Bringing Communities Together
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 […]
A free celebratory event will take place at Walsall Arboretum on Saturday 26 July 2025, inviting residents from across the borough to come together and honour South Asian Heritage Month. A women with henna on her palms, standing in front of a floral backdrop The community event has been organised by […]
A three-day pop-up exhibition celebrating the borough’s inspiring women through art will take place this July. ‘My Queen’ will run from 15 to 17 July 2025 at The New Art Gallery Walsall, with a special open day on Tuesday 15 July at 12.30pm. Organised by LGK in The Community, the […]
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 […]
Walsall Libraries will host an exhibition and events celebrating Britain’s black ballet dancers. The ‘Black British Ballet Exhibition’ will be hosted at Lichfield Street Hub Library, open now until July 30, 2025. The exhibition will include 20 to 30 images taken over the past 60 years, archive posters, and audio […]
This May, Walsall Council venues are buzzing with creative workshops, family activities, inspiring exhibitions and top entertainment. The New Art Gallery Walsall hosts artist talks, eco-art discussions, printmaking sessions, and fun drop-ins for kids. Walsall Arena & Arts Centre presents a packed line-up of live music, comedy, and tributes to […]
The Saturday Symposium focused on photography with guest speakers including photographer, curator, filmmaker and conceptual artist Dr Pogus Caesar; photographer, director and publisher Rachell Smith; editorial and commercial beauty and fashion photographer Tina Eisen and featured a keynote from multi-award-winning photographer Garry Hunter. The day was hosted by Walsall-based photographer […]
