Things to do with your children
Find out about activities we're running for children and their families.
You can also download our quarterly newsletter below for local groups in your area.
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Early Help newsletter April 2024Download PDF (5.93 MB)
School holiday activities
Walsall leisure centres
Our leisure centres offer swimming, roller skating, racket sports, gymnastic camps and Acti-kids sessions during the holidays.
Parks and green spaces
There are three splash pads in Walsall, offering free water play (weather dependent) over the summer at:
Parks all across the borough have play equipment and sporting facilities.
New Art Gallery
Walsall’s New Art Gallery runs a variety of arts and craft activities for a small fee.
Walsall Libraries and Archives
Take part in a range of activities at your local library, from reading clubs to baby and toddler groups.
Walsall Leather Museum
Walsall Leather Museum is free to visit, and has lots of school holiday activities available for a small fee.
Walsall HAF programme
The HAF programme is for children and young people aged 5 to 16 years who are eligible for benefit related free school meals or on a plan. Children, young people and their families are able to access free activities during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays.
Find out more about HAF, including how to sign up and book onto sessions.
Other activities
There are also a range of activities and sessions at local community associations.
Online activities
Story sessions
You can watch our story telling sessions on YouTube:
- Have You Seen Elephant? - Book by David Barrow
- Aliens in Underpants - save the world by Claire Freeman and Ben Cort
- Mr & Mrs Lovey Dovey & the Sea of Tears written by David Walliams
Creative activities
Watch our YouTube videos for creative activity ideas:
