Exhibitions
20 May to 14 September
China: The Silk Empire Exhibition - Science and Technology in Ancient China Investigate inventions and discoveries made in China including printing, silk, gunpowder and the compass. North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Open Tuesday to Saturday, Bank Holiday Mondays and school holiday Mondays 10am-4pm, Sundays 1pm-4pm. Admission free. 01724 843533.
776BC: The First Olympics Exhibition - Discover the ancient Greek Olympics - The inspiration for our modern games. North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Open Tuesday to Saturday, bank holiday Mondays and school holiday Mondays 10am-4pm, Sundays 1pm-4pm. Admission free. 01724 843533.
Saturday 28 June to Saturday 13 September
Dreams Made Manifest Exhibition by Halima Cassell - 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. 01724 297070.
Saturday 5 July to Saturday 11 October
Out of the Jungle Exhibition by Chris Roantree and Beijing Dreams Exhibition. 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. 01724 297070.
Saturday 12 July to Saturday 27 September
The Things That Constrain Me Also Set Me Free - Exhibition by Sue Goldschmidt, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. 01724 297070.
Monday 14 to Saturday 19 July
The Great British Pot Fair - 9am-5pm, Scunthorpe High Street. Selling porcelain and cookware direct to the public. 01652 657053.
14 July to 9 August
The Buzz Youth Arts Festival - Take part in workshops, learn new skills, see some great performances, show off your talents. Main programme in Scunthorpe but also activities in Brigg and Epworth. 01724 297271.
Wednesday 16 July
"Greeks and Their Gods" by Rose Nicholson. Lunchbites at North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe - 1.15pm, free. 01724 843533.
Wednesday 16 to Saturday 19 July
Moulin Rouge - Kay Traviss Dance Group, 7.30pm, Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe. Tickets £7, concessions £6, one free in groups of eight or more. 01724 277733.
Thursday 17 July
"Chinese Money" by Lisa Staves. Lunchbites at North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe -1.15pm, free. 01724 843533.
Concert by Scunthorpe Male Voice Choir - 7pm, Centenary Methodist Church. 01652 659127.
Friday 18 July
Greek Vase Painting by Rose Nicholson. Lunchbites at North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe - 1.15pm, free. 01724 843533.
Saturday 19 July
Railtours around the iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2½ hours. Places must be pre-booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
Moth Night - 8.30pm til late, Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton. Barbecued food available. 01652 637055.
Relief Printing Workshop - Including talk on printing and Chris Roantree's work, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Ages 14 plus. Pre-book, £1.50. 01724 297070.
Jazz Dinner Dance - 7pm until midnight, Bardney Hall, Barton. Champagne and canapé reception, four course meal, live jazz, complimentary alcohol and soft drinks, £85 per person. 01652 635610.
Squarefest 2008 - 12pm - 5pm, Church Square, Scunthorpe. Formerly known as Rockfest, young persons rock music concert.
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July
Winterton Garden Festival - Saturday 1.30pm-6pm, Sunday 10.30am-5pm. Approx. 25 gardens, recycling theme, incorporating scrap sculpture challenge. Refreshments 12pm-5pm at Winterton Rangers, art exhibition, free shuttle bus every 20 minutes, free parking at Rangers Football Club. £2.50 adult, accompanied children free. 01724 733940.
Sunday 20 July
Crowle and Ealand Carnival - 1pm-4pm after 12.30pm parade, St Norbert's RC School, Fieldside. £2 per family. 01724 712221.
Beltonaires Open Air Concert and Picnic in the Park - Gates open 3.30pm, concert 6.30pm, fireworks 10pm, Belton Playing Field, Junction 2 M180. Hepworth (Cookson Homes) Band, Colne Vallley Male Voice Choir, Julia Garbutt (soprano), John Hayes (compere) various choirs. Tickets £10 from Brigg Tourist Information Centre (01652 657053), Paul's Music, Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe Library, Epworth Cobbler, Belton Post Office. £15 on gate. Enquiries 01427 872635 / 506935.
Classic and Vintage Cars - 10.30am-4.30pm, Normanby Hall Country Park. Displayed by Lincolnshire Louth Motor Club. 01724 720588.
Pluck - A comedy string trio that has won four international awards, 2pm, Baysgarth Park, Barton. Free, bring chairs and a picnic. 01652 660380.
Monday 21 to Friday 25 July - Week 1
Pantomodium! - Musical Theatre Workshops presented by Stagedoor Productions, Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe. 07810 842807 / 07808 732247.
Tuesday 22 July
Brigg and District Flower Club - "Tussie Mussies" by Ann Barnes, 7.15pm, Angel Suite. 01724 842049.
Wednesday 23 July
History Evening - 6.30pm, St Lawrence's Church, Thornton Curtis. Talk on William Skinner and the architecture of the church. Tickets £5 including refreshments, from Carole Couch - 01469 531226.
Wednesday 23 to Friday 25 July
Chinese Motifs - 10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. 01724 297070.
Thursday 24 July
Rich Hall - 8pm, Ropery Hall, Barton. Tickets £18.50. 01652 660380.
Friday 25 July
Rockin' at the Ancholme Inn, Brigg, 7.30pm. £6 on door. 07517 868903.
Saturday 26 July
Life-size Origami - 10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Free, drop-in. 01724 297070.
Portable Antiquities Finds Day - 11am - 12.30pm, North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Bring in any archaeological finds for identification. Admission free.
Archaeology Club: Chinese Archaeology and the Terracotta Warriors - 1pm-2pm, suitable for seven to 15-year-olds, £2.50 per child. Booking essential. 01724 843533.
Brigg Farmers' Market - 9am-3pm, Brigg Market Place. Visit this FARMA accredited market and buy delicious local food from the people who produce it. Now with over 30 stalls selling everything from ostrich to smoked salmon and home-made cakes to chilli dips. 01652 657053.
The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft Gathering Preview Day - 11am-10pm, junction 2 M180. Trolleybus rides, exhibitions, play area, free parking. Adult £5 concessions £3, family £15. 01724 711391.
Antique and 20th century furniture, collectables and household effects sale - 9.30am, Brown & Co. Brigg. Viewing 2pm-7pm Friday and morning of sale from 8.30am. 01652 650172.
Wildlife Watch - Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Pond dipping, mini-beasts. Free, booking essential. 01724 297028.
Saturday 26 to Wednesday 30 July - Week 2
Pantomodium! - Musical Theatre Workshops presented by Stagedoor Productions, Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe. 07810 842807 / 07808 732247.
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July
North Lincs Vintage Steam Rally (formerly at Brocklesby Park) - 10am-4pm, Winterton Showground. Free car park. Classic cars, fairground rides, trade stands, ring events, Piston Ring Motorcycle Display. Adult £4, child £2.50, family (two plus two) £10. 01472 317225.
Garden Open Days and Plant Sale - 56 Burringham Road, Scunthorpe. Admission by donation in aid of Lindsey Lodge Hospice and McMillan Nurses. 01724 334480.
Sunday 27 July
Barrow Concert Band - Playing for two hours between 1.30pm and 4.30pm, Normanby Hall Country Park. 01724 720588.
Normanby Park Open Fishing Match - Book early, draw 9am, pegs available, £10 each. 01724 732309.
Wrawby Mill Open Day - 2pm-5pm Mill Lane, Wrawby, near Brigg. The last remaining postmill in the north of England. Adults £1, children 50p. 01652 653699.
Sandtoft Gathering -10am-6pm, the Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft, junction 2 M180. Around 75 to 100 visiting vehicles expected and a host of other attractions. Adults £7, concessions £4. 01724 711391.
Family Wildlife Talk and Walk - 2pm-4pm, Waters' Edge Country Park, Barton. Please book, £2.50. 01652 637055.
Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 July
Personal Parchment - 10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Explore Chinese calligraphy. Free, drop-in. 01724 297070.
Thursday 31 July
Wildlife Art - 2pm-4pm, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Walk round the park collecting leaves, etc and then turn them into art. Please book. 01652 631500.
Holiday Fun: Terracotta People - 1pm-3pm, North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Family drop in art activities, £1 per child. Under eights must be accompanied. 01724 843533.
August
Friday 1 to Saturday 2 August
Dancing Dragons -10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Make a Chinese inspired dragon. Free, drop-in. 01724 297070.
Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 August
Raft Race Weekend - River Ancholme, Hibaldstow Bridge between Hibaldstow and Redbourne. Saturday - open air barbeque, concert and camp over. Bring your own food and drink and a tent. Sunday 10am - raft race with teams of four, use your own raft or one provided. Entry forms from 01652 651577.
Saturday 2 August
Railtours around the iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Short railtour 10.30am for 1½ hrs. Standard tour 1.30pm for 2½ hours. Places must be pre-booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
Sunday 3 August
Markham Main Brass Band - Playing for two hours between 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Bug Hunt - 2pm-3.30pm, Normanby Hall Country Park. £3, please book. 01724 720588
Far Ings Open Day - 1pm-4pm, Far Ings Visitor Centre, Barton. Free activities for adults and families including reserve tours, pond dipping, butterfly walks, minibeasting. 01652 637055.
Picnic in the Park - Free activities and entertainment for families organised by Barton Town Council, 2pm, Baysgarth Park. 01652 633598.
Monday 4 to Saturday 9 August
The Buzz Youth Arts Festival - Book for Workshops at Scunthorpe Central Library, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre and The Base on 01724 297271 and Plowright Theatre on 01724 277733.
Tuesday 5 August
Pond Dipping - 10am-12noon, Far Ings Visitor Centre, Barton.
Minibeasting - 2pm-4pm, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Please book, children must be accompanied, £2.50. 01652 637055.
Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 August
Chinese Kites -10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Create bright and highly colourful kites inspired by our Chinese exhibition. Free, drop-in, children must be supervised. 01724 297070.
Wednesday 6 August
Midweek ramble - Brigg/Broughton - Meet 10.30am, Ancholme Leisure Centre car park, Scawby Road, Brigg. 01652 688247.
Thursday 7 August
Holiday Fun: Prize Greek Pots - No need to book, 1pm-3pm,North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Design a Greek style pot, under eights must be accompanied by an adult. 01724 843533.
Friday 8 August
Charity Ball in aid of Cystic Fibrosis - Ancholme Leisure Centre, Brigg. £30 including buffet, disco, live music. Raffle. 01652 657665. email: vicksterwood@hotmail.com.
Starnight with Astronomer Paul Money - 8.30pm till late, Far Ings Visitor Centre, Barton. Please book, £3 adult, £1.50 child. 01652 637055.
Friday 8 and Saturday 9 August
Yo-yo Olympics -10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Make a simple paper or traditional Chinese yo-yo. Free, drop-in, children must be supervised. 01724 297070.
Saturday 9 August
Railtour around the iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2½ hours. Brake van tour, 4.30pm for two hours, not suitable for under 10s. Places must be pre-booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
The Monkey King - Buzz Youth Arts Festival Grand Finale - 7pm, Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe. 01724 277733.
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August
The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft Blues and Twos Weekend - 11am-6pm, junction 2 M180. Trolleybus rides, exhibitions, play area, free parking. Adult £5, concessions £3, family £15. 01724 711391.
Eco Fair - 10am-5pm, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Guided tours of the park, enviroART competition for children (design a poster on how you would save the planet and it will be displayed over the weekend - entries must be submitted by Sunday 3 August). 01652 631500.
Sunday 10 August
Barton Town Brass Band - Playing for two hours between 1.30pm and 4.30pm, Normanby Hall Country Park. 01724 720588.
East Halton Gymkhana - Baysgarth Farm, East Halton. Dog Show, craft and charity stalls, old tractors, bar and refreshments. 01469 540228.
Humber Boat Trips - 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm, from South Ferriby Marina. Please book, £12 adults, £8 children. 01652 637055.
Tuesday 12 August
Kiln Crafts - 2pm-4pm, Far Ings Nature Reserve, Barton. Make a tile to take home, £5. 01652 637055.
Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 August
Personal Fragments - 10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Hunt out your old clothes and bring them along to 20-21, create a personal fragment to add to a hanging installation in the gallery. Free, drop-in, children must be supervised. 01724 297070.
Wednesday 13 August
Children's wildlife photo workshop part one - 2pm-4pm, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Two part enviroART activity taking wildlife shots, then making a recycled picture frame in part two (20 August). Own digital camera required. Please book. 01652 631500.
Thursday 14 August
Holiday Fun: Mighty Medals - No need to book, 1pm-3pm North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Create your own medal and explore 776BC: The First Olympics exhibition. Under eights must be accompanied by an adult. 01724 843533.
Humber Boat Trips - 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm, from South Ferriby Marina. Please book, £12 adults, £8 children. 01652 637055.
Friday 15 and Saturday 16 August
Mathematical Marvels - 10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Using paper layers and wires create impressive mathematical geometric sculptures. Free, drop-in, children must be supervised. 01724 297070.
Saturday 16 August
Moth Night - 8.30pm till late, Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton. (Ness End Farm - Old Visitor Centre) Barbecued food available. 01652 637055.
Railtour around the iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2½ hours. Places must be pre-booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
Watervole Training Day - 10am-4.30pm, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Please book. 01469 535049 / 07762 842948.
Sunday 17 August
Woodhouse Prize Band - Playing for two hours between 1.30 and 4.30pm, Normanby Hall Country Park. 01724 720588
The Merry Wives of Windsor presented by Illyria - 2pm, Baysgarth Park, Barton.
Wildlife Awareness Day - 10am-5pm, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Wildlife exhibition, displays, nature trail, pond dipping, bug hunting, colouring competition. Northern Optics will have special offers on range of binoculars and scopes. 01652 631500.
National Garden Scheme Open Garden - Old Quarry Lodge, Elsham. 10.30am-5pm, £2.50 adult, child free. Teas. 01652 680309.
Tuesday 19 August
Minibeasting - 10am-12noon, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Please book. 01652 637055.
Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 August
Illusionary Tiles - 10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Weave together papers in complementary colours. Free, drop-in, children must be supervised. 01724 297070.
Wednesday 20 August
Children's wildlife photo workshop part two - 2pm-4pm, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Own digital camera required. Please book. 01652 631500.
Thursday 21 August
Holiday Fun: Chinese Patterns - No need to book, 1pm-3pm, North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Design your own plate. Under eights must be accompanied by an adult. 01724 843533.
Twilight Walk around Far Ings Nature Reserve, Barton - Adults only, please book. 01652 637055
Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August
Perilous Borders - 10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Create an exciting border for your bedroom. Free, drop-in, children must be supervised. 01724 297070
Saturday 23 August
Brigg Farmers' Market - 9am-3pm, Brigg Market Place. Visit this FARMA accredited market and buy delicious local food from the people who produce it. Now with over 30 stalls selling everything from ostrich to smoked salmon and home-made cakes to chilli dips. 01652 657053.
Saturday 23 to Monday 25 August
The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft European Weekend - 11am-6pm, junction 2 M180. Trolleybus rides, exhibitions, play area, free parking. Adult £5, concessions £3, family £15. 01724 711391
Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August
Children's Summer Festival Bank Holiday - 11am - 5pm, Elsham Hall Gardens and Country Park, near Brigg. 01652 688698.
Brass Rubbing Experience -10am-5pm, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Activities for ages eight plus, children must be accompanied by and adult, £3.50. Also handmade amber jewellery exhibition - made by a local craft worker. 01652 631500.
Monday 25 August
Epworth Agricultural Show - 9am onwards, the Turbary, Epworth. 01427 872571.
Children's Day - 1pm-4.30pm, drop in workshops, quizzes and trails, Normanby Hall Country Park. 01724 720588.
Wrawby Mill Open Day - 2pm-5pm Mill Lane, Wrawby, near Brigg. The last remaining postmill in the north of England. Adults £1, children 50p. 01652 653699.
Tea Party - 2.30-4.30pm, in and around Alkborough Church. Usual stalls and refreshments, in aid of The Hospice and The Forge.
Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 August
Plotting Patterns - 10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Create simple but stunning thread patterns Free, drop-in, children must be supervised. 01724 297070.
Tuesday 26 August
Holiday Fun: Natural Dyes - Far Ings Nature Reserve, Barton. Please book. 01652 637055.
Thursday 28 August
Holiday Fun: Horoscope Masks -No need to book, 1pm-3pm, North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Make a mask to take home. Under eights must be accompanied by an adult. 01724 843533.
Friday 29 August
Bobcats - Rockin' at the Ancholme Inn, Brigg, 7.30pm. £6 on door. 07517 868903.
Friday 29 and Saturday 30 August
European Market - Crafts and food, 9am-5pm Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday, Brigg Market Place. 01652 657053.
Tessellations - 10am-5pm, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Help fill the gallery floor with bold tessellated patterns. Free, drop-in, children must be supervised. 01724 297070.
Saturday 30 August
Railtours around the iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Short railtour 10.30am for 1½ hrs. Standard tour 1.30pm for 2½ hours. Places must be pre-booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
Evening Batty Ramble - Waters' Edge Country Park, Barton. Please book. 01652 637055.
Portable Antiquities Finds Day - 11am - 12.30pm, North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Bring in any archaeological finds for identification. Admission free.
Archaeology Club: Greek Pots - 1pm-2pm, suitable for seven to 15-year-olds, £2.50 per child. Booking essential. 01724 843533.
Antique and 20th century furniture, collectables and household effects sale - 9.30am, Brown & Co. Brigg. Viewing 2pm-7pm Friday and morning of sale from 8.30am. 01652 650172.
Sunday 31 August
Deer - Seen and Herd - Normanby Hall Country Park. Please book, £3 plus park admission. 01724 720588. Ancholme River Jazz Band - Playing for two hours between 1.30pm and 4.30pm.
Normanby Park Open Fishing Match - Book early, draw 9am, pegs available, £10 each. 01724 732309.
The Real Macaws Outdoor Music Performance - 2pm, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Jazz/Latin/funk fusion ensemble from Leeds. Bring a chair and picnic. 01652 631500.
Craft Fair - 10am-5pm, Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. 01652 631500.
Please note:
All of the information listed above is believed to be correct at the time of going to press. North Lincolnshire Council cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies.
The 'What's On' in North Lincolnshire list is published by Brigg Tourist Information Centre. For more information on events listings please contact the centre on 01652 657053 or email: brigg.tic@northlincs.gov.uk.
Find out more about what's on locally on the Visit North Lincolnshire Today website.
Fancy a trip to the theatre? Visit our Plowright Theatre page for more information and a full programme listing.
For bus services to the above events please ring the Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.