Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 8 raring2go.co.uk 28 March – 12 April Stratford-Upon-Avon Butterfly Farm – Easter Holiday Activities It’s all about the Egg at Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm during the Easter holidays. Visitors can discover the freshly laid eggs from tropical butterflies and see the caterpillars that have hatched out of them and the pupae they turn into. Within the Emerging Case visitors may even see a butterfly hatch from its pupa! The friendly and informative Education Team will once more be hosting the popular Meet the Mini-Beast, Butterfly Life Cycle and Pupae demonstrations. These will take place daily in the Discovery Zone at 11:00am, except Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk 30 March – 10 April Thinktank – Electrifying Science Live Get ready for a shockingly fun family adventure! Join us for buzzing experiments, spark-tastic science, and even a human circuit as we explore the wonders of electricity, from ancient discoveries to modern-day marvels. Bright, bold, and bursting with energy, this family show is packed with live demonstrations and plenty of audience participation. Expect electrifying surprises at every turn! www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 31 March & 4 April The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops Ideal for any weather, these sessions are a special treat. Each workshop is run with a seasonal twist. Suitable for children of all ages (5-16). Check website for the timing and recommended ages for each session. www.thechocolateshed.com 1 – 2 April The Belgrade Theatre – The Detective Dog Tiny & Tall Productions brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s well-loved story, The Detective What’s On? Spring 2026 Dog on stage for D/deaf and hearing family audiences. Whether it’s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, Nell’s ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. So, when the books at the school have disappeared one morning, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit! www.belgrade.co.uk 7 April Utilita Arena – Gabby’s Dollhouse Live A fun new sprinkle-filled adventure, live on stage. In this a-MEOW-zing show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a colour cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colours again to set things right. Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! brings to life an original story featuring incredible puppets, dynamic staging, and songs that will have audiences singing and dancing along, from beginning to end. www.utilitaarenabham.co.uk 10 April Thinktank - Lego Relief Printing Want to learn how to make your own printed artwork using LEGO®? Join Stirchley Printworks for a fun, friendly, and creative relief printing workshop that’s perfect for families. In this hands-on session, children and adults will explore how LEGO bricks can be used to create bold and playful printed designs. You’ll build pictures, patterns, or words using LEGO pieces, roll ink onto your design, and watch it come to life as it’s printed using a traditional printing press. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 25 – 26 April Thinktank – Earth Day Weekend Join us for two days of hands-on activities, creative workshops, and inspiring demonstrations as we celebrate Earth Day at Thinktank. This year’s theme, Planet vs Plastic, invites visitors of all ages to explore our relationship with the environment and imagine a cleaner, more resilient future. From ecocrafting to science experiments, music, and expert talks, this action-packed day is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and climate-conscious thinking. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
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