Fleetwood Market will be holding a free Summer Seaside Family Fun Day with traditional Punch and Judy shows as well as balloon art. A miniature fairground organ will provide the nostalgic music we all know and love from our trips to the seaside and there will be a giant deckchair to relax in and soak up the atmosphere – the perfect photo opportunity. In between shows hop on board a miniature double decker bus and take a ride up and down Victoria Street or participate in free craft activities.
Showtown offers a free summer course for young people offers them the chance to write and perform stand up comedy with the expert guidance of Ruth Cockburn. 12-16 year olds can meet new friends and grow their confidence whilst having a laugh.
Garden centre the Plant Place hosts its first ever summer fayre in support of Sam’s Place charity. Expect stalls, games, entertainment and plants!
Meet Blackpool Lifeboat crew and have a look around the lifeboats as part of a full day of family entertainment from the RNLI. There will be entertainment including music and a children’s magic show, a BBQ and bar and stalls.
In a series of free family-friendly workshops local artist Iz Durose, owner of Pot Bound, will take you on a journey to use your environment and natural resources to create amazing pieces of art. From leaf collages, to paint your very own terracotta pot we will make artwork inspired by nature, and then in our last session we will be planting the pots with edible plants and learning all about how to grow our own food.
In a series of free family-friendly workshops local artist Iz Durose, owner of Pot Bound, will take you on a journey to use your environment and natural resources to create amazing pieces of art. From leaf collages, to paint your very own terracotta pot we will make artwork inspired by nature, and then in our last session we will be planting the pots with edible plants and learning all about how to grow our own food.
In a series of free family-friendly workshops local artist Iz Durose, owner of Pot Bound, will take you on a journey to use your environment and natural resources to create amazing pieces of art. From leaf collages, to paint your very own terracotta pot we will make artwork inspired by nature, and then in our last session we will be planting the pots with edible plants and learning all about how to grow our own food.
The inaugural Pop Punk Pizza Party features music from DJ Cam and live singalongs from local singer-songwriter Rhy Grooves. Dirty Blondes provides the necessary pizza as well as bespoke cocktails. Sing your favourite songs with us and take advantage of the slice and pint offers until midnight. Read more here.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Fylde Council and the RSPB have teamed up to offer an exciting opportunity to discover the Ribble Estuary and Saltmarsh. You'll walk out on to the estuary (so don't forget your wellies!) and look at the saltmarsh plants and wildlife - whilst talking about the amazing part they play in our natural environment. Whether you're a fan or sceptic of saltmarshes, go along and find out more about these amazing habitats!
It's #NationalMarineWeeks (22nd July to 6th August) and this years theme is Generation: Sea (GenSea)! Lancashire Wildlife Trust wants to give young people the opportunity to get involved in marine science and what better way than to take part in their Citizen Science Sea Watch survey! Observe and record marine life in a set time period. The event ties in with National Whale & Dolphin Watch (29th July to 6th August) and all our data will be sent to the Sea Watch Foundation. Bring your binoculars (if you have some) and warm clothing!