For when the forecast falls apart in and around Blackburn. Everything here is under a roof, or has enough indoor space to be worth the drive anyway.
Starts at 6pm. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Starts at 9.30am. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
For anyone in Year 6 and up all about fun, friendship and faith.
For anyone in Year 6 and up all about fun, friendship and faith.
For anyone in Year 6 and up all about fun, friendship and faith.
Starts at 10am. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
A stay and play morning for all parents with young children in the Church lounge.
For children from reception to year 2 at primary school.
Starts at 7pm. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Starts at 7pm. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
Santa, stalls for presents and fun, bacon butties
Blackburn Empire's panto is Aladdin this year, with a long run from late November into January. Flat prices, £14 a child and £58 for a family, with no premium dates on the booking page, which is refreshing. The December weekend shows were already marked as selling fast in September.
Our Christmas Fair is held in school and has stalls (cakes, crafts, books, plants/wreathes) raffles, games, tombola, refreshments and, of course, a visit from Father Christmas himself.
Blackburn's Christmas panto, rated suitable for all ages by the venue. Nearly every show is at midday or 4pm, and from 28 December at 1pm, which suits nap schedules better than a 7pm curtain up. The only evening show is opening night.
More details to follow but get it booked in the diary now.
Elf and Safety, a slapstick Christmas show from Blue Jay Theatre at Darwen Library Theatre, with a free gift for every child at the end. Suitable for all ages.
The Nice List, a 50 minute Christmas show about Santa's missing list, at Blackburn Empire Theatre. One show at 6pm on 18 December, with a small surprise from Santa for every child.
We expect the church to be filled to capacity for this beautiful, candle lit, magical family service at dusk on Christmas Eve.
On Christmas Eve, Darwen Library Theatre has a live puppet show from Puppet Folk followed by The Muppet Christmas Carol on screen. Starts at noon, suitable for all.
Come and have fun with friend with bible stories, crafts and games.