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Things to do with kids in Lancashire
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Wallace & Gromit in A Case at the Museum Exhibition
28th September-4th January 2026
Venue: The Harris, Gallery One
Address: Preston
Step into the world of Wallace & Gromit – where invention meets imagination! Enjoy an immersive, hands-on exhibition celebrating the genius of Aardman’s iconic animated duo. Perfect for families, animation...
Lowther Youth Theatre: Juniors (6-10 yrs)
4th October-13th December 2025
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Address: Lancashire
Each week during term time, the youth theatre groups meet up to learn and develop theatre skills, build confidence and make new friends. There are no auditions. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience...
Children’s Theatre Workshop (4-6 yrs)
6th October-15th December 2025
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Address: Lancashire
Use your imagination, dress up, share ideas, invent characters and stories. They use creative play and drama games to build confidence, teamwork and performance skills. The main focus is drama, but they...
Spiro
15th October-4th January 2026
Venue: Lightpool Festival, Tower Festival Headland
Address: Blackpool, Lancashire
A family-friendly immersive walk-through sculptural tunnel of light experience. This 26m long magical experience is made of individually mapped LEDs that allow complex patterns to dance around the audience. Get...
Santa's Post Box
8th November-7th December 2025
Venue: Brockholes, Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve and Moss Bank Park
Nothing says Christmas like writing a letter to Santa. Take your letter to Santa and embark on an adventure round the self-led trail, armed with your special pack. Then warm up afterwards with a delicious...
Your family guide to festive fun
Primary Times shares 12 ideas for happy holiday moments with the whole family.
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Upcycle your glass jars this winter
Try creating your own Mini Snow Globe Ornaments – a fun, imaginative craft that kids will love.
Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!
From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.