Four of the best indoor half-term highlights across the Black Country to avoid the wet weather

From creative workshops and museum trails to soft-play adventures and magic shows, there’s plenty happening across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, South Staffordshire and Walsall to keep children entertained this February half-term — whatever the weather.

With the winter half-term scheduled for 16–20 February 2026, families in the West Midlands are spoilt for choice with indoor attractions, workshops, creative events and hands-on activities to keep children entertained regardless of the weather.

Here are some of the best options you can pick from throughout the week.

Active Indoor Play & Fun Centres

For younger children (and energetic parents), there is no shortage of vibrant play spots where imaginations can run wild:

• Play‑tropolis – A popular indoor playground in Wombourne with slides, climbing and soft-play fun designed for under-10s.

• Kids Funworld – Packed with rides and arcade games, this is a go-to family amusement centre just outside Wolverhampton city centre.

• Adventure Street Ltd – Highly rated indoor play venue in Dudley for toddlers and young children.

• Spacehoppas Playzone, Funky Monkeys West Bromwich and Junglebugs Indoor Play Centre and Party Zone offer soft play and family fun spots across Sandwell — ideal for rainy days and bustling half-term crowds.

• Jungle boogie Walsall and Adventureland Aldridge are reliable indoor play centres in Walsall for younger families.

• In Dudley Port, Monster Mayhem (Dudley Port) adds a quirky indoor amusement-style experience, while Fun City has games, prizes and plenty of indoor entertainment for all ages.

Workshops, Libraries & Creative Events

Many local councils and community venues are organising free or low-cost indoor events that celebrate creativity and learning:

• Wolverhampton Young Opportunities and community venues across the city are hosting creative half-term activities including drama, arts and crafts, music and games spread over the week, suitable for a range of ages. 

• Sandwell Libraries are buzzing with craft stations, storytelling sessions and family film screenings throughout the break. Notably, Great Barr Library is staging family magic shows, crafting and interactive storytelling, while other branches offer rhymes, play and maker activities.

These free sessions are excellent for imaginative play and provide a warm indoor environment to connect with other families.

Events & Exhibitions

Dudley libraries and community centres are running a packed programme of kids’ activities including LEGO clubs, Chinese New Year craft workshops, biscuit decorating, animal-themed trails and storytelling panels — with many sessions suitable for all ages and free to attend. 

• Wolves Museum at Molineux in Wolverhampton offers an engaging indoor museum experience for football fans, with displays and interactive exhibits about the club’s history.

• New Art Gallery Walsall (note: free workshops are covered in regional listings) is running drop-in creative workshops throughout the week for early years and older children alike, alongside traditional Lunar New Year celebrations with storytelling and lantern-making scheduled for 21 February. 

• Dudley Museum at The Archives is hosting a free Art School Trail where families can explore displays and complete creative missions to earn rewards — a gentle and educational indoor option mid-week.

More Indoor Ideas for the Whole Family

• 007 Escape Rooms — Older children and teens might enjoy testing their puzzle-solving skills in themed escape room challenges in Wolverhampton city centre.

• Local theatre venues across the region are also listing half-term performances and live shows, from pantomime productions to family-friendly stage shows — check local listings and ticket providers for times and ages.