Suitcase Stories

Suitcase Stories Darwen Market WITH ILARIA PASSERI FREE family friedly actvities for Easter. Join Ilaria the storyteller for funny and interactive suitcase stories. What’s in Ilaria’s suitcase? Will Darren the Fisherman see the Wish Fish again? And should you accept a frying pan from a stranger? Plus lots of other stories. This performance will happen…

05 Apr

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Darwen Market

Darwen Town Centre

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Print Workshop

Print Workshop Darwen Market WITH IAN HALAWI FREE family friedly actvities for Easter. Join us for a creative and immersive print workshop led by the talented artist Ian Halawi. Choose from 3 wildlife themed lino reliefs, print them and then add colour using water colour paint washes. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist,…

07 Apr

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Darwen Market

Darwen Town Centre

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Hats Off! Music, Mayhem and Hats!

Hats Off! Music, Mayhem and Hats! Darwen Market WITH MAMBO JAMBO FREE family friedly actvities for Easter. Mambo Jambo’s ‘Happy Feet!’ is a playful mixture of interactive music and singing, body percussion with a few dance moves, from jive to carnival. You can join in seated or standing. This fun & highly engaging show is…

09 Apr

11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Darwen Market

Darwen Town Centre

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The Case of the Missing Bunny!

The Case of the Missing Bunny! Darwen Market WITH STORY CRAFT THEATRE FREE family friedly actvities for Easter. It’s one thing going on an egg hunt but quite another going on an Easter Bunny hunt! Join us at Mother Goose detective agency on a case with a difference. This is an egg-tremely serious situation… it’s…

11 Apr

11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Darwen Market

Darwen Town Centre

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Vincent Van Gogh Yourself Workshop

Vincent Van Gogh Yourself Workshop Darwen Market WITH WALTER DEFOREST FREE family friedly actvities for Easter. Join us for a journey into the life and art of Vincent van Gogh with New York-based artist Walter DeForest. Walter bears a striking resemblance to Vincent van Gogh, and he’ll share stories about the artist’s life while encouraging…

12 Apr

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Darwen Market

Darwen Town Centre

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Wooden Heart Barge Art

Wooden Heart Barge Art Darwen Market WITH CATH FORD FREE family friedly actvities for Easter. Taking inspiration from traditional canal art and the red rose of Lancashire, decorate a wooden heart in the style of barge art.  This is a free, drop in session between 11am-3pm at Darwen Market. The workshop is suitable for ages…

14 Apr

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Darwen Market

Darwen Town Centre

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Creative Kaleidocycles

Creative Kaleidocycles Darwen Market WITH AZIZA FOZDAR FREE family friedly actvities for Easter. Join us for a hands-on, fun-filled experience at Darwen Market as Aziza Fozdar leads a creative workshop exploring the fascinating world of kaleidocycles! A kaleidocycle (or flextangle) is made by using a repeated pattern that can be connected together to form a…

16 Apr

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Darwen Market

Darwen Town Centre

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Darwen Live 2025

DARWEN LIVE 2025 – LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT! Darwen Live Returns for an Epic Weekend of Music – Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May 2025 Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live music and celebration as Darwen Live returns to the heart of Darwen town centre on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2025! Now in…

24 - 25 May

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Darwen Market Square

Darwen Town Centre

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Darwen Children’s Literature Festival 2025

Save the date! More info coming soon – follow the Facebook page to stay up to date.

09 - 21 Jun

Darwen

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Darwen Triathlon, Aquathlon & Trail Runs June 2025

Join Run Through for the Darwen Triathlons & Trail Races – Sunday, June 22nd! Get ready to challenge yourself at the Darwen Sprint and Standard Distance Triathlons, Aquathlons, and 5k & 10k Trail Races, set in the beautiful Bold Venture Park and the surrounding moorland. Take in the stunning views and tackle a mix of…

22 Jun

7:00 am - 12:00 pm

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10th Annual Festival of Brass with Blackburn and Darwen Band

Blackburn & Darwen Band Presents the 10th Annual Festival of Brass! Join us as Blackburn & Darwen Band proudly hosts the 10th Annual Festival of Brass, a celebration of musical excellence that has become a highly anticipated event in the brass banding calendar. This exciting festival has grown in both prestige and popularity over the…

22 Jun

Darwen Market Square

Darwen Town Centre

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Darwen Pride 2025

After a successful debut event in July 2024, Darwen Pride will be returning to Darwen Market Square on Saturday 12th July 2025. More info coming soon, follow them on Facebook for all the latest news!

12 Jul

Darwen Market Square

Darwen Town Centre

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