Balloonatic WITH MAGIC GARETH Darwen Market Mindblowing magic, massive balloons… and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn’t try at home! Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC is jammed full of amazing magic, bonkers balloons and fun for all the family! With over 10 million online views, MG is a pro and has a show that…
Cardboard Menagerie Darwen Market WITH SARAH GRANT Ever wanted to make an animal from cardboard? Draw, colour, cut out and build your animal with cardboard artist, Sarah Grant. This is your chance to build a zoo full of creatures and take home your favourite pet. Suitable for ages 5+ This is a free drop-in workshop…
The Songsmiths Darwen Market A mobile musical factory, The Songsmiths are able to whip up personalised jingles in as little as 15 minutes about anything and everything. Expect songs about the market and its traders, shoppers, passers by and much more. If you’d like to come down and ask for a particular song to be…
Crawly Climbers Darwen Market WITH QUGH Draw and colour your own cardboard critter, then add weighted string to watch them climb upwards. It’s a little bit of science, a whole lot of creative craft. Make and take home your creature. This is a free drop-in workshop running from 11am until 3pm, near the Candy Rush stall inside Darwen…
Festive fun, local shopping and seasonal cheer all in one place The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway, and Darwen Town Centre is bursting with festive spirit. With twinkling lights, community events and a fantastic mix of independent shops, there’s no better place to enjoy the run-up to the big day. From family-friendly…
Land Art Workshops Darwen Market WITH WINSTON PLOWES Join land artist Winston Plowes and try your hand at making temporary Nature Art together. All resources will be sourced from the market traders as we explore patterns and colour in a ‘magic carpet’ and enjoy the symmetry of a flower mandala. This is a free drop-in…
A brand-new Darwen Community Fund has just launched offering local groups the opportunity to access support for projects that will help make a real difference to the town. The £250,000 pilot fund, part of the £20m Darwen Pride in Place Programme, aims to support a number of projects that can have a positive impact on…
Begin2Sing and win a recording session! Following the successful release of Darwen’s original single Begin2Sing, here’s your opportunity to record your own version – and win a recording session with Darwen School of Music, and maybe even release your own single! A ‘karaoke mix’ of the song is available, alongside the full Begin2Sing song, on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music. Now everyone is encouraged to record their own…
Winter Windows Workshops Darwen Market WITH ANNETTE MARTI Create your own stained-glass-look tealight or window decoration with card and tissue paper. Choose a frame from different ready-cut designs or create your own, then add coloured tissue paper for that stained-glass effect. This is a free drop-in workshop suitable for all ages 5+; children under 16…
Shop Darwen Christmas Trail 2025 Free festive activity for children Santa Needs Your Help! – He has lost all of his presents and needs your help to find them! This simple Christmas trail will keep the kids busy while you do your shopping in Darwen Town Centre Collect your free trail worksheet from Santa’s Grotto…