Things to do in Accrington

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme - Summer 2026

This summer, Targeted Youth Support is offering a wide range of free activities, healthy meals and enriching experiences for young people across Lancashire as p…

New Era Complex, Accrington

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Mini Move and Groove

The sessions will:Build confidenceDevelop gross motor and fine motor skillsImprove speech and language skillsBuild social skills, have fun together and make new…

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STEM club

Join us for an exciting and educational monthly STEM club.Each month, we'll explore everything from hands-on experiments to creative projects so there's somethi…

Accrington Library, Accrington

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Brick Buddies 5-11 years

A calm and creative LEGO session where children can build friendships, grow in confidence, and explore LEGO through guided and free build play.

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Knit and natter

Bring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people.Come along and have a knit and a natter, share gossip, tips and patterns.

Accrington Library, Accrington

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Stay and Play Café

A friendly and welcoming session for parents, carers, and young children to play, learn, and socialise together.

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Accrington Lego Club

Calling all master builders and Lego enthusiasts! Come and share your passion and amazing creations at our Lego Club. For children aged 5 -12.

Accrington Library, Accrington

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Kindness and Community

A creative session for children aged 5-11 years, encouraging kindness, empathy, and community spirit.

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“About Hay Time!” - Researching Life and Death in Parish Records

The exhibition will be on display here between 20 July 2026 to 8 August 2026.This presentation is based on background research done by Kate Hurst, and her assis…

Accrington Library, Accrington

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Coffee morning

Drop in to Accrington library for a chat over a cuppa or join in with jigsaws, board games, puzzle books and more.

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Games Night

Join us at our weekly games night for fun, strategy and friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking to try something new, there's some…

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Hyndburn Youth Council

Welcome to the Youth Council: Your Voice, Your Influence, Your Community! Are you ready to be a force of change?

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Junk Modelling (Suitable for 5-11 Years)

A fun and creative session for children aged 5-11 years, using recycled and everyday materials to design and build their own models.

New Era Complex, Accrington

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Move and Groove

The sessions will help children to: Build their confidence to take part in physical play and exercise. Get information to understand how diet and exercise effec…

Clayton Community Centre, Accrington

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Mini Move and Groove

The sessions will:Build confidenceDevelop gross motor and fine motor skillsImprove speech and language skillsBuild social skills, have fun together and make new…

Clayton Community Centre, Accrington

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Reading Heroes: Games Galore!

This lively session encourages creativity, fair play and teamwork in a welcoming and playful environment.

Accrington Library, Accrington

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Creative Clay

A fun, hands-on clay session for children. Come along, get creative, have fun, and make something amazing!Suitable for 5-11years (younger siblings welcome)Booki…

New Era Complex, Accrington

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Playtime Adventures 0-11 yrs

A fun and engaging session for children aged 0-11 years and their parents/carers. Children can explore a variety of play, craft, sensory, and physical activitie…

Clayton Community Centre, Accrington

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STEM craft club

A monthly session where children can get creative and get involved in a variety of craft activities all of which involve an element of STEM.

Accrington Library, Accrington

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Reading Heroes: Make Your Own Abacus

Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of ancient maths at our Festival of Archaeology children’s event!

Accrington Library, Accrington

SEND Explorers

A fun, inclusive session for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.

New Era Complex, Accrington

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Playtime Adventures

The sessions will: Provide high quality, well planned, stimulating and challenging activities across all ages from 0-5yrs based on child-initiated play both ind…

Clayton Community Centre, Accrington

Move and Groove

The sessions will help children to: Build their confidence to take part in physical play and exercise. Get information to understand how diet and exercise effec…

New Era Complex, Accrington

Coffee Morning - Reading Café

Join us for our cosy and welcoming Reading Café, the perfect spot for book lovers to relax with a warm drink and enjoy great conversation.

Accrington Library, Accrington

Reading Heroes: Make a Dreamcatcher

Join us at the library for a fun and creative children’s event where imagination takes centre stage!

Accrington Library, Accrington

Multi-Skills Session (5-11 Years)

A fun and active session for children aged 5-11 years, featuring a variety of games and activities to develop coordination, balance, agility, teamwork, and fund…

New Era Complex, Accrington

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SEND Storytime

This relaxed session offers a safe and welcoming environment where every child can enjoy stories in the way that suits them best.SEND Storytime is a lovely oppo…

Accrington Library, Accrington

Kitchen science

Join us each month for a bubbling, fizzing, and hands-on adventure into the world of science-right from the kitchen.Each session features exciting, safe experim…

Accrington Library, Accrington

Reading Heroes: Symmetrical Bug Creations

In this hands-on children’s event, young makers will design and create their very own colourful paper bugs-using the magic of symmetry.Reading Heroes is our fre…

Accrington Library, Accrington

Playtime Adventures 0-11 yrs

A fun and engaging session for children aged 0-11 years and their parents/carers. Children can explore a variety of play, craft, sensory, and physical activitie…

The Park Children & Family Wellbeing Service, Accrington

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Bump, Birth and Beyond

Join us at BBB over two consecutive week sessions to find out about life after your baby is born.Week 1 Lancashire Healthy Young People and Families 0-19 servic…

New Era Complex, Accrington

Reading Heroes: Pirate Bingo

Instead of traditional numbers, our pirate bingo features fun images inspired by stories of the high seas.

Accrington Library, Accrington

Reading Heroes: Build Your Own Pirate Ship

In this hands-on workshop, children will set sail on a creative journey using shapes to design and build their very own pirate ships.Reading Heroes is our free…

Accrington Library, Accrington

Infant Massage - 6 weeks to 6 months

The sessions will: Help you to feel the relaxing effect of giving your baby a massage Strengthen the bonding process Build your confidence in handling your baby…

The Park Children & Family Wellbeing Service, Accrington

Solihull Programme

The Solihull Approach is an evidence-based parenting framework focused on emotional health, supporting parents of children aged 0-18 years through containment,…

New Era Complex, Accrington

Riding the Rapids 5-11 years

Riding the Rapids is a free 10 week course designed for parents and carers of children who are autistic, on the pathway for autism assessment or who have signif…

The Park Children & Family Wellbeing Service, Accrington

Readers of the round table

Join our reading group to discuss a different book every month along with games, crafts, puzzles and more!Reading group for children age 7 - 12

Accrington Library, Accrington