October half term activities in Walsall, Cannock and Wolverhampton
With October half term just around the corner, we’ve rounded up a range of activities for you and your family to enjoy.
From active days out to creative craft sessions, there’s plenty happening to keep everyone entertained. Take a look at what’s on across Walsall, Cannock and Wolverhampton this half term.
Walsall
Acti-kids sports and finess
A chance for younger members between 8-14 years old to experience fitness-based activities within the dance studio and gym.
When: Tuesday 27 October 2026
Where: Bloxwich Active Living Centre
Cost: £3.90 per session
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme
Walsall Holiday Activities and Food programme offers eligible children and young people free activities with a meal included in the session.
When: Monday 26 October to Saturday 31 October 2026
Cost: Free for eligible children
Arts and crafts
The New Art Gallery is hosting a range of fun arts and crafts activities for children this half term. From creating Halloween characters to making colourful wristbands, there are plenty of opportunities to get creative and have fun.
When: Tuesday 27 October to Saturday 31 October 2026
Where: The New Art Gallery
Cost: Free
Cannock
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme
Staffordshire Holiday Activities and Food programme offers eligible children and young people free activities, with a meal included for sessions lasting over two hours.
When: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
Cost: Free for eligible children
Broom trail at Cannock Chase Forest
This interactive family trail is packed with themed activities, facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
When: Until December 2026
Where: Cannock Chase Forest, Birches valley, Rugeley
Wolverhampton
Craft Club
This craft session offers a relaxed opportunity to get hands-on with a variety of creative activities for all ages!
When: Tuesday 27 October 2026, 1.30-3.30pm
Where: Making Space, Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Cost: Free
Free fitness activities
There’s plenty of free sport and fitness activities taking place throughout the week across Wolverhampton.
When: Monday 26 October to Saturday 31 October 2026
Cost: Free
