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Free Fun Palaces family activity event returns to Preston for 2023

Posted on - 5th October, 2023 - 12:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Arts & Culture, Families & Kids, Preston City Centre, Preston News, What's On in Preston
Photo from above of a table with activity and people of all ages
Pic: Fun Palaces/Facebook

A day of free family activities and fun is set to take place at Lancashire Archives in Preston.

Fun Palaces is an annual weekend of events where arts, crafts, science, tech and digital are a catalyst for community engagement and full participation for everyone, from the grassroots up, to learn something new and have fun doing it.

The Fun Palaces event at Lancashire Archives will see a wide range of activities including:

  • Chinese calligraphy, tea tasting, Tai Chi and Qigong
  • The Science of Superheroes!
  • Ukulele taster sessions with the Music Service
  • Drama workshops for all ages
  • Cyanotype printing and canvas tote bag design
  • Art and craft workshops with local artist Kate Eggleston-Wirtz
  • Fabric and wire flower making workshops
  • Mindful Crafts and Rainbow Crafts including how to ‘grow a rainbow’ – science experiment with Lancashire Adult Learning
  • Fun activities and games and a chance to connect with others in the local community with St Stephens
  • Comic book illustration workshops

Read more: Barton Grange Garden Centre unveils Christmas events line-up

Refreshments will be available to buy in the Friends of Lancashire Archives, Café Archive. There is a pay and display car park at the rear and lift access.

Fun Palaces at Lancashire Archives will take place on Saturday 7 October from 10am to 4pm.

For more information email archives@lancashire.gov.uk or visit the Lancashire County Council website.

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