What's on this weekend

Let us help you plan your adventure in Lancashire this weekend. There’s lots of exciting events happening across the county making Lancashire the perfect place for some family fun.

Garstang Show 2022
The Garstang Showfield 

Get your wellies on for a fun filled family day out! Join us on 6th August 2022 for a day packed full of entertainment.

Garstang Show always has and always will be about community. What may seem to many as just another event is, in reality, a way to bring the local community together to learn about, enjoy and celebrate the role farming, food and the countryside plays in all of our lives.The show is packed full of entertainment with Livestock classes, food and drink traders and even a sheep show!

Dreamboats and Petticoats Musical 
Blackpool Grand Theatre 

Special guest star Mark Wynter joins the cast in this feel-good show inspired by the latest release in the series of smash-hit, multimillion selling Dreamboats & Petticoats albums. Bringing On Back The Good Times is filled with wit, charm and songs from the golden era of Rock 'n' Roll.

After Dark - Family Activity Day
Leighton Hall

Part mystery, part scavenger hunt, part treasure trail, this interactive event is fun for all the family.  Plus there’s plenty of opportunities to meet and interact with the fascinating and fantastical dragons along the way.

Day Out with Thomas 
East Lancashire Railway 

Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, for a train ride like no other. Meet Sir Topham Hat before everyone's favourite loco heads into the station for boarding, then take off on a steam train trip along the line before visiting Bury Transport Museum for Thomas themed stories and activities, socially distanced entertainment and performances from Sodor's cheeky station sweepers, Rusty and Dusty. 

Draw Clitheroe 
Clitheroe, Lancashire 

Draw Clitheroe is an interactive and inclusive event for all ages. Join in a day of drawing-inspired activities in Clitheroe town centre and around the castle grounds.  From guided sketchbook tours for eager illustrators to child-friendly projects and artist-led workshops, the event aims to encourage participation in the arts and provide an enjoyable day for the whole family.

Create with Caroline 
The Whitaker 

Use The Whitaker collections to inspire your imagination.  Learn the art of origami in the morning, then practice your drawing skills in the afternoon.No need to book just come on the day.

For more inspiration about what's on this summer in Lancashire, check out our summer Events guide available to view here