Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 6 raring2go.co.uk What’s On? Summer 2022 26 July & 2, 9 16 & 23 August Museum of the Jewellery Quarter – Kids Jewellery Workshop Have a go at making your own piece of jewellery with the help of the friendly learning officers in this special children’s jewellery workshop activity. Pre booking is essential as places are limited. Recommended for ages 8 and up. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/jewellery 27 July & 3, 17 & 31 August Aston Hall – Aston Baby Boogie New for summer at Aston Hall! A relaxed and creative musical movement session suitable for toddlers aged between 6 months – 3 years. A learning officer will lead the group in easy to sing songs, nursery rhymes, games, and dancing to get your little one enjoying movement and music. Toddlers will get hands-experience with percussion instruments, including shakers and bells. This activity is free and drop-in, no booking required. The space is not huge so families will be admitted on a first come first serve basis. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston 27 July – 14 August Birmingham Rep – Bugsy Malone Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls and dreamers. Rival gangster bosses Fat Sam and Dandy Dan are at loggerheads. The custard pies are flying and Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the new-fangled “splurge” gun. Now, Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble! Don’t miss Alan Parker’s world famous musical, based on his hit movie! www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 28 July & 3, 11, 18, 25 & 31 August The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops Ideal for any weather, these sessions are a special treat. Each workshop is run with a seasonal twist. Past workshops have included spring gardens, Easter Eggs, tropical paradises and woodland scenes. Suitable for children of all ages (3-16). On 28 July and 11, 18 and 25 August, KS1 at 10:30 and KS2 at 2:30. On 3 and 31 August, parent and child session at 10:30. www.thechocolateshed.com 29 July Weoley Castle – Journey Underground: Festival of Archaeology Join the Festival of Archaeology Open Day to discover what lies in the soil beneath our feet! The ruins of Weoley Castle are over 750 years old, making it one of the oldest buildings still visible in Birmingham. Regionally important archaeological finds have been discovered in the grounds making it the perfect site to explore this fascinating subject. Pre-booking is required. Suitable for adults and families. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/weoley 30 – 31 July Kenilworth Castle – Legendary Joust Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust. Choose your champion and cheer them on to victory – or console them in defeat. www.english-heritage.org.uk 30 July – 7 August Churchfields Farm – Jurassic Farm After the success of Jurassic Farm in 2021 it returns to Churchfields even bigger and better than before! For nine ROARSOME days, T-Rex, Triceratops and friends will escape their enclosure and take over the fun farm! There will also be a unique Camping with Dinosaurs Family Experience on the 30th – 31st July as part of the event! www.churchfields.farm 1 August – 3 September Herbert Museum – Crafting Coventry’s Culture Excluding Sundays. Join an exploration of culture through creative arts and learn new skills this summer. From collaborative cityscapes and ceramic objects to playful patterns and protest art. Designed for age 3+, but all are welcome. www.theherbert.org
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