Bringing Communities Together
Walsall town centre is set to enjoy a tree-mendous Christmas event this festive season. On Saturday 29 November 2025, the town center will be filled with Christmas cheer, bringing together a festive Makers’ Market with a host of independent local traders, free live performances of music and dance, creative workshops, a […]
Families across Walsall are invited to enjoy a spooktacular celebration at our Family Hubs this October – and it’s all completely free. Children aged 0–5 can take part in Halloween-themed arts and crafts, creepy sensory play, pumpkin decorating, and spooky story time from 27-30 October 2025. Book your space by […]
A new podcast that promotes the voices of Walsall residents has officially launched today, with Episode One now available to stream on Spotify and YouTube. The series, titled Walsall Voices, was first introduced at a pre-launch event during Freshers Week at Walsall College on Tuesday 23 September 2025, where students, […]
More than 500 families with children aged 5 and under across Walsall have taken part in summer activities thanks to a new council initiative. Launched for the first time this year, the Summer Adventure Passport was created to support early childhood development and provide free, fun and engaging challenges during […]
This September, Walsall MakerFest returns for a second year, bringing a celebration of creativity and innovation through collaboration to the heart of Walsall. Taking place on Saturday 13 September in venues across the town centre, the festival promises a full day of family-friendly entertainment, hands-on workshops, and creative inspiration for all ages. […]
A new dedicated infant play zone has been officially opened at Swannies Field, Blakenall. The new playground features a variety of equipment designed specifically for infants and junior children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for kids of all ages. Improvements have also been made to the existing junior play […]
Walsall Council launches new Summer Adventure Passport of activities to enrich children’s experiences and skills over the summer holiday. We’re delighted to launch our Summer Adventure Passport a free activity booklet packed full of fun, engaging, and educational challenges, specially created to support early development and encourage children to take […]
Walsall Arboretum will be the stage for a full day of live music and family fun at the Bostin’ Black Country Bash on Saturday 5 July, bringing together a diverse line-up of local talent in celebration of the Black Country’s rich cultural heritage. King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys will […]
A new book highlighting LGBTQ+ Voices and promoting authenticity was presented to Walsall Archives by local artist and author Fynn O’Connor on Friday 20 June 2025 as part of Pride Month. The book being presented to the Archives team by Author Fynn O’Connor Written during the COVID lockdowns, the book […]
Summer events kick off in Walsall with the family-friendly Bostin’ Black Country Bash, a free festival at Walsall Arboretum celebrating regional heritage with live music, food, children’s entertainment and more. As the summer holidays begin, The New Art Gallery Walsall and Walsall Leather Museum offer a packed programme of hands-on […]
