Elmer the Elephant brings his colourful show to Blackburn this week

Elmer the Elephant is packing his trunk and arriving in Blackburn this for two live shows at King George’s Hall on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th August. Lots more to do this week too.

Blackburn Town Centre:

Until 25^th August: Active August Challenge 2019, The Mall, Blackburn. See  www.themall.co.uk/blackburn  for details

Until 26^th August: Street Band Workshops for the Summer Parade, The Bureau Centre for the Arts, Penny Street, Various Dates 5:30pm -7:30pm

Until 31^st August: Summer Holiday Club, Blackburn Youth Zone, Jubilee Street 8:30am -5:30pm

Until 1^st September: Erin’s Place Pottery & Craft Studio, Victoria Court, The Mall (Monday -Saturday 9am -4pm, Sunday 11am -4pm)

Until 14^th September: Industrialised: Art in Manufacturing, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 12noon -4:45pm (Wednesday – Saturday 12 -4.45pm)

19^th -20^th August: Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show, King George’s Hall (Monday 2pm, Tuesday 11am & 2pm)

19^th August: Let’s Make at Blackburn Market: Magical Story Jars/Story Mixing Station, Blackburn Market 2pm -4pm

20^th August: Trees, Plants & Nature Spirits –Free Summer Parade Costume Workshops, The Bureau Centre for the Arts, Penny Street 10am -1pm, 2pm -5pm

21^st August: Guardians & Protectors –Free Summer Parade Costume Workshops, The Bureau Centre for the Arts, Penny St 10am -1pm, 2pm -5pm

21^st August: Illustration Workshop with Sarah Horne, Blackburn Central Library 11am

21^st August -25^th August: ‘Get Crafty’ Free Summer Holiday Arts & Crafts Sessions Week 4, Theme: Reptiles & Dinosaurs, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 12noon -4pm

21^st August: Let’s Make at Blackburn Market: Just Imagine Musical Theatre Workshop, Blackburn Market 2pm -4pm

21^st August: ArtBurn, The Making Rooms 4.30pm

22^nd August: Free Stilt Walking & Circus Skills Summer Parade Workshops, The Bureau Centre for the Arts, Penny St. Various times, for more information & to book tel: 07845964802

23^rd August onwards: Blackburn Rainworks, Prism Contemporary Gallery, 20 Lord Street West

23^rd August -1^st September: PAW Patrol Brick Trail

23^rd August: Extinct & Endangered Creatures -Free Summer Parade Costume Workshops, The Bureau Centre for the Arts, Penny St. 10am -1pm & 2pm -5pm

23^rd August: Let’s Make at Blackburn Market: Brian the Magician, Face Painting & Crafty Corner/Paper Crafts, Blackburn Market 2pm -4pm

23^rd August: Family Stories & Craft Sessions, Blackburn Central Library 2pm -3pm

24^th August: Trees, Plants & Nature Spirits –Free Summer Parade Costume Workshops, The Bureau Centre for the Arts, Penny Street 10am -1pm, 2pm -5pm

24^th August: Powertex with Peter: Plaque Workshop, Mum’s Corner Kitchen Café, Darwen Street, Blackburn 10am -1pm

25^th August: Morphgate Festival, Northgate 11am -7pm

25^th August: Guardians & Protectors –Free Summer Parade Costume Workshops, The Bureau Centre for the Arts, Penny St. 10am -1pm & 2pm -5pm

Darwen Town Centre:

19^th August: Let’s Make at Darwen Market: Brian the Magician & Face Painting, Darwen Market 12noon – 3pm

21^st August: Illustration Workshop with Sarah Horne, Darwen Library 2pm

23^rd August: Family Stories & Craft Sessions, Darwen Library 11am -12noon

23^rd August: Let’s Make at Darwen Market: Retro Rewind/Games, Darwen Market 12noon -3pm

23^rd August: Let’s Make at Darwen Market: Just Imagine Interactive Theatre Show –Cinderella & Prince Charming 1pm -2pm

23^rd August: A Tribute to Elvis, Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street 7:30pm

24^th August: Darwen 1940’s Day, Darwen Market Square 10am -4pm

Other Events around the Borough:

Until 25^th August: BRFC Trust: Summer Holiday Activities. For full listings see www.brfctrust.co.uk

Until 1^st September: Summer Family Activities with Re:Fresh, Witton Park Cycle Centre

19^th August – 23^rd August: Summer Football & Activity Camps, Ewood Park 9am -3pm, for more details see www.brfctrust.co.uk

19^th August: Fun in the Parks: Roe Lee Park & Shadsworth Hub 1.30pm -4pm www.brfctrust.co.uk

19^th August: Free Story & Craft Sessions: Max’s Starry Night, Cherry Tree Library 2pm

20^th August: Fun in the Parks: Witton Park & Mill Hill Park, 1.30pm – 4pm www.brfctrust.co.uk

21^st August: Family Story Time: Tales & Treasure, Turton Tower, Turton 10:30am -12:30pm

21^st August: Guided Tour of Turton Tower, Turton 1pm, 01204 852203 to book.

22^nd August: Past Times Playtime, Turton Tower, Turton 1pm

22^nd August: Fun in the Parks, Bold Venture Park & Bangor Street 1.30pm – 4pm www.brfctrust.co.uk

22^nd August: Free Story Telling & Craft Sessions: Max’s Starry Night, Mill Hill Library 2pm

23^rd August -25^th August: 2019 Beer Festival Weekend, Blackburn Golf Club, Beardwood Brow (Friday 6pm -11pm, Saturday & Sunday 1pm -11pm)

23^rd August: Fun in the Parks, Queens Park & Feniscowles Recreation Ground, 1.30pm – 4pm www.brfctrust.co.uk

23^rd August: Pop-up Gin Bar, Tockholes Village Hall 7:30pm

24^th August: Blackburn Canoe Trail Launch Party, Eanam Wharf, Blackburn 11am -3pm

24^th August: Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City, Ewood Park 3pm