Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 6 raring2go.co.uk 20 – 23 June Solihull Music Festival 2024 marks a completely new look and feel for the landmark music festival in Solihull town centre. There will be music of all genres to enjoy at this FREE family event with the main stage in Mell Square and plenty of venues around the town centre hosting the action. www.solihullbid.co.uk 21 – 22 June Belgrade Theatre – In the Night Garden Live! Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. This show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will be amazed when they see a very special visit from the amazing flying Pinky Ponk. www.belgrade.co.uk 29 June & 21 September Ackers Adventure – Thrillseeker Days A great day out for all the family! Skiing, archery, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip wire and tower drop. There is also free tobogganing for under 12s with a paying adult. These day run like a theme park – queue up for the activities you would like to try whether you do some multiple times or try them all. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk 2 – 6 July Alexandra Theatre – 101 Dalmatians The smash hit musical 101 Dalmatians is coming to The Alexandra this summer, starring Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Hear’say) as the greatest villain of them all, Cruella De Vil. When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging young pups. www.atgtickets.com What’s On? Summer 2024 6 July – 1 September Magic Alley – The Golden Grimoire Step into the magical new adventure. Embark on an epic quest suitable for curious minds from older children to adults. Step into the world of a wizard, navigating through a labyrinth of enigmatic puzzles and cryptic riddles scattered across ten mesmerizing rooms, including the alchemist’s hidden laboratory and the ancient halls of Camelot. A unique blend of education, entertainment, and enchantment, perfect for families seeking an engaging day out, friends looking for a mysterious rendezvous, and anyone eager to test their puzzle-solving mettle. Will you be the one to uncover the hidden truths buried in these ancient pages? This event is recommended for children over 6 but 4 and 5 years olds may join in as long as there is at least one child over 6 in the group. www.magicalleystratford.com 19 July – 2 September British Motor Museum – Get the picture of car design Visit the new ‘From sketch to street’ exhibition this summer. Alongside this families also have the chance to join in with a range of activities. Use craft materials to bring your own car design to life, a tour with Car Designer characters Dottie or Dougie focusing on car design and follow a trail around the Museum getting up close to different design features on the cars, like grilles, wheels, colours etc. www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk 20 July – 1 September Stratford Butterfly Farm – Summer activities Throughout the summer holidays Meet the MiniBeast handling sessions and Butterfly Life-Cycle demonstrations will take place daily at 11am in the Discovery Zone. The Butterfly Farm team of experts will demonstrate from egg through to adult the amazing stages of the butterfly life cycle as well as opportunities to handle a variety of stick insects. Pupae Preparation demonstration will take place at 11am each Wednesday. The whole family can find out how the pupae is transported from butterfly farmers in the tropics to its arrival at the butterfly farm and preparation for the Emerging Case. (Handling and demonstrations are not available Bank Holiday Monday and are subject to change depending on availability and the welfare of the animals.) www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
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