What's On in Lancashire

Lambing Live

Venue: Mrs Dowsons Farm Park

Address: Blackburn, Lancashire

Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/

Step into the heart of spring and experience the magic of Lambing Live. Learn all about the fascinating lambing process from how to care for spring arrivals, to the vital role played in supporting lambs,...

Affinity Lancashire

Venue: Affinity Lancashire Outlet Shopping

Address: Fleetwood

Website: affinitylancashire.com

Home to over 40 top brands, you’ll find everything you need at amazingly low prices at their dog friendly outlet shopping centre. Shop men’s, women’s and childrenswear alongside footwear, homeware...

Avenham Park Junior Parkrun

Venue: Avenham and Miller Park

Address: Preston

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/avenhampark-juniors/

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in whatever your pace! Held every Sunday...

Clitheroe Castle Junior Parkrun

Venue: Clitheroe Castle Gardens

Address: Clitheroe

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/clitheroecastle-juniors/

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in whatever your pace! Held every Sunday...

Easter at Brockholes Nature Reserve

Venue: Brockholes Nature Reserve

Address: Preston

Website: www.lancswt.org.uk/places-visit/brockholes

Visit for family-friendly events such as pre-school Nature Tots sessions, where your little ones can take their first steps into nature; or let them explore their artistic side at ‘Spring into Creativity’...

Easter at Heskin Hall Shopping Village

Venue: Heskin Hall Shopping Village

Website: www.heskinhallshoppingvillage.co.uk

Celebrate Easter with a fun-filled day at the Shopping Village. Join in the hunt which will lead you to Peter Rabbit and the Easter Fairy where you will receive a special gift (tickets available through...

Get Crafty: Saturday Free Arts & Craft Activities

Venue: Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery

Address: Blackburn, Lancashire

Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/

For children from toddler age to 12 years to enjoy. All children must be supervised by an adult. The crafts will take about 20-30 minutes and the children can take home whatever craft they make. Free...

Hop through Spring at AirHop Blackpool!

Venue: AirHop Blackpool

Address: Blackpool

Website: www.airhop.co.uk/blackpool-adventure-trampoline-park/

AirHop Adventure and Trampoline Park offers high-flying indoor fun with thrilling activities and experiences for all ages. Make Easter the bounciest ever by joining AirHop’s Easter Fest! Their first...

Joanne Adams Primary Tuition

Venue: Online and In-Person Sessions

Website: www.primary-tuition.co.uk

Through her Primary Tuition service and Happy Hedgehog series of learning resources, Joanne aims to make maths accessible and enjoyable for all. Joanne is dedicated to ensuring every child fulfils their...

Readers of The Round Table

Venue: Accrington Library

Address: St James Stree, Accrington, Lancashire

Website: events.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=720255

Join the reading group to discuss a different book every month along with games, crafts, puzzles and more! Reading group for children age 7-12. Every four weeks on Thursday (3.45pm to 4:45pm).

Spark Your Curiosity with Lancaster University

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.lancs.ac.uk/events/campus-in-the-city

Get ready for two days of hands-on activities, fascinating research, and mind-blowing discoveries at Campus in the City! With more than 30 free, family-friendly activities, this exciting event brings Lancaster...

STEM Craft Club

Venue: Accrington Library

Address: St James Stree, Accrington, Lancashire

Website: events.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=243647

A monthly session where children can get creative and get involved in a variety of craft activities all of which involve an element of STEM. Every four weeks on Saturday (2:30pm to 3:30pm). Free event.

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.pqacademy.com

At PQA, they do more than teach performing arts - they help to future-proof young people with skills for life. PQA empowers every child to shine. There are three academies in Lancashire - PQA Lytham St...

EGGventure at Thornton Hall Country Park

Venue: Thornton Hall Country Park

Address: Skipton, Lancashire

Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/eggventure-at-thornton-hall-country-park-p1132080

This Easter is going to be very EGGciting at Thornton Hall Country Park and they cannot wait for you to join them on the EGGventure. With Springtime Trail, lots of Easter fun for you on the farm and...

The Big Easter Hunt At Ribby Hall Village

Venue: Ribby Hall Village

Address: Ribby Road, Wrea Green, Blackpool, Lancashire

Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/

Join Binky Bunny for party dances at The Island, before starting your fun-filled family quest to find all of Binky's hidden eggs. Using your map, embark on a springtime adventure around The Village to...

Crack the Easter Egg-nigma Code

Venue: RHS Garden Bridgewater

Address: Manchester

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/bridgewater

Visit RHS Garden Bridgewater this Easter to hunt down the colourful eggs hidden throughout the spring garden, collect the clues to solve the mystery and claim your chocolate treat! Make sure you grab your...

Peter Rabbit at Easter

Venue: The East Lancashire Railway

Address: Bolton Street Station, Bury, Lancashire

Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/peter-rabbit-family-fun-day/

Go and see Peter Rabbit at intervals on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th April. There will be even more family fun with three theme park rides suitable for toddlers, face painters and craft activities. Complete...

Easter Jammin Family Funday

Venue: Preston Grasshoppers' Rugby Club

Address: Lightfoot Green Lane, Preston

Website: prestoncarnival.co.uk/event/easter-jammin-funday-adults-after-party/

A day full of fun and entertainment including raffle, tombola, DJ, steel band, catering vans and a huge range of stalls. Easter Egg Hunt £1 entry! Easter Bonnet Competition 50p entry! Take in your own,...

The Wizard of Oz

Venue: The Atkinson

Address: Lord St, Southport

Website: www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/the-wizard-of-oz/

Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it’s not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will...

The Frog Prince

Venue: The Muni Theatre

Address: Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire

Website: www.themuni.co.uk/whats-on/the-frog-prince/

Join professional pantomime company, TaleGate Theatre Productions, on a Mardi Gras adventure that is toad-ally wild! Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, audience participation, and all the fairy tale...

The Magic of Science

Venue: Blackburn Empire Theatre

Address: Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn

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

Hang on to your seats as they transform the Empire Theatre into a real life science laboratory. Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and...

The Three Little Vikings

Venue: The Dukes

Address: Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QE

Website: dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/the-three-little-vikings

Once upon a time in a Viking village, everything seems to be going wrong. Chickens are disappearing, trees are falling down, and there's lots and lots of crashing and bashing. The silly Chieftain won't...

Egg Rolling at Avenham and Miller Park

Venue: Avenham and Miller Park

Address: Preston

Website: www.visitpreston.com

No visit to Preston's Egg Rolling is complete without bringing your own Easter egg and rolling it down the hill with hundreds of other people. You can find a quiet spot and roll with the family or join...

Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Brockholes

Venue: Brockholes Nature Reserve

Address: Preston, Lancashire

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

Join the Mad Hatter's Tea Party this Easter for some fabulous fun! A magical afternoon filled with frivolous, fabulous fun, perfect for the whole family. There will be a whole host of fun-filled activities...

The Wizard of Oz - Easter Panto

Venue: The Joe Longthorne Theatre

Address: North Pier, Blackpool

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

Join Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure suitable for all ages. Watch in amazement as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical Land of Oz. With...

Nature Tots at Heysham Nature Reserve

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...

Whalley Monthly Artisan Market

Venue: Swan Pub & Hotel

Address: Ribble Valley, Lancashire

Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/

A Ribble Valley gem. Dive into Whalley's monthly celebration, a picturesque village cradled in the heart of Ribble Valley, that champions local craftsmanship, community spirit, and vibrant festivities....

RSC First Encounters – The Tempest

Venue: The Grand Theatre Blackpool

Address: Blackpool, Lancashire

Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/rsc-first-encounters-the-tempest

A perfect storm brings a feuding family and a king together on a magical island. This 80-minute version of The Tempest uses an edited version of the original play to create the perfect first introduction...

The Baddies

Venue: The Atkinson

Address: Lord St, Southport

Website: www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/the-baddies/

Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast wicked spells to try and scare a girl out of her wits… Who will succeed? Or perhaps the girl is braver...

The Koala Who Could

Venue: The Grand Theatre Blackpool

Address: 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire

Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/the-koala-who-could

Based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance, The Koala Who Could is an empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change - whether we like it or not. Recommended for ages 3yrs+.

Toddle Together

Venue: Brockholes Nature Reserve

Address: Preston, Lancashire

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

A one-hour walk around the reserve on buggy friendly paths aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers. It's a fantastic opportunity to get together with other parents and carers and get the little ones outside...

Day Out With Thomas

Venue: The East Lancashire Railway

Address: Bolton Street Station, Bury, Lancashire

Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/day-out-with-thomas/

Take a trip on Sodor’s number one tank engine and meet Sir Topham Hatt on this spectacular day out with Thomas. It’s all aboard the famous blue steam train for a magical ride on Thomas the Tank Engine...

Dog Day

Venue: Leighton Hall

Address: Carnforth, Lancashire

Website: www.leightonhall.co.uk/DB/events-diary/dog-day-at-leighton-hall

A fun family day of everything waggy-tailed and dog-related in Leighton’s rolling parkland. Top displays, dog training experts, dog agility demo, gundog demo, have-a-go activities including fun dog show,...

Fun Dog Show

Venue: Samlesbury Hall

Address: Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston

Website: samlesburyhall.co.uk/event/the-fun-dog-show/

Join them at Samlesbury Hall for the annual fun dog show! Monday 5th May 2025 10am-4pm. Bring your pooches along for a fun-filled day for all the family! From fancy dress to best in show, lots of pet stalls,...

Taylormania

Venue: Burnley Mechanics Theatre

Address: Manchester Rd, Burnley

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 obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...

The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth

Venue: Chorley Theatre

Address: Dole Lane, Chorley, Lancashire

Website: chorleytheatre.com/theatre_events/the-story-forge-make-your-own-myth/

Who is the god of dog poo bags? How did the microwave get its ping? The renowned Rubbish Shakespeare Company and Silly History Boys present a hilarious hour of high-octane adventure for children and childish...

Ignacio Lopez: Juan Solo’s Excellent Adventures in Space

Venue: Lancaster Grand Theatre

Address: St Leonardgate, Lancaster

Website: lancastergrand.co.uk/shows/ignacio-lopez-juan-solos-excellent-adventures-in-space/

Join Live At The Apollo’s Ignacio Lopez (Juan Solo) on a daring journey through the galaxy, in his rust bucket of a ship, the Millennial Falcon! Expect sarcasm, stand-up comedy and silliness in this...

Pig Heart Boy

Venue: Blackpool Grand Theatre

Address: 33 Church St, Blackpool

Website: BlackpoolGrand.co.uk

Malorie Blackman’s heartwarming novel Pig Heart Boy is brought beautifully to life in a powerful new live production at Blackpool Grand Theatre. Cameron is thirteen, and all he wants is to be normal...

Nature Tots at Heysham Nature Reserve

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...

Preston Caribbean Carnival

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.

Matilda Jr. - The Musical

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...

The Enchanted Princess Ball

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...

Exciting Science

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...

Villain Academy

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,...

Let's Grow Preston Spring Fair

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,...

Monster Trucks 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....

Mayfield Primary School In 'Showtime 25'

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...

Artisan Markets - Brockholes

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...

Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live!

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...

Summer Diesel Gala

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...

Classic & Performance Motor Show

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...

Spot’s Birthday Party

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...

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

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,...

Blackpool Colour Run

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...