October half-term local activities

October half-term local activities 

Finding activities that occupy the children during half-term can be a challenge. Listed below are some local events for children and families that are going on in Wolverhampton and Walsall during the October half term holiday. All activities below are low cost. Where possible, links to the events web pages are attached. 

For Sport opportunities in Wolverhampton, look on Events | Wolverhampton Young Opportunities (yowolves.co.uk) Children will need a YO! Active card – this is free to sign up to on the above website. 

All events have been collated by a member of staff at school – school is not responsible for any events that are postponed and will not update the list from the publication date. If in doubt, check with the individual organisations. 

Sunday 27th October	Wolverhampton Art Gallery  Art Play  11.00am to 1.00pm Our creative, sensory play sessions for families with babies and toddlers are led by artists and early years’ educators. Take time to relax, imagine and find inspiration together.  Suitable for ages: 0 to 5 – older siblings are also welcome to attend. Cost: £3 per child Drop in or book online: Art Play
Sunday 27th October	Walsall New Art Gallery  Sunday Art Club  Charcoal Ghosts & Ghouls Create spooky drawings using charcoal and erasers.  12-3pm Ages 4+ Drop-in Free of charge  The-New-Art-Gallery-family-Programme-Sept-Dec.pdf (thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk)
Monday 28th October	Wolverhampton Art Gallery  Luke Perry – Wing Making – Create and take home your own Evelyn De Morgan’s famous wings 10:45am – 11:30am 11:45am – 12:30pm 1pm – 1:45pm 2pm – 2:45pm Using cardboard and paper craft create beautiful, coloured wings that you can wear based on the famous wings in Evelyn De Morgan’s paintings. £4 per child Book tickets.
Tuesday 29th   October	Walsall Leather Museum  ‘Bats in the Belfry' craft drop-in (morning) –   £1.50 'Bats in the Belfry' craft drop-in (morning) | Walsall Council
Tuesday 29th   October	Willenhall Memorial Park – Pavilion  Pumpkin carving workshop    9:30am to 1pm
Wednesday 30th October	Walsall Leather Museum  Junior Paint Like a Master with Rob Conway (morning) - £4.50 booking required Junior Paint Like a Master with Rob Conway (morning) | Walsall Council
Wednesday 30th October	Walsall Leather Museum  Junior Paint Like a Master with Rob Conway (afternoon) - £4.50 booking required Junior Paint Like a Master with Rob Conway (afternoon) | Walsall Council
Wednesday 30th October	Walsall New Art Gallery  Woo-ooolly ghosts Make a woollen tassel decoration for Halloween.  11am-3pm Ages 4+ Drop-in Free of charge  The-New-Art-Gallery-family-Programme-Sept-Dec.pdf (thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk)
Wednesday 30th October	Willenhall Library  Diwali craft session (no booking required)  10am - 4pm Free of charge
Wednesday 30th October	Bilston Library  “Laika the Space Dog” theatrical play.  11am -12pm – all ages welcome.  Must book a place on 01902 556253.  Free of charge
Thursday 31st October	Wolverhampton Art Gallery  Spooky Shadows – Halloween Arts and Crafts Workshop 10.30am and 1.30pm (2-hour workshops) Join this interactive family activity where participants create eerie silhouette artworks inspired by classic Halloween motifs. This workshop combines elements of shadow play, paper cutting, and mixed media to produce striking, atmospheric 3D pieces. £3 per child Book tickets
Thursday 31st October	Willenhall Library  Halloween story and craft session  10.30-11.30am  Need to book 01922 650771 – Free of charge
Friday 1st November	Wolverhampton Art Gallery   Diwali themed Rangoli Workshop  10:45AM |12:30PM |2PM  Join our Diwali Themed Rangoli Workshop and explore the beautiful art of traditional Rangoli designs! You’ll learn to create colourful Rangoli patterns. Contribute to a giant collaborative Rangoli or make your own unique design to take home and decorate for the Festival of Lights. £3 per child Book tickets
Friday 1st November	Willenhall Library  Poppy craft session (no booking required)  10am - 4pm Free of charge
Saturday 2nd November	Walsall New Art Gallery  Diwali Festival of lights  12pm-4pm. Ages all. Drop-in Free of charge  Join Peter Chand, one of Europe’s most renowned storytellers, as he tells powerful stories from the Indian subcontinent.   Story for all the family - 1pm & 2pm.   Story for adults only - 3pm.  Bollywood Dreams Dance performances and mini workshops at 1.30pm & 2.30pm   Lamp-making workshop with Daya Bhatti   Mehndi with Mrs Bedi  Yummy food from Hargun Sweet Centre  The-New-Art-Gallery-family-Programme-Sept-Dec.pdf (thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk)
Saturday 2nd November	Willenhall Library  Lego club – Bonfire themed   Drop-in session (no booking required)  10.30am - 11.30am Free of charge
Saturday 2nd November	Bilston Library  Pirate story and craft session for all ages.  11am-12pm  Must book a place on 01902 556253.  Free of charge
Sunday 3rd November	Walsall New Art Gallery  Sunday Art Club   Paper Cup Tea Lights Cut, collage & embellish a paper cup to create a tea light for Diwali, with artist Daya Bhatti.  12-3pm Ages 4+   Drop-in (no booking necessary)  Free of charge  The-New-Art-Gallery-family-Programme-Sept-Dec.pdf (thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk)