Who’s ready for half term at Darwen Market?
We know we are! It’s been a long few weeks since the Christmas holidays ended, and we’re ready to welcome back free family activities to Darwen Town Centre.
We have three fantastic free events for children at the market during February half term, two drop in workshops and an immersive 30 minute performance. Keep reading to find out more…
Crankie Making Workshop: Monday 17th February, 11am till 3pm
Make your own crankie theatre to take away with you – crankies are a way of telling stories with pictures. Draw, craft and create your very own cardboard crankie theatre.
A FREE drop-in workshop led by Alice Rowbottom.
The session will run as a drop in activity between 11am and 3pm at Darwen Market hub.
Seed Bomb Making Workshop: Wednesday 19th February, 11am till 3pm
Join The Making Rooms for an exciting workshop where we’ll craft sustainable seed bombs using recycled cardboard.
Discover how to spread a little flower power while learning fun and eco-friendly ways to make a difference. Perfect for all ages – let’s make something beautiful for the planet together!
The session will run as a drop in activity between 11am and 3pm at Darwen Market Hub.
Where Do The Noses Grow? Friday 21st February at various times
A small world fantasy with play and puppets with Goofus Theatre.
One night Lucy cannot sleep.
She hears a strange sound bouncing around her bed! What is it?
She awakes and discovers a strange crumbled bit of brown paper, paper that seems to be alive… what can it be? It wants her to follow it…
And so begins a fantastical journey full of strange encounters and play.
She sets off to reach the island of noses where the strange nose rose grows.
So… Where do the noses grow? Come and join Lucy and see for yourself!
This performance will happen at 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
The show lasts for 30 minutes and is suitable for ages 2+
Free family fun in February
All of these activities are absolutely free, and booking is not required. Please note that children must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times. Organised and managed by Culturapedia and Spot On Lancashire.
Make a day of it in Darwen Town Centre
Have a mooch around Darwen Market while you’re in town and see what our traders have to offer. There are also plenty of local cafes and delis where you can get a bite to eat or an ice cream before/after the activity.
If you spend £5 or over at a #shopdarwen retailer, remember to ask for a prize draw entry form for your chance of winning £50 of Shop Darwen vouchers!
