What’s on Guide

Updated 11th May 2025

Kendal

Family Fun Weekend 🎉
Dates: 24th–26th May | From 12 PM Daily
Venue: Station Inn, Oxenholme, Kendal
Bring the whole family for an amazing weekend packed with live music, tasty food, and loads of family-friendly fun!
🎁 Grand Prize Draw Includes:
🥇 1st Prize – £200 Cash
🥈 2nd Prize – Children’s Birthday Party for 10
🥉 3rd Prize – Air Fryer
➕ Plus other fantastic prizes to be won!
🎟️ Raffle tickets on sale now at the bar
All proceeds go to Bay Trust Radio – your local hospital radio for Morecambe Bay and Blackpool.
Don’t miss out – fun, food, and fundraising all in one place!
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Rhod Gilbert: The Giant Grapefruit
Date: 6 June 2025
Venue:  Kendal Leisure Centre
Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert brings his latest stand-up show to Kendal.
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Kendal Pride
Date: 13–15 June 2025
Various venues across Kendal
A weekend celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with films, outdoor activities, arts, and more.

Ambleside

Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
Ongoing: Throughout 202
Location: The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Details: An exhibition dedicated to the legendary fellwalker and author.
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Lake District Running Festival
Date: 31 May – 1 June 2025
Grasmere Sports Ground
A weekend of trail running events, including the Grasmere Gallop and OMM Lite Trail Quest, suitable for all abilities.

Windermere

Evening Buffet Cruises
Date 7 June 2025
Venue: Lake Windermere
Enjoy a 2½ hour cruise with live music, a delicious buffet, licensed bar, and breathtaking views as you sail the full length of Windermere.
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Windermere Marathon
Date 15 June 2025
Starts at Waterhead, Ambleside
A scenic 26.2-mile marathon around Lake Windermere, featuring partially traffic-free roads and stunning landscapes.

Lancaster

Moonlight Walk – Join St John’s Hospice for their annual 16km Moonlight Walk on Saturday, 14 June. It’s a meaningful event to honor loved ones and support hospice care.
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Barefest – Celebrate local culture and community at Barefest in Bare village, Morecambe, also on Saturday, 14 June.
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Armed Forces Day – On Saturday, 21 June, Lancaster will host its Armed Forces Day celebrations, promising a bigger and better event than previous years.
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Lancaster Pride – Celebrate diversity and inclusion at Lancaster Pride on Sunday, 22 June, with events across the city center.
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The Normans Are Coming – Experience history come alive at Happy Mount Park on 21–22 June with reenactments and family-friendly activities.
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Blackpool

Blackpool Dance Festival
Date: 23–31 May 2025
Blackpool Winter Gardens
The world’s most renowned ballroom dance competition, attracting dancers from around the globe.
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Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Pride Festival
Date: 6–9 June 2025
Tower Festival Headland, Blackpool
A three-day celebration with performances from major music, drag, and entertainment acts, set against the backdrop of the iconic Blackpool Tower.

Layton

Community Events
Date: May–June 2025
Layton Institute and local venues
Various community events, including live music, quiz nights, and charity fundraisers. Check local listings for specific dates and details.

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