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Easter at Heskin Hall Shopping Village
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Heskin Hall Shopping Village
Website: www.heskinhallshoppingvillage.co.uk
Celebrate Easter with a fun-filled day at the Shopping Village. Join in the egg hunt which will lead you to Peter Rabbit and the Easter Fairy where you'll receive a special gift (tickets available online)....
Easter Fun at Affinity Lancashire
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Affinity Lancashire in Fleetwood
Website: www.affinitylancashire.com
Family Fun and Animal Adventures await. From meeting Derpy the KPop Tiger and Baby B the Mystery Box Bunny, to coming up close to some amazing animals at their visiting farm, hunting Easter eggs and creating...
Happy Hedgehog Learning
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Preston, Lancashire
Website: www.happyhedgehoglearning.co.uk
The Happy Hedgehog approach keeps learning calm, focused and manageable, celebrating progress at every step. It encourages short bursts of practice that fit easily into busy family routines. Joanne Adams,...
Lancashire Music Hub
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Lancashire
Website: www.lancashiremusichub.co.uk
Lancashire Music Service and Blackpool Music Service work in partnership with other organisations as part of Lancashire Music Hub to support youth music making. They welcome every child to discover the...
Razzamataz Preston
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Ashton Community Science College
Website: www.razzamataz.co.uk/school/79/Preston/
Razzamataz students are encouraged to express themselves, develop resilience and work as part of a team. Classes take place every Saturday at Ashton Community Science College, offering students aged 4–18...
Ryelands Park Junior Parkrun
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Ryelands Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/ryelandspark-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in whatever your pace! Free but please register before your first run. Held every...
Story & Rhyme Time
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: The Atkinson
Website: theatkinson.co.uk/events/story-rhyme-time/
Explore stories through rhyme and help develop your child’s language and communication skills while meeting other parents and carers. Together with their friendly librarians, babies and under-fives will...
Gozzle
20th March-31st May 2026
Venue: WWT Martin Mere
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/
Explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling, from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s freshly hatched picture book. With outdoor adventures, special activities, storytelling sessions...
Easter Toddler Party
23rd-26th March 2026
Venue: Thornton Hall Country Park
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/
Join Thornton Hall Country Park for a fun-filled Easter experience, perfect for toddlers and young families. With games, crafts, farm animals and indoor soft play, there's plenty to enjoy all day long....
The Easter Detectives: Who Framed the Easter Bunny
27th March-19th April 2026
Venue: RHS Garden Bridgewater
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/whats-on/easter-at-bridgewater
Follow clues and solve the mystery of the Easter Bunny in this interactive family Easter trail. Surrounded by spring blossom and bursts of seasonal colour, it’s an inspiring day out where families can...
Construction Club
28th March 2026
Venue: The Atkinson
Website: theatkinson.co.uk/events/construction-club/
Calling all young inventors, creators, and builders! Visit for Construction Club and unleash your imagination with a massive supply of LEGO® bricks. Admission is free, but spaces are limited. Construction...
Easter Adventures
28th March-12th April 2026
Venue: Rufford Old Hall
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/rufford-old-hall/events/
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rufford Old Hall. Make your way around the trail and find spring-inspired activities for the whole family. The price of the trail is £3.50...
Easter Dragon Egg Hunt
28th March-19th April 2026
Venue: The Hole in Wand
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/
Visit this Easter and take on the Dragon Egg Hunt!! They’ve muddled a spell and lost six Dragon Eggs across Blackpool. Help to uncover the hex, collect the letter and find the six Dragon Eggs to win...
EGGventure
28th March-6th April 2026
Venue: Thornton Hall Country Park
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/
Join a chocolate-filled, interactive adventure your little ones will love. Immersive EGGventure experience through the history of chocolate. Free chocolate bar for every full-paying child. Pre-booking...
Fleetwood Beach Care
28th March 2026
Venue: Fleetwood Beach
Website: www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2026-03-28-fleetwood-beach-care
Join in on Fleetwood Beach to explore the strandline and pick up litter and plastic off the beach in a bid to help nature thrive! No need to book, turn up on the day.
The Big Easter Hunt
28th March-18th April 2026
Venue: Ribby Hall Village
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/
Make your way to The Island for an Easter adventure through the woodland, following clues and discovering surprises along the way. A brand-new prize awaits at the end, with all the fun and excitement you'd...
Easter Dragon EGGventure
30th March-12th April 2026
Venue: Samlesbury Hall
Website: samlesburyhall.co.uk/event/easter-dragon-eggventure/
Join the Dragon Master and his lovable pet dragon Gilbert for a mythical experience at Samlesbury Hall this spring. Explore the hall and grounds to follow the quest – you might even find some treasure…...
Easter Trail in the Park
30th March-2nd April 2026
Venue: Gatty Park
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/
Join Community Solutions North West for an Easter Trail in Gatty Park. Pick up your entry form from Elmfield Hall reception.
The Mechanics Family Fun Festival
30th March 2026
Venue: Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Website: burnleymechanics.co.uk
Visit for a day of dance, storytelling, workshops and more. Explore Burnley Mechanics Theatre in new ways, try your hand at something a little different, and most importantly have fun! Activities will...
Easter Eggstravaganza at Penny Farm
1st-8th April 2026
Venue: World Horse Welfare Penny Farm
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/
Easter Eggstravaganza at Penny Farm – meet the ponies, join in with fun activities and treat yourself to some Easter goodies in the coffee shop.
Make It! Craft Workshop
2nd April 2026
Venue: The Atkinson
Website: theatkinson.co.uk/events/make-it-craft-workshop-2apr/
Be inspired by the museum, gallery and theatre programme in an arts and crafts workshop suitable for all the family. There’s something for all ages, with all materials supplied and all for free! Drop-in...
Peter Rabbit at Bury Transport Museum
3rd-4th April 2026
Venue: Bury Transport Museum
Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
Visitors will be able to see Peter Rabbit at intervals throughout the two days, and there will be even more family fun with three funfair rides suitable for toddlers, face painters and craft activities....
Spring Plant Fair
3rd-4th April 2026
Venue: RHS Garden Bridgewater
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rhs-garden-bridgewater/
Organised with Plant Heritage North West, find inspiration this spring in the Middle Wood event marquee, where a selection of Northern nurseries will sell a range of beautiful and unusual spring plants....
Easter Fun at Preston Markets
4th April 2026
Venue: Preston Markets
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/
Hop down this Easter for a fun family day out. Toffee the friendly Easter Bunny will be roaming the markets and handing out free chocolate eggs, while two brilliant face painters will be on hand to create...
Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
4th April 2026
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/tom-gates-epic-stage-show/
With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon.
Easter Bunny Trail
5th April 2026
Venue: Gawthorpe Hall
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/gawthorpe-hall/events/
Gawthorpe Hall's pet bunny rabbits have escaped into the garden and grounds; can you help to find them this Easter? Grab a clipboard and trail sheet to see how many you can find in the gardens, then claim...
Easter Egg Hunt
5th April 2026
Venue: The West Lancashire Light Railway
Website: www.westlancsrailway.org/special-events
Ride the trains, meet the Easter Bunny and join in with the Grand Easter Egg Hunt! Two engines in steam, plus traditional games, free competition with Easter prizes, children's fairground ride and their...
The Sooty Show
5th April 2026
Venue: Blackpool Grand Theatre
Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/the-sooty-show
Sooty heads into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family! Expect wonderful wizardry, thrills and spills, and of course lots and lots of laughs with Sooty, Sweep and Soo. Guaranteed giggles...
Preston Annual Egg Rolling
6th April 2026
Venue: Avenham & Miller Park
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/
Preston's annual chocolatey tumble event. Egg rolling complete with entertainment for all ages, there will be market stalls to browse, artists and performances, plus fun interactive workshops, not to mention...
The Ultimate Eggventure
6th April 2026
Venue: Lancaster Grand Theatre
Website: lancastergrand.co.uk/shows/the-ultimate-eggventure/
A fantastic new UV puppet show bringing dazzling entertainment to life. With mesmerising UV lights, comical characters, and vibrant stories that captivate all ages.
Cartoon Circus Live
7th April 2026
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/cartoon-circus-live/
The one-hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic...
Clown Egg Painting Workshop
8th April 2026
Venue: Showtown Blackpool
Website: www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/whats-on/family-activities/clown-egg-painting-workshop
A fun, family craft inspired by the famous Clown Egg Register. Get creative with bold colours, big expressions and playful designs as you paint your own clown face on an egg. Take home a mini masterpiece...
Easter Holiday Crafts
8th April 2026
Venue: Gawthorpe Hall
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/gawthorpe-hall/events/
Make your own pop-up Easter bunny and have some creative fun with Gawthorpe Hall's family-friendly crafts. Get artistic with your decoration and make your bunny as bright and colourful as you like.
Villain Academy
8th April 2026
Venue: The East Lancashire Railway
Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/villain-academy/
Step into the shadows and unleash your inner baddie as you train with the most diabolical, devious and downright dastardly villains! At Villain Academy, rules are meant to be broken, and chaos is highly...
Unicorn Live!
9th April 2026
Venue: Lancaster Grand Theatre
Website: lancastergrand.co.uk/shows/
Harmony, Melody and Starlight are the best of unicorn friends… Watch in amazement as they use the power of song and dance to create the band, Unicorn Live! This show will be sure to entertain children...
Campus in the City
10th April 2026
Venue: More Music, Morecambe
Website: www.lancaster.ac.uk/events/campus-in-the-city/
Lancaster University's Campus in the City will take over More Music in Morecambe, 10.30am to 4pm, bringing a full day of free, drop-in, family-focused fun. Discover mind-blowing research and get hands-on...
Mother Goose
10th April 2026
Venue: Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Website: burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/
Anton Benson Productions are back with another cracking Easter panto. Will Wally be able to win the heart of the farm hand Jill? And will the magical Fairy get Priscilla back to Goose Farm in time for...
Balloon Artist at Preston Markets
11th April 2026
Venue: Preston Markets
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/
Preston Markets are adding extra fun for the school holidays with a talented balloon artist, Adam Cadabra, creating fantastic balloon shapes for families to enjoy. It's the ideal mix of music, browsing,...
Enchanted – The Candlelight Concert
11th April 2026
Venue: The Muni Theatre
Website: www.themuni.co.uk/whats-on/enchanted-the-candlelight-concert/
A heartwarming and magical musical experience that brings the beloved songs of fairy tales to life in a truly enchanting candlelit setting. Performed by a cast of talented live singers, this concert features...
Beauty and the Beast - Easter Pantomime
12th April 2026
Venue: Blackburn Empire Theatre
Website: blackburnempire-tickets.blackburnempire.com/ticketbooth/shows/
Get ready for a magical Easter treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions return to The Empire with a brand-new panto promising dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for...
Robin Hood: Easter Pantomime
18th April 2026
Venue: The Atkinson
Website: theatkinson.co.uk/events/robin-hood/
Don’t miss this brand-new laugh-out-loud, egg-stravagant Easter adventure for the whole family, brought you to by KD Theatre Productions. Packed with toe-tapping tunes, dazzling dance routines, side-splitting...
VIVA LA VIDA – The Greatest Hits of Coldplay
18th April 2026
Venue: Blackburn Empire Theatre
Website: blackburnempire-tickets.blackburnempire.com/ticketbooth/shows/
A truly authentic tribute celebration of the British hitmakers' iconic 25-year career. This inclusive tribute production captivates and recreates the euphoric vibrancy and colourful energy of a live Coldplay...
The Princess Proms
19th April 2026
Venue: Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool
Website: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/events/the-princess-proms/
Prepare for a show-stopping performance as they pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including: Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty...
Friendly Engines Day
26th April 2026
Venue: The West Lancashire Light Railway
Website: www.westlancsrailway.org/special-events
Visit to meet their friendly engines! A special day for families, with two engines in steam plus heritage diesels. Attractions include children's fairground ride, traditional games, drive-a-diesel and...
High School Musical JR
26th April 2026
Venue: Darwen Library Theatre
Website: bwdvenues.com/whats-on/high-school-musical-jr-2026/
Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and the Wildcats as they bring East High to life on stage in this high-energy, feel-good musical. With a powerful message about confidence, teamwork, and believing in yourself,...
K-Pop Live
26th April 2026
Venue: Blackpool Grand Theatre
Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/k-pop-live
A high-energy, full-throttle tribute to the idols, the anthems, and the fandoms that turned a genre into a global movement. Live the rhythm. Feel the hype. Join the fandom.
Zog
28th-29th April 2026
Venue: Lancaster Grand Theatre
Website: lancastergrand.co.uk/shows/zog/2026-04-28/
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. From the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors,...
Zog
1st-2nd May 2026
Venue: The Atkinson
Website: theatkinson.co.uk/events/zog/
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. From the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying...
Brockholes Spring Flower Saturday - Guided Walk
2nd May 2026
Venue: Brockholes Nature Reserve
Website: www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2026-05-02-brockholes-spring-flower-saturday-guided-walk
Join the Guided Walk Leaders for a fascinating insight into the spring flowers you can see at Brockholes at this time of year. The walk is at a gentle pace, with lots of stopping to look and is aimed at...
Day Out With Thomas™
2nd-4th May 2026
Venue: The East Lancashire Railway
Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/day-out-with-thomas/
All aboard for a rocking good time! Join in the Thomas and Friends™ character hunt, have fun with garden games and keep the beat going at the Music Corner packed with music-inspired fun, plus much more!...
The Detective Dog
2nd-3rd May 2026
Venue: The Dukes
Website: dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/the-detective-dog-by-julia-donaldson
Tiny & Tall Productions brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on stage for Deaf and hearing family audiences. Expect captivating puppetry, surprising smells...
Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter’s Dinosaur That Pooped
3rd May 2026
Venue: Blackpool Grand Theatre
Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/tom-fletcher-and-dougie-poynters-dinosaur-that-pooped
Adapted from the bestselling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand-new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot...
Star Wars – Jedi Mind, Magic & Mayhem
4th May 2026
Venue: Viva Blackpool
Website: www.vivablackpool.com/event/star-wars-jedi-academy-mind-magic-mayhem/
An epic journey that combines the mystical arts of magic with the thrilling universe of Star Wars. This spectacular show will feature dazzling illusions and mind-bending tricks that will leave you on the...
The Boy at the Back of the Class
5th-9th May 2026
Venue: Blackpool Grand Theatre
Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/boy-at-the-back-of-the-class
Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense, and reminds...
Summer Music Sunday
10th May 2026
Venue: RHS Garden Bridgewater
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rhs-garden-bridgewater/
Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a nature lover, or someone seeking a leisurely Sunday escape, this event is organised with you in mind. Bring your friends, family, or enjoy some solo time as you revel...
Taylormania
10th May 2026
Venue: Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Website: burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...
Teddy Bear Day
17th May 2026
Venue: The West Lancashire Light Railway
Website: www.westlancsrailway.org/special-events
A special day for children who love their teddies. One loco in steam plus the Hudswell-Clarke mines diesel, and lots of teddy bears! Attractions include model railways, children's fairground ride, traditional...
Guided Walk: Wildflowers of the Fylde Dunes
21st May 2026
Venue: North Beach Car Park
Website: www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2026-05-21-guided-walk-wildflowers-fylde-dunes
Discover the wildflowers of the Fylde sand dunes and learn how they adapt and thrive in this dynamic coastal habitat. Hear fascinating folklore and traditional uses of coastal plants. Free (donations welcome)....
Bippo's Circus Adventure
23rd May 2026
Venue: Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Website: burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/
Get ready for a laughter-packed extravaganza with Bippo's Circus Adventure! This family-friendly theatre show promises to be a whirlwind of hilarity and heart-pounding circus stunts. Expect non-stop fun,...
May Half Term: The Great Garden Game-a-thon
23rd-31st May 2026
Venue: RHS Garden Bridgewater
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rhs-garden-bridgewater/
Get ready for a week of fun, laughter, and friendly competition as you celebrate the joys of spring. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable day of exhilarating games and activities in the...
The Magic of Science 'High Voltage'
25th May 2026
Venue: Blackburn Empire Theatre
Website: blackburnempire-tickets.blackburnempire.com/ticketbooth/shows/
Top Secret is a fast-moving, colourful magical science show suitable for the whole family, filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess! Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous...
Fireman Sam: The Lost Pirate Treasure
27th May 2026
Venue: Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Website: burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873678067
Norman Price is determined to win the Pontypandy Treasure Hunt, but when he discovers clues to a real pirate treasure, he goes exploring deep into the caves. With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling...
Wonderland Adventure
27th May 2026
Venue: The East Lancashire Railway
Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/wonderland-adventure/
Step through the looking glass and into a whimsical world of wonder! Join Alice and her delightfully mad friends for a topsy-turvy day where nothing is quite as it seems. Get ready for curious encounters,...
Bippo’s Circus Adventure
28th May 2026
Venue: Viva Blackpool
Website: www.vivablackpool.com/event/bippos-circus-adventure/
Get ready for a laughter-packed extravaganza with Bippo’s Circus Adventure! Starring Bippo the Clown, one of the UK’s top circus clowns for over 26 years, this family-friendly theatre show promises...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
28th-30th May 2026
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolour-dreamcoat/
A vibrant and uplifting musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat retells the timeless biblical story of Joseph, a young dreamer blessed with a remarkable gift for interpreting dreams. A fun-filled...
Ray Bubbles: The Ultimate Bubble Show
28th May 2026
Venue: Darwen Library Theatre
Website: bwdvenues.com/whats-on/ray-bubbles-2026/
Ray Bubbles is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different gases to...
The Wizarding Adventure
28th May 2026
Venue: The East Lancashire Railway
Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/the-wizarding-adventure/
Grab your wizard robes and get ready for an epic adventure at the Wizard Academy! Join the delightfully wacky professors as they reveal the secrets of real magic. Learn powerful incantations and perfect...
Ice Age Adventure Live
29th May 2026
Venue: The Atkinson
Website: theatkinson.co.uk/events/ice-age-adventure-live/
Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Join the fearless explorers as they trek through snow-packed valleys, outwit sabre-toothed surprises, and make friends...
The Dino Adventure
29th May 2026
Venue: The East Lancashire Railway
Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/the-dino-adventure/
Roar into adventure at Dino Academy! Grab your explorer hat and get ready for a prehistoric day of dino-sized fun! Join the eccentric and knowledgeable palaeontologists as they take you on a Jurassic journey...
The Utterly Revolting Science Show
30th May 2026
Venue: The Atkinson
Website: theatkinson.co.uk/events/utterly-revolting-science/
The spectacular, hilarious, highly-explosive science stunt show. Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team’s hilarious, high-tech new journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics...
K-Pop All Stars Tribute
5th June 2026
Venue: Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool
Website: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/events/k-pop-all-stars-tribute/
The explosive live celebration of the music, the artists, and the culture taking over the world. Feel the power of stadium-sized anthems, razor-sharp choreography, and a cast that delivers every beat with...
The Wind in the Willows
6th June 2026
Venue: The Dukes
Website: dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/the-wind-in-the-willows
Join Ratty, Mole, Toad, and Badger on a delightful, family-friendly adventure by the riverside in this lively and engaging theatrical production. This charming show brings Kenneth Grahame’s beloved classic,...
Barnum The Circus Musical
9th-13th June 2026
Venue: Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool
Website: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/events/barnum/
Barnum The Circus Musical comes to Blackpool Opera House Tue 9th – Sat 13th June. Starring Lee Mead as legendary showman P.T. Barnum, this dazzling production combines unforgettable songs, actor-musicians,...
NICE! Stories and Rhymes with Michael Rosen
13th June 2026
Venue: The Atkinson
Website: theatkinson.co.uk/events/nice-stories-and-rhymes-with-michael-rosen/
Poetry legend Michael Rosen celebrates his 80th birthday with a brand-new live show! Michael looks back at a lifetime in poetry. NICE! is a show for all ages, from the young to the young at heart.
Strawberries & Steam
14th June 2026
Venue: The West Lancashire Light Railway
Website: www.westlancsrailway.org/special-events
Meet their own Mr Strawbs and celebrate the famous Hesketh Bank strawberries! As well as strawberries, cakes and cream, and attractions include bar with bottled beer and strawberry prosecco, the South...
Ms Rachel - Fun for Little Ones Tribute Tour
18th June 2026
Venue: Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Website: burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/
Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just for little ones and their grown-ups!...
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR.
19th-20th June 2026
Venue: Blackpool Grand Theatre
Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/matilda-jr
Step into a world of imagination, courage, and a little bit of mischief as this young cast share the story of an extraordinary girl who dares to stand up, speak out, and change her own destiny. Audiences...
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
19th-27th June 2026
Venue: Lancaster Grand Theatre
Website: lancastergrand.co.uk/shows/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/2026-06-19/
While exploring an old country house, young Lucy stumbles upon an unusual wardrobe... Step into C.S. Lewis’s classic tale adapted to stage by Glyn Robbins, brought to life with wonder and warmth, where...
In The Night Garden Live
25th June 2026
Venue: Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool
Website: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/events/in-the-night-garden-live-2/#overview
Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size...
Blackpool Colour Run
18th July 2026
Venue: Starr Gate Beach
Website: www.blackpoolcolourrun.co.uk
Run, walk or jog with friends and family along a 2.5km, family‑friendly beach course. By the finish line, you’ll be painted every colour of the rainbow! Suitable for all ages and abilities, everyone...