Free Family fun at Blackburn Market this Easter!
Keep the kids busy over the Easter holidays with lots of fun free family activities at Blackburn Market!
From immersive theatrical performances to creative art workshops, there’s an event to capture the imagination of every child
Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to at Blackburn Market…
Saturday 5th April: Print Workshop
Join us for a creative print workshop led by talented artist, Ian Halawi.
Choose from 3 wildlife themed lino reliefs, print them and then add colour using water colour paint washes.
At the end you’ll have your very own A4 poster to take home with you.
This is a drop in session between 11am-3pm at Blackburn Market suitable for ages 3+
Monday 7th April: Wooden Heart Badge Art
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 Blackburn Market, suitable for ages 5+
Thursday 10th April: The Case of the Missing Bunny!
Join us at Mother Goose detective agency on a case with a difference. This is an egg-tremely serious situation… it’s no yolk… we must crack it… we shell crack it!
This show brings together puppetry, problem solving and game playing, with the aim to get everyone working together to solve the missing bunny dilemma.
This is a free 45 minute performance (suitable for ages 3+) taking place at 11.30am & 1.30pm at Blackburn Market.
Friday 11th April: 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 with Ilaria the storyteller.
This performance will happen at 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm at Blackburn Market.
The show lasts for 30 minutes and is suitable for ages 3+
Saturday 12th April: Brilliant Bookmarks
Join Stephie from Hoop & Fred for Brilliant Bookmarks, a cross stitch session with paint pens and stitching.
Create your very own bookmark to take home.
This is a free drop in session between 11am-3pm at Blackburn Market, suitable for ages 5+
Monday 14th April: Creative Kaleidocycles
A kaleidocycle (or flextangle) is made by using a repeated pattern that can be connected together to form a flexible shape.
Colour, fold, score, cut and twist the paper to reveal new patterns for an endless folding paper toy.
This is a free drop in creative workshop between 11am and 3pm.
Wednesday 16th April: Hats off! Music, Mayhem and Hats!
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 for children (aged 3+) & their grown-ups with plenty of instruments!
This is a free 45-minute show performed twice a day at 11.30am & 1.30pm at Blackburn Market.
Free children’s events in Blackburn Town Centre
Which free activities take your fancy? We hope to see you there! Please note that children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
These free Easter events are supported with funding from Arts Council England, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn & Darwen Markets.
Activities are organised and managed by Culturapedia and Spot On Lancashire.
Enjoy Blackburn Market
Blackburn Market boasts a wide range of stalls, from homeware to nail salons, cafes to cards and gifts. The food hall area is always bustling, with shoppers enjoying a bite to eat from our fantastic array of authentic food stalls.
Why not have a browse before or after your free event? Take a look at our stalls before your visit.
