Events in Walsall From 13th April – 19th April 2026

You can find a range of events across Walsall this week, from community gatherings and live music to creative workshops. On Monday, attend an information session at Walsall Town Hall on SEND reform strategies hosted by local advocacy groups with refreshments, offering dialogue for parents, educators, and health professionals from Willenhall and Aldridge. Tuesday features a family movement workshop run in collaboration with the West Midlands Dance Collective at Bescot Park Leisure Centre, where toddlers explore rhythm through dance using adaptive equipment designed to support inclusive participation.

Midweek includes performances hosted by Walsall Arena’s community programming, this week featuring an Afro-Caribbean storytelling night on Thursday evening that draws from oral traditions and incorporates live percussion. These events take place in the arena's main hall, accessible via West Midlands Metro line 2 or National Express route X57.

On Friday, a mental health awareness session led by Walsall NHS staff occurs at St Philip’s Church Hall, open to all employees across local businesses including those on Rotala bus routes. Saturday includes an intergenerational craft fair in the Market Square area, featuring leatherwork demonstrations that echo the town's historic saddle-making legacy.

Sunday offers a quiet community walk through Highbury Park and along the River Blythe footpath, encouraging reflection while reinforcing local networks across age groups. These events run between 12 April and 19 April, reflecting an ongoing programme supported by Walsall Council’s civic engagement unit.

Check the listings below for times and venues.