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Lancashire offers a wide range of free events, from community festivals and outdoor performances to exhibitions and local markets. These accessible events provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy culture, entertainment, and activities without any cost.
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Blackpool Illuminations 2026
Dates: 4th Sept 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s…
Meet the Christmas Stitch!
Date: 22nd Dec 2026
Step into Christmas at Affinity Lancashire in Fleetwood with our FREE events!
Light Up Lancaster
Dates: 5th Nov 2026 - 7th Nov 2026
Over three magical evenings, Lancaster’s streets, landmarks and public spaces will be filled with spectacular artworks and unexpected sights for visitors of all ages.
St Annes Kite Festival
Dates: 10th Sept 2027 - 12th Sept 2027
The 2026 award winning St Anne’s Kite Festival will take place in September, this date being identified by suitable tides for everyone’s safety.
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Witchy Workshop + Storytelling - Dukes Theatre and Cinema
Date: 27th Oct 2026
Join us for this spellbinding workshop + storytelling!You'll begin with a movement workshop where you will fill a culdron to the brim with your own magic, and your otherwordly imagination and then settle down for a delightful reading o...
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Boogie's Glitter Goo Lab
Date: 27th Oct 2026
We're getting Creepy before Christmas here at Affinity Lancashire and you're all invited to join us!
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Happiness! The Ken Dodd Exhibition - Showtown
Dates: 27th Oct 2026 - 2nd Jan 2027
Happiness! The Ken Dodd ExhibitionGet ready for a wonderfully wacky, gloriously giggle-filled celebration of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers as Happiness! The Ken Dodd Exhibition arrives at Showtown this summer.Ope...
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Fibre Discovery Studio - The Harris
Date: 27th Oct 2026
Visitors can handle raw fleece, wool and cotton, watch spinning demonstrations using a drop spindle and spinning wheel, have a go at carding, and create their own woven keepsake using either a simple cardboard loom or paper weaving for younger vis...
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Gosling Gang (toddler sessions) - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Dates: 28th Oct 2026 - 4th Nov 2026
Every Wednesday in term time, join us for our Gosling Gang sessions.Gosling Gang is a morning of fun and learning for your toddlers, including story time, sing along and toddler activities. The sessions are approximately one hour and a...
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Foucault Pendulum Talks - The Harris
Date: 28th Oct 2026
Students from the University of Lancashire will be holding short talks about the pendulum and will take place on the hour between 10am and 3pm in The Rotunda. No tickets are needed for this free event.
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Baby Bounce & Rhyme - The Harris
Dates: 28th Oct 2026 - 27th Jan 2027
Sharing songs and rhymes is a fun way for babies and toddlers to develop their language skills.Please note: The Family Library will be closed for essential maintenance from Monday 23 November to Saturday 28 November. Baby Bounce and Rh...
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The Spellbound Search
Date: 28th Oct 2026
We're getting Creepy before Christmas here at Affinity Lancashire and you're all invited to join us!
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Halloween Themed Free Crafts - Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe
Dates: 28th Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
If you are looking for some fun, free crafts this Halloween then come and join us at Queen Street Mill this October half-term. We'll have themed crafts and activities Wednesday - Saturday!Get stuck in to create monsters and ghouls from...
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Pumpkin Sculpting with Simon McMinnis at Barton Grange Garden Centre
Date: 28th Oct 2026
Get into the Halloween spirit at this free pumpkin carving event.
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Free Half Term Craft Fun at Lancashire Police Museum
Dates: 29th Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026
Make and decorate your own ghosts and pumpkins key chains and decorations.
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Felted Friends Wellbeing Workshop - Holden Clough Nurseries
Date: 29th Oct 2026
Thursday 29th October 2026, 10.00am - 4.00pmThis workshop is part of a series of creative wellbeing workshops organised by the Cauda Equina Champions Charity to help raise awareness of Cauda Equina Syndrome.Unleash your cre...
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Brockholes Pram Walk - Brockholes Nature Reserve
Dates: 29th Oct 2026 - 17th Dec 2026
Join us for a brisk 1 hour walk around the reserve on pram friendly paths. A great way to get out in the fresh air, get some exercise and improve your own health, as well as meet and chat with other new parents and carers. You are then welcome to...
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Apples and Pears, Working Lives Downstairs - Judges Lodgings Museum
Dates: 29th Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026
Come and make shadow puppets of the people who lived and worked downstairs at the Judges Lodges. In times gone by, children had to work for a living and through role playing in shadow puppetry with scenery, we can imagine life as a servant, chimne...
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Ink, Print, Repeat - The Harris
Date: 29th Oct 2026
This is a drop in activity and you can join any time during the session.
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Halloween Mask Making - Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Dates: 29th Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026
Drop into Helmshore Mills Museum for a spooktacular time this Halloween with our scary mask making experience. From Ghouls to Mummies let your imagination run riot at our free sessions.
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