Ideas for October half term in Solihull – 2024

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It can be hard trying to think of ways to keep your child, or the whole family, busy, engaged and entertained in a school holiday, and it’s even harder in the Winter when parks and picnics tend to be out of the question. But you can still make the most of your October half term in Solihull – have a look at what’s on in Solihull here so you can plan your week, whether it’s for the kids to do something on their own, like a holiday club, or whether you want to get involved with some family activities together.

School of Wizardry
28 October – 3 November, 11am – 4pm
Touchwood Shopping Centre
Is your child a Harry Potter fan? Or maybe a witch or wizard in the making? Join in this event in Solihull for lessons in the rules of witchery, spooky school history, hat and wand making, plus spell and potion making. Tickets are required and are £2.50 per child. They will be running 6 sessions per day at 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.15pm, and 3pm.
Click here to book.

Team Super Sports Camp
28 October – 1 November
Solihull School
Team Super Sport Camps were founded in Solihull with one fundamental aim: to bring top level coaching in a fun environment to players of all abilities aged 5-16. Children can choose from sports such as football, hockey, rugby, tennis, netball and gymnastics.
Click here to book.

Aspire Active Camps
28 October – 1 November
Tudor Grange Academy
They provide sports and activities during every school holiday, including this October half term in Solihull. As well as specialist Academies like Gym Beatz, Football, and Complete Cricket, their Multi Sports Academy encourages children to try a huge range of sports and activities. And for children who love music and drama, Dance & Stage Beatz Academy is great for enhancing their skills and confidence– as well as meeting new friends. The Multi Sports Academy is for ages 4 – 11 (4 year olds for half day only) and Active Leaders for 12 – 14 year olds.
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Spooky Halloween fun
30 October, 2.30-3.30
Solihull Library
This event is designed for 6-8 year olds (accompanied by an adult) where they can visit the library for a spooky story, some rhymes, and to make a friendly Halloween bat to take home. This is a free event, but booking is essential, as places are limited.
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Campfire fun
30 October, 11.15am – 12.15pm
Parkridge Nature Centre, Brueton Park, Solihull
Ready for some outdoor fun this Solihull half term?! This session is aimed at primary aged children – the team at Parkridge will be cooking on their campfire, making hot chocolate, and having a go at making toffee apple slices. Tickets are £5 per child, which includes one free accompanying adult, and booking is essential. They head out in all weathers, so please dress appropriately.
Click here to book.

Little Ravers – Halloween Bumpkin Special
30 October, 1-3pm
Popworld Solihull
Little Ravers at Popworld invites kids aged 2-12 to join the fun! Attendees can enjoy a live DJ, free face painting, pumpkin painting, and a glowing UV atmosphere. It’s a family-friendly rave experience packed with excitement!
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Jungle Book
31 October, 2pm
Core Theatre, Solihull
Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale is brought to life in a shadow puppet theatre show, ideal for families, recommended for ages 4 and upwards. Mowgli’s daring adventures in the dangerous world he inhabits, are brought to life by Indigo Moon Theatre with inventive shadow theatre, original music and colourful digital projection. Tickets for this event in Solihull are £10 full price, £8 concessions, £30 family (four tickets inc. at least one child).
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Other ideas
If you’re still on the hunt for more ideas to keep everyone happy and busy this October half term in Solihull, have a look at the ideas below:

Learn to skate at Planet Ice, Solihull – they offer individual lessons as well as 3 and 5 day ice skating courses in school holidays: Click here for more info.
Burn off some energy with swimming, tennis, or badminton – or all three! – at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre: Click here for more info.
Get your skates on and have a party at Solihull’s Roller Disco at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre. No need to book and skate hire is available. This event in Solihull happens every Friday at 7.15-9.30pm and every Saturday at 5.15-6.45pm: Click here for more info.
Relax at Cineworld Solihull and enjoy the latest films on the big screen – with popcorn obviously! This half term their family films include The Wild Robot, Transformer One, Buffalo Kids and 200% Wolf: Click here for more info.
Take up golf. Well, adventure golf. Try 18 holes of fun packed adventure golf at Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, with cascading waterfalls and rocky routes. See who’s the first to get a hole in one: Click here for more info.
Get adventurous this Solihull half term at Umberslade Adventure in Hockley Heath. They’re offering a Halloween Adventure Park day admission which includes their Commando Course, Low Ropes Course, 50m Zip Line, Den Building Area, Orienteering, Nature Trail, and Toddlers Play Area. They also offer instructor-led activities, for an additional cost, which can only be booked once you arrive, including archery, tree climbing, and a 140m Zip Line: Click here for more info.

Hopefully there’s enough ideas there to get you through October half term. Whatever you do, hope everyone has a great time.

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