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Outdoor Events

Nature Tots at Heysham Nature Reserve

23rd May 2025

Venue: Heysham Nature Reserve

Address: Morecambe, Lancashire

Website: www.lancswt.org.uk/events/

As part of Heysham Nature Reserve’s ‘Connecting to Nature’ project, each month explore and learn all about the wildlife around you. Each session takes a sensory stroll around the reserve followed...

Outdoor Events

Preston Caribbean Carnival

25th May 2025

Venue: Moor Park

Address: Moor Park Ave, Preston, Lancashire

Website: prestoncarnival.co.uk/event/preston-caribbean-carnival/

Visit for Carnival Day and watch the colourful vibrant parade at 12:30pm from Moor Park Ave then onto the park for live stage performances. Entry fees do apply to the park and will be a cost of a donation.

Theatre & Cinema

Matilda Jr. - The Musical

29th May-1st June 2025

Venue: Blackburn Empire Theatre

Address: Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

Website: blackburnempire.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/

A thrilling adventure as they bring Roald Dahl's beloved novel to life on stage! Meet Matilda Wormwood, a brilliant, intelligent, and imaginative young girl who will capture your heart. With her extraordinary...

Theatre & Cinema

The Enchanted Princess Ball

29th May 2025

Venue: The Atkinson

Address: Lord St, Southport

Website: www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/the-enchanted-princess-ball/

Once upon a time, in the land of fairy tales, Chester the Castle Jester has muddled up all invitations to The Royal Ball. Join him as he goes on an adventure to meet Cinderella at The Royal Castle, The...

Theatre & Cinema

Exciting Science

30th May 2025

Venue: The Atkinson

Address: The Atkinson, Lord St, Southport

Website: www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/exciting-science/

This brand-new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from 4 years and upwards. With fun and fact-filled experiments, watch in amazement as they recreate a volcanic eruption, turn...

Outdoor Events

Villain Academy

30th May 2025

Venue: The East Lancashire Railway

Address: Bolton Street Station, Bury, Lancashire

Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/villain-academy/

During this devilishly delightful interactive experience, you’ll meet a host of cads and bounders from your favourite stories. Your adventure includes a train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back,...

Outdoor Events

Let's Grow Preston Spring Fair

31st May 2025

Venue: Ashton Park

Address: Pedders Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston

Website: www.visitpreston.com/article/9285/Let-s-Grow-Preston-Spring-Fair

Let's Grow Preston's annual Spring Fair includes a multitude of performers, commercial and community stalls. Providing entertainment and information about lots of things about gardening, outdoors, activities,...

Outdoor Events

Monster Trucks 2025

14th June 2025

Venue: Thornton Hall Country Park

Address: Thornton in Craven, Near Skipton, Thornton in Craven, Lancashire, BD23 3TS

Website: thorntonhallfarm.co.uk/event/monster-trucks-2025/2025-06-14/

Get ready for a monster day out this Father’s Day weekend. The Monster Trucks will perform a morning and afternoon stunt show which includes lots of crushing of cars, amazing stunts, and crowd participation....

Theatre & Cinema

Mayfield Primary School In 'Showtime 25'

20th June 2025

Venue: The Joe Longthorne Theatre

Address: North Pier, Blackpool

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/blackpool/the-joe-longthorne-theatre/

Mayfield Primary School return for a third successive year to showcase the amazing performing arts talents of their students. This unique show is an evening full of song, dance, fun and smiles as more...

Outdoor Events

Artisan Markets - Brockholes

28th-29th June 2025

Venue: Brockholes Nature Reserve

Address: Just off Junction 31 of the M6, Preston, Lancashire

Website: www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2025-06-28-artisan-markets-brockholes-28th-29th-june

Open to the public from 10am until 4pm, these markets are a brilliant opportunity to enjoy local businesses, treat yourself or a loved one, and experience a wonderful day out at one of the North West's...

Theatre & Cinema

Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live!

29th June 2025

Venue: The Grand Theatre Blackpool

Address: 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire

Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/natural-history-museum-presents-dinosaurs-live

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up...

Outdoor Events

Summer Diesel Gala

3rd-6th July 2025

Venue: The East Lancashire Railway

Address: Bolton Street Station, Bury, Lancashire

Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/summer-diesel-gala/

Gleaming diesel locomotives, gorgeous sun-drenched days (hopefully) and soothing summer evenings. It’s the East Lancashire Railway’s Summer Diesel Gala. See and ride behind your favourite engines from...

Outdoor Events

Classic & Performance Motor Show

6th July 2025

Venue: Leighton Hall

Address: Carnforth, Lancashire

Website: www.leightonhall.co.uk/DB/events-diary/classic-and-performance-motor-show

Hundreds of vintage vehicles, performance and classic cars on display on Leighton’s lawn and terrace. Arena commentary and the ever-popular auto jumble. A great family day out. Tickets can be booked...

Theatre & Cinema

Spot’s Birthday Party

8th-9th July 2025

Venue: The Atkinson

Address: Lord St, Southport

Website: www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/spots-birthday-party/

Spot is having a very special birthday party, and you’re invited! Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life...

Theatre & Cinema

Disney’s Aladdin JR. (A Chorley Youth Theatre Production)

12th July 2025

Venue: Chorley Theatre

Address: Dole Lane, Chorley, Lancashire

Website: chorleytheatre.com/whats-on/

Ring bells! Bang the drums! Chorley Youth Theatre presents an exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold. With new, colourful characters and non-stop adventure,...

Outdoor Events

Blackpool Colour Run

19th July 2025

Venue: Starr Gate Beach

Website: www.blackpoolcolourrun.co.uk

Get ready to paint the beach as Blackpool Colour Run returns this July. By taking part in Blackpool Colour Run and raising sponsorship, you’ll be helping local people who need dedicated hospice care...

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