16 family-friendly Easter half-term activities in Blackpool including free events, crafts and fairs
Families in Blackpool can enjoy a packed programme of free and low-cost activities this Easter half-term, with events taking place across libraries, parks and attractions.
From craft sessions and Easter trails to fairs and fun days out, there is plenty on offer for children of all ages over the coming weeks.
Here are some of the activities still to come:
Easter funfair at Anchorsholme Park
Running daily until April 12 (12pm to 7pm), the two-week funfair features rides for children and families, with prices starting from £2.
Library craft sessions and activities
Libraries across Blackpool are hosting a range of free sessions during the holidays:
- Layton Library (April 1, 3pm to 4pm): Easter stories and simple craft
- Revoe Library (April 3, 10am to 1pm): Creative play session with seaside sensory toys
- Palatine Library (April 9, 3pm to 3.30pm): Easter card making
- Revoe Library (April 10, 3pm to 3.30pm): Easter card making
- Palatine Library (April 11, 10am to 1pm): Creative play with farmyard-themed toys
All sessions are free, with some requiring parental supervision.
Easter fair at Stanley Park
Taking place on April 4 and 5 (10.30am to 2.30pm), the free event at Stanley Park Visitor Centre will include an Easter bonnet competition, tombola and a range of stalls.
Abingdon Street Market events
Families can enjoy a number of Easter-themed activities:
- April 5 (10am to 5pm): Easter trail around the market
- April 6: Children’s Easter party with sessions for different age groups
Clown egg painting at Showtown Museum
A drop-in workshop will take place on April 8 (11am to 2pm), where families can paint clown faces on eggs. A £2 donation is suggested.
Easter event at Solaris Centre
On April 12, the Friends of Solaris Park will host an Easter celebration featuring a craft fair (10am to 2pm) and an Easter egg hunt (12pm to 2pm).
Free swimming sessions for under-16s
Children aged under 16 can swim for free at Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre and Palatine Leisure Centre between 1pm and 2.30pm on selected days.
Free entry to Showtown Museum
Blackpool residents can visit Showtown Museum free of charge, while those with an FY postcode can access discounted entry.
Grundy Art Gallery exhibitions
The gallery’s spring programme is now open, including the chance to see Claude Monet’s The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil (1872).
Family Hub activities
Family Hubs across Blackpool are running a timetable of sessions and activities for families throughout the holidays.
Tale Trails across the Fylde Coast
Families can download themed trails to explore outdoor locations such as the Fylde Sand Dunes, with activities available to complete at any time.