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Things to Do in Coventry with Kids

Make memories with family-friendly events

Looking for fun things to do in Coventry with kids? At Warwick Arts Centre, we offer a variety of family-friendly activities, performances, and events. Whether you're watching a show, joining a workshop, or exploring our interactive spaces, there's something for everyone.

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Man stood with microphone in hand with families sat on matts and sofas in front of him
Sun 8 Feb - Sun 8 Mar 2026
1 hour 30 minutes
One woman sat at piano, another stood singing and families sat on sofas watching
Sun 22 Feb - Sun 7 Jun 2026
1 hour
Man kneeling next to two young girls
Sun 1 Feb - Sun 15 Mar 2026
2 hours 30 minutes
A woman reading to two young children
Tue 3 Feb - Tue 17 Mar 2026
1 hour 30 minutes
Two people on stage with two puppets and two balloons
Sun 1 Feb 2026
40 minutes (no interval)
2 8-bit faces over a globe
Interactive Comedy Show for All Ages
Sun 1 Feb 2026
1 hour 30 minutes (including interval)
An animated image of a young boy, an old man and a cat in a laboratory.
Family Film
Sat 14 - Sun 22 Feb 2026
1 hour 19 minutes
Illustration of a young girl looking out a window
Sun 15 Feb 2026
50 minutes (no interval)
Illustration of a young boy and a wolf waving in the woods
Family Concert
Sun 15 Feb 2026
1 hour (no interval)
Illustration of a bottom farting
Tue 17 Feb 2026
1 hour 40 minutes (including interval)
Children and parents sat on floor watching 3 performers
My First Concert
Thu 19 Feb 2026
1 hour (no interval)
Illustration of characters from Tales of Acorn Wood.
Sat 21 - Sun 22 Feb 2026
55 minutes (no interval)
Two dancers kneeling holding weaved circles over face
Sun 29 Mar 2026
35 minutes followed by a 15 minute stay and play
Two performers on stage with a starry chair between, 'You Choose' written in the background
Based on the book by Nick Sharratt & Pippa Goodhart
Sat 4 - Sun 5 Apr 2026
55 minutes (no interval)
Fireman Sam with his friends
Sun 26 Apr 2026
1 hour (no interval)
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Open for Everyone

Family fun, all in one place

Make the most of your day out with plenty of family things to do near Warwick and in Coventry. Visit the free-entry Mead Gallery, enjoy a film, or grab a bite to eat at Benugo Café and Restaurant or Panda Mami.

Warwick Arts Centre Exterior with flowers in the foreground

Outdoor adventures and sculpture trails

If you’re feeling active, you can visit the University of Warwick Sculpture Park and discover a diverse collection of outdoor sculptures. Bring along a Family Sculpture Park Fabulous Beasts explorers sheet, to make the visit even more magical!

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Exciting new experiences for Kids

From relaxed, interactive concerts designed especially for babies, to well-loved children’s books on stage. Discover indoor activities for kids that will open up young minds to new sights, new experiences and new memories.

Children meeting a big dinosaur puppet in Arts Centre foyer

Family films for every occasion

If you’re looking for things to do with kids on a rainy day or a fun family activity, be sure to view our Family Film cinema selection.

Enjoy the latest animated adventure, rediscover childhood classics with your children or take in something a little different with family friendly films handpicked from outside the mainstream cinema offering.  

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Free family activities in Coventry

If you’re looking for fun things to do with kids, you can join us for a wide range of free family activities. Our workshops include art, dance, poetry and more, suitable for all ages.

A group of young people and their carers taking part in a dance workshop in the Gallery Foyer.

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