Things to do in Coventry today
Find events, gigs, family activities and free things to do in Coventry today.
Current events and activities in Coventry
- Coventry Audio Tour: An Audio Voyage Through Time and Creativity
14 stops across Coventry, roughly 84 minutes of narration, walked in whatever order and at whatever speed suits you. Works fully offline once downloaded, so you need no data or signal while you walk.
18:00-20:00 at Coventry Cathedral
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
13:25-15:25 at Showcase Coventry
- Spooky Printmaking
Get creative and discover the world of printmaking, inspired by the work of artist Paula Rego! In this fun, hands-on workshop, children will explore shapes, textures and spooky Halloween-inspired ideas as they design and create their very own repeat-pattern printing roller.
Check official times at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
- The Herbert: Free Galleries & Museum
The Herbert: Free Galleries & Museum is a museum / gallery at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. Visitors explore displays, exhibitions or gallery spaces at their own pace during the listed opening hours. Opening days, sessio
10:00-16:00 at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
- Monster Mia
Free-spirit Mia feels completely out of place in her perfect hometown. Sent to the mysterious Rotwood Academy, she discovers her classmates are actually monsters. Surprisingly, this is where she finally fits in.
14:00-16:00 at Showcase Coventry
- Verity
Lowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who's unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.
17:15-19:15 at Showcase Coventry
- Halloween half-term at Kenilworth Castle
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Kenilworth Castle this half-term. Join the Great Pumpkin Party as we celebrate the season with family activities and entertainment.
Check official times at Kenilworth Castle
- Coventry Transport Museum (Free Entry)
Coventry Transport Museum (Free Entry) is a museum / gallery at Coventry Transport Museum. Visitors explore displays, exhibitions or gallery spaces at their own pace during the listed opening hours. Opening days, session
10:00-17:00 at Coventry Transport Museum
- Go Ape & Hermit's Hollow at Coombe
Treetop adventures, zip wires and a woodland playpark in Coombe Country Park.
9:00-17:00 at Coombe Country Park
- The Wave Waterpark
The Wave Waterpark is a sports activity at The Wave Waterpark. Visitors take part in a physical activity or use the venue facilities during the listed session. Opening days, session times or accommodation availability va
10:00-18:00 at The Wave Waterpark
- Hinckley Indie Market
Family fun and community event supporting local traders in the Market Place and the Borough in Hinckley town centre held on the last Sunday of every month, excluding December. A wide selection of goods will be available
Check official times at Hinckley Town Centre
- Who's in Your Book?
Oh no! Monster and his friends have escaped from their books, and only you can help return them home! In Baddesley's gardens, set off on a fun-filled interactive trail through the magical world of Tom Fletcher's Who's In
Check official times at Baddesley Clinton
- Stranger Folk Digital Adventure
Saturday 3 October – Sunday 8 November, 9.30am-4pm: Perfect for ages 7-12, this magical new digital adventure played by mobile app is set to haunt Baddesley Clinton this autumn. Booking not needed.
Check official times at Baddesley Clinton
- Draft Dodgers & State Sanctioned Violence
fast, aggressive, political, Hardcore Punk show in coventry. Profits going to Medical aid Palestine.
18:00-20:00 at Just Dropped In
- Mystical and Magical Woodland Trail at Packwood House
Join us this October half-term for our Mystical and Magical Woodland Trail where woodland explorers will head out to the Welly Walk and search high and low to see how many autumn treasures and spooky surprises they can f
Check official times at Packwood House
- Social Climbing Coventry: Family Bouldering
Family bouldering for ages 5+, coached kids clubs and beginner-friendly climbs in Coventry city centre.
12:00-22:00 at Social Climbing Coventry
- Boom Battle Bar: Games & Bar
Boom Battle Bar: Games & Bar is a adventure golf at Boom Battle Bar Coventry. Visitors play the themed golf course hole by hole, keeping score as they complete its obstacles and challenges. It is available open daily; 18
12:00-23:00 at Boom Battle Bar Coventry
- Drayton Manor Resort: theme park
Drayton Manor Resort: theme park is a theme park / adventure park at Drayton Manor Resort. Visitors can plan rides, attractions, family entertainment and seasonal activities around the opening calendar. Opening days, ses
Check opening times at Drayton Manor Resort
How to find something worth doing today
Start with events that still have a confirmed time and booking link, then add an open-daily attraction if you have a gap. Broadgate, the Cathedral Quarter and Coventry Transport Museum are close enough to combine on foot.
For later plans, check FarGo Village, the Belgrade Theatre, hmv Empire and Warwick Arts Centre. Listings are ordered by start time so the next practical option appears first.
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