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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…
Lightpool Festival
Dates: 21st Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
Enjoy a spectacular programme of light-based art installations, live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities. More details coming soon.
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Brockholes Pram Walk - Brockholes Nature Reserve
Dates: 8th 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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The John Weld Collection with Harris Volunteer Ann - The Harris
Date: 8th Oct 2026
Learn about the work of a gifted artist who recorded Lancashire buildings and wildlife in the 19th century.Hear Ann’s experience translating John Weld’s notes and coming up close and personal with his work.
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Junior Craft Club - The Harris
Dates: 8th Oct 2026 - 14th Jan 2027
Drop-in to our Discover Preston Gallery and have a go at one of our craft activities. Take inspiration from the different collection items around you, including Horace the Elk.Children must be supervised at all times.
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The Birley Exhibition - In Conversation: Julie Mayer and Rita Robson - The Harris
Date: 8th Oct 2026
To learn about their practice, their works on display in the Birley exhibition and their pairings with works from The Harris collection.Artwork by Julie Mayer.Artwork by Rita Robson.
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Blackburn Artists' Society 80th Anniversary Exhibition: Day and Night - Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe
Dates: 9th Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026
Founded in 1946, Blackburn Artist's Society are celebrating their 80th Anniversary in 2026, and what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful new exhibition at Queen Street Mill? They have spent many years meeting at iconic venues across Lanc...
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Gawthorpe Textiles Collection Exhibition - National Trust: Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
Dates: 9th Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth was an expert with a needle, as well as making textiles she also collected and studied them. The items on display in this exhibition are a tiny part of the extensive and beautiful collection, she built up throughout her lif...
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Lego Club - The Harris
Dates: 10th Oct 2026 - 16th Jan 2027
Calling all master builders! Bring the world of Horrible Histories to life this summer. Create your own castle, palace, dungeon, Rotten Roman Empire or Awesome Egyptian Pyramid.Children must be supervised at all times.
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Lancashire Hawks and Owls at Barton Grange Garden Centre
Dates: 10th Oct 2026 - 11th Oct 2026
A chance to meet both the people and the birds they rescue.
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Honky Tonk Choir Singing Workshop - Lancaster Castle
Date: 10th Oct 2026
3 part harmony singing workshopLearn how to sing in three part harmony - bluegrass, old-time and classic country - in a low-pressure, fun singing group in Lancaster Castle's historic Keep. No experience required. Train your ear, use yo...
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Wool Month Crafts - Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe
Dates: 10th Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
Join us every Saturday in October and throughout the October half-term holidays for hands-on family crafting inspired wool.Crafters can create their own fluffy sheep pictures, get creative by gluing soft pom poms together to sculpt their ver...
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Sewing Café Workshops - Unravelling Tales - Judges Lodgings Museum
Date: 10th Oct 2026
Explore the story of your favourite jumper, your holey-est sock or your Nan’s patch-work quilt.Join local storyteller, Michael Forde, to unpick the history of your hand-me-downs and glad-rags. Bring a piece of clothing or textile with a tale...
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Live Entertainment with Lauren
Date: 10th Oct 2026
the perfect soundtrack to your Saturday night.
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How to count geese workshop - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Dates: 11th Oct 2026 - 13th Oct 2026
Ever wondered how a warden counts tens of thousands of geese? Join us for this workshop with some of our experts on exactly how we keep an up-to-date count of the birds on our reserve, including seasonal visitors such as pink-footed geese and whoo...
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Storytime Sessions - The Harris
Dates: 11th Oct 2026 - 17th Jan 2027
With a world of stories at our fingertips, each week brings an exciting new tale for young readers.Children must be supervised at all times.
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Signs of Autumn at Brockholes - Guided Walk - Brockholes Nature Reserve
Date: 13th Oct 2026
Join our Guided Walk Leaders for a fascinating tour of Brockholes looking for signs of Autumn.The walk is at a gentle pace, with lots of stopping to look at points of interest and watch the wildlife.Pre booking is required....
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Feed: Motherhood at the Museum - The Harris
Date: 14th Oct 2026
Discover the stories behind maternal artefacts and fashion and share your own experiences through a relaxed show-and-tell session celebrating the everyday objects that shape motherhood, past and present.Babies and young children welcom...
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