What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: 15th – 21st February 2016

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 15^th February 2016 to Sunday, 21^st February 2016.

It’s Half Term so there’s lots going on for all the family across Blackburn & Darwen!

(Please note that at most events children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times)

To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below. For more information see our web site www.visitblackburn.co.uk or contact Blackburn Visitor Centre tel: 01254 688040/ email: visit@blackburn.gov.uk.

Blackburn Town Centre:

• Until 20^th Feb: WW1 Narratives of Transformation: their story, our story. Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery (Wed – Sat 12 -4.45pm)
• Until 5^th March: Vera Duxbury “This & That” Art Exhibition, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wed –Saturday 12 – 4pm
• Until 11^th June: Stephen Pickles: A Retrospective, Art Exhibition, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wed –Saturday 12 – 4pm
• 15^th Feb: Lego Robotics Workshop, Blackburn Library 10-12am (7- 9 years) Tickets 50p
• 15^th Feb: Get Musical! Music Box sessions every hour. The Bureau Blackburn 10am -5pm (Free Sessions)
• 15^th & 16^th Feb: Make fairy wands & crowns with The Mall’s prince & princess, The Mall Blackburn 10am -4pm
• 16^th Feb: Family Craft Event, Elmer themed crafts, Blackburn Library 10.30 am -11.30am (Tickets Free)
• 16^th Feb: Get Story Telling! 11am – 1pm 6-11 years & 1.30-3.30pm 11 + years. The Bureau Blackburn (£2 per session)
• 17^th Feb: Get Arty! With resident artist. Suitable for adults & children, The Bureau Blackburn 11am -5pm (£2 per session)
• 17^th & 18^th Feb: Chinese Lantern Making, The Mall Blackburn 10am -4pm
• 17^th – 20^th Feb: Get Crafty, Dinosaur themed art & craft sessions, Blackburn Museum 12 -4pm
• 17^th Feb: Afternoon Variety Show, Windsor Suite, King Georges Hall 2pm
• 18^th Feb: Get Dramatic! Story Making Workshop, 6 -18 years, 11am -5pm The Bureau Blackburn (£2 per session)
• 18^th Feb: Hackburn Analogue Electronics, Drop in workshop (11+ years) 63 King William Street, 6.30pm -10pm
• 18^th Feb: ArtSpace, The Bureau Blackburn 6.30pm -10pm
• 19^th Feb: Mother’s Day Crafts, The Mall Blackburn, 10am -4pm
• 19^th Feb: Get Drawing! Family friendly Drink & Draw with juggling & stilt walking models, 11am -5pm (£2 per person)
• 19^th Feb: Cattle & Crane, Blakeys Café Bar, King Georges Hall 7pm
• 20^th Feb: Get Circus! Learn circus skills, Suitable for all ages, 11.30am -1.30pm & 2pm – 4pm, with a showcase at 4pm, The Bureau Blackburn (£2 per person)
• 21^st Feb: Indoor Car Boot Sale, King Georges Hall 8.30am

Darwen Town Centre:

• 15th Feb: Lego Robotics Workshop, Darwen Library 2 – 4pm (7- 9 years)
• 15^th Feb: Community Living Room, Singing, Darwen Library 10am
• 16^th Feb: Junior Chef’s Academy, St James CE Primary School, (5+ years) £3 per child. (Booking essential 07821 415737)
• 16^th Feb: Film “Inside Out”, Darwen Library Theatre 2pm
• 17^th Feb: Barclay’s Code Playground, Bring your own tablet/laptop, Limited places, 10.30 am -12, Darwen Library
• 18^th Feb: Puss In Boots, Darwen Library Theatre 2pm
• 18^th Feb: Krafts in the Kiosk, (Bring an old sock), Sunnyhurst Woods Kiosk, 1-3pm
• 19^th Feb: Family Craft Event, Elmer themed crafts, Darwen Library 10.30 am -11.30am (Tickets Free)

Other Events around the borough:

• 15^th Feb: Treasure Island, Thwaites Empire Theatre 2pm
• 15^th to 19^th Feb: Soccer & Sport Camp, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, Ewood Park 9am-5pm (To Book: 01254 508256)
• 16^th Feb: Blackburn Rovers v Fulham, Ewood Park 7.45pm
• 16^th Feb: Out Door Activities, Witton Park Cycle Centre: BalanceAbility £5 (2-4 years) 10-11am, BMX Bike & Helmet Rental £5 (10+ years) 12-2pm, Xplorer Orienteering £2 12-4pm, Busting Out of Stabilisers £2 1-2pm. There are limited places on all events. (To book 01254 54855)
• 17^th Feb: Ground Tour, Ewood Park 11am (Booking Required)
• 17^th Feb: Children’s Cookery Classes, Wellbeing Farm, Edgworth
• 17^th Feb: Legends of American Country, Thwaites Empire Theatre, 7.30pm
• 18th Feb: Out Door Activities, Witton Park Cycle Centre: BalanceAbility £5 (2-4 years) 10-11am, BMX Bike & Helmet Rental £5 (10+ years) 12-2pm, Xplorer Orienteering £2 12-4pm, Busting Out of Stabilisers £2 1-2pm. There are limited places on all events. To book 01254 54855
• 19^th Feb: Whole Lotta Shakin, Thwaites Empire Theatre 7.30pm
• 19^th Feb: Folk Club, The Barlow, Edgworth 8pm
• 21^st Feb: Wedding Open Day, Wellbeing Farm, Edgworth 11am -3pm
• 21^st Feb: Blackburn Rovers v  West Ham (FA Cup), Ewood Park 2pm
• 21^st Feb: Blackburn Hawks v Solways Sharks, Blackburn Ice Arena 5.45pm

We try our best to keep up to date with what’s going on around the Borough but if you know of any other events please let us know so that we can add them to our listings. If you know of anyone else who would like to receive our weekly updates please email us their details: visit@blackburn.gov.uk