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Preston Tech Connection Coworking Day
Join us for a day of coworking at Society1 in Preston. Get out of the house, get some work done and connect with likeminded people working in tech.
Time and DateThursday 15th October 2026 09:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2026
Discover one of the UK's leading contemporary craft fairs as the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair returns to the magnificent Victoria Baths, Manchester, from 15–18 October.
Time and Date15th, 16th and 17th October 2026
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
