Lot’s of crafty free fun at the Markets in this week’s What’s On Guide

Enjoy some free fun at Blackburn and Darwen Markets, part of Let’s Make. Keeping the kids happy this summer!

Blackburn Town Centre:

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)

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

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

5^th August: Let’s Make at Blackburn Market: Just Imagine Drama Workshop, Blackburn Market 2pm -4pm

7^th August -10^th August: ‘Get Crafty’ Free Summer Holiday Arts & Crafts Sessions Week 3, Theme: Crowns & Hats, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 12noon -4pm

7^th August: Baby Sensory, The Mall 11am -11:45am, 12:15pm -1pm

7^th August: Magic Show with Marc Dominic, Blackburn Central Library, 11am

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

7^th August: ArtBurn, The Making Rooms 4.30pm

8^th August: Night at the Museum 10, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 7:30pm

9^th August: Let’s Make at Blackburn Market: Brian the Magician & Face Painting, Blackburn Market 2pm -4pm

10^th August -11^th August: Extinct & Endangered Creatures –Free Summer Parade Costume Workshops, The Bureau Centre for the Arts, Penny Street 10am -1pm, 2pm -5pm

10^th August: Julia Swarbrick Art/Prints Workshop – Kitchen Lithography, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 10am -4pm

10^th August: Community Voices Event, Quaker Meeting House, Paradise Street 11am -1pm

11^th August: Powertex with Peter: Journal Workshop, 61 Darwen Street, Blackburn 10am

11^th August: Powertex with Peter: Plaque Workshop, 61 Darwen Street, Blackburn 2pm

Darwen Town Centre:

5^th August: Let’s Make at Darwen Market: Magical Story Jars/Story Mixing Station, Darwen Market 12noon -3pm

7^th August: Magic Show with Marc Dominic, Darwen Library 2pm

7^th August: Afternoon Variety Show, Darwen Library Theatre 2pm

9^th August: Let’s Make at Darwen Market: Crafty Corner & Hat Making, Darwen Market 12noon -3pm

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

Other Events around the Borough:

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

Until 11^th August: Mega Value Fun Park, Witton Country Park

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

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

5^th August -9^th August: Summer Academy: Movie Week, Blackburn Empire Theatre 9:30am

5^th August -9^th August: ADA Performing Arts Summer Theatre Week, The Barlow, Edgworth 9:30am -3:30pm

5^th August: Free Story & Craft Sessions: Awesome Aliens, Cherry Tree Library 2pm

5^th August: Monday Club Variety Show, Blackburn Empire Theatre 2pm

6^th August: Free Story & Craft Sessions: Awesome Aliens, Roman Road Library 2pm

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

8^th August: Free Story & Craft Sessions: Awesome Aliens, Mill Hill Library 2pm

9^th August: Folk at The Barlow Summer Showcase, The Barlow, Bolton Road, Edgworth 8pm

10^th August: Elvis Remembered, Blackburn Empire Theatre 7:30pm

11^th August: Sunnyhurst in Bloom Garden Competition & Garden Party, Darwen Tennis Club/Community Centre, Sunnyhurst Lane, Darwen 12noon -5pm