday before the BIG ONE…. we've got a dj on site all day to spin the tunes and inflatable fun too… BBQ weather permitting!! and ice creams..
August Bank Holiday Weekend Solihull
Cheswick Family Summer Fete
The Saxon, Cheswick green, B90 4JA
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 12:30-19:00
Come and join us to view our fantastic new refurbishment, and have a fun filled day with all the family. Lots of entertainment for children, our Bouncy Castles and Inflatable Assault Course will be up – and lots more to keep all the family entertained!!
Bank Holiday Live Music ‘Dirty Jazz’ with Andi Wolf
The Malt Shovel at Barston, Barston Lane, B92 0JP
Sunday 25th August 2019 at 19:00
Playing live on our terrace; simply sit back, relax & enjoy the modern jazz infused soulful, funky grooves.
The Goodfella Swings the Saracens head
Saracens Head Shirley, Solihull, B90 3AG
Sunday 25th August 2019 at 20:00
The Goodfella swings the Saracens head for the first time … Come along and enjoy a bit of Rat pack and swing the joint …
Live Music at The Forest Hotel
The Forest Hotel, 25 Station Approach, B93 8JA
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 20:00-22:00
We will have live music in the bar from 8pm, free entry
The Limes August Family Fun Day
The Limes Country Lodge Hotel, Forshaw Heath Road, B94 5JZ
Monday 26th August 2019 | 12:00-18:00
Come and join us to view our fantastic new refurbishment, and have a fun filled day with all the family. Lots of entertainment for children, our Bouncy Castles and Inflatable Assault Course will be up – and lots more to keep all the family entertained!!
Rileys Solihull Open Day – August Bank Holiday 2019
Rileys Solihull, Hobs Moat Road, B92 8JN
Monday 26th August 2019 at 11:00
Open Day at Rileys Solihull for the August Bank Holiday 2019. Come and join us for FREE Pool + Snooker all day long! Kids eat FREE!
Barston Association Annual Fete
Barston Association, Barston
Monday 26th August 2019 at 13:00
On Bank holiday Monday August 26th we will be holding our annual fete… this year we have a very exciting programme for you all! The main Arena event is 'The Extreme Mountain bike Show' led by Danny Butler, 5x British and European Champion. Also there will be a novelty Dog show so bring along your pooches. Classes for all dogs.
August Bank Holiday Weekend Redditch and South Birmingham
Fecken' Beer Fest
Rose & Crown Feckenham, 48 High Street, B96 6HS
Saturday 24th – Monday 26th August 2019 | 12:00-23:00
Real Ales on handpulls in our marquee, Traditional Ciders, Live Music and Garden Games, Food served all day Sat, Sun & Mon over the Bank Holiday Weekend
Holly Bush Family Fun Day
The Holly Bush Gorcott Hill, B98 9EN
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 12:00-20:30
Plenty of activities including a Bouncy Castle, BBQ, Outdoor Bottle Bar, Cake Decorating, Face Painting, Garden Games, Apple Bobbing, Hook-A-Duck & most importantly sponge throwing to get those parents back (or kids!)
Five Ways Old Edwardian's Women's Soft Ball Cricket Festival
Five Ways Old Edwardians Sports Club Limited
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 13:00-16:00
Women's Soft Ball Cricket Festival – No Experience Needed. £3 Per Person. Aged 14+. Teams of 6 – 8 players but individuals welcome as we'll find you a team!
Community Fun Day
Willow Trees Community Centre, Loxley Close, B98 9JL
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 11:00-15:00
This year featuring Inflatable play centre, 'Professor' Chandler presents his Punch & Judy Show, Bumper Carz, Face Painting, Messy sand + water play, Cup + saucer fairground ride, Beat the goalie, Cakes + refreshments, BBQ, Hook a duck, Stalls.
Back to School Party
Abbey Hotel, Golf and Spa, Hither Green Lane, B98 9BE
Sunday 25th August 2019 | 18:00-22:00
Celebrate the end of the school holidays in style! An evening the whole family will enjoy, with a two course hot and cold buffet and disco.
Family Fun Day at The Winged Spur
The Winged Spur, Main Road, B95 5PA
Monday 26th August 2019 at 13:00
Join us for a day of fun for all the family… BBQ, Bouncy castle, Music & Games, Fire engine visit, Play-dough & Colouring station, Face Painter and more
August Bank Holiday Weekend Dudley & Halesowen
Summer Bank Holiday Beer Festival
Fixed Wheel Brewery, Unit 9, Long Lane Trading Estate, Blackheath, B62 9LD
Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th August 2019 | 16:00-19:00
Running over 4 days, from Thursday the 22nd – Sunday 25th August we'll be bringing all the best craft beer & real ales to Blackheath.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Darkhouse Baptist Church, Darkhouse Lane Coseley, WV14 8XH
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 12:00-14:30
Join us on Saturday 24th August, 12pm – 2:30pm for a screening of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. This event is FREE, snacks and refreshments will also be provided. It would be great if you could let us know you are coming by registering on Eventbrite, alternatively just turn up on the day!
Family Fun Day & Dog Show
Brockwood
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 10:00-17:00
We're very pleased to announce that, in partnership with Lockwood Vets, our Fun Day & Dog Show is back for another year, so please do put the date in your diaries – Saturday, 24th August!
“Moana Meet & Greet” Rainbow Street
Rainbow Street, 130 Colley Gate, B63 2BX
Saturday 24th August 2019 | 11:30-13:00
Join us in welcoming our “Wayfinder Princess”. She will be boarding her boat, and navigating her way through the stars to Meet-&-Greet all her little fans! teach a dance from the Ocean waves of Motunui, sing a song or two, and pose for photos! This is an event not to be missed! Entry fees; £7.50 includes one adult and child, free cupcake and squash and of course 90 minuets of fun with Moana!
Charity Fun Day
The Black Horse, Illey Lane, Illey, B62 0HJ
Monday 26th August 2019 | 12:00-20:00
Charity fundraiser hosted by the staff of The Black Horse, Illey. Face painting, Balloon modelling, Raffle, Cake stall And more!
August Bank Holi-YAY
Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery (Round Oak, Dudley), 24-26 Merry Hill, Brierley Hill, DY5 1SB
Monday 26th August 2019 | 12:00-18:00
Bank Holi-YAWN or Bank Holi-YAY? From bubble machines to 35ft assault courses, we’ve got plenty going on this August Bank Holiday that’s sure to keep the kids (both big and small) full of smiles. Oh. Did we forget to mention it’s free too?