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Alpaca Walk & Talk Experience at Brockholes!

Alpaca Walk & Talk Experience!This is a guided 60-minute experience with Alpacas and includes a talk on the alpacas, feeding, photo opportunities plus an intera…

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston

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Lively hour

Lively Hour is a relaxed, comfortable, and inclusive environment to allow everyone to enjoy the library.Visitors are able to make noise and move around as neede…

Longridge Library, Preston

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The Lancashire Festival 2026

Prestons much-loved Lancashire Festival will return this summer for a very special edition, celebrating its 10th anniversary since the very first festival in 20…

Miller Park, Preston

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Geek out

Once a month we build and colour in - inspired by the films, comics, manga, anime, and any stories that we love.Every other Saturday for children and young peop…

Leyland Library, Preston

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The HandleBards - As You Like It

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are s…

Hoghton Tower, Preston

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Books and a brew

Share your love of reading in a relaxed space with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy discussing different books on a fortnightly theme with other avid readers.All a…

Longridge Library, Preston

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Classic & Performance Motor Show

Join us as Great British Motor Shows return to the magnificent Hoghton Tower for a spectacular day celebrating classic and performance motoring in one of Lancas…

Hoghton Tower, Preston

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Why War?

Take a deeper look into the thought provoking painting “Why War?” led by our knowledgeable Harris Volunteer Gary.Award winning painting “Why War?” is packed ful…

The Harris, Preston

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Reading Heroes at Sharoe Green

Come along to demonstrate your crafty side by competing in our rocket launching challenge, creating and decorating your own pirate-ship and exploring magic with…

Sharoe Green Library, Preston

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Graphic Novel adventure workshop

Are you dotty about Dog Man? Bonkers about Bunny vs Monkey? Then come and join us for a morning of graphic novel games, comic capers and art adventures.Come alo…

Leyland Library, Preston

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Reading Heroes: Slime Ahoy!

Come along and learn how to make your own colourful slime! Be prepared for sticky hands and lots of laughs as you mix and stir your way to your very own take-ho…

Longridge Library, Preston

Curious Creators Session

Activities include making your own pinch pot to take home, Polydron play bringing buildings to life and designing your own star constellation.This event is aime…

Savick Library, Preston

Reading Heroes - Secret spies

Calling all spies and secret agents to complete a secret spy code wheel and design a dream catcher.Take up the challenge to build a Lego pirate ship.Attention R…

Longton Library, Preston

A Cuppa and a Quiz

Lostock Hall Library will be hosting a Cuppa & A Quiz on the last Wednesday of the month as part of our regular Community Café.

Lostock Hall Library, Preston

Board games club

Join this staff-led group and have fun playing our board games including classics like Dominoes, Scrabble, Connect Four and new games such as Exploding Kittens.

Longton Library, Preston

Reading Heroes at Ribbleton

Come along to demonstrate your crafty side by competing in our rocket launching challenge, creating and decorating your own pirate-ship and exploring magic with…

Ribbleton Library, Preston

A Cuppa and a Quiz

Monthly quiz suitable for all abilities.All welcome. Just drop in.

Fulwood Library, Preston

Storytime with Genevieve Aspinall

Genevieve has illustrated three books: Cheesed Off! Percy the Post Penguin and Tigers Don’t Eat Jelly!

Savick Library, Preston

Reading Heroes: Solutions Summer Fair

Have a go at pin the patch on the PI-rate, decorate your own geometric biscuit and try your luck at the billion-box ball toss.Reading Heroes is our free childre…

Garstang Library, Preston

SEND Explorers

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

Longridge Family Hub, Preston

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Spirograph and the Meaning of Life

The fascinating life story of Denys Fisher, the inventor of Spirograph, is told for the very first time by his son, Duncan.We trace Denys' life from his humble…

Fulwood Library, Preston

Lostock Litwits

Why not come along and join in with this informal and friendly group where we read and discuss a lively mix of books?

Lostock Hall Library, Preston

The Secret World of Rivers

Explore the fascinating world under the surface of the water with Wyre Rivers Trust.For full details and booking, please go to: Events Wyre Rivers Trust

Various Venues, Scorton, Preston

Reading Heroes: Become a Mathematician with Lancaster University

Be inspired by real-life mathematicians by meeting staff from Lancaster University.Have fun and learn through play by exploring a range of fun maths toys and ga…

Garstang Library, Preston

Dinosaur Adventure at Brockholes Nature Reserve

Calling all mini palaeontologists! Join us this Summer for a prehistoric adventure exploring the amazing lives of dinosaurs.

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston

Coffee morning

Back by popular demand! Join us every month for a brew, meet others in your community and pick up the latest books.All welcome, just drop in.

Sharoe Green Library, Preston

Pantera A.D.

Feel the unmistakable power of PANTERA as PANTERA A.D. bring the legend back to life with precision, grit, and pure metal energy.

The Continental, Preston

bis + special guests: The Cords

Disco/Punk legends bis move into their fourth decade of a rollercoaster existence, from Kandy Pop to Eurodisco to The Powerpuff Girls & beyond...

The Ferret, Preston

bis at The Ferret

Disco/Punk legends bis move into their fourth decade of a rollercoaster existence, from Kandy Pop to Eurodisco to The Powerpuff Girls & beyond...

The Ferret, Preston

An Evening of Spirit Communication with Calvin Price The Evidential Medium

Join renowned psychic medium Calvin Price for a powerful and uplifting evening exploring the continuing connection between this world and the next.With over a d…

Farington Lodge Hotel, Preston

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The Big Cuban Social

Directed by Juan Sanchez, a renowned trombone player who is also a vocalist with the North's leading Cuban band.

The Continental, Preston

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…

Savick Library, Preston

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Ken Nicol's Lockstep

Playing with Ken in LOCKSTEP are: Paul Burgess (10CC) - drums, Norman Helm - bass, Wendy Ross - violin (Magna Carta).Formidable and painstakingly acquired skill…

The Continental, Preston

My Voices Travelling Exhibition

The exhibition will be available to view during regular library opening hours.The My Voice Travelling Exhibition is a powerful educational installation that bri…

Leyland Library, Preston

Escape 2 Make Mini Heritage Festival

Come join our heritage-based craft demos and workshops including lino-printing, clay carving, weaving and more.Suggested for ages 11-18, but all ages and abilit…

The Harris, Preston

Private Mediumship Reading with Susan Daly

Enjoy a 20 minute private reading with one of our mediums.

Preston Ethical Spiritualist Church, Preston

Baby bounce and rhyme

Enjoy lively sing-along songs, gentle movements, and rhymes with your baby, plus meet and chat with other parents and carers.Suitable for babies up to around 18…

Longridge Library, Preston

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Horrockses Fashions: Everyday Glamour & the Art of British Ready-to-Wear

Marking the 80th anniversary of the launch of Horrockses Fashions, this exhibition explores how the Lancashire-based company fused couture sensibilities with hi…

The Harris, Preston

My Voices Travelling Exhibition

The exhibition will be available to view during regular library opening hours.The My Voice Travelling Exhibition is a powerful educational installation that bri…

Kingsfold Library, Preston

Spitalfield

Spitalfield are back, and they're bringing their emo twist on pop-rock across the UK!

The Continental, Preston

The Managers Big Band

Brought to you by BIG BANDS & BEYOND.They're back!This powerhouse Big Band from Bolton features some of the North West's finest players and performs music by Bu…

The Continental, Preston

Annie-claude DeschÊnes

By defying performance norms, Annie-Claude Deschênes bridges the gap between music and art.

The Ferret, Preston

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Acoustic Floyd

Acoustic Floyd are four musicians dedicated to bringing you the music of Pink Floyd from a new acoustic angle whilst maintaining Floyd's musical impact and emot…

The Continental, Preston

Yumi and the Weather

Since first emerging in 2013 with the acclaimed ‘All We Can’ EP, Yumi And The Weather have spent the past few years perfecting their unique blend of electrifyin…

The Ferret, Preston

Rock am River

Rock am River festival returns to the New Continental in Preston for its fifth birthday celebrations.

The Continental, Preston

Cilla & The Swinging 60s

Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, stylishly celebrating the life and music of the legendary Cilla Black - as well as a handpicked selectio…

Playhouse Theatre, Preston

MC Devvo

MC Devvo often raps about life on the streets of Doncaster and the rest of Yorkshire - Drugs, Sex and violence play a large part in their music.

The Ferret, Preston

The Hawklords

Spacey prog-rock from ex-Hawkwind members Jerry Richards, Ron Tree, Ade Shaw, Harvey Bainbridge, Steve Swindells and Dave Pearce.

Vinyl Tap, Preston

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