1Free! (worth double-checking)Construction Club - The Atkinson
at The Atkinson
Home What's On Family Construction Club
6.1 milesSat 25 Jul
Top Picks
Free Things This Weekend in Formby
Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.
10 picks around Formby, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Formby
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.
Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Formby, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near Formby
1Free! (worth double-checking)
2Free! (worth double-checking)Poet in Every Port: Linder-Inspired Concrete Poetry
Join Hayward Gallery Touring artist, Linder for an introduction to her work, followed by a Linder-inspired concrete poetry workshop. Poet in Every Port: Linder-inspired Concrete Poetry Saturday 25th July, 11:30am – 12:30pm FREE, all welcome (all children must be accompanied by an adult) BOOK: Poet in Every Port: Linder-Inspired Concrete Poetry Tickets, Saturday, July 25 […]
17.9 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Lowther's Folk Ceilidh with Blackbeards Tea Party
at Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes
Join us for our Ceilidhs – a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering that features high-energy folk music, along with singing, storytelling, and energetic group dancing. This event is part of the Lowther’s Folk & Roots Festival 2026. If you have already purchased a Festival Supporter Upgrade for Lowther’s Folk & Roots Festival 2026, you’re…
19.4 milesSat 25 Jul
Dobcroft Nature Reserve Mini Bioblitz: Survey Day
Eventbrite - The Intact Centre presents Dobcroft Nature Reserve Mini Bioblitz: Survey Day - Saturday, July 25, 2026 at The Intact Centre, Ingol, England. Find event and ticket information.
19.3 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
5Free! (worth double-checking)Off Campus Club
at Arts Club
The Off Campus Club is coming to Liverpool We’ll be playing the soundtrack, pop anthems and all your favourite TikTok edits on the big screen all night long Put on your best sporty outfit and join us at Off Campus Club! Celebrating your birthday between July 17th – 31st? Then you get free entry! … Continued
11.4 milesSat 25 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)Dickinson's Real Deal
at The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited
David and his Dealers are on the road again, and this time they are coming to Aintree Racecourse! Doors are open from 8am – 5pm, completely free admission. You might have the opportunity to appear on TV with David Dickinson and one of our resident Dealers. Will you haggle for the best price or take your chances at the auction?!
17.9 milesSat 25 Jul10:00
7Free! (worth double-checking)London T100 Triathlon
at The Old Schoolhouse Community Project
Join thousands of participants as they take on one of the UK’s most iconic endurance events in the heart of London. Take on the 100km distance, or challenge yourself over the Olympic or Sprint distance?
13.7 milesSat 25 Jul
8Free! (worth double-checking)Twisted Disko
SATURDAY NIGHTS AT ROSIES CHESTER – THE BIGGEST NIGHT OUT IN THE CITY Your weekend starts and ends at Rosies Chester – the only nightclub in the city and the ultimate destination for a full-on Saturday night experience. From 4pm–4am, we’ve got everything you need for a massive night out under one roof. Karaoke in Popworld from 4pm Kick things off early with FREE entry and half price drinks before 10pm! Warm up your vocals, grab the mic, and belt out the biggest pop and party anthems. FOUR ROOMS. FOUR VIBES. ONE HUGE NIGHT. Popworld – The home of pop, party and cheese classics Dao – Chart-toppers and the biggest commercial anthems Zinc – Urban, R&B and the hottest club tracks The Pit – Rock, metal and indie bangers all night long With something for every music taste and every kind of night out, Rosies is Chester’s number one Saturday destination — the place where the city comes to party. Gather the squad, choose your vibe, and we’ll see you on the dancefloor.
26.4 milesSat 25 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)Twisted Disko
SATURDAY NIGHTS AT ROSIES CHESTER – THE BIGGEST NIGHT OUT IN THE CITY Your weekend starts and ends at Rosies Chester – the only nightclub in the city and the ultimate destination for a full-on Saturday night experience. From 4pm–4am, we’ve got everything you need for a massive night out under one roof. Karaoke in Popworld from 4pm Kick things off early with FREE entry and half price drinks before 10pm! Warm up your vocals, grab the mic, and belt out the biggest pop and party anthems. FOUR ROOMS. FOUR VIBES. ONE HUGE NIGHT. Popworld – The home of pop, party and cheese classics Dao – Chart-toppers and the biggest commercial anthems Zinc – Urban, R&B and the hottest club tracks The Pit – Rock, metal and indie bangers all night long With something for every music taste and every kind of night out, Rosies is Chester’s number one Saturday destination — the place where the city comes to party. Gather the squad, choose your vibe, and we’ll see you on the dancefloor.
26.4 milesSat 25 Jul17:00
10Free! (worth double-checking)Family Craft Activity: Decorate a Postcard
During the First World War, many soldiers sent beautifully embroidered postcards to loved ones back home. See some of these special postcards on display in the museum, then create and decorate your own postcard to take home. Why not write a message and send it to a family member or friend?
30.6 milesSun 26 Jul
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