This month is a busy one in Birmingham:
At Brindley Place you can enjoy an outdoor, child-friendly film festival from August 13-28.
The British Glass Biennale starts on August 24.
And, if London 2012 has switched you on to athletics, the Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix is on August 26.
If you're heading to Birmingham to stay with us with your family this summer, please check out our Cool for Kidspage for our top pick of things to do.
VisitBirmingham.com also have excellent ideas for under 12s and teenagers.




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