Top Picks
Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.
We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.
1Free! (worth double-checking)at The New Art Gallery Walsall
Join Artist Al Fawson for fast-paced and fun workshops where you can make speedy sketches of artworks, the Gallery’s architecture, and the local area.
2Free! (worth double-checking)Come along to our summer fayre at St Giles Church, where you can browse and buy lovely items from our tables of crafts, bric-a-brac, jewellery, flower displays, and more. Relax with a delicious refreshment, and enjoy the wonderful BBQ and Caribbean food outside. Everyone is welcome, entry is free, and as with previous fayres, it promises to be a warm and welcoming day at our church. 10.00 am/2.00 pm.
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3Free! (worth double-checking)11am to 1pm Admission: £5 In these workshops by Paula Andrews, there will be opportunities to create Fused Glass artworks inspired by Nature, Colour and the Seasons. There are lots of projects to choose from including freestanding panels as well as dishes and tea lights. Each project is individually priced and payable on the day. Prices range from £10 to £40. Workshops are suitable for all abilities.
4Free! (worth double-checking)at The Worker's Institute and Cafe
Walk our historic streets browsing shops, houses and industrial workplaces of the past as they are brought to life with reenactors representing everything from domestic life to the armed forces.
5Free! (worth double-checking)at The Black Country Living Museum
Walk our historic streets browsing shops, houses and industrial workplaces of the past as they are brought to life with reenactors representing everything from domestic life to the armed forces.
6Free! (worth double-checking)at Studio-Gallery of Carole Baker
NEWPORT AGRICULTURAL SHOW Chetwynd Deer Park, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8EU. You can find Carole in the Rural Lifestyle Marquee and she will be demonstrating from 12.30pm Saturday 11 July 2026
7Free! (worth double-checking)Discover alternative therapies, psychic & mediums, retailers & more at the Northampton Spiritual & Wellbeing Show. Book tickets for this uplifting Mind, Body, Spirit event!
8Free! (worth double-checking)Discover alternative therapies, psychic & mediums, retailers & more at the Long Eaton Spiritual & Wellbeing Show. Book tickets for this uplifting Mind, Body, Spirit event!
9Free! (worth double-checking)at Artcore
Free visual art workshops on in the heart of the community for children and young people aged 6 to 15 years.
10Free! (worth double-checking)at Ordish Room
If you can't sing it... wing it; our choir motto!
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