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October Half Term in Preston 202631 things to do, dates and prices

31 things to do within reach of Preston for 2026, running from 17 Oct - 1 Nov, across 7 towns and villages. 5 are free and paid tickets start from £5. The nearest is Live Music In November: Helen Aylott in Preston, 3 miles from the centre of Preston.

31 events5 freeLast updated Thu, 8 October 2026

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31 things to do around Preston

  1. SEA LIFE Manchester1

    Ascarium: Tricks & Treats

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    SEA LIFE Manchester · Manchester · 25 miles from the centre

    from £16
  2. Blackpool Pleasure Beach2

    Journey to Hell

    17-31 October · 15 days

    The Big One · Blackpool · 15 miles from the centre

    Free
  3. Upward view of a historic brick building with decorative stone windows and lion sculptures, against a clear blue sky.3

    Exhibition - The Longest Yarn

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Astley Hall · Chorley · 7 miles from the centre

    See listing
  4. Woman smiling at camera on a canal boat with narrowboats moored on a tree-lined waterway behind her.4

    1.5 Hour Public Cruise

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Lancashire Canal Cruises · Ormskirk · 13 miles from the centre

    See listing
  5. Two young performers face each other on stage whilst others stand watching behind black curtains during a theatre workshop or rehearsal.5

    Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

    17-18 October · 2 days

    The Grand Theatre · Blackpool · 15 miles from the centre

    See listing
  6. Upward view of a historic brick building with decorative stone windows and lion sculptures, against a clear blue sky.6

    Exhibition - Elemental Earth

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 10 days

    Astley Hall · Chorley · 7 miles from the centre

    Free

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  1. Samlesbury Hall7

    Volunteer Drop in Session

    Sun 18 October · 10:00

    Samlesbury Hall · Preston · 5 miles from the centre

    Free
  2. Spacious art studio and creative activity space with wooden beams, large windows, art supplies, and colourful materials laid out on the floor for interactive workshops.8

    Open Call: Autumn Open Exhibition

    Sun 18 October

    The Whitaker · Rossendale · 17 miles from the centre

    See listing
  3. Samlesbury Hall9

    'Eerie Encounters' Guided Tour

    Sun 18 October · 10:00

    Samlesbury Hall · Preston · 5 miles from the centre

    from £5
  4. Six workers in high-visibility jackets and hard hats stand together on a brick structure overlooking rural countryside.10

    Guided Wildlife Walk

    Mon 19 October · 16:00

    Mount Sion Steam Crane · Manchester · 20 miles from the centre

    Free
  5. Spacious art studio and creative activity space with wooden beams, large windows, art supplies, and colourful materials laid out on the floor for interactive workshops.11

    Early Years

    21-28 October · 2 days

    The Whitaker · Rossendale · 17 miles from the centre

    See listing
  6. Spacious art studio and creative activity space with wooden beams, large windows, art supplies, and colourful materials laid out on the floor for interactive workshops.12

    Artist Support Network: What Happens After Art School

    Thu 22 October

    The Whitaker · Rossendale · 17 miles from the centre

    See listing
  7. Aerial view of a wildlife centre with distinctive white-roofed building beside a pond, surrounded by green fields, wetlands and woodland.13

    Brockholes Pram Walk

    22-29 October · 2 days

    The Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Preston · 3 miles from the centre

    See listing
  8. Aerial view of a wildlife centre with distinctive white-roofed building beside a pond, surrounded by green fields, wetlands and woodland.14

    Nature Tots at Brockholes

    23-30 October · 2 days

    The Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Preston · 3 miles from the centre

    See listing
  9. SEA LIFE Manchester15

    Paws Beneath the Waves

    23-30 October · 2 days

    SEA LIFE Manchester · Manchester · 25 miles from the centre

    from £24
  10. Aerial view of a wildlife centre with distinctive white-roofed building beside a pond, surrounded by green fields, wetlands and woodland.16

    Halloween Xplorer Challenge at Brockholes Nature Reserve

    24 Oct - 1 Nov · 9 days

    The Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Preston · 3 miles from the centre

    See listing
  11. Two young performers face each other on stage whilst others stand watching behind black curtains during a theatre workshop or rehearsal.17

    The Phantoms: Starring Lee Mead

    Sun 25 October

    The Grand Theatre · Blackpool · 15 miles from the centre

    See listing
  12. Aerial view of a wildlife centre with distinctive white-roofed building beside a pond, surrounded by green fields, wetlands and woodland.18

    Halloween Critters Guided Walk

    Sun 25 October · 11:00

    The Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Preston · 3 miles from the centre

    See listing
  13. Samlesbury Hall19

    Halloween Pumpkin Fest

    26-30 October · 5 days

    Samlesbury Hall · Preston · 5 miles from the centre

    See listing
  14. Spacious art studio and creative activity space with wooden beams, large windows, art supplies, and colourful materials laid out on the floor for interactive workshops.20

    Trash to Treasure

    Wed 28 October

    The Whitaker · Rossendale · 17 miles from the centre

    Free
  15. Aerial view of a wildlife centre with distinctive white-roofed building beside a pond, surrounded by green fields, wetlands and woodland.21

    Wild Magic at Brockholes Nature Reserve

    28-30 October · 3 days

    The Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Preston · 3 miles from the centre

    See listing
  16. Spacious art studio and creative activity space with wooden beams, large windows, art supplies, and colourful materials laid out on the floor for interactive workshops.22

    Family Film: Hocus Pocus

    Thu 29 October

    The Whitaker · Rossendale · 17 miles from the centre

    See listing
  17. SEA LIFE Manchester23

    Ascarium: The Cursed Depths

    30 Oct - 1 Nov · 3 days

    SEA LIFE Manchester · Manchester · 25 miles from the centre

    from £16ages 10+
  18. Spacious art studio and creative activity space with wooden beams, large windows, art supplies, and colourful materials laid out on the floor for interactive workshops.24

    Family Theatre: Kindness Karl, The Misunderstood Devil

    Fri 30 October

    The Whitaker · Rossendale · 17 miles from the centre

    See listing
  19. Samlesbury Hall25

    HALLOWEEN TORCHLIGHT TOURS

    Fri 30 October · 18:00

    Samlesbury Hall · Preston · 5 miles from the centre

    See listing
  20. Historic waterfront buildings illuminated at dusk, reflecting in the river below.26

    A Formidable Force

    31 Oct - 1 Nov · 2 days

    Lancaster Maritime Museum · Lancaster · 21 miles from the centre

    See listing
  21. Aerial view of a wildlife centre with distinctive white-roofed building beside a pond, surrounded by green fields, wetlands and woodland.27

    Halloween Family Fun and Bonfire

    Sat 31 October

    The Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Preston · 3 miles from the centre

    See listing
  22. Aerial view of a wildlife centre with distinctive white-roofed building beside a pond, surrounded by green fields, wetlands and woodland.28

    Halloween Magic Shows at Brockholes!

    Sat 31 October

    The Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Preston · 3 miles from the centre

    See listing
  23. Upward view of a historic brick building with decorative stone windows and lion sculptures, against a clear blue sky.29

    Astley After Dark

    Sat 31 October · 16:00

    Astley Hall · Chorley · 7 miles from the centre

    from £5ages 0+
  24. Two young performers face each other on stage whilst others stand watching behind black curtains during a theatre workshop or rehearsal.30

    The Story of Guitar Heroes

    Sun 1 November

    The Grand Theatre · Blackpool · 15 miles from the centre

    See listing
  25. Two plates of roasted sausages with crispy potatoes, roasted vegetables and broccoli garnished with microgreens.31

    Live Music In November: Helen Aylott

    Sun 1 November · 18:00

    Maxy Farm - Pantry and Restaurant · Preston · 3 miles from the centre

    See listing

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