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All of the information listed below is believed to be correct at the time of publishing. 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.
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.
Regular events
Every Monday except school holidays, 10 to 11am
Baby massage and Baby Yoga - Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. 10 week course for ages 6 weeks to crawling. £50, booking essential. 07519 720222.
Every Tuesday during term time, 11am to 2pm
Free Tours at North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. No need to book, lasts one hour. 01724 843533.
Every Wednesday during term time, 11am to 3pm
Photograph Archive Session at North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. No need to book. 01724 843533.
Every Thursday during term time, 10.30am and 1.30pm
Reminiscence Session at North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Please book. 01724 843533.
Every Thursday, 10.30pm to 3.30pm
Crosby Country Market - Crosby Community Association, 105-107 Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7JT. Member's homemade and home-grown produce, hand crafted items. 01724 710819.
Every Friday during term time, 1.30pm
Tots’ Time – free under fives drop in session for parents and toddlers at North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. 01724 843533.
First Sunday of the month, 10am to 1pm
Lincoln Gardens Community Centre Car Boot - 01724 868302.
Every Sunday, 6am to 2pm summer, 8am winter
Glanford Park Car Boot Sale - This popular and well established car boot sale on the fields and car parks surrounding Scunthorpe United Football Club regularly attracts over 100 traders. Held every Sunday this is the ideal place to recycle your unwanted goods. From bric-a-brac and vintage items to children’s toys, clothing and housewares this is one of the best places in North Lincolnshire to pick up a bargain or that perfect one off purchase. Sellers: Set up is from 6am in summer and 8am in winter £5 per car, £8 per car and trailer £8-10 per large van. Buyers: 50p per car admission (parking for over 600 cars) – opens about 1 hour after trader set up. Parking and toilets available for disabled visitors.
ExhibitionsJ
Until 6 July
Jason Carlisle Portraits and Lineaments of a Coast by Pippa Llewellyn and Heather Pickwell – 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. 01724 297070.
Until 13 July
Signs for Sounds Exhibition - 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. 01724 297070.
Until 1 September
Open Exhibition: Humber to the Wash – The Ropewalk, Barton. Free. 01652 660380.
Until 5 January 2014
Up the High Street Exhibition - North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. 01724 843533.M, Scunthorpe. 01724 8430pm - Film: A Royal Affair
June events
Friday 21 June
7.30pm - Barton Civic Society - 150 Years of Cleethorpes, A Rail and Social View, talk by Bryan Longbone, Assembly Rooms. 01652 632928.
Saturday 22 June
9am to 1pm – Barton Arts Preview of Summer 2013 programme – King St, Barton. Grimsby Morris Men, Rushby Dance and Fitness and Roy Norton Jazz Trio, stalls, entertainment and railings art exhibition. Free. Stalls available - call 07950 425908 or email bartonarts@hotmail.co.uk
9am to 3pm - Brigg Farmers’ Market - Market Place. Visit this FARMA accredited award winning market and buy delicious local food from the people who produce it. Now with over 30 stalls selling everything from venison to smoked salmon and home-made cakes to sauces. 01652 657053.
10am to 5pm – Summer Craft Fair – Wilderspin National School, Barton. 01652 635172.
1.30pm and 4.30pm - Railtours around the TATA iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2 ½ hours (suitable for all ages) and brake van tour 4.30pm for 3 hours (unsuitable for under 10 years old). Places must be booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
7.30pm – Organ Recital - St Mary’s Church, Barton. Geoff and Christopher Brown perform solos and duets of J S Bach, Rutter and Wesley. £5, refreshments available. 07950 425908.
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June
10am to 4pm Sat, 12 to 4pm Sun - Exhibition of Art and Photographs - All Saints’ Church, Winterton. Free, refreshments on sale. 01724 734285.
Sunday 23 June
10.30am to 12.30 pm - Sponsored Humber Bridge Walk - Supporting “When you wish upon a Star” charity. £2 adult, £1 child under 12, registration before event is essential. 01472 827100 or email Joanne@whenyouwish.org.uk
11am to 4pm - West Halton Open Gardens - Adults £3, children free. St Eltheldreda Patronal Festival Songs of Praise 4.30pm. 01724 734620.
1pm - Lindsey Lodge Hospice Garden Party - Lindsey Lodge Hospice, Burringham Road, Scunthorpe. 01724 270835.
Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm – Eric Brace and Peter Cooper in Concert – Kirton Town Hall. £8 advance, £10 on door. 01652 649230.
Tuesday 25 June
7.15pm - Brigg and District Flower Society Meeting - "Bon Voyage" demonstration by Jo Smith (Grimsby), Angel Suite, Brigg. 01469 681768.
Thursday 27 June
7.30pm - Jazz with the renowned Wendy Kirkland Trio – The Queens, Barton. £7. 07950 425908.
Thursday 27 until Wednesday 3 July
Schools’ Art Exhibition – St Mary’s Parish Church, Barton. Free. 07950 425908.
Saturday 29 June
1.30pm - Railtour around the iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2 ½ hours (suitable for all ages). Places must be booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
7pm – Birmingham Alabama Methodist Youth Choir Concert – Trinity Methodist Church, Barton. Freewill offerings. 07950 425908.
8pm – Vin Garbutt - Ropery Hall, Barton. £13 advance, £15 on door. 01652 660380
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June
11am to 5pm – Worldwide Weekend Trolleydays – Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft, junction 2 M180. Trolleybus rides, exhibitions, play area, free parking. Adults £7, seniors £6, child £5, family £22 (2 adults + 2-4 children). 01724 711391.
Northern Association of Model Engineer’s Rally – Normanby Hall Country Park. Models, miniature steam vehicles and railway engines running all day, train rides from 1pm on Sunday. 01724 720588.
Barton Open Gardens – Programmes £3 from Wilderspin National School, Barton, proceeds in aid of Lindsey Lodge Hospice. 07950 425908.
Wesley Historical Society Annual Lecture and Special Service in Epworth – 01422 250780.
Sunday 30 June
9am – Humber Bridge Half Marathon – Hundreds of runners passing through Barton from 9.20am. Organised by Rotary Clubs of Hull and Barton, main sponsor Co-operative; main charity Carers Trust.
9am to 10am – Local walks - From Brigg Market Place organized by Rotary Club of Brigg.
12noon to 4pm - 51 Fleetgate Open Day – Barton. North Lincolnshire’s oldest domestic dwelling, dating back to 1325. 01469 519144.
10am to 4pm – Messingham Sand Quarry Open Day – Pond dipping, East of England binoculars and Lincs Wildlife Trust stalls. 01652 637055.
10am to 5pm – Hibaldstow Open Gardens and Scarecrow Day - St Hybald’s Church and Methodist Church open, with exhibition in Church Hall marking 90th anniversary of Hibaldstow WI. Programmes £3 (accompanied children free) and refreshments from Village Hall, proceeds to Hibaldstow Village Hall, St Hybald’s Church and Methodist Church. Complimentary mini bus service. 01652 656875.
2 to 5pm - Wrawby Mill Open Day - Mill Lane, Wrawby. The last remaining postmill in the north of England. Adults £2, children £1, family £5. 01652 653699.
2 to 6pm – Ulceby Open Gardens and Scarecrow Trail - Programmes from St Nicholas Church, refreshments in church and stalls in gardens including books, plants, games. 01469 588562.
Armed Forces Day – Glanford Park, Scunthorpe.
July events
Wednesday 3 July
5 to 10pm - Barton Bike Night - Town centre streets closed to traffic to allow the thousands of visitors and motorbikes to assemble. Trade stands, live bands, food. 0789 6712048.
6 to 9pm - 51 Fleetgate Open Day – Barton. North Lincolnshire’s oldest domestic dwelling, dating back to 1325. 01469 519144.
Thursday 4 July
2.30pm - The American Musical Dream – Lecture by Graham Saunders, Wilderspin National School, Barton. £4. 07950 425908.
7.30pm – Poetry evening, Open Mic and Slam – Old Mill, Barton. £5. 07950 425908
Friday 5 July
10.15am - Breakfast with Barney– Old Mill, Barton. Features on work of Ted Lewis, Henry Treece and Phil Pape. Free entry. 07950 425908.
Sunset stride - Glanford Park, Scunthorpe. Join hundreds of people walking for Lindsey Lodge Hospice. 01724 843731.
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 July
Friday 8 to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm), Saturday 10am to 6pm - Vestiges of Spirituality – Unique multi-media display in St Mary’s Parish Church, Barton. Free. 07950 425908.
Friday 5 July to Wednesday 17 July
1.30 to 5pm - Scawby Hall Open - Conducted tours in groups of max 12 people. Adults £6.50, concessions £5, children (5-16 yrs) £2.50, under 5s free, family £16. 01652 654272.
Saturday 6 July
10.30am or 1.30pm – House Plaque Workshop Part one ( Part two 20 July) - Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. £30, booking essential. 01652 631500.
12 to 4pm – Craft Fair – Althorpe and Keadby Primary School. 01724 859232.
4 to 10pm – Barnsfest Unplugged – Old Mill, Barton. Free entry.07950 425908. www.bartonarts.co.uk
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July
Winterton Agricultural Show - The Showground, Town End. Saturday - 9am onwards. Agricultural Show:show-jumping, main ring entertainment, parade, side shows, charity and trade stands, craft and floral marquee. Sunday - 10am onwards. Family Day: athletics, 10 mile race, fun-run, cycling, main ring entertainment. Entry each day £5 adults, £3 seniors, £2 children, under 5s free. Free parking. 01724 732789.
Sunday 7 July
10am to 1pm - Car boot and Table Top Sale - Baysgarth House Museum, Barton. Indoor and outdoor stalls £5 per table. 01652 632761.
10am to 4pm – Birds of Prey Photography Workshop – Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. £50, booking essential. 01652 631500.
7.30pm - Lindsey Chamber Orchestra– St Mary’s Parish Church, Barton. £7 including raffle draw. Refreshments available. 07950 425908.
Thursday 11 July
7.30pm - Brigg Singers 20th Anniversary Concert - Methodist Church, Barnard Ave Brigg. £5 including light refreshments, from Brigg Tourist Information Centre or 01724 762394.
Friday 12 July
7 for 7.30pm - Variety Show – Wilderspin National School, Barton. Adults £7, children £5, reduced by one guinea for Victorian costume, from Wilderspin.07950 425908.
7.30pm – Snake Davis – St Mary’s Parish Church, Barton. £12.50, from The Ropewalk. 01652 660380.
Saturday 13 July
10am to 3pm – Brigg Art from the "art Day – A mini-marathon of singers, dancers, storytellers in the bandstand, Market Place. Free. 01652 657053.
9am to 1pm - Barton Farmers’ and Speciality Food Market – King Street. From home-baked pies and Lincolnshire cheese to freshly harvested vegetables, buy your produce from local suppliers. 01652 657053.
10 to 10.45am – Morris Dancing by the Tatterfoals Team - Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Free. 01652 631500.
10am to 4pm – Carnival Day – 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Free, suitable for all. Under 8s should be accompanied by participating adult. 01724 297070.
11am - 5pm, gates open from 9am – Rescue Day -7 Lakes Country Park, Ealand, off junction 2 M180. In its fifth year the event promises to be bigger and better than ever before. In aid of the Air Ambulance, Humber Rescue, several emergency services and local charities.£5 adult, £2.50 under 16’s & OAP’s, family of 4 £10. Free parking and programme.
1.30pm and 4.30pm - Railtours around the TATA iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2 ½ hours (suitable for all ages) and brake van tour 4.30pm for 3 hours (unsuitable for under 10 years old). Places must be booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
2.30pm – Bob Ward Memorial Illustrated Art Lecture by Derek Carr – Wilderspin National School, Barton. £4, Proceeds to Lindsey Lodge Hospice. 07950 425908.
7.30pm – Barton Band Concert – St Mary’s Parish Church. 07950 425908.
8pm - John Otway in concert - Worlaby Village Hall. £10. 07813 937844.
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July
11am to 5pm – Teddy Bear’s Picnic Trolleydays – Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft, junction 2 M180. Trolleybus rides, exhibitions, play area, free parking. Adults £7, seniors £6, child £5, family £22 (2 adults + 2-4 children). 01724 711391.
13 July until 14 September (Tuesday to Saturday)
10am to 4pm - Bathing Beauties – Exhibition of innovative beach house designs and models, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. 01724 297070.
Sunday 14 July
9am to 5.30pm - Worlaby Downhill challenge - 35 soapboxes, sidecars and gravity bikes on "The Hill", Worlaby. 01652 618236.
9.30am to 6pm - Broughton Agricultural Horse and Dog Show – Recreation Field, Broughton. Family fun day out with jumping and horse showing, horticultural tent, dog show, vintage tractors. 01652 653022.
11.30am to 4.30pm - Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre Open Day - Broughton. Dog show, demonstrations, trade stalls, children's treasure hunt and games. £1 entry, under 16s free. 01652 657820.
2.30pm - Barton Brass Band - Playing at the Mount Tea Room, Castlethorpe, Brigg. Afternoon teas, Sargent's Ice Cream. 0779 9416907.
2pm - Around the World in 80 Days by London Contemporary Theatre - Baysgarth Park, Barton. Music, puppetry and laughter, suitable for ages 4 upwards. Free, bring low seating and a picnic.
Wednesday 17 July
7.30pm – Wold Singers Concert – Old Brumby United Church, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe. £6.50 including refreshments. 01724 850518.
Saturday 20 July
9am to 3pm - Epworth Summer Food Fair – Market Place. Discover great quality local food in the centre of this historic market town. With everything from delicious Lincolnshire cheeses, fiery curry sauces and gourmet fishcakes to delicious jams and preserves and handmade pies and cakes.01652 657053.
10am to 4pm – Summer Craft Fair – Epworth Old Rectory. Music, dancing, stalls and games on the croft with refreshments available. 01427 872268.
1.30pm - Railtour around the iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2 ½ hours (suitable for all ages). Places must be booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July
12 to 5pm Sat, 12 to 4pm Sun - Winterton Open Gardens – Tickets at Old School Hall, church open from 2.30pm Saturday and from 12.30pm Sunday. 01724 734285.
Saturday 20 July to Sunday 8 September
11am to 5pm - Elsham Hall Country Park Open Every Day - Adults £5.50, children £4.50, concessions £5, children under 2 free, family £19. 01652 688698.
Sunday 21 July
8am to 6pm - Crowle Agricultural Show- Pony showing and jumping, horse jumping, cattle, dog and sheep shows, Laser Clay Pigeon shooting, trade and craft stands, static engines. Polo and Sheepdog demonstrations. Main ring events 12.30-5pm. Adults £5, concessions £3, family (2 adults and 3 children) £10. Free parking. 01724 710627.
Tuesday 23 July
7.15pm - Brigg and District Flower Society Meeting - "Putting on the Style" demonstration by Pauline Foster (Laughton), Angel Suite, Brigg. 01469 681768.
Thursday 25 July
Meet the Animals – Normanby Hall Country Park. Hands-on animal based entertainment with Lion Learners, suitable for 4-11 yrs. Please book, £7. 01724 720588.
Saturday 27 July
9am to 3pm - Brigg Farmers’ Market - Market Place. Visit this FARMA accredited award winning market and buy delicious local food from the people who produce it. Now with over 30 stalls selling everything from venison to smoked salmon and home-made cakes to sauces. 01652 657053.
11am to 10pm - The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft Gathering Preview Day - Junction 2 M180. Trolleybus rides, exhibitions, play area, real ale tent, free parking. Adults £7, seniors £6, child (5-15) £5, family £22. 01724 711391.
7.30pm - East Yorkshire Motor Services Brass Band – Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe. £8 / £6. 0844 8542776.
27 July until 31 August
10am to 4pm - Summer Activity Table - 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. Free, suitable for all, under 8’s should be accompanied by participating adult. 01724 297070.
Sunday 28 July
10am to 5pm - Wildlife Day - Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Displays from the Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Environment Agency and Willow Falconry with their birds of prey. Family activities, talks, walks and quizzes with prizes to be won. Pond dipping 10am-12noon and 2-4pm, book on the day. Free admission, small charge for certain activities. 01652 631500.
10am to 6pm - Sandtoft Gathering - Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft, junction 2 M180. Around 75-100 visiting vehicles expected and a host of other attractions, with live music. Adults £9, seniors £7, child (5-15) £6, family £28. 01724 711391.
12 to 3pm – Open Exhibition Prize-Giving – Special Sunday afternoon opening for prize-giving on first weekend of Open Exhibition, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe. 01724 297070.
1.30 to 4.30pm – Lincolnshire Hospitals Band – Normanby Hall Country Park. 01724 720588.
2 to 5pm - Wrawby Mill Open Day - Mill Lane, Wrawby. The last remaining postmill in the north of England. Adults £2, children £1, family ticket £5. 01652 653699.
6.30pm – Open Air Theatre - Wind in the Willows performed by Chapterhouse Theatre Company -Elsham Hall Country Park. Adult £13. Child £9, Family £38. Tickets from Brigg Tourist Information Centre. 01652 657053.
Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 July
10.30am or 1.30pm – Pottery Butterflies Children’s Workshop - Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. £8, booking essential. 01652 631500.
August
Saturday 3 August
10am to 12noon – Coffee Morning - All Saints’ Church, Winterton. Free. 01724 734285.
1.30pm and 4.30pm - Railtours around the TATA iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2 ½ hours (suitable for all ages) and brake van tour 4.30pm for 3 hours (unsuitable for under 10 years old). Places must be booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
Saturday 3 August until Sunday 1 September
9am to 5pm - Morris Dance Exhibition - Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Free admission. 01652 631500.
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August
From 9.30am - Winterton Model Flying Show – Carr Lane, off Holmes Lane. Vast range of model aircraft with flying displays 10am to 4pm, trade stands. £5 adults, £3 children. Camping by arrangement.
Sunday 4 August
12 to 4pm - Picnic in the Park – Baysgarth Park, Barton. Free entertainment and children’s games. 01652 633598.
1.30 to 4.30pm – Ancholme River Jazz Band - Normanby Hall Country Park. 01724 720588.
Tuesday 6 August
7pm - Concert by Starfire Youth Choir from Los Altos Methodist Church, California – Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Epworth. In aid of Epworth Old Rectory. 01427 872268.
Wednesdays 7, 14 and 21 August
10am to 12noon and 1 to 3pm - Family Fun Activities - Far Ings Nature Reserve, Barton. Please book, £3 one session, £5 both. 01652 637055.
Friday 9 August
10.30am or 1.30pm – Coil Pot Making Children’s Workshop - Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. £8, booking essential. 01652 631500.
Saturday 10 August
9am to 1pm - Barton Farmers’ and Speciality Food Market – King Street. Discover delicious food direct from the producer including artisan breads, jams and preserves, home baked cakes and pies, award winning free range pork and local cheese. 01652 657053.
11am to 4pm - Victorian themed Summer Fair - Stonecroft House, Leonard Cheshire Home, New Barnetby. 01652 688344.
1.30pm - Railtour around the iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2 ½ hours (suitable for all ages). Places must be booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August
11am to 5pm – Blues and Twos Weekend Trolleydays – Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft, junction 2 M180. Visiting emergency vehicles and demonstrations, trolleybus rides, exhibitions, play area, free parking. Adults £7, seniors £6, child £5, family £22 (2 adults + 2-4 children). 01724 711391.
Sunday 11 August
East Halton Gymkhana - Baysgarth Farm, Townside, East Halton. Dog show,terrier racing, craft tent ,old tractors and refreshments. 01469 540228.
1.30 to 4.30pm – Markham Main Colliery Band - Normanby Hall Country Park. 01724 720588.
2pm - Performance in the Park - Peter Pan by the Storytellers Theatre Company, Baysgarth Park, Barton. Free, please bring low backed chairs.
Monday 12 August
10.30am or 1.30pm – Funky Fish Pottery Children’s Workshop - Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. £8, booking essential. 01652 631500.
Friday 16 August
7pm - Worlaby Village Hall - A Talk on The Airfields of Northern Lincolnshire by highly respected aviation historian Bill Taylor, as part of the Northern Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage project. Tickets £5 including tea, coffee and biscuits, Brigg Tourist Information Centre and Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. For more information call 01652 657053.
The Moggies - Playing at the Mount Tea Room, Castlethorpe, Brigg. In aid of Jerry Green Dog Rescue. 0779 9416907.
Saturday 17 August
10am to 3pm – Adult Polymer Clay Workshop - Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. £18, booking essential. 01652 631500.
Sunday 18 August
1.30 to 4.30pm – Woodhouse Prize Band - Normanby Hall Country Park. 01724 720588.
6.30pm – Open Air Theatre – Pride and Prejudice performed by Chapterhouse Theatre Company - Elsham Hall Country Park. Adult £13, Child £9, Family £38. Tickets from Brigg Tourist Information Centre. 01652 657053.
Monday 19 August
10.30am or 1.30pm – Pottery Flowers and Bees Children’s Workshop - Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. £8, booking essential. 01652 631500.
Monday 19 August to Monday 26 August
1.30 to 5pm - Scawby Hall Open - Conducted tours in groups of max 12 people. Adults £6.50, concessions £5, children (5-16 yrs) £2.50, under 5s free, family £16. 01652 654272.
Saturday 24 August
9am to 3pm - Brigg Summer Food Festival - Market Place. The award winning Farmers’ Market will be joined by other quality food producers to create an even bigger market. With cookery demonstrations by local chef Nigel Brown and competitions to win quality local produce. 01652 657053.
1.30pm - Railtour around the iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2 ½ hours (suitable for all ages). Places must be booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
Saturday 24 to Monday 26 August
10am to 4pm Saturday and Monday, 11am to 4pm Sunday - Scunthorpe Museum Society Art Group Summer Exhibition - Grounds of Museum, Oswald Road. Free. 01724 843533.
11am to 5pm – Weekend Trolleydays – Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft, junction 2 M180. Visiting emergency vehicles and demonstrations, trolleybus rides, exhibitions, play area, free parking. Adults £7, seniors £6, child £5, family £22 (2 adults + 2-4 children). 01724 711391.
Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August
11am to 5pm - Children’s Festival - Elsham Hall Country Park. Entertainment by Nutty Norman on Sunday and Feet First and Sheep Race on Monday. 01652 688698.
Sunday 25 August
10am to 4pm - North Lincs Morris Minor Owners Club Classic Car Show - Waters' Edge Country Park, Barton. Celebrate 100 years of the Morris Motor. Rally fee £3 per car. 01724 343521.
1 to 4pm - 51 Fleetgate Open Day – Barton. North Lincolnshire’s oldest domestic dwelling, dating back to 1325. 01469 519144.
1.30 to 4.30pm – Scunthorpe Concert Band - Normanby Hall Country Park. 01724 720588.
2pm – Treasure Island – A Swashbuckling Family Musical – performed by Cambridge Touring Theatre, Baysgarth Park, Barton. Free, lasting 2 hours including 20 min interval, please bring low backed chairs, rugs and refreshments. 01652 660380.
Monday 26 August
6.30am to 1pm – Barrow Meridian Rotary Club Car Boot Sale – C.Spencer land, Mill Lane, Barrow. DN19 7BD.
9am onwards - Epworth Agricultural Show - The Turbary, Epworth. Shire horses, show jumping, horticulture, crafts, refreshments. 01427 872571.
1.30 to 4.30pm - Children’s Day - Normanby Hall Country Park, near Scunthorpe. Rides, workshops, activities and trails. 01724 720588.
2 to 5pm - Wrawby Mill Open Day - Mill Lane, Wrawby. The last remaining postmill in the north of England. Adults £2, children £1, family £5. 01652 653699.
Tuesday 27 August
7.15pm - Brigg and District Flower Society Meeting - "Harvest Time" demonstration by Josephine Wallace (South Ferriby), Angel Suite, Brigg. 01469 681768
Saturday 31 August
11am to 7pm - Briggstock Acoustic Music Festival – Brigg town centre. 01652 657053.
1.30pm and 4.30pm - Railtours around the TATA iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2 ½ hours (suitable for all ages) and brake van tour 4.30pm for 3 hours (unsuitable for under 10 years old). Places must be booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).
Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September
10am to 4pm - Optics Weekend - Far Ings Nature Reserve, Barton. Lamberts of Lancaster with telescopes and binoculars to try and buy. 01652 637055.
