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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
Creative PEC Talk: Language & Investment in Arts, Culture & Heritage
How can language make the case for investment in arts, culture and heritage? Join the Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre for this session in their latest Seminar Series.
Time and DateThursday 5th November 2026 03:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Creative PEC New Study Launch: Living the Dream - The Reality of Working in the Creative Industries
Join the Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre for the launch a major new study examining job quality across the creative industries.
Time and DateWednesday 11th November 2026 02:30 PM until 04:00 PM
