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The Whitaker Open 2026 - Art Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum is hosting their Open Exhibition in Autumn 2026 and are calling artists from across the North West to submit up to 3 artworks in early October.
Time and DateSaturday 17th October 2026 until Sunday 13th December 2026
Lightpool Festival 2026
Lightpool Festival will be back from 21–31 October 2026, and this year marks their 10th anniversary!
Time and Date21st until 31st October 2026
Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: October
An informal meet-up for local freelancers with a coffee hour and coworking day at Society1.
Time and DateThursday 22nd October 2026 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
From Fleece to Fabric – A Day with the Bowland Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
Join us this October as we take part in Wool Month and welcome the Bowland branch of the Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, who will be demonstrating traditional fibre crafts
Time and DateSaturday 24th October 2026 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
October half term spooky crafts at Gawthorpe Hall
Bring your little witches and wizards for some Halloween crafty fun at Gawthorpe Hall.
Time and DateWednesday 28th October 2026 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Lancashire Firestorm Presents: October 2026
Bold horror, daring thrillers, and standout "after dark" shorts - October's Firestorm Presents celebrates things that go bump in the night
Time and DateFriday 30th October 2026 07:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Hallowe'en Trail at Gawthorpe Hall
What spooky creatures will you find on this trail in Gawthorpe's grounds?
Time and DateSaturday 31st October 2026 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Dance Syndrome perform Origin: A Mixed Bill at The Lowry
Dance Syndrome's most ambitious show to date as part of iCreate, a groundbreaking Arts Council England–funded programme challenging perceptions and redefining the future of
Time and DateThursday 19th November 2026 07:00 PM until 09:00 PM
