Outdoors
Bluebell Fairy Walk
Take the whole family on this annual magical fairy trail through Brinscall! Make crowns from natural materials along the way and finish up with refreshments and make your own peg fairy or elf to take home. Tickets £7, booking essential at www.wildwooddays.co.uk/events/
Nocturnal Nature
Enjoy nature at night as you look for the signs, sights and sounds of nocturnal nature including owls, bats and moths. Dogs welcome on non-extendable leads, parking charges apply. Tickets free, but must be booked on Eventbrite, meet at the Kitchen Courtyard.
Craft & Nature Day
Fun activities for all the family take over Willow Park to promote the Year of the Environment. Take part in traditional crafts and learn how you can get involved with the Rangers. For info, call 01925 229021.
Welly Workout
Work out in your wellies with the whole family to raise money for Rainbow House! There’ll be welly wanging, a charity raffle, bacon/sausage rolls and a guest appearance from Peppa Pig. Tickets £5 per person from info@thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com
Picnic in the Park
T’PAU headlines this year’s Picnic in the Park! A fantastic line-up of music all day, with a range of stalls and food outlets to browse for the whole family. Tickets £20 for adults or £10 for primary school children (under-5s free) – bookable at www.rainfordfestival.co.uk
Brass on the Grass
A wonderful outdoor concert featuring the Red Admiral Youth Band, in the beautiful setting of Mawdesley Millennium Green. Tickets £6 for adults or £4 for children, with under-5s going free.
Cemetery Heritage Tour
The Friends of St. Helens Cemetery host a heritage walking tour – visit the graves of notable people including local sportsmen, military heroes and industrialists. £2 per walker, meet in the car park.
Picnic in the Park
Bring a picnic to Astley Hall for an afternoon of free fun and entertainment! Enjoy children’s activities, sports, crafts, a climbing wall and much more, with fairground rides and a bouncy castle.
Butterfly Survey
The Ranger service lead you around the park, showing you how to identify and record species of butterfly. You’ll learn about migration patterns, life cycles and conservation. For more info, call 01744 678073.
Carr Mill Dam Guided Walk
Enjoy a gentle guided walk around Carr Mill Dam to celebrate Sankey Canal Heritage Weekend.