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 theย National Year of Reading 2026ย 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.

Ready Steady School – South Family Hub

17th August @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2026, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Ready Steady School – Revoe Children’s Centre

17th August @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2026, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Community Connector Drop-Ins – Early Years Story Time Field of Dreams

18th August @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Ready Steady School – North Family Hub

19th August @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2026, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Ready Steady School – Central Family Hub

20th August @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2026, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Ready Steady School – South Family Hub

24th August @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2026, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Community Connector Drop-in: Palatine Library

24th August @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Better Start's ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€ are here for you!They are a friendly face and offer a listening ear, to support [...]

Ready Steady School – Revoe Children’s Centre

24th August @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2026, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Ready Steady School – North Family Hub

26th August @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2026, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

Ready Steady School – Central Family Hub

27th August @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

If you have a little one starting Reception in September 2026, our FREE play sessions will help you and [...]

August Storytime Fun – Shark in the Park

27th August @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

We are celebrating the National Year of Reading 2026 with storytime events, taking place in venues across Blackpool. Book [...]

August Storytime Fun – Shark in the Park

27th August @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

We are celebrating the National Year of Reading 2026 with storytime events, taking place in venues across Blackpool. Book [...]