October continued... Fri 25


Halloween Scavenger Hunt Lytham St Anne’s


Join us to follow spooky wildlife clues to navigate around the sand dunes and beach, learning


about weird and


wonderful wildlife. Who knows what weird creature you might find?! Please dress for the conditions! 12.30pm-2.30pm. For details visit www.facebook. com/FyldeSandDunes


Fri 25


Spooky Shark & Ray Eggcase Hunt Fleetwood Beach


Join us as we hunt for shark, skate and ray eggcases along the beach - spooky prizes to be won for those who collect the most! At least 21 species of skate, ray and shark are found in UK waters; we will collect the empty egg cases to discover what species may be laying their eggs in the Irish Sea, using ID guides to identify species. Dress for the conditions! 1.30pm- 3pm. Free. Tel: 07542 228276


Fri 25


Grisly Tour of the Mill Helmshore Mills Textile Museum A special grisly tour of the mill, full of gore and ghostly tales. Join us if you dare… 2-3pm. Normal admissions apply (£4


adults, £3 concessions,


children FREE) Tel: 01706 226459 Sat 26


A Horrible Halloween Helmshore Mills Textile Museum A wonderfully horrible Halloween event where you can hear dark tales of the mill and its surroundings, carve your own pumpkin and join in other spooky crafts. There will also be a grisly tour of the mill and frightful finger food to feast on. Tickets are £6 (booking is recommended as there are limited spaces)Tel: 01706 226459


Sat 26


Petrifying Pumpkin Carve Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood


Pumpkin carving (first come first served), scary face painting and glitter tattoos, balloon crafting, scary lucky dip, plus tea, coffee and hot chocolate


served by the


Friends Volunteers. 11am- 1.30pm. Pumpkin carving free, other activities may be charged (Park Friends fund raising). Tel: 01253 891000


Sat 26


Haunted Halloween Walk Turton Tower Woods Join us, if you dare, for a haunted walk through the woods...!!!


Dress to scare!!!


Children must be accompanied by an adult. Mudproof footwear recommended. Starting and finishing at The Chetham Arms, Edgworth, Bolton, with supper included.6.30pm-9.30pm. £6 adult, £4 child. Tel: 01204 852 203


Sat 26 & Sun 27 Halloween Event Stanley Park, Blackpool Our Halloween events are always enjoyed by children and adults, and raise funds for the park. For details tel: 01253 699470


Sun 27 Halloween


Haworth Art Gallery, Manchester Road, Accrington Children’s workshop. 1.30pm- 3.30pm. Free. Tel: 01254 233782


Sun 27 Pumpkin Trail


Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham Join us on a muddy autumnal hunt round the grounds of Gawthorpe Hall looking for pumpkins and other seasonal frights!


Drop Sun 27 in 1pm-4pm.


2.50 per child plus normal admission. Tel: 01282 771004


Slimetastic Trick or Treat Lytham Hall


Fun-packed family slime making & interactive storytelling. Spooky tales & treats await you as you tour the ghostly Hall! 11am-4pm. £10 per person, £35 family of 4. Timed sessions available, to book visit https://seaty.co.uk/ slimetastictrickortreat


Tue 29 Spooky Walk


Cuerden Valley Park, Bamber Bridge


Bring your torch for a walk in the dark, with spooky happenings along the way! For children up to age 11. From 6pm. To book tel: 01772 324436


Wed 30 & Thu 31 Halloween Party


Rascals Party & Play Centre, Preston


Join entertainer Taz for a Halloween entertainment and magic show. With themed arts, crafts and cake decorating, prizes for the best carved pumpkin


and adults


November Fri 1


Bonfire and Fireworks Astley Hall & Park, Chorley A spectacular bonfire and fireworks display with the magnificent Astley Hall as the backdrop - watch one of the country’s best fireworks display teams light up the Chorley skies with a splendour of colour. Some food stalls. Gates 6.30pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Free entry, collection buckets for donations. Tel: 01257 515151


Fri 1 & Sat 2 Light Up Lancaster


Market Square and other venues A magical annual festival, which sees thousands of visitors take to the streets after dark for a city- wide experience, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. Experience an after-dark light- art trail that literally shines a new light on the city’s familiar places, with massive projections, artworks and installations illuminating handsome historic buildings, squares, parks and monuments. year


As the festival with every concludes


with a fireworks extravaganza launched from Lancaster Castle on Saturday evening, one of the finest displays in the north. Tel: 01524 582394


Sat 2


Darwen Mayor’s Charity Bonfire


Darwen Cricket Club, Monton Road


Bigger & better than ever! Fire lit 6.30pm, professional firework display 7.30pm (timings approximate). Plenty of things to do including fairground rides and food stalls. Admission by donation to the Mayor’s Charity.


Sat 2


Clitheroe Castle Bonfire & Fireworks Castle Park


All proceeds to local charities. 6pm-8pm.


Tue 5


34th Annual Rotary Club Bonfire and Fireworks Night Cottam Hall Playing Fields, Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-le-Fylde Live band & refreshments. Proceeds to local charities. Gates 6pm, bonfire lit 7pm, display 7.30pm. £5 adult, £3 child, £15 family. Cash on gate only. (Please, no private fireworks, sparklers or alcohol). Tel: 01253 700833


fancy


dress plus themed hot and cold buffet for the children and a specials board for parents, this is great fun for the whole family. Call now to book your ticket 01772 823889


10 7 Oct - 17 Nov 2019


We take great care to ensure information is correct at the time of press. However, we would advise parents to phone & check details prior to making a long trip ...or a promise!


Sat 16


Big & Little Trains Xmas Show Euxton Library, Chorley Snow covered miniature buildings and trains set the yuletide scene! Whether you are a total beginner or a burgeoning hobbyist, there will be experts on hand to answer all questions. Bring along your friends and family to this magical event. 9am-12noon. Tel: 0300 123 6703 Sat 16


Switch-on Saturday Barnoldswick


Entertainment, events & activities


at various venues


throughout the day, including lantern making at the Civic Hall & Santa at the Rainhall Centre. At 5.30pm bring your lanterns and join in with the magical procession through the town and then back to Town Square for the Christmas switch-on. 12noon-6pm. Tel: 01282 788090


Sun 17


Christmas Craft Fair Haworth Art Gallery, Manchester Road, Accrington Tel: 01254 233782


Sat 23


Believe in Blackburn: Christmas Lights Switch On


Blackburn Town Centre The perfect start to Christmas. Bring the whole family to join in festive fun and watch the spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On. 12pm to 6pm


Thu 7


Mini Potters


Fired 4 U, Hennel Lane, Walton le Dale Art & craft sessions for preschool age children, with playtime, then songs and a story, craft time, and then painting a pottery item (which needs to be left to be glazed and fired). 10am-11.15am. £10 per child. Booking essential, tel: 01772 203060


Sun 10 VeganFestNW


Mellor Village Hall, nr Blackburn Plant power! Join us at a family- friendly event that supports compassionate cuisine and sustainability. A warm welcome awaits the curious - you will find the very best vegan & gluten free cuisine, local handcrafted items, original art, ethically sourced gifts & vegan health advice. 11am-4pm. Parking & entry free. Tel: 07561 538314


Sun 10 Poppy Fields


Haworth Art Gallery, Manchester Road, Accrington Children’s workshop. 1.30pm- 3.30pm. Free. Tel: 01254 233782


For thousands more ideas visit www.primarytimes.co.uk


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