A production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot – a classical piece of absurdist theatre. Tickets £6, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions from the library.
Eyes down for a hilarious night of bingo and fundraising for Presfield High School and Specialist College. Hosted by comedian Brendan Riley, tickets £11 at www.southportcomedyfestival.com
Fun Palace is a FREE family friendly community event, bringing together arts, sciences, crafts, technology and digital skills. This event is linked by the Fun Palace network. Activities available include Library Crazy Golf, Ormskirk Ukulele, Book Sculpting, Card Making, Bird Feeders, Elderflower Jewellery, Fir Cone Decorations, Grass-Hair Creations, Blackout Poetry, Little Boxes, Giant Chess, Preston...
Join the Southport Soroptimists for a vintage fundraiser in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society, featuring Victorian and Edwardian costumes, prosecco and canapes, and entertainment including a vintage singalong and various prizes. Tickets £35 on 01704 569771 or 01704 579631.
Come and enjoy the poetry of local author and poet, Christopher Ryley at Burscough Library. Christopher will talk about how he started writing and will share some of his thoughts and ideas on what has, and what continues to inspire him.
Pilkington Musical Theatre Company present Oliver the musical, featuring classic songs like ‘Food, Glorious Food’ and ‘You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket Or Two’. Tickets £17.50 per adult or £15 per child, available on 01744 756000.
A concert of classic and popular music by Standish Chorale. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine and canapes, available from the parish office or on the door.
A night of Gaelic folk music and dancing, a raffle, and hotpot supper. Bring your own drinks! Tickets £12 per adult and £3 per child, available on 01704 822878 or 07711 047082.
CADOS present this classic Alan Ayckbourn comedy, telling the story of Susan, who bangs her head on a rake and sees her life transformed into a fantasy. Tickets £8 from 01257 264362 or Malcolm’s Musicland.
Follow Mavis on a hilarious adventure as she tries to teach tap dancing to a motley crew of amateurs, performed by Rainhill Garrick Society. Tickets £7 or £6 concessions, available on 01744 813429 or from Rainhill Post Office.
Sefton Art Group host an arts and crafts sale, with plenty of refreshments available and a special visit from the Mayor of Maghull at 1pm on the Saturday.
An interactive, laughter-filled stage show combining the comedy of pantomime with the thrill of the circus. Expect clowns, magic, cartoon characters and acrobatics! Tickets £7 on 01384 423496, under-2s go free.
Umbrella Arts lead you on a spooky walk around Spinners Mill, with fabulous live actors. Watch your back as ghosts, witches and zombies are around every corner! Tickets £4 from www.umbrella-arts.org
Have a roarsome time at Parbold Library on Thursday 24th October! Families will be given the opportunity to learn about the wonderful world of dinosaurs, have a go at our dino themed craft, gaze upon real fossils and put their detective skills to the test in a dinosaur bone hunt. All children must be accompanied...
Thriller author Paula Daly discusses life in the Lake District and the new ITV drama based on her books, plus refreshments and a free prize draw. Tickets £6, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions from the library.
Spot On Lancashire present ‘The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps’ – 7 year old Crispin inherits his spooky ancestral home after the death of his parents in a show that blends physical theatre with storytelling and poetry. Tickets £8 per adult and £6 per child, bookable at the library.
Expect spooky installations, a fright light show, live music and plenty of foodie treats! Prizes for the best fancy dress. Tickets £12 with children under 6 free from www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk
Presenting the greatest hits of Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy are back with their most explosive show and critically acclaimed line-up yet! Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Phil Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy well and truly alive. The band have added a tribute to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore...
Browse stalls, make magic wands, enjoy a raffle and tombola and enter the fancy dress competition as a witch or wizard with Heath Charnock WI! Refreshments available.
An interactive children’s storytelling session suitable for ages 5 and under. Find the witches’ lost belongings and rescue them from a dragon! Tickets £5 including a free raffle draw, available on 07771 362383.
Dobbies offers a family Halloween experience – get creative with craft activities and ghoulish games, enjoy a spooky Afternoon Tea and get involved in the fancy dress competitions! Tickets £8.50 per child including refreshments and £12.50 or £5.99 per adult. Book on 01704 552920.
Come along and view some fantastic exhibitors at Mercure Haydock, with over 20 exhibitors on display we have everything to make your special day amazing!
Explore the beautiful grounds of Bank Hall, investigate the graveyard, pick pumpkins and enjoy seasonal refreshments. There’ll be children’s crafts and ghost hunts throughout the day. Entry £2 per adult, children go free.
Learn 3 different ways to create Floral Arrangements in a Pumpkin and choose your favourite to make. Includes 3x Floral Demos, all of your Flowers, Foliage and Pumpkins, plus receive an Autumn goodie bag filled with Mini Pumpkins, Moss, Conkers and Chinese Lanterns to add an extra special touch to your Pumpkin display.
RSPCA worker and children’s author Veronica Gibbs presents her story ‘Tibbs Meets the Witch of Witchety Woods’. She’ll read extracts from the book and host a Q&A, followed by a craft activity. Free entry, but booking necessary at the venue.
‘Gig4Life’ ‘Musicians Using The Beat To Beat Cancer’, a fundraiser for Cancer Research UK, at The Civic Hall, Southport Road, Ormskirk. Friday 1st November 2019. 7:30pm. Featuring; Shooter, The Rebels, No Name (The Band) Age Gap and The Fabulous Fontaine’s, compere Simon Smithies. Tickets £12, including Hotpot super, available from The Civic Hall tells: 01695...
Join the Friends of Eccleston Library on Saturday 2nd November to make a natural Bird Feeder to help our feathered friends survive the winter. All materials supplied. Admission by ticket only available from Eccleston Library. To encourage families to attend, the admission charge is £3 for the first child, with two children for £5 and...
An afternoon concert from Tarleton Ecumenical Walk of Witness and Hesketh Bank Silver Band. Tickets £6 including afternoon tea, bookable on 01772 814817.