See a full timetable of free and low-cost events, sessions and activities happening across Blackpool over summer and beyond.
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| Dates | Session | Time | Location | Description | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Tuesday to Saturday | Grundy summer exhibition | 10.00am to 4.45pm | Grundy Art Gallery | See 'Linder: The Return of the Linderland' exhibition by Linder until 3 October. | Find out more |
| Various dates | Family Hubs sessions | Various times | Blackpool Family Hubs | See a full timetable of activities, sessions and events for families across our three Blackpool family hubs. The timetable covers the north, central and south areas of Blackpool. Booking details can be found on the website. | Find out more |
| 19 August, 26 August | Multisport sessions | 10.00am to 11.00am & 1.00pm to 2.30pm | Kingscote Park | Morning session for 5-11 year-olds, afternoon session for 11-14 year-olds. | Just turn up. |
| 20 August, 27 August | Multisport sessions | 5.00pm to 6.00pm | Cavendish Road Park | Multisport sessions for ages 7-11. | Just turn up. |
| 18 August, 25 August, 1 September | Multisport sessions | 5.00pm to 7.00pm | Mereside Park | Multisport sessions for ages 8-12. | Just turn up. |
| 13 August | Showtots | 10.00am to 11.00am to 11.00am to 12 noon | Showtown Museum | Fun activities for children aged 0-4 years. Tickets are free, but advance booking is required as spaces are limited. | Find out more and book your place |
| 13 August | Rhyme time rangers | 10.00am to 12 noon | Anchorsholme Library garden | Barmy Ballads, toe-tapping tunes and monster mash ups! This year Blackpool Libraries are challenging the children of Blackpool to become Rhyme Time Rangers. Suitable for families. | Book your place |
| 13 August | Family Zumba at the library | 11.00am to 12 noon | Moor Park Library | Join Active Blackpool for a fusion of Latin international rhythms and easy-to-follow moves. Suitable for the whole family. | Just turn up. |
| 13 August | Dance with the Bee Bots | 2.00pm to 3.00pm | Palatine Library | Listen to a story and play with the Bee Bots. Suitable for 5-11 year-olds. | Just turn up. |
| 13 August | Mindful Makers | 2.00pm to 3.00pm | Central Library | Make a Safety Pin Brooch. Suitable for 11-17 year-olds. | Just turn up. |
| 14 August | The Very Hungry Caterpillar with Get it Loud in Libraries | 11.00am to 12.30pm | Layton Library | Explore how rhythm, genre and melody can tell a story and experiment with musical narrative. Suitable for 5-7 year-olds. | Please call 01253 478145 to book. |
| 14 August | Bike fixing | 1.00pm to 3.00pm | Blackpool Sports Centre | Need your bike fixing? Active Blackpool can help! | Just turn up. |
| 14 August | Read to the Beat Rhyme Time | 10.00am to 10.30am | Moor Park Library | Listen to a music themed story and sing and dance along to all your favourite songs! | Just turn up. |
| 14 August | Make your own rainmaker | 2.00pm to 3.00pm | Revoe Library | Get crafty and make your own pop stars. Perfect for ages 5-11. | Just turn up. |
| 15 August | Get it Loud in Libraires: The Very Hungry Caterpillar | 11.00am to 12.30pm | Central Library | Explore how rhythm, genre and melody can tell a story and experiment with musical narrative. Perfect for 5-7 year olds. | Booking essential. Please call Central Library on 01253 478080. |
| 15 August | Get it Loud in Libraires: Diary of a Wimpy Kid | 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Central Library | Explore how rhythm, genre and melody can tell a story and experiment with musical narrative. Perfect for 8-11 year olds. | Booking essential. Please call Central Library on 01253 478080. |
| 16 August | Blackpool Music School | 1.00pm to 4.30pm | Stanley Park Bandstand | Join Friends of Stanley Park every Sunday in August for live music at the Bandstand. | Just turn up. |
| 17 August | Read to the Beat Rhyme Time | 11.00am to 1.00pm | Palatine Library | Listen to a music themed story and sing and dance along to all your favourite songs! | Just turn up. |
| 17 August | Stories and Music with Shaker Maker | 10.30am to 12 noon | Central Library | Storytelling with Musical Instrument With Shaker Maker – suitable for 5-11 year olds. | Just turn up. |
| 19 August | Musical Story Time and Craft | 11.30am to 12 noon | Layton Library | Enjoy a story and learn how to make an origami piano. Suitable for children age 3-6. | Just turn up. |
| 20 August | Musical Pirates with Blackpool Music Service | 2.00pm to 2.45pm | Palatine Library | Join Blackpool Music Service and make some noise in the library! 5-7 year olds – pirate costumes welcome. | Booking essential. Please call Palatine Library on 01253 478050 |
| 20 August | Try a Ukulele! with Blackpool Music Service | 3.15pm to 4.00pm | Palatine Library | Join Blackpool Music Service and make some noise in the library! 7-11 year olds | Booking essential. Please call Palatine Library on 01253 478050 |
| 20 August | Rhyme Time Rangers | 10.00am to 12 noon | Layton Garden | Barmy Ballads, toe-tapping tunes and monster mash ups! | Booking link |
| 21 August | Read to the Beat Rhyme Time | 2.00pm to 2.30pm | Revoe Library | Come along to our special Bounce and Rhyme session! Listen to a music themed story and sing and dance along to all your favourite songs! Suitable for the Under 5s | Just turn up. |
| 21 August | Learn to Ride | 1.00pm to 3.00pm | Blackpool Sports Centre | Come and learn to ride a bike with Active Blackpool! | Just turn up. |
| 23 August | Thr00back House of Ska | 1.00p to 4.30pm | Stanley Park Bandstand | Join Friends of Stanley Park every Sunday in August for live music at the Bandstand. | Just turn up. |
| 24 August | Musical Pirates with Blackpool Music Service | 2.00pm to 2.45pm | Moor Park Library | Join Blackpool Music Service and make some noise in the library! 5-7 year olds – pirate costumes welcome | Booking essential. Please call Moor Park Library on 01253 478120 |
| 24 August | Try a Ukulele! with Blackpool Music Service | 3.15pm to 4.00pm | Moor Park Library | Join Blackpool Music Service and make some noise in the library! 7-11 year olds | Booking essential. Please call Moor Park Library on 01253 478120 |
| 25 August | Learn to Fix | 1.00pm to 3.00pm | Blackpool Sports Centre | Want to learn to fix your bike? Active Blackpool can help! | Just turn up. |
| 27 August | Showtots | 10.00am to 11.00am to 11.00am to 12 noo | Showtown Museum | Fun activities for children aged 0-4 years. Tickets are free, but advance booking is required as spaces are limited. | Find out more and book your place |
| 30 August | Kids Party | 11.00am to 12.30pm or 1.00pm to 2.30pm | Abingdon Street Market | The 11am to 12:30pm session is for children aged 5 and under, followed by a 1pm to 2:30pm session for children aged 5 and over. Expect singalongs, games and plenty of fun. | Just turn up. |
| 30 August | Elvis Rocks the Park, Simon Clark | 1.00pm to 4.30pm | Stanley Park Bandstand | Join Friends of Stanley Park every Sunday in August for live music at the Bandstand. | Just turn up. |
| 31 August | Soul in the Park DJs | 1.00pm to 4.30pm | Stanley Park Bandstand | Join Friends of Stanley Park for a one-off Bank Holiday gig - live music at the Bandstand. | Just turn up. |
| 1 September | Ride the Lights | 7.00pm to 10.00pm | Promenade - Starr Gate to Red Bank Road | Be one of the first to see this year's Blackpool Illuminations before the annual Switch-On event. | Find out more |
| 4 September | Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On | Timings TBC | Tower Festival Headland | Live performances from pop legends Five, Lucy Spraggan and The Feeling. | Find out more and get ticket information |
| 12 September | World Fireworks Championship Blackpool | Build up from 7.45pm | Tower Festival Headland | This spectacular free event brings world-class pyrotechnic teams to the Promenade, each with a music-synced display over the sea. | Find out more |
| 26 September | World Fireworks Championship Blackpool | Build up from 7.15pm | Tower Festival Headland | This spectacular free event brings world-class pyrotechnic teams to the Promenade, each with a music-synced display over the sea. | Find out more |
| 3 October | Stanley Park Centenary Event | TBC | Stanley Park | Join us for a spectacular drone show, artisan market, fairground rides and more. | TBC |
| 10 October | World Fireworks Championship Blackpool | Build up from 7pm | Tower Festival Headland | This spectacular free event brings world-class pyrotechnic teams to the Promenade, each with a music-synced display over the sea. | Find out more |