Events for Blackpool Families

Blackpool Better Start helps local families by providing free services and events at Blackpool parks, libraries and the Family Hubs. Our free events and support can help your child to thrive and together, we can make sure they get the best possible start in life.

A Year of Storytime Fun 2026

Join us to celebrate theΒ National Year of Reading 2026Β at our storytime events, taking place in venues across Blackpool.

Our monthly FREE interactive story sessions for 0-4s include themed play activities, sensory play and more!

No booking required, just turn up!
Click here to look at the events we have planned for the year.

Community Connector Drop-ins – Layton Library

4th November @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Join our π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜π—Όπ—Ώπ˜€ at Layton Library on Wednesday. They are a friendly face and offer a listening ear, [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Layton Methodist Church

5th November @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Big Food Truck visits Layton Methodist Church every Thursday from 2-3pm.Β  Our π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜π—Όπ—Ώπ˜€ will be there for [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Layton Community House

6th November @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

If you're visiting the Infant Essentials service on Friday, why not stop for a chat with our Community Connectors? [...]

Ready Steady School – South Family Hub

9th November @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2027, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Community Connector Drop-in: Palatine Library

9th November @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Better Start's π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜π—Όπ—Ώπ˜€ are here for you!They are a friendly face and offer a listening ear, to support [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Claremont Community Centre

10th November @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Our Community Connectors will be at Claremont Community Centre from 10am-12noon. Come along for a chat with our friendly [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Blackpool Football Club

10th November @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Our Community Connectors will be at Blackpool Football Club on Tuesday from 2-3pm. The Big Food Truck is at [...]

Community Connector Drop-in: Moor Park Library

13th November @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Join our π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜π—Όπ—Ώπ˜€ at Moor Park Library on Friday. They are a friendly face and offer a listening [...]

Ready Steady School – South Family Hub

16th November @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2027, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Claremont Community Centre

16th November @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Big Food Truck visits Claremont Community Centre every Monday from 1.30pm-2.30pm Our π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜π—Όπ—Ώπ˜€ will be there for [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Boundary Primary School

17th November @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Our Community Connectors will have a pop-up at Boundary Primary School on Tuesday 17th November. Are you a parent [...]

Community Connector Drop-in – Blackpool Church

18th November @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Better Start's π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜π—Όπ—Ώπ˜€ are here for you! They are a friendly face and offer a listening ear, to [...]

Community Connector Drop-in: @ The Grange

18th November @ 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Heading to Bounce & Rhyme at Palatine Library? Come and say hello to our Community Connectors! πŸ’› Better Start's [...]

Community Connector Drop-in – Beacon Church Blackpool

19th November @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

If you're attending Stay + Play at Beacon Church Blackpool, make sure you say hello to our Community Connectors. [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Care & Share

20th November @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Friday Free Shop is every Friday at Care & ShareΒ , Hope House and starts at 9.45am. Clothes, shoes and [...]

Community Connector Drop-in: Tesco Extra, Clifton Rd

23rd November @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Doing your weekly shop? Why not stop by and say hello to our Better Start Community Connectors while you're [...]

Ready Steady School – South Family Hub

23rd November @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2027, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Tarnside Community Centre

25th November @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Big Food Truck visits Tarnside Community Centre every Wednesday 1pm to 2.30pm.Β  Our π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜π—Όπ—Ώπ˜€ will be there [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Anchorsholme Library

26th November @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Better Start's π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜π—Όπ—Ώπ˜€ are here for you!They are a friendly face and offer a listening ear, to support [...]

Ready Steady School – South Family Hub

30th November @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2027, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Blackpool Football Club

1st December @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Our Community Connectors will be at Blackpool Football Club on Tuesday from 2-3pm. The Big Food Truck is at [...]

Community Connector Drop-ins – Layton Methodist Church

3rd December @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Big Food Truck visits Layton Methodist Church every Thursday from 2-3pm.Β  Our π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜π—Όπ—Ώπ˜€ will be there for [...]

Ready Steady School – South Family Hub

7th December @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2027, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]