I Grew Up 80s (exhibition, final weeks)
The museum's look back at growing up in the 1980s closes on 11 October, so early October is the last chance to see it.
Looking for things to do in Northamptonshire? Our regularly updated What’s On guide brings together the best events across the county, from live music, theatre and food fairs to family days out, country shows and seasonal celebrations. Browse what’s coming up below and plan your next day or night out.
The museum's look back at growing up in the 1980s closes on 11 October, so early October is the last chance to see it.
An exhibition at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery that closes on Sunday 4 October.
Work by thirteen prize-winning artists shown across two venues, Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Abington Park Museum. Abington Park Museum is open 12pm to 4pm at weekends and Tuesday to Sunday in the school holidays.
An exhibition at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery running until 1 November.
Fuel's touring production of Inua Ellams' award-winning play, directed by Roy Alexander Weise, in the Royal auditorium. It follows an unlikely friendship between a slave and her former master, set against the events leading to the creation of Nigeria.
Free, timed 5K runs at 9am at Northampton Racecourse, Sixfields Upton, Watermeadows (Towcester), Corby, Kettering (Wicksteed), Daventry Country Park, Brixworth Country Park, Salcey Forest, Irchester Country Park, The Plens (Desborough) and University of Northampton. Check each event page for any cancellations.
The Saturday car boot and farmers market at Holcot, just off the Sywell road between the reservoirs. No need to book, just turn up.
Club racing at Silverstone from the British Automobile Racing Club, with the Equipe Super Sprint on the Saturday.
A two-day Warhammer: The Old World gaming event in Irthlingborough.
Towcester Handmade Fayre is a friendly, curated event showcasing a wonderful selection of handmade work from talented local artists and makers. From ceramics and glass to jewellery, textiles, artwork and homeware, as well as cakes and bakes, each stall offers something unique. We carefully select our stallholders to create a balanced and inspiring mix, so […]
A full-day workshop introducing portrait painting in oils, led by artist Cordell Garfield.
Pick-your-own pumpkins across 30 acres with around 90 varieties, plus a free play patch. Open weekends through October and daily from 24 to 31 October, with torchlit Pumpkin Nights on 9, 16 and 23 October and an SEN-friendly session on 4 October. Booking is recommended.
Our pick of whats’ on around Northamptonshire in December. Check out our What’s On Calendar for more events around Northampton and the county.
Find out where you can get your REAL Christmas Tree this December. Listings are from across Northamptonshire.
Our complete guide on where you can see Santa with the kids in Northamptonshire this Christmas.
