The sun has arrived and we have some fab events to keep you busy this June.
June events – from inspiring story telling and eco crafts for ages 1-5yrs, women only Learn To Ride, cooking sessions to outdoor play and an the amazing free family festival ‘Growing Up Green’ in Sparkhill Park you will be spoilt for great things to do.
What’s on:
Stories 4 Nature at the Midlands Arts Centre in Cannon Hill Park!
Stories 4 Nature combines inspiring storytelling and nature crafts for pre-school children aged 1-5yrs and their grown ups.
Date: Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th June 2026
Time: 10.30-11.30am
Location: Midlands Arts Centre’s Outdoor Terrace, Cannon Hill Park, B12 9QH.
The sessions create moments for children and their grown-ups to connect with the natural world, inspiring continuity in exploring green spaces, reliving the stories together and, in the future, valuing these spaces where positive memories were built.
Growing Up Green Festival
We return to this popular family festival celebrating community, nature and sustainability
Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Location: Sparkhill Park, Stratford Road, B11 4LX
FREE (no booking required)
Get outdoors and join us for hands-on sustainability activities for all the family:
- Clothes Swap
- Barefoot Walk Sensory Trail
- Bird Trail Craft Workshop
- Composting & Growing Activities
- Dr Bike – Free Bike Repairs
- Forest School & Den Building
- Herb Planting
- Nature Story Telling
- Children’s Cycling Activities
- Community Stalls
- And more!
Women Only Cycling Tuition – Saprkhill
Learn To Ride, cycling skills & confidence building
Date: Every Monday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd June
Time: 10am – 11am & 11am – 12pm
Location: Sparkhill Park, Stratford Road, Birmingham B11 4LX
FREE – No booking required – Spaces limited, first come first served
For complete beginners, who want to learn to ride a bike. Taught by qualified female instructors, bike and helmets will be available to borrow, however, these are limited and first come first served. The lesson is 1hr long, arrive early for registration.
Wild Bunch – Family Forest School
Weekly forest school sessions throughout the seasons. for both children and adults to connect to the natural world and create memorable moments.
Date: Every Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th June 2026
Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm
Location: Knowle Road Allotment, Knowle Road, Sparkhill, B11 3AW
For children aged 4+ and one grown-up
Pay-as-you-can – Book your spot.
Cooking Classes – Allens Cross Cooking Club
Monthly budget-friendly community cooking classes in Birmingham
Date: Every second Friday of the month
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Location: Allens Cross Community Centre, 24 Tinkers Farm Rd, Birmingham B31 1RH
Friday 12th June the theme will be BBQ Summer Sizzlers Under £5 – Come along!
Neighbourhood Futures Festival
ecobirmingham will be taking part with some storytelling and nature craft for families.
Date: Sunday 28th June
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Location: Nature & Wellbeing Centre, 79 Selwyn Road, Ladywood, B16 0SL (Edgbaston Reservoir)
FREE Energy Advice and support
Helping you save energy, money and reduce your carbon emissions.
Come and see us at one of our pop-up events.
Location: Moseley Hive
Date: 3rd and 18th June
Time: 10:45am -12:45pm
Location: The Springfield Project, Sparkhill
Date: 4th and 17th June
Time: 10:45-12:45
Whether you are able to attend one of our June events, donate to support our work, try cooking a seasonal or plant-based meal, spend some time outside in nature or plant some seeds. Together we can make a difference!