Families invited to enjoy Easter fun across Dudley borough

Parents looking to keep the kids entertained this Easter are spoiled for choice with a packed programme of low cost and free activities taking place across Dudley borough.

From crafty creations and treasure hunts to live shows, free swimming and sports fun, there’s something on offer for every age and interest throughout the school holidays.

At the Red House Glass Cone, children can get creative on many days throughout the holidays with activities ranging from family fusing and Easter crafts to Professor Black and The Terrified Tiger. Find out more and book your space at ticketsource.co.uk.

Families can also enjoy a fantastic line‑up of seasonal activities in the beautiful grounds of Himley Hall.
The fun begins on Sunday 29 March with the Easter Craft and Gift Fair, open 10am to 4pm, featuring artisan stalls, food vendors, live music and children’s entertainment. An Easter Egg Hunt will be available for £1 per child (limited spaces).

On Tuesday 31 March, youngsters can join Professor Black for The Great Carrot Robbery — an adventurous treasure hunt packed with clues and surprises. The celebrations continue with street food and music on Thursday 2 April, and a special Come and Have a Nose Tour of the Hall on Tuesday 7 April. Find details of all events, plus booking information at himleyhallandpark.co.uk/whats-on.

Leisure centres across the borough — including Crystal, Duncan Edwards, Halesowen and the Dell Stadium — are hosting an exciting holiday programme, from Float Fest and under‑5s Stay and Play to £1 Quids In football and badminton, Waikiki Waves family disco sessions, Planet Play soft play (including SEN sessions), table tennis and pickleball.

Children who live in Dudley borough can also benefit from free swimming, with advance registration required at freeswimindudley.co.uk.

Children can also join parents or carers at free Park Active outdoor fitness sessions that take place in parks across the borough. Get more details at healthydudley.co.uk.

Libraries are getting in on the fun too, with Easter LEGO challenges, bunny crafts, wooden windmill makes, Easter chick mask‑making, story sessions, board games and bookable LEGO Spike coding activities. Find information at better.org.uk.

Meanwhile, Dudley’s town halls are serving up plenty of live entertainment, including Alice in Wonderland (2 April), The Three Billy Goats Gruff (4 April), LDN Wrestling: Rumble Special (5 April) and Rapunzel (11 April). All event details are at boroughhalls.co.uk.

Councillor Wayne Little, cabinet member for children’s services, said: “School holidays are a precious time for families, and we want to make sure every child in Dudley borough has the chance to play, learn, explore and have fun.

"This Easter’s programme is full of brilliant activities — many of them free or low‑cost — and I’d encourage parents to take a look and make the most of what’s on offer.”