What's on this weekend in Lancashire

There are so many exciting events happening this weekend across Lancashire, to make sure you don't miss out we have put together a short list of just some of the fantastic events taking place. But for even more inspiration check out our new events guide here.

North West Bird Watching Festival 
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Watch the spectacle of thousands of geese leaving the roost at Martin Mere Wetland Centre this weekend. From guest speakers and exhibitors to photography workshops and guided reserve walks, there's a wide range of activities for you to enjoy from dawn till dusk.

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Lightpool Festival 2024 
Blackpool Town Centre

The award-winning Lightpool Festival is back, lighting up the night for nine evenings from 20^th October. Enjoy a spectacular programme of light-based art installations, live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities.

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Showtown Lates
Showtown Blackpool

If you are heading to Lightpool, why not head over to Showtown Museum for an evening of family fun with half price adult tickets and free children tickets! Guaranteed to add some extra sparkle to your day, you can visit Showtown's very own Lightpool installation and explore six interactive galleries in a museum like no other.

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Litfest Autumn Weekend
Lancaster

Following a successful festival in spring, Litfest is delighted to be back with another inspiring selection of events for you to enjoy with a special focus on writers from the north-west.

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Darker Wizards 
Hole in Wand Blackpool

Darker Wizards has arrived at The Hole in Wand Blackpool, with a brand new over 18's challenge. The Dark Wizards have cast a mystery spell upon the course and have added in extra challenges at every hole.

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Cackles and Pumpkins at Affinity Lancashire
Affinity Lancashire

It's all abit of Hocus Pocus this Halloween half term at Affinity Lancashire and it's starting this Saturday with a special meet and great with the Hocus Pocus Witches.

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Waterloo: A Tribute to ABBA
The Guild Lounge, Preston

From the iconic Waterloo, Mamma Mia and Voulez-Vous and so much more, this sensational show is an experience not to be missed by any ABBA fan.

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Blackpool Illuminations 2024

They really do need little introduction… the world-famous illuminations will once again be on display until 5^th January. Head down for the greatest free light show on earth!

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Go Ape Sundown Adventures 
Go Ape Blackburn

Back by popular demand, Go Ape Sundown Adventures offer a new level of forest fun in the dark. Climb through the canopy on a high ropes course lit with colourful light before experiencing the thrill of a zip wire ride into the darkness.

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Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, meaning of course there's plenty of fantastic Halloween events taking place this weekend including Pumpkin picking, scare parks and spooky movies.

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