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Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery's landmark new exhibition that places its extraordinary collection of rare books, manuscripts and ceramics into dialogue with works from major national institutions opened on Friday 12 September.

From Sea Witches to a Meet-and-Greet Dance Party, there's plenty of Halloween fun coming up at SEA LIFE Blackpool and The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse!

Top TV stars Joe McFadden (Holby City, Heartbeat), Ben Onwukwe (London’s Burning) and Bill Ward (Coronation Street) are now locked in to headline the acclaimed stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption at Blackpool Grand Theatre this month

Blackpool Grand Theatre is summoning a wickedly funny new co-production of Noël Coward’s iconic supernatural comedy Blithe Spirit this October starring BAFTA winning actress Susan Woolridge (Hope and Glory, Jewel in The Crown) as madcap medium Madame Arcati

A Taste of Leyland, the popular food and drink festival in South Ribble, will be back this September.

Britpop legends The Bluetones are coming to The Muni Theatre, Colne, to play a special acoustic performance of the band’s classic tunes from their six albums, including the No. 1 Platinum-selling debut album, Expecting To Fly.

With Christmas on the horizon, The Atkinson in Southport is inviting families to step into a tale as old as time with this year’s spectacular pantomime Beauty and the Beast.

Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool has added a terrifying new attraction to this year’s Halloween event – and it incorporates a favourite ride in a way thrillseekers have never experienced before.

Fylde Council and Discover Fylde are bringing the first ever Fylde Fest to St Annes' exciting new event space on Saturday 25 October for an afternoon of fun and family activities, all featuring the big-hearted spirit of Lancashire.

The fun of the summer isn't over yet, with plenty of great events still happening on evenings and weekend across the county. This weekend sees the start of the Heritage Open Days, so there are plenty of historical buildings for you to explore and enjoy.