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See the activities we've planned for Easter (updated 21 March 2025)

See the activities we've planned for Easter (updated 21 March 2025)

Looking for free activities for you and yours to get involved with as we approach the Easter holidays in 2025? We've got you covered. 

Here's a full list of all the events we've organised or are involved with this year. They're all free, and there's no need to book in advance (unless otherwise stated). We'd love to see you there.

Jump to a section (events ordered by date):

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Greenway Community Centre Community Open Day, Wednesday 26 March 2025:

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  • Wednesday 26 March 2025, 9.30am to 5pm
  • Greenway Community Centre, Green Way, Hall i' th' Wood
  • For more information on this event, you can contact: christine.fitton@boltonathome.org.uk

Expect:

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Free Money and Energy Advice
  • Free Health Checks
  • Free Prize Draw for an Air Fryer
  • Free Food and Drink
  • Little Bats Forest School Fun Activities
  • And more...

There will be various activities taking place at different times during the day:

  • 9.30am to 11am: Breakfast Club for all ages — free bacon butty and brew.
  • 1pm to 5pm: various activities and stalls, all from local community groups, services, and organisations (with pasties served at 1pm).
  • 3.30pm to 5pm: bring the kids along after the school run to join in on some fun activities (with free hot dogs and cakes at 4pm).

Poster for the Greenway Community Centre Open Day event. A text version of this poster is available above.

Hall i' th' Wood Community and Environment Group Mother's Day event, Saturday 29 March 2025:

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  • Saturday 29 March 2025, 12pm to 3pm
  • Greenway Community Centre, Green Way, Hall i' th' Wood

Expect lots of Mother's Day activities, including:

  • Spring flower pot making
  • Card making
  • Refreshments (small charge)
  • And more...

Poster for the Hall i' th' Wood Mother's Day event. A text version of this poster is available above.

Farnworth residents only — Farnworth Focus Team Easter Event (at the Scout Hut), Thursday 10 April 2025:

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  • Thursday 10 April 2025, 12pm to 2pm
  • Scout Hut, Devon Street (off Hall Lane), Farnworth, BL4 7PY
  • For more information on this event, you can contact: sarah.cunniffe@boltonathome.org.uk

Please note that this event is open to Farnworth residents only. Expect:

  • Bonnet Making and Competition
  • Sunflower Seed and Cress Planting
  • Easter Egg Hunt and Trail
  • Free food and refreshments

Poster for the Farnworth Focus Team Easter event at the Scout Hut. A text version of this poster is available above.

Easter Eid Event at Slaterfield Community Centre, Saturday 12 April 2025

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  • Saturday 12 April 2025, 1pm to 4pm
  • Slaterfield Community Centre, Carrington Drive, BL3 6YE
  • For more information on this event, you can contact: kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

Come and celebrate with us at Slaterfield Community Centre. Expect:

  • Face Painting
  • Henna Painting
  • Qawali
  • Calligraphy
  • Magic Show
  • Buffet and Refreshments

Poster for the Easter Eid Event at Slaterfield Community Centre. A text version of this poster is available above.

Greenway Community Centre Easter Event, Tuesday 15 April 2025

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  • Tuesday 15 April 2025, 10am to 12pm
  • Greenway Community Centre, Green Way, Hall i' th' Wood
  • For more information on this event, you can contact carol.barnett@boltonathome.org.uk

Expect a range of Easter-themed activities, including:

  • Free Easter Egg Raffle
  • Free Craft Activities
  • Free Refreshments

Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at this event.

Poster for the Greenway Community Centre Easter event. A text version of this poster is available above.

Farnworth residents only — Farnworth Focus Team Easter Event (at Hesketh House), Thursday 17 April 2025:

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Please note that this event is open to Farnworth residents only. Expect:

  • Bonnet Making and Competition
  • Sunflower Seed and Cress Planting
  • Easter Egg Hunt and Trail
  • Free food and refreshments

Poster for the Farnworth Focus Team Easter event at Hesketh House. A text version of this poster is available above.

Easter Egg Bingo at New Bury UCAN Centre, Thursday 17 April 2025:

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  • Thursday 17 April 2025, doors open at 5pm, eyes down at 5.30pm
  • New Bury UCAN Centre, 59 George Street, BL4 9PU
  • For more information on this event, please contact  NewBuryUCANCentre@boltonathome.org.uk (you can also call New Bury UCAN Centre on 01204 329786)

Poster for the Easter Egg Bingo event at New Bury UCAN Centre. A text version of this poster is available above.

Easter Egg Hunt at Bank Top Park, Kearsley, Sunday 20 April 2025:

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  • Sunday 20 April 2025, 11am to 1pm
  • Bank Top Park, Clifton St/Roosevelt Road, Kearsley

Poster for the Easter Egg Hunt at Bank Top Park. A text version of this poster is available above.