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There’s always something happening, from food festivals, cultural celebrations and live entertainment to family-friendly events, farmers markets and historical themed happenings.
Whether you’re planning a day out, a short break, or just exploring what’s on near you, you’ll find plenty to inspire you.
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Kickstart To Christmas
Date: 28th Nov 2026
With the KTB Singers and special guests.
Light Up Lancaster: Explore Week
Dates: 26th Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026
Packed with hands-on opportunities to explore light, art and science, there’s plenty to get involved in at Explore Week,
Chorley Christmas Lights Switch On and Totally…
Date: 22nd Nov 2026
Christmas in Chorley will get underway in style with the Christmas Lights Switch On
Wreath Making
Date: 26th Nov 2026
Settle in, get creative and enjoy a little festive indulgence
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Drive A Steam Train Experience - East Lancashire Railway
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
Bring your childhood dreams to life as you step onto the footplate of a full-sized, fully operational heritage steam train and take control of the magnificent engine.A steam train driving experience on the East Lancashire Railway is ex...
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Inside the Archive Exhibition - The Harris
Dates: 23rd Oct 2026 - 4th Nov 2026
The BFI National Archive looks after one of the largest and most important collections of film and television in the world. Its teams of experts ensure that the collections are preserved and developed for future generations and made widely accessi...
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Gosling Gang (toddler sessions) - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Dates: 23rd 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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Nature Tots at Brockholes - Brockholes Nature Reserve
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
Nature Tots is suitable for ages 15 months - 5 years and runs every Friday during Lancashire School Term timeEach session has a different theme and activities include nature art, story time, bug hunts, games, crafts and much more!
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Dolls’ House Collection - Hoghton Tower
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
There’s something timelessly fascinating about the magical, miniature world of the dolls’ house, the collection at Hoghton Tower spans three centuries with many fine examples to pique your interest and imagination. From beautiful vintage construct...
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Blackburn Artists' Society 80th Anniversary Exhibition: Day and Night - Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe
Dates: 23rd 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: 23rd 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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The Lune Valley and the West Indies: Sugar, Cotton and the Slavery Economy Lecture
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
An exploration of the many connections between farming and yeomen families in the Lune Valley and Britain's sugar colonies in the West Indies.
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Queen Street Mill Steam Days - Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Briercliffe
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
Each month we will be holding Steam Days (Friday - Saturday) where our Heritage Lancashire Boilers and Steam Engine, Peace, will be running and bringing the mill back to its full glory.The Engine will be demonstrated for 20 minutes at...
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The Lune Valley and the West Indies: Sugar, Cotton and the Slavery Economy Lecture - Judges Lodgings Museum
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
An exploration of the many connections between farming and yeomen families in the Lune Valley and Britain’s sugar colonies in the West Indies. What darker history lies beneath the story of this beautiful local valley? Dr Mike Winstanley is back wi...
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Historic Graffiti and Superstitious Beliefs - Special Tour - Hoghton Tower
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
Let us transport you back over four hundred years, to a time when King James I, and the people of that time, held firm beliefs about and against witches and witchcraft.Your guide will give you an insight into the king’s fascination wit...
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Talk about the Lancashire Airman - Bamber Bridge
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
Neville Stack was one of the most celebrated aviators of the inter-war period.
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Rock am River - The Continental
Dates: 23rd Oct 2026 - 24th Oct 2026
Rock am River festival returns to the New Continental in Preston for its fifth birthday celebrations.
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Murder Mystery Evening - East Lancashire Railway
Dates: 23rd Oct 2026 - 18th Dec 2026
All the clues and mystery for a date with death!Can you solve the clues to uncover the culprit? Let us wine and dine you while our award winning actors take you through your sleuthing skills to see if you have what it takes to solve th...
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Halloween In Concert - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family!As darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band. With stunning stage visuals and state-of-the-art production, bringing to life an amazing cres...
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Sing The Musicals - The Atkinson
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
The first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time direct from London’s West End. Performed by a sensational live band and character singers in front of a giant screen with sing-along lyrics, this is a must-see show for all musical lover...
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