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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...
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...
‘Get Crafty’ – Saturday Free Arts and Crafts Activities
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
These free craft sessions are drop-in and unsupervised by Museum staff. They are aimed at children from toddler age to 12 years. The crafts will take about 20-30 minutes and the children can take home...
Bambino by Brian House
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: 35 Wood Street, St Annes
Pop in to Bambino by Brian House, a dedicated childrenswear shop full of pre-loved items suitable for children up to 16. Donate old clothes, accessories, furniture, toys and games, or pick up new items,...
Blackpool Illuminations 2025
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Promenade, Blackpool
For generations, children and adults alike have been entranced by the spellbinding seafront spectacle which bathes the promenade with more than a million magical bulbs in a shimmering sea of light. It's...
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.