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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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Gosling Gang (toddler sessions) - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Dates: 7th 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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Prehistoric Lancashire Guided Walk - Brockholes Nature Reserve
Date: 7th Oct 2026
Join our Guided Walk Leaders for a fascinating prehistoric tour of Brockholes.We will visit the Brockholes stone circle and cover the Ice Age and the impact it had on local geography including a look at some of our impressive glacial e...
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Community Roots: Living with ADHD - The Harris
Date: 7th Oct 2026
This not only enhances their lives, but those of them around them. This course is designed to give you some insight into what ADHD is and the different ways that this can present.We aim to try and understand the impacts which ADHD can...
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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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Feed: Motherhood at the Museum - The Harris
Date: 8th 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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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 - 7th 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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Grow Your Potential - Get Ready for Work - The Harris
Date: 9th Oct 2026
Need a hand getting into work or training?Drop in and have a chat with Harriet. She’s here to support you with anything that might be holding you back.Whether it’s help with job applications, CV writing, boosting your confi...
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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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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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Knit and natter - The Harris
Date: 12th Oct 2026
Bring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people.Come along and have a knit and a natter, share gossip, tips and patterns. It doesn't matter whether you're new to knitting or a dab hand, everyone is wel...
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