Things to do in Ormskirk

Chaps who chat

A friendly and relaxed social group where men can have a chat about sport, gardening, music or whatever takes their fancy over a brew. Tackle our weekly quiz, p…

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family!

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk

Beatles Complete

Having now performed over 300 shows at the world famous Cavern Club, this Liverpool based 'beat combo' are the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at…

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk

Butterfly Walk

Join us for a guided walk through our reserve, focusing on spotting a wonderful variety of butterflies!

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve, Ormskirk

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Development Matters

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…

Burscough Family Hub, Ormskirk

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Reading Heroes: Pirate Hats and Hooks

Come along to a fun swashbuckling session which will count as one of your completed tasks and help you become a reading superhero.Reading Heroes is our free chi…

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

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Library Club

Join us for a bookish craft! Come create Paddington's hat!

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

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Creative writing group

Do you have an interest in writing? Have you ever wanted to write a book but have never known where to start?

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

Dinosaur Adventure

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

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve, Ormskirk

Reading Heroes: Make a Treasure Chest

Join us for an adventure filled afternoon! We'll start off by reading "The Treasure of Pirate Frank" - a story about a treasure hunt with a big surprise at the…

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

Reading Heroes: Polygon the Parrot

Joining in a library event will count as one of your completed tasks and help you become a Reading HeroReading Heroes is our free children's summer reading sche…

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

Story time

A weekly story reading session for pre-school children. All pre-school children and their parents or carers are welcome to join us.

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

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…

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

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Toddler Rhyme Time

Discover and explore the world around us through a range of songs, books, signs and gestures.

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

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Let's play Scrabble

Scrabble and other traditional board games are enjoying growing popularity in our digital age. Join our friendly scrabble group who meet every week.

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

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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…

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

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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…

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

The Big Goose Trail

Join us for The Big Goose Trail as you search for over 50 printed geese across WWT Martin Mere and Burscough, designed by local school children as part of Goose…

Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Ormskirk

Dawn Flights

This October, join us for an early morning visit to our hide to watch as the sun rises and thousands of pink-footed geese set off in a honking fluffy.Take a sea…

Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Ormskirk

We Three Kings of Rock N Roll

Three Artists perform the music of three Icons of Rock n Roll - Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, & Elvis Presley.Roy Orbison, played by Steve Place will perform the hi…

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk

Legends Of Motown

Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music…

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk

Country Meets Rock

When two world-class voices share one stage, magic happens.Country Meets Rock unites Thorne Hill, a multi-award-winning country artist and one of the finest mal…

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk

Family history surgery

If you're interested in your family history but aren't sure where to start or you're stuck, the Ormskirk and District Family History Society holds a drop-in hel…

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

Reading Heroes: Scurvy Skulls

Joining a library event will count as one of your completed tasks and help you become a reading superhero.Reading Heroes is our free children's summer reading s…

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

An Evening of Fleetwood Mac

Join us for an unforgettable evening paying homage to one of the greatest bands to have ever existed, the incredible Fleetwood Mac.

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk

Reading Heroes: Make a Pirate Ship

Ahoy, young explorers! We are inviting you to build your own mini pirate ship. Become a clever shipbuilder and create your very own floating pirate ship!

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

Curiosity Crew

Join the Curiosity Crew! Create, build, code, and have fun with a variety of crafts and games hosted by our young volunteers.

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

Beach Family Event

Step right up and join us for a bright, colourful and fun-filled Carnival Family Fun Event, specially designed for children aged 2-11 years, with younger siblin…

Burscough Family Hub, Ormskirk

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Reading Heroes: Timothy Pope's Telescope

If there's one thing pirates are afraid of, it's sharks! Let's see if we can scare away Captain A.

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

Reading Heroes: Treasure Map and Compass

Joining a library event will count as one of your completed tasks and help you become a reading superhero.Reading Heroes is our free children's summer reading s…

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

Reading Heroes: Treasure Chests

Joining a library event will count as one of your completed tasks and help you become a reading superhero.Reading Heroes is our free children's summer reading s…

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

Reading Heroes: Lookout! Pirates are Coming!

PIRATES! Join us on the lookout for pirates in this story time as we read The Pirates Are Coming! Tom keeps watch for pirates every day...

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

Woodland Survival

Can you survive in the woods? Test out your woodland survival skills at Mere Sands Wood this summer.

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve, Ormskirk

Reading Heroes: Captain A. Eye and his Parrot Polygon

Joining a library event will count as one of your completed tasks and help you become a reading superhero.Reading Heroes is our free children's summer reading s…

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

Reading Heroes: A Pants-tastic Pirate Storytime and Craft

Ahoy there, Pirate! Step aboard for a swashbuckling story time as we read Octopants: The Missing Pirate Pants. Pufferfish has lost his pants - oh no!

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

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…

Ormskirk Library, Ormskirk

The Dunwells

The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

Oak Theare, Ormskirk

Mawdesley Rocks! The Fourmost: a Swinging Sixties Night Out!

The Fourmost Present: The Swinging Sixties Get ready to relive the decade that changed music forever!Join The Fourmost for an explosive night of pure rock & rol…

Mawdesley Village Hall, Ormskirk

Mawdesley Rocks! A Ticket to Ride Feat' the Fourmost

A Ticket to Ride feat' The Fourmost Get ready to relive the decade that changed music forever!Join The Fourmost for an explosive night of pure rock & roll nosta…

Mawdesley Village Hall, Ormskirk

Bat Walk

Our guided bat walk will start with an introduction to these fascinating creatures and the equipment we will be using to detect them before heading out on the r…

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve, Ormskirk

Lift your mood with mark making with Lancashire Adult Learning

This session is delivered by Lancashire Adult Learning.The focus of this taster session is around the creative benefits to our well-being: Make your mark, take…

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

Crafts to Relax with Lancashire Adult Learning

This is a 5 week course, Wednesday 16 September, Wednesday 23 September, Wednesday 30 September, Wednesday 7 October and Wednesday 14 October with Lancashire Ad…

Burscough Library, Ormskirk

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Alright on The Night?

Join Pleasure Folk AMS for the premier of Alright On The Night? followed by music, quizzes, raffles and more as they raise money to continue providing excellent…

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk

Bee Gees Gold

Get ready to relive the magic of the Bee Gees with Bee Gees Gold, the ultimate tribute show celebrating one of the greatest bands in music history!

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk

September Songs - From the Sublime!

ReSound Community Choir are delighted to invite you to an exciting evening of song and live music.Our theme this year is From the sublime........"The full choir…

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk

Spotlight

Join Inspiration Studios as we proudly present SPOTLIGHT!Featuring performers from across our schools, this exciting show celebrates the talent, dedication and…

Ormskirk School, Ormskirk

Late Night Openings

Experience one of Lancashire’s greatest natural spectacles as up to 30,000 geese come into roost in the evening at WWT Martin Mere.Returning from their long day…

Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Ormskirk

STAX of SOUL – Still Groovin’ Tour 2026

Forty three years on… the rhythm remains, the soul endures; the music lives on, and so do we.After another sensational run in 2025, STAX of SOUL return with the…

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk