MAY 25 May – 2 June. Stratford Butterfl y Farm – Mini Beast Handling Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and Butterfl y Life-Cycle demonstrations will take place daily at 11am in the Discovery Zone. The Butterfl y Farm team of experts will demonstrate from egg through to adult the amazing stages of the butterfl y life cycle as well as opportunities to handle a variety of stick insects. A Pupae Preparation demonstration will take place at 11am on Wednesday 29 May. The whole family can fi nd out how the pupae is transported from butterfl y farmers in the tropics to its arrival at the butterfl y farm and preparation for the Emerging Case. *Handling and demonstrations not available Bank Holiday Monday and are subject to change depending on availability and the welfare of the animals. www.butterfl yfarm.co.uk 25 May – 2 June Kenilworth castle – Kids Rule! Visit the grounds of Kenilworth Castle for hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. www.english-heritage.org.uk ONGOING Cannock Chase , Gruffalo Party Trail Celebrate the Gruffalo’s 25th birthday - Find the missing party items, pick a present for the Gruffalo and enjoy lots more fun trail activities! forestryengland.uk/cannockchase JUNE Eastnor Castle 2nd June: Family Fun Day, garden games and a zip-wire on the Valley Lawn 9th June: Animal Encounters, See and learn about a fascinating range of exotic animals! 23rd June: Midsummer Fun Day with local suppliers and games aplenty! 30th June: Duck Herding, Duck herding displays with audience participation! www.eastnorcastle.com 9 June RAF Cosford Air Show This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground and immerse yourself in a thrilling, actionpacked fl ying display programme. www.cosfordairshow.co.uk 16 June Father’s Day Look out for idea’s on how to celebrate with Raring2go! 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 26 - 27 June Dudley Zoo, Under 5’s Day An early morning guided tour to go behind the scenes and get close to a variety of exotic animals. Follow the Keepers as they go about their daily duties then spend the remainder of the day on the Zoo at your leisure. www.dudleyzoo.org.uk 28 June Himley Hall, Under 5’s Day Under 5s day is run just for those toddlers and babies under 5 years old. Five hours of activities in a safe environment. www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk/whats-on 29 June Ackers Adventure, Thrillseekers Day Skiing, archery, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip wire and tower drop. Free tobogganing for under 12’s with a paying adult. The days run similarly to a theme park – queue for activities you would like to try (repeat some multiple times or try them all). www.ackers-adventure.co.uk 26 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON
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