Parbulele
2019-08-02 18:00 - 23:00 UTC
Keep the ukulele alive with performances from The Secret Ukulele Band, Ukulele Tuesday and Manitoba Hal, plus workshops to get involved in. There’ll be plenty of music throughout the weekend, plus stalls and refreshments.

Hospice Garden Party
2019-08-03 12:00 - 16:00
Join Wigan & Leigh Hospice at their annual garden party – browse stalls including crafts, plants and cakes, enjoy BBQ food and relax in the sunshine!

Bickerstock '19
2019-08-03 12:00 - 23:30
Enjoy a weekend of glorious live music across 2 stages from local bands and artists. Enjoy delicious food, great stalls and creative workshops if you feel like getting crafty! Proceeds to charity.

Wigan Pride
2019-08-10 11:00 - 17:00
Show your support for local LGBTQA+ people at this year’s Pride event, with live entertainment from Merry Hell, Josh Robinson and many more! A free family event – more information at www.wiganpride.com

Viking March
2019-08-17 11:00 - 19:00
Don your best Viking attire and march to the hilltop for a food stop! Prizes for the best dressed Viking and best beard, plus axe throwing, a hammer toss, archery and a Viking shield strength challenge. Adults £8, children free – tickets at www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk

Ormskirk Motorfest
2019-08-25 10:00 - 17:00
Check out a great selection of cars old and new including fast Fords, British classics and emergency service vehicles. The Concours D’Elegance – a static display of over 300 cars – will be in attendance, plus food, drinks and displays throughout.

Ooh! I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside.
2019-08-26 12:00 - 17:00
A free family fun event complete with a beach, funfair and craft market. Our local Mods and Rockers will be driving through the event at noon and displaying their bikes and scooters in our exhibition space at the back of the town hall. Local bands and artists will be entertaining us throughout the day.
This event is not to be missed!

Dog Show Fun Day
2019-09-01 10:30 - 16:00
A fun day to raise money for Joey’s Legacy Boxer Rescue – enjoy a fun dog show, bouncy castle, fairground rides and loads of stalls, plus a fancy dress competition for dogs and children. Entry £1.

Southport Air Show
2019-09-06 18:00 - 21:00
Three days of astonishing flying displays, acrobatics exhibitions and vintage planes. Tickets from £6 at www.visitsouthport.com/airshow/buy-tickets

Woofstock Dog Festival
2019-09-08 11:00 - 16:00
A dog-themed family fun day with dog competitions, displays, fairground rides, a bouncy castle and live music. Classes include cutest puppy, golden oldies, dog who looks like owner and best rescue. Minimum donation of £1 per person requested, plus optional dog food donation – proceeds to Carla Lane Animals in Need.

Charnock Richard Scarecrow Festival
2019-09-14
Charnock Richard’s very own scarecrow festival returns – admire the scarecrows across the village and browse stalls from local organisations. There’ll be entertainment and voting for the best scarecrow.

Owlfest
2019-09-14 11:00 - 14:00
Celebrate Standish’s iconic bird with live owl displays, an owl trail through the village, history, crafts and competitions! Free entry, refreshments available.

Hesketh Bank Village Show
2019-09-21 12:00 - 17:00
All the fun of the fair with a horticultural competition, donkey rides, a fairground and loads of stalls. There’ll be live entertainment on the day. £2 entry fee, proceeds to Queenscourt Hospice.

Mawdesley Show
2019-09-21 14:00 - 17:00
Put your creative skills and green fingers to the test at Mawdesley’s 42nd village show. A Mawdesley Memories section collects old articles and pictures from around the village. Refreshments available, prize presentation at 3pm. For info and entry forms email mawdesleyvillageshow@gmail.com

Apple Festival
2019-10-06 10:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the apple harvest with activities for the whole family including apple juicing and pressing, woodland crafts, music and face painting. For more info, call 07752 179479.

Fright Night
2019-10-25 18:00 - 21:00
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

Wedding Fayre
2019-10-27 12:00 - 15:00
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!

Southport Rugby Club Fireworks
2019-11-01 18:00 - 21:00
A family friendly evening with fi reworks, live music, bouncy castles, a barbecue and more! Adults £7, U13s £5, U16s £6.

Ainsdale Fireworks
2019-11-01 18:30 - 21:00
A great family fireworks display, plus music and other activities. Entry £4.

Meols Fireworks
2019-11-02 17:00 - 22:00
A charity fireworks display and bonfire in support of local causes, plus fairground rides, a hog roast and entertainment. The fire will be lit at 6:30pm and the fireworks begin at 8pm – entry £7 per adult or £3 per under-11, under-5s free.

Mawdesley Fireworks
2019-11-02 17:30 - 20:00
Get in the bonfire mood with a fireworks display in Mawdesley. The fire will be lit at 6pm ahead of the fireworks at 7pm. Tickets from Mawdesley SPAR £5.50 per adult or £3 per child, then £6.50 per adult or £4 per child on the gate.

Red Lion Bonfire Night
2019-11-02 18:30 - 21:30
Douglas Valley Lions present a bonfire and fireworks display that’s bigger and better than ever before! The bonfire will be lit at 6pm ahead of the fireworks at 7pm. Entry £5 per adult, £3 per child.

Winter Sparkle
2019-11-03 10:00 - 16:00
A free Christmas spectacular in aid of Derian House. Stock up on gifts from the Austrian market stalls, enjoy an array of delicious food including bratwurst and mulled wine, and see the Punch & Judy show! Santa will also make an appearance, with fairground rides and reindeer!

Halsall Fireworks
2019-11-05 18:00 - 21:00
Expect hot food, a live DJ, and plenty of sweets at this bonfire night celebration! The fire will be lit at 6:30pm ahead of the display at 7:15pm. Entry £5 per adult or £1 per child.

Worden Park Fireworks
2019-11-05 18:00 - 21:00
A spectacular pyro-musical firework display, bonfire and funfair, with live entertainment from The Outliners. Tickets £5 on the gate.

Mawdesley Christmas Fayre
2019-11-09 10:30 - 15:00
Admission: FREE – Wheelchair access – Light lunches available
Our 7th annual Christmas Fayre this year is again in support of Northwest Blood Bikes (Lancashire & Lakes). Enjoy the fun of Tombola, Bottle Dip, Chocolate Jar, Children’s Lucky Dips (all proceeds from these ticket sales to Northwest Blood Bikes). Come and visit the riders – and their bikes – in their information marquee.
There will also be decorative stalls where a wide range of quality gifts and Christmas cards will be on sale.
Special attractions: Face painting for children by qualified artist. Free colouring sheet & pencils for each child on arrival.

Mellor VeganFest - 2019
2019-11-10 11:00 - 16:00
A compassionate day showcasing delicious foods, fair trade gifts & beautiful handmade items that are completely free of animal bi-products. Learn about plant based lifestyle, try samples & embrace a feeling of wellbeing.

Parbold Frost Fair 2019
2019-11-16 11:00 - 16:00
Join us for a traditional family Christmas with a contemporary twist. Hosted in the pretty village of Parbold this will be a “must go” destination for those seeking high quality handmade gifts. Discover original art, handcrafted items, one of a kind children’s toys, clothing designed & stitched by the maker, treat yourself to artisan produce, handmade chocolates, fully filled pies & beautiful sweet pastries. Free entry.

Southport Lights Switch-On
2019-11-17 13:00 - 17:30
Expect a day packed full of family entertainment, fairground rides, live music and a spectacular lights show on the huge Christmas tree – headlined by Peter Andre! Santa will also make an appearance with his elves and reindeer, plus a fireworks display!

Blackburn Cathedral Frost Fair 2019
2019-11-22 16:00 - 21:00
A​ free to enter 2 day spectacular featuring the finest selection of talented artisans from across the North West – discover handmade luxury confectionery, sweet & savoury treats, original art, homeware, unique children’s gifts, fashion & much more – feel indulgent, relax & take in a warming traditional ​Mulled Wine​ whilst browsing & choosing that something special.
