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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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Robin Williams as Peter Pan.
Spielberg Summer
Sun 16 - Wed 19 Aug 2026
2 hours 21minutes
A man and woman sit in a red car with shocked expressions. Wile E. Coyote sits in the back seat.
Family Film
Fri 28 Aug - Thu 3 Sep 2026
1 hour 37 minutes
An anime image of a young girl leaning out of a window with a black cat. The window is covered in greenery and flowers.
Family Film
Sat 29 Aug - Wed 2 Sep 2026
1 hour 43 minutes
Musicians performing live on stage while children and families dance along on colourful mats.
Sun 11 Oct - Sun 13 Dec 2026
1 hour 30 minutes
A woman reading to a young child during a Mini Creatives workshop.
Tue 6 Oct - Tue 8 Dec 2026
1 hour 30 minutes
A shadow of a person stretches their arm above their head whilst sat in a colourful dome
Sun 11 Oct 2026
45 minutes followed by a 15 minute stay and play
A dinosaur roars in front of a green background
Natural History Museum presents
Sun 11 Oct 2026
1 hour (no interval)
A woman sits at a workshop table with two young children who are busy drawing.
Sun 11 Oct - Sun 13 Dec 2026
2 hours 30 minutes
One woman sat at piano, another stood singing and families sat on sofas watching
Sun 25 Oct - Sun 15 Nov 2026
1 hour
Author and poet Michael Rosen looks surprised as whimsical cartoon characters spring out of the open red book he is holding.
Sun 25 Oct 2026
60 minutes (no interval)
Children and adults sitting on the ground watching two performers play musical instruments.
Thu 29 Oct 2026
1 hour (no interval)
Illustration of cat stood on a streetlamp with a large full moon and starry  night sky
Sat 31 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2026
55 minutes (no interval)
A cartoon illustration of Nick Cope playing guitar on a bright orange background, surrounded by a friendly dinosaur, robot, dog, and lizard.
Sun 8 Nov 2026
1 hour (no interval)
Illustration of The Gruffalo holding The Gruffalo's Child sat in a log in a snowy landsscape
A Tall Stories Production
Sat 28 Nov - Sun 27 Dec 2026
1 hour (no interval)
A presenter watches a purple balloon burst into flames during a science experiment on stage.
University of Warwick presents
Wed 2 - Thu 3 Dec 2026
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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!

Image of dinosaur sculpture outside

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.  

Paddington Bear holding a small dog travels down an escalator on the London Underground.

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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