Museums and galleries

What’s on in Walsall this Whitsun Week

Published on 21 May 2026

Whitsun Week is the last official school half-term before the big six-week summer holidays. Here’s a round-up of the activity coming up over the late May bank holiday week.

Activities on offer at The New Art Gallery Walsall

Gallery Square, Walsall WS2 8LG

Tuesday–Saturday 10am-4.30pm | Sunday 11am-4pm | Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays

Sunday Art Club, 12pm-3pm

Free admission, drop-in sessions. Ages four years old and above.

Sunday 24 May – Petal Prints – print colourful patterns using plants and ink pads.

Sunday 31 May – Blow Painting – using tubes and straws, blow paint across the page to make colourful abstract painting.

Bird Cage Thaumatropes

Tuesday 26 – Sunday 31 May, 10am-4.30pm. Free admission, drop-in sessions. All ages welcome.

Make a simple optical illusion toy using card and string.

Mini Makers – Toddler Tea Party

Tuesday 26 May, 11am-1pm. £4.00 per child. Ages two to five years old.

Use fine motor skills to cut, scrunch and stick colourful paper and tissue to decorate giant teacups and cakes. Also enjoy sensory play in the sand tray.

Wednesdays For All – Block Houses

Wednesday 27 May, 11am-3pm. Free admission, drop-in sessions. Ages four years old and above.

Turn a wooden block into a house and add to the gallery’s model village.

Young Masters – Slab Pot Houses

Thursday 28 May, 11am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm. £5.00 per child – advanced booking is essential as numbers are limited. Ages six years old and above.

Inspired by the streets of Walsall, construct a small house from clay with artist, Sam Mace. Master the technique of slab building pottery, learning how to build walls and cut out windows. Pop a tealight inside to add a warm, homely glow.

Petals scattered round a piece of A4 white paper and painted petals in the middle.

Child's hand holding straw and paint being blown across a page.

Craft items to create birdcage paper illusion - string, round paper and scissors.

A paper craft showing a cupcake and teacup brightly decorated in colours.

A small clay house with holes in for windows and a door.

Family friendly shows at Walsall Arena & Arts Centre

Hawbush Road, Leamore, Walsall WS3 1AG

Box Office: 0300 555 2898 (Monday – Friday, 10am–2pm) walsallarena.com

The below shows are suitable for all ages.

KPOP Fantasy

Sunday 24 May 2026, 5pm. Tickets – £25.00.

KPOP Fantasy is a high-energy theatrical celebration of the global phenomenon that is K-pop. Blending electrifying choreography with outstanding live vocals, this immersive stage show brings the spectacle, precision, and passion of K-pop to life in a thrilling theatre experience. Expect explosive dance routines, unforgettable musical moments, and a vibrant atmosphere that captures everything fans love about K-pop. (This production is an independent tribute and is in no way affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the original artists, their estates, or management.)

Dinotales: A Roarsome Dinosaur Adventure

Wednesday 27 May 2026, 2pm. Tickets from £17.50 – Family Tickets priced at £66.00.

Calling all dinosaur rangers – Jurassic Rescue needs your help! There's a baby Ankylosaurus that needs rescuing before The Doc gets his evil hands on it. On your ranger adventure you’ll meet Freya the dancing Raptor, Dylan the cheeky Dilophosaurus, Angie the Ankylosaurus, Scar the fearsome and Roxy the mighty T-Rex. Dinotales is an unforgettable family adventure starring Europe’s largest walking dinosaurs to ever roam the stage. You and the kids will be jumping for Jurassic joy, so get ready for the ultimate rescue adventure.

Fun For Little Ones – A Tribute to Ms. Rachel

Sunday 31 May, 3pm. Ticket prices: Adults – £20.00 each, Children – £17.50 each, Family Ticket – £70.00 for two adults and two children.

Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms. Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just for little ones and their grown-ups! With more than ten billion views and 15 million YouTube subscribers, Ms. Rachel is the viral superstar capturing hearts across the world.

Fitness fun at Walsall’s Leisure Centres

Bloxwich Active Living Centre | Darlaston Swimming and Fitness Centre | Oak Park Active Living Centre | Walsall Gala Swimming and Fitness Centre

For opening times of all the local Leisure Centres, please visit: LINK

Bloxwich Active Living Centre

High Street, Bloxwich WS3 2DA

Toddler Splash - Monday and Thursday (11.30am-1pm), and Wednesday (11.30am-1.30pm)
Toddler Splash and Play - Tuesday and Friday (10.30am-1.30pm)
Family Fun and Floats - Saturday (2pm-3pm)
Roller skating - Sunday (10.30am-12.30pm)

Darlaston Swimming and Fitness Centre

Victoria Road, Darlaston WS10 8AP

Toddler Splash - Tuesday (9am-11am), Thursday (10.45am-1pm), and Friday (11am-1pm)

Oak Park Active Living Centre

Coppice Road, Walsall Wood WS9 9BH

Junior Gym - Monday to Friday (3.30pm-5pm)
Toddler Splash - Monday (9am-10.30am)
Toddler Splash and Play - Thursday (9am-12pm)
Roller skating - Saturday (1pm-3pm)

Walsall Gala Swimming and Fitness Centre

Tower Street, Walsall WS1 1DH

Toddler Splash - Monday (12pm-1.30pm), Tuesday (2pm-3pm), and Friday (2.30pm-3.30pm)

Toddler Splash

Adult and toddler – £6.20. Booking advised. Child admission policy applies.

Take your little ones (under five years) along for some fun and safe water time at the Toddler Splash sessions – a relaxed and friendly session for toddlers and their grown‑ups.

Toddler Splash and Play

Non-members – £7.40. Move-it card holders – £4.75. Direct debit members – £3.70. Family direct debit members – FREE. Booking advised. Child admission policy applies.

Join in the fun with your toddler (under five years old) at the Splash and Play sessions. Enjoy playtime in the pool with toys and floats, and then in the sports hall there is a toddler bouncy castle, wiggle cars, sports and arts and crafts.

Roller Skating

£6.90 per person. Booking advised, suitable for all ages. Children under seven years old must be supervised by an adult.

Get your skates on and glide to the latest music. Roller skating takes place in the sports hall. Skate hire is available; sizes range from toddlers’ size five to men's size 13. Skate hire is £2.00 paid by cash payment only on the day.

Family Fun and Floats

Child admission policy applies.

Take your little ones along for some safe water time at the Family Fun and Floats sessions – perfect for building confidence and enjoying splashing fun together.

Junior Gym

Suitable for ages 11 to 15 years old.

Supervised Junior Gym sessions are available for young people aged 11 to 15 years. All sessions are overseen by a qualified member of the fitness team to ensure a safe and supportive environment. Before attending their first session, participants must complete an ‘All About You’ meeting with a member of fitness staff.