Family
Lancashire’s family events offer fun and engaging experiences for all ages, from interactive activities and entertainment to seasonal celebrations. These events create opportunities for families to spend quality time together in welcoming and enjoyable settings.
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Beauty & The Beast - A Christmas Panto! - Lowther…
Dates: 30th Nov 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
Paul Holman Associates presents the pantomime tale of Beauty & The Beast for 2026/27. Join Belle, Philippe, Gaston and Cheri Trifle for a delightful mix of mischief and…
A Christmas Carol - Pantomime
Date: 6th Dec 2026
As part of Chorley's Christmas Cracker Weekend, Panto is back at Chorley Town Hall on Sunday 6 Decem
Winter Wonderland
Dates: 12th Dec 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
Christmas in Chorley will get underway in style with the Christmas Lights Switch On
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.
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All Day Rover - East Lancashire Railway
Dates: 28th Oct 2026 - 15th Nov 2026
Fancy one of the best days out in the North West?Try our Day Rover Tickets, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stunning scenery and 7 unique stops packed with things to do. Including not just the steam train ride, but...
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One Return Trip of the Full Line - East Lancashire Railway
Dates: 28th Oct 2026 - 15th Nov 2026
Fancy one of the best days out in the North West?Try our Day Rover Tickets, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stunning scenery and 7 unique stops packed with things to do. Including not just the steam train ride, but...
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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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Wild Magic at Brockholes Nature Reserve - Brockholes Nature Reserve
Dates: 28th Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026
Calling all witches and wizards, goblins and ghouls! This Halloween, come along to our woodland school of magic nestled deep in the bewitching Brockholes woods. Using natural materials, you can design an enchanted cloak, build your very own brooms...
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Is That A Yeti Hetty? in Thorton Cleveleys
Date: 28th Oct 2026
A live-illustrated storytelling show for families
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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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Spooky Crafts for Half Term - National Trust: Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
Date: 28th Oct 2026
Join our Hallowe'en crafty fun - have a go at making your own spooky woolly ghost to take home and keep.Explore the Hall and see if you can spot the bats hiding in the rooms.Why not come dressed up as your favourite witch, wizard or Ha...
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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 painting - Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe
Dates: 28th Oct 2026 - 29th Oct 2026
Join in the fun with this classic Halloween activity!Use your imagination to design and transform ordinary pumpkins into magnificent monsters, creepy crawlies, or ghastly ghouls.We'll provide all the materials, so book now...
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Freezin - The Atkinson
Date: 28th Oct 2026
Snow is falling... and Jack Frost is calling! When the wicked Jack Frost sweeps into the kingdom and casts a spell of eternal winter, fountains freeze, forests frost over and the Royal Palace is plunged into chaos! With his icy powers growing stro...
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Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show - Chorley Theatre
Date: 28th Oct 2026
After a sell out run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy.The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and ev...
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Is That A Yeti Hetty? in Fleetwood
Date: 28th Oct 2026
A live-illustrated storytelling show for families.
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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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The Wizarding Adventure - East Lancashire Railway
Dates: 29th Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026
It's time to sign up to our spellbinding school of sorcery as you take a wacky and wonderful whistle stop tour of the Wizard Academy and learn to become a master of mystery and magic.Your adventure includes a train ride from Bury to Ra...
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