Things to do in Preston- Page 4

Legends Of The 50s, 60s, & 70s

Step into an unforgettable night of timeless music as rising star Logan Paul Murphy brings the golden decades of the 1950s, 60s and 70s to life in a spectacular…

Longridge Civic Hall, Preston

Souvenir: A Tribute to Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Bringing the iconic sound of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark to the stage at Amped, Souvenir: A Tribute to Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is a high-quality…

The Continental, Preston

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The AC/DC Experience

The North West-based group plays tribute to the Australian rock band. Playing songs from the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era the AC/DC Experience guarantees to…

The Continental, Preston

Skirmish! at Samlesbury Hall

Step back in time and experience life as it was in the 1470s at our Living History Weekend, featuring the brilliant Sir John Saville’s Household!

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Monthly Art and Creative Workshops for Young People aged 14-19 with Jonny Cosmo

Aspiring Poet? Emerging TikToker? In this workshop we will make reels and experiment using visuals to support your poetry and spoken word.We might try using voi…

The Harris, Preston

Dino Explorer Show at Brockholes

Join us for a roaring family adventure this summer with our Dino Explorer Show!Travel through the prehistoric world as our dinosaur explorers introduce a fascin…

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston

Vio-lence

Formed in the Bay Area in 1985, Oakland thrashers VIO-LENCE helped define and refine what came to be known as the Bay Area sound.

Blitz, Preston

Little Seedlings Club - August 2026 Workshop: Summer sun vs shade

August's Little Seedlings workshop explores how plants use sunlight in different ways.LITTLE SEEDLINGS CLUB AUGUST WORKSHOP - SUMMER SUN VS SHADE | SUNDAY 2 AUG…

Dobbies Preston, Preston

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Little Steps session

Come along to this regular family session aimed at children aged 2 to 5. It's all about chatting, playing, reading and learning.Featuring: storytelling to enter…

Longton Library, Preston

Reading heroes - make a parrot polygon

Come along and join us to make Poly the parrot and learn what a polygon is.Attention Reading Heroes! Joining a library event will count as one of your completed…

Leyland Library, Preston

Reading Heroes: Codebreakers

Make your own Reading Heroes code wheel to send and receive secret messages with your friends!Learn how Julius Caesar sent secret messages to his troops, find o…

Longridge Library, Preston

Garstang Short Walk

For full details, please go to Garstang Short Walk - Wyre CouncilNo need to book but under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.(These walks take place most Mond…

Various Venues, Garstang, Preston

Footy Fairy Tales

With live music, super songs and fabulous characters, this engaging storytelling show combines the excitement of the football stadium with the magic of a good s…

The Harris, Preston

Woodland Fairytale Adventure at Brockholes

Join our magical fairy tale themed activities for all the family in our woodland at Brockholes.

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston

Chaps who chat

Get over the midweek hump with this friendly, informal session.We'll have a range of things to banish boredom, such as newspapers, crosswords, jigsaws, board ga…

Longridge Library, Preston

Families Play Together for National Play Day

Every child and young person has the right to play. Together, we can create a more playful, inclusive world where all children can grow, thrive, and belong.

Fulwood Library, Preston

Chaps who chat

Come along to a relaxed and informal discussion group for chaps who like a banter.

Leyland Library, Preston

Reading Heroes: Measuring Missions

Investigate the effects of osmosis (the movement of water) on the mass of a gummy bear.

Garstang Library, Preston

STEM club

Calling all budding scientists, engineers and mathematicians! Join us for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) based activities at Garstang Library…

Garstang Library, Preston

Horrockses Paper Flower Workshop

At the heart of the exhibition, an immersive Horrockses Garden will bloom across the galleries as an artistic installation inspired by the house’s signature flo…

The Harris, Preston

A Cuppa and a Quiz

Enjoy a fun packed quiz hour with a cuppa. We will include variety of topics, all abilities welcome. Just drop in.

Longton Library, Preston

Music Concert

Local angelic vocal duo perform a selection of song celebrating legendary poets including Lewis Carroll, Christina Rossetti and Walt Whitman

St. Andrews Church Hall, Preston

Artist Talk with Liz Dixon: Threads, Journals, and Samplers.

Book your place to listen to Liz explain how an artistic change of direction led her to explore the meditative process of slow stitching and free style embroide…

Fulwood Library, Preston

Strata

SJM Concerts Presents Strata plus SupportSTRATA, are an indie band hailing from North West England formed in Preston in late 2025.Their highly anticipated debut…

The Ferret, Preston

Scorton Hilly Walk

A walk up and over Nicky Nook and the surrounding Grizedale Valley exploring conservation work undertaken by Wyre Rivers Trust.Booking needed.

Various Venues, Scorton, Preston

Reading Heroes - Slime, seashells and shore

Measure and mix to make your slime, choose your colour, then paint your seashell and add your pearl.Finally, you are challenged to create a Lego rockface.Attent…

Longton Library, Preston

Garstang Library - Family Nature Activities

Enjoy family nature-themed activities with Garstang Library and Wyre Coast & Countryside Service.For further details, please go to: Great Outdoor Events 2026 -…

Various Venues, Garstang, Preston

Saturday STEM club

STEM learning is about using science, technology, engineering and maths to tackle real-life problems.

Savick Library, Preston

Reading Heroes - Games carousel

Our games carousel will include Pirate Ships, Connect Four, Uno and Raft and much more.Attention Reading Heroes! Joining a library event will count as one of yo…

Longton Library, Preston

Reading heroes - Roll a pirate game

Make a die and play roll a pirate game. Be the first to complete your pirate and shout "Arrrr!" (with some maths learning about 3D shapes and probability and ch…

Leyland Library, Preston

Chinese painting

A friendly community artist will teach easy Chinese brush painting techniques using quality inks and brushes as well as paints.

Garstang Library, Preston

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Community cafe

Join us for a warm welcome, a brew, and a bit of conversation. Come along with others, or come by yourself and meet some new friends.We will have some simple ga…

Fulwood Library, Preston

Dementia-friendly gardening club

Join Donna from "Rosemary and Time" for our monthly Gardening Club. We'll be doing all kinds of things from planting up spring flowering bulbs to creating bird…

Longridge Library, Preston

Wildlife Adventurer at Brockholes

Head down to Brockholes to explore our beautiful habitats and the wonderful wildlife living here.

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston

Little Steps session

Come along to this regular family session aimed at children aged 2 to 5. It's all about chatting, playing, reading and learning.Featuring: storytelling to enter…

Kingsfold Library, Preston

Reading Heroes: Pirate Ships Ahoy!

Can you create a pirate ship that is fierce enough to withstand even the most chaotic of battles?

Longridge Library, Preston

Conversational Workshop: The History of Playing Cards

Shuffle through time with our History Curator and uncover the fascinating history of playing cards through examples in The Harris collection.Drop-in on this opp…

The Harris, Preston

Haf Event - Adrian Catch - Circus Skills

Excitement, thrills and laughter Circus skills play and show Juggling, plate-spinning, stilts, pedal-go’s Balloon modelling Party games

Walton-le-Dale Family Hub, Preston

Reading Heroes: Creative Patterns and Shapes

Have a go at making repeating patterns using stamps, stickers, and craft materials.

Garstang Library, Preston

Bookworms reading group

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

Longton Library, Preston

Brock Valley Bat Walk

Join the Wyre Rivers Trust and venture into the world of bats.For full details, including booking information, please go to: Events Wyre Rivers TrustFree, but b…

Various Venues, Claughton-on-Brock, Preston

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.

Longridge Family Hub, Preston

Let's code a clever mouse!

Come along to the library and learn to code your own clever mouse! Create pathways, solve challenges and guide your mouse through exciting mazes and obstacles.B…

Fulwood Library, Preston

Poetry Circle

The group is open to all adults and the aim is to encourage the love and appreciation for poetry of all kinds.

Fulwood Library, Preston

The Cuerdale Hoard with Harris Volunteer Roisin

The Cuerdale Hoard is one of the largest Viking silver hoards ever found, reported to be much larger than its nearest rival in Britain or Ireland and this talk,…

The Harris, Preston

Stone Age Survival at Brockholes Nature Reserve

Journey back in time to the stone age! Discover how early man lived and survived by learning how to light fires, build natural shelters and master stone age cra…

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston

One stop shop WEST

Agencies attending these one stop shops are:Barnardo'sASD Autism pathway navigatorADHD NorthwestTalking therapiesWork well coachSchool NurseCompass BloomHousing…

Preston West Family Hub, Preston

A Cuppa and a Quiz

Ribbleton Library will be hosting a Cuppa & A Quiz session every second Friday of the month.

Ribbleton Library, Preston