Events in the Area
Friday 24th May 2019, 10.00-11.45am
Nature Tots at Heysham Nature Reserve, Money Close Lane, Heysham, LA3 2UW
To book or for more info, call 01524 855030 or 07717 366812 or email heyshamevents@lancsnwt.org.uk
£2 per child, 15 months to 5 years
Saturday 25th May 2019, 2pm-5pm
Capernwray Hall Open Day, LA6 1AG
zip-wires, sporting competitions, bouncy castles, face painting and carnival games.
There may be a small charge for some activities
Saturday 25th May, 10am-4pm
Family Open Day, White Lund Industrial Estate, Morecambe, LA3 3BS
Explore behind the scenes at a bus depot, including taking a ride on a bus through the bus wash, and getting your name on the front of a bus.
Free vintage bus service running from Lancaster bus station to the depot
Sunday 26th May, 9.30am-6pm
Ribble 100 – The Centenary of Ribble Motor Service, Morecambe
Vintage bus running day. Big event at Morecambe Football Club as well as Morecambe Promenade. Free bus service running every 10 minutes between Heysham Village and Carnforth Railway Station via the prom and Happy Mount Park.
Tuesday 28th May 2019, 1-3pm
Physical fun, crafts and parachute games, Williamson Park, Lancaster (meet behind Ashton Memorial, in front of Butterfly House
Free half term active fun day event by the Children and Family Wellbeing Service.
Wed 29th – Thurs 30th May 2019
Cyber School Interactive Performance by Pyjama Drama
Sonny the Superhero is on a special mission to keep children safe while they are having fun on the internet. It’s a never-ending job making sure that everyone understands the 4 most important rules when you’re on the internet.
Drama is such a brilliant way to get scary important messages across to children. This interactive performance for 2-7 year olds is packed with songs, games and activities to help children remember some internet safety rules and understand why they are necessary. And it’s fun, so they will enjoy learning.
Tickets £6 per child, adults and under 2s go free! get tickets here.
| St Christopher’s Church Hall, Bare | Wed 29th May | 10am |
| Arkholme Village Hall | Thurs 30th May | 10am |
| The Gregson Centre, Lancaster | Thurs 30th May | 2pm |
Thursday 30th May 2019, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Beautiful Bugs, Bugs, Bugs, Heysham Nature Reserve, LA3 2UW
Join the staff on Heysham Nature Reserve to hunt for bugs with your family. With experts on hand to help identify what you find, you’ll be exploring habitats, doing bug home creation sessions and creature crafts.
Cost: FREE
Booking required via heyshamevents@lancsnwt.org.uk, 01524 855030
Thursday 30th May 2019, 1-3pm
Physical fun, crafts and parachute games, Westgate Neighbourhood Centre, Morecambe
Free half term active fun day event by the Children and Family Wellbeing Service.
Friday 31st May 2019
Dino Day, Lancaster City Centre
The large as life dinos will be roaming the town centre once again. This year it’ll include some live egg hatches.
Friday 31st May-Sunday 2nd June 2019
Down By The Riverside, a family festival in Dolphinholme
Saturday 1st June 2019, 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Rock pools rock at half moon bay, meet on the beach, car parking off Smithy Lane above Half Moon Bay, Heysham.
Join the Heysham Nature Reserve staff on this family event to explore the weird and wonderful creatures living in the rock pools. We will also be delving into the world of rocks found around the shore.
Cost: £2 donation per family
Booking required via heyshamevents@lancsnwt.org.uk, 01524 855030
Saturday 8th June, 2019, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Children’s Nearly New Sale, Brookhouse Methodist Church
£1 entry for adults, with free gift bag for first 50.
Tables for sellers available at £10 each. Contact Colette on 07850 352668
Sunday 9th June 2019, 11.30am-5.30pm
Charity Dog Show and Fun Day, The Royal, Main Street, Heysham, LA3 2RN
Thursday 13th June 2019, 10.00-11.45am
Nature Tots at Heysham Nature Reserve, Money Close Lane, Heysham, LA3 2UW
To book or for more info, call 01524 855030 or 07717 366812 or email heyshamevents@lancsnwt.org.uk
£2 per child, 15 months to 5 years
Saturday 15th June 2019
Halton Millfest Family Festival, Halton Mill
Saturday 15th June 2019, 11am-4pm
The Beetham Lego Make Off, Heron Corn Mill, LA7 7PQ
A full day Lego workshop.
£10 per child, contact the cornmill to book in advance.
Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th June 2019
Another Fine Fest, Ulverston town centre
live music, DJs, life graffiti & window art, street theatre, circus, comedy, magic and more.
FREE
Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th June 2019
Scorton Steam, Scorton, Lancashire
one of the biggest steam fairs in the North West and a fab family day out. Featuring the Purple Helmets motorcycle display team, and mini tractor pulling.
adults £10, children 10-16, £7, under 10s free
Sunday 16th June 2019, 2-4pm
Sunday Funday, 91 Balmoral Rd & West End Primary School
Craft, afternoon tea, prizes, story time, bouncy castle (event by church by the bay)
Wednesday 19th June 2019, 10.00-11.45am
Nature Tots at Heysham Nature Reserve, Money Close Lane, Heysham, LA3 2UW
To book or for more info, call 01524 855030 or 07717 366812 or email heyshamevents@lancsnwt.org.uk
£2 per child, 15 months to 5 years
Sunday 23rd June 2019, 10am-3pm
Animal Care Open Day, Blea Tarn Rd, Lancaster, LA2 0RD
Dog show (starts at 1pm), bouncy castle, bungee jump, mobile climbing wall, pony rides, meet and greet with lots of different animals, bbq, cakes, craft stalls.
Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th June
Catch the Wind Kite Festival, Morecambe Promenade
marvellous multi-coloured kites, flown by professionals fill the sky over the bay while hundreds of people fly their own kites on the beach. There’s also live music, performance, arts and craft workshops.
Saturday 29th June 2019, 9am-5pm
Lancashire Science Festival – Family Day, UCLAN, Preston, PR1 2HE
Free – with activities across the whole of the Preston campus
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th July 2019
Garstang Scarecrow Festival – Heroes and Villains+
A free family festival with scarecrow fancy dress parade, mini zoo, face painting, live music, children’s entertainment and more.
Saturday 6th July 2019
Carnforth Carnival
Thursday 11th July 2019, 10.00-11.45am
Nature Tots at Heysham Nature Reserve, Money Close Lane, Heysham, LA3 2UW
To book or for more info, call 01524 855030 or 07717 366812 or email heyshamevents@lancsnwt.org.uk
£2 per child, 15 months to 5 years
Sunday 14th July 2019, 11am-1pm
Lancaster Bubble Rush, Ryelands Park (by St John’s Hospice)
minimum age 3 years, find out more and book your place now.
Friday 19th July 2019, 10.00-11.45am
Nature Tots at Heysham Nature Reserve, Money Close Lane, Heysham, LA3 2UW
To book or for more info, call 01524 855030 or 07717 366812 or email heyshamevents@lancsnwt.org.uk
£2 per child, 15 months to 5 years
Sunday 21st July 2019, 11am-6pm
Garstang Ice Cream Festival, Garstang
local and national ice cream vendors, specialist ice creams, free entertainment, made in lancashire market, hot food, community stalls, games, competitions, trails.
Thursday 25th July 2019, 5-6.30pm
David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny, Williamson Park
Tickets available online or in person from Lancaster and Morecambe Visitor Information Centres
ages 7+
Sunday 21st July 2019, 2-4pm
Sunday Funday, 91 Balmoral Rd & West End Primary School
Summer fayre, traditional games, bbq, story time, bouncy castle (event by church by the bay)
Wednesday 14th August 2019, 10.00-11.45am
Nature Tots at Heysham Nature Reserve, Money Close Lane, Heysham, LA3 2UW
To book or for more info, call 01524 855030 or 07717 366812 or email heyshamevents@lancsnwt.org.uk
£2 per child, 15 months to 5 years
Saturday 2nd- Sunday 3rd Nov 2019
Light Up Lancaster
