Autumn in Birmingham
Hold onto your scarves folks, because Birmingham and the West Midlands is diving into autumn! As the trees swap their green outfits for dazzling reds, oranges, and golds, the whole region turns into a magical playground of autumnal fun. From scenic park strolls to indulging in pumpkin-spiced…well…everything, get ready for all the cosy vibes and fun events to keep you entertained all season long!
Got a taste for adventure? Dive into the spooky side of the season! Halloween events in Birmingham and the West Midlands cater to every level of scare, from family-friendly pumpkin patches to spine-chilling haunted houses.
Seasonal festivals pop up around the region, showcasing local art, food, and crafts that make autumn feel even more warm and fuzzy! Why not brush up on your creative skills with a workshop or two for the perfect indoor activity? And, of course, the West Midlands' vibrant café scene is here to keep things toasty with spiced lattes, hot chocolates, and indulgent autumnal treats.
Fancy a leafy stroll? Head to the region’s many scenic parks like Cannon Hill or Sutton Park where you’ll find plenty of picture-perfect colourful hues.
For families, couples, solo explorers, and everything in between, there’s no shortage of seasonal magic in Birmingham and the West Midlands. As you stroll through the bustling city streets or stunning countryside, you’ll feel the crisp air, crunch of leaves, and cosiness that make autumn here so inviting.
So, wrap up in your favourite jumper, grab a warm drink, and experience everything our incredible region has to offer this autumn!
Autumnal Events in and around Birmingham
Birmingham: Self Guided City Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt
Adventure through the streets of Birmingham, unlocking a hidden trail by finding clues…
Home Ed | STEMventuri presents: Megg’s Electric Car Challenge
Get ready for an exciting 6-week engineering adventure where home-educated young people…
Home-Ed | Workshop Series – Physical Programming with Joe: Programming Vehicles
Spark Your Child’s Creativity with Code and Physical Computing at Coventry Transport…
Stratford Town Ghost Walk
Join Edward for an entertaining Ghost Walk in haunted Stratford-upon-Avon. Walk around the…
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The short listed images will be announced in September with the winners announced in…
Finding Lightness and Joy In Daily Life
Does your life ever feel like groundhog day? Do you feel you’re on a treadmill and want to…
Coventry Biennial 2025: Stories That Made Us Meets Obsessions, Possessions
Part of the Coventry Biennial 2025 event programme. Book Online | FREE* | Located in…
Home-Ed: Workshop Series | From Archives to Zines: Storytelling and Me
Join us for a home-educator workshop series at the Herbert to learn about the importance…
Introduction to Pruning Plants
Pruning your garden plants is one of the most complex activities we undertake in our…
Come and Sing! - Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise (Lobgesang)
An afternoon workshop for all singers with Birmingham Bach Choir led and inspired by Music…
Introduction to Beekeeping
This six-week course is the perfect introduction to caring for your own bees, including…
Modern Clay: Collaborative Sculpture
In this day-long workshop you are invited to take inspiration from Takuro’s large…
Wolverhampton Literature Festival
Wolverhampton Literature Festival is an annual event held on the first weekend of…
Felt and Fabrics Workshop
Use nature as your inspiration and learn how to create textile felt and fabric…
Birmingham Light Festival
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The Art of Great Pizza Cookery Class
Hello, I'm Chef Steve! I run a pop-up pizza company where my loyal customers often say…
CASE: Coventry Art Societies Exhibition
A diverse and inspiring collection of artworks created by members of art societies and art…
Painting and Drawing Flowers
Brighten the winter months as you take inspiration from the plant life at Winterbourne…
Reduction Cut Lino Printing Workshop
Using Winterbourne’s beautiful garden as inspiration, create your own lino prints using…
Introduction to Fruit Pruning
This one-day workshop will help you to learn the art and craft of pruning fruit to get the…
Photography for Beginners - March
Learn the fundamentals of photography in this beginners course! Discover how to take…
Spring Makers Market
We're delighted to host Warwick Arts Centre's second Seasonal Makers Market this…
Creative Craft Show 2026
The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery returns to the NEC…
Modern Clay: Geometric Vessels
For this exhibition, our guest curators of the gallery studio are Modern Clay, an…
Authentic Indian Cookery Class
Embark on a culinary journey led by a multi-award-winning chef with over 30 years of…
Threaded Trees: Embroidery that Grows
A textiles workshop designed for nature lovers and stitch enthusiasts alike. Discover how…
Nature-Inspired Embroidery
Explore nature and learn embroidery techniques in this fun workshop for adults. Lead by…
Screen Printing Workshop
In this practical workshop you will learn how to screen print onto paper using hand cut…
Let's Chill: Baby Hangout April
Baby chill is back! Let your little ones be mesmerized by the shapes and colours of the…
Linocut Printing: Composition in the round
Taking inspiration direct from the gardens, create a single colour linocut print that uses…
The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival 2026
The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival, in partnership with How Brave is the…
Floristry Workshop (Spring)
Explore the vibrant flowers of spring, covering conditioning, basic arranging techniques…
Stained Glass Snowdrops
Take inspiration from the beautiful winter flowers as you learn the techniques of copper…
‘Grow Your Own’ Workshop
Whatever your garden situation this day workshop looks at the vegetable and fruit crops…
Introduction to Garden Design
Do you have an interest in designing your own garden? Perhaps you’re looking at entering…
Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens
Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the…
Photography for Beginners - May
Learn the fundamentals of photography in this beginners course! Discover how to take…
The Artisan Show
The Artisan Show will be held within the historic grounds of Maxstoke Castle for the first…
Painting and Drawing Flowers
Explore the variety of flower and plant life at Winterbourne while developing your…
Floristry Workshop (Early Summer)
Explore the abundance of early summer flowers, with an emphasis on British grown flowers…
Keith and Marj: Us, Pots and A Welsh Chapel
Fresh from filming the third series of Channel 4's Our Welsh Chapel Dream, Keith and…
Propagation Workshop
Propagating plants successfully can be the most exciting and rewarding activities in…
Stained Glass Flowers
Create a beautiful arrangement of stained glass flowers, featuring poppies, daisies…
Creative Social: LATE - Life Drawing
Join artist Francesca Currie for an inspiring life drawing class at the Warwick Arts…
Creative Planting Design
Plants are at the heart of our gardens, and – with a little creative planting – you can…
Photography for Beginners - July
Learn the fundamentals of photography in this beginners course! Discover how to take…
Rare Plant Fair at Winterbourne House and Garden
The Rare Plant Fair returns for another year of fascinating and unusual plants! Shop from…
Solihull Summer Fest
Celebrate 10 years of Solihull Summer Fest at Tudor Grange Park, the ultimate feel good…
TILT Festival
TILT is a week long festival of aerial circus and physical theatre for adults and young…
Birmingham Heritage Week
This Birmingham Heritage Week, we invite you to explore and (re)discover…
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As the nights grow longer and the leaves turn golden, the West Midlands transforms into a playground for spooky fun and autumnal adventures. Whether you’re seeking ghostly encounters, pumpkin-filled days out, or just a cosy café, there’s something for you this season…
The spookiest time of year is back, so brush off your costumes, grab those cauldrons and enjoy what Birmingham has to offer with our frighteningly long selection of Halloween events and activities.
Places to explore this Autumn in Birmingham & the West Midlands
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Bijoux Lounge
Bijoux Lounge, Birmingham’s premier underground cocktail lounge, perfectly situated…
Devon House
At the Heart of the Jewellery Quarter, Award Winning, Devon House Restaurant & Bar…
Etci Mehmet Steakhouse
Etci Mehmet is a Turkish Steakhouse chain where fantastic guest service and the highest…
Mellow's
Mellow is an award-winning chef with over 25 years of culinary expertise behind…
Alioli
New Spanish tapas bar is due to bring a slice of the Mediterranean coast to Touchwood…
Aluna
Specialising in expertly created dramatic and magical cocktails, there’s nothing…
Birdies Bar
Birdies Bar is Digbeth's latest edition - an outdoor cocktail bar in the heart of the…
Bonehead
Full menu of fried chicken & craft beers.
Bourne & Co
This speakeasy-style bar is dedicated to serving up the best tipples in town. Through the…
Brunch & bubbles at The Lost & Found
Enter The Lost & Found and satisfy all your drinking and dining needs as you uncover…
Cafe Collette Digbeth
Cafe Collette is a venue amongst Digbeth Dining Club which serves street food every…
Chapter
Chapter is the delightful independent neighbourhood restaurant and bar celebrating superb…
Cherry Red's Cafe Bar
Independent Cafe Bar
Damascena City Centre
Damascena's award-winning cuisine and coffee has built it a reputation as one of…
Damascena Jewellery Quarter
Boasting an open plan, welcoming atmosphere and Middle-Eastern interiors, your local…
Fox & Chance
Fox & Chance is an innovative new cocktail bar based in the heart of Birmingham. We…
Harborne Kitchen
Either unwind with a craft beer, cocktail or glass of wine in the bar area or sample the…
Hockley Social Club
Hockley Social Club is a former 10,000 square foot printing factory, that is now a street…
INDUS at Park Regis Birmingham
The Team led by Head Chef Manish Patel brings his experience of working in five star…
Kanteen
Kanteen brings world street food to the counter. All food is designed and prepared by…
Lasan Restaurant
Lasan is synonymous with exquisite cuisine that teases the senses and stirs the soul…
Laura Ashley The Tea Room’s Iced Tea Recipes
Laura Ashley The Tea Room’s Iced Tea Recipes Laura Ashley The Tea Room has shared…
Lunchi
Lunchi is situated in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter in the Golden Square and has been…
Malmaison Bar & Grill
Malmaison Bar & Grill. A stylish fusion grill restaurant, offering a contemporary…
Mythos Birmingham
Mythos Taverna brings you on a trip to Greece & the islands, serving authentic dishes…
Pushkar
Our hip and sassy cocktail bar is home to Pushkar’s friendly and professional bar…
Saint Kitchen
Saint Kitchen is an independent cafe in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham…
Satori
Welcome to Satori, where Japanese tradition meets modern culinary artistry in the…
Simpsons Restaurant
Simpsons is an informal, contemporary and elegant restaurant that reflects the spirit of…
Soda Bread Cafe
Soda Bread café is passionate about food and offers daily made, freshly prepared food…
Tattu Restaurant & Bar
Founded by two brothers, this independent family run business brings something unique and…
The Bubble Lounge
Decorated in the style of Venice's Café Florin, and with a selection of…
The Clifden
The jewel of the Jewellery Quarter - The Clifden is a pub for everyone! Come join us for…
The Dark Horse
Situated in the heart of Moseley, The Dark Horse serves up classic American dishes made…
The Indian Brewery Snowhill
The Indian Brewery brew some awesome craft beers whilst maintaining quality of colour…
The Lost & Found
Enter The Lost & Found and satisfy all your drinking and dining needs as you uncover…
The Old Crown
Cited as one of Birmingham's oldest pubs, the Old Crown in Digbeth is a Grade II…
The Plough Harborne
With retro quirks in every corner, The Plough is a cosy, individualistic…
The Rose Villa Tavern
The Rose Villa Tavern is a USA inspired cocktail diner in the heart of the Jewellery…