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Fun-packed family shows are top of the bill at The Grand Theatre from September right through to 2023 as Blackpool lights up the world-famous Illuminations once again

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside will celebrate 60 years of conservation with an exhibition and competition of wildlife art.

The seaside landed inland on Saturday as The Mall Blackburn’s two-week beachy bonanza of free arts and crafts burst into life!

Pendle Leisure Trust is holding a Family Fun Day in aid of Pendleside Hospice.

The final two acts have been lined up for Blackpool’s biggest night of the year – the annual Illuminations Switch-On.

Rave On back to the fabulous 1950s once again with the rocking return of the smash-hit musical sensation Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story.  

Morecambe is preparing for a Vintage September with the return of one of its most popular and award winning free family festivals.

If you’re looking for things to do this month then a trip to American Golf Rossendale should be top of your list. As part of their Summer of Golf Campaign they’ve announced their own list of top ten things to do this August!

Armed with more singalong Irish songs than you can shake a pint of Guinness at, the world-famous Darlington-based Irish tribute band ‘The Wild Murphys’ are bringing their hugely popular touring production ‘One night in Dublin’ to the Blackpool Grand Theatre on Sunday 18^th September.

Get ready for one of the most magical nights in Blackpool’s event calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will close to give cyclists an opportunity to get a sneak preview of this year’s Illuminations.