7 things to do this Bank Holiday weekend

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Easter Sunday Vintage Swing
Head along to The Printworks in Manchester on Sunday for a fun Vintage Swing festival. The event will feature performances from Jackson Sloan in a bid to change a weekend normally all about egg hunts and bonnets for a day of fun and dancing, as well as a trip back in time. The event will also have vintage stalls to take a look around and cars to admire. Find out more here.

The Story Giant
Take the kids along to The Everyman theatre in Liverpool to see the stage adaptation of Brian Patten’s The Story Giant. The family adventure tells the tale of the Story Giant, who waits for children’s stories and imaginations to come to life in dreamtime. However, there is only one tale in the world that can save him. Find out more here.

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
Head along to Sizergh Castle in Kendal this weekend to take part in a Cadbury Egg Hunt. The kids will be able to follow the clues in and around the grounds on the egg hunt and they will be rewarded with a tasty treat at the end of the trail. It also gives you all the perfect opportunity to see the castle and explore the grounds. If you can’t get to Kendal, there are a huge amount of other Cadbury Egg Hunts taking place across the North West. Find out more here.

Bruno Mars
Multi-platinum selling entertainer Bruno Mars is bringing his upcoming global headline tour The 24K Magic World Tour to Liverpool on Saturday night. The tour will celebrate the singer’s new album 24K Magic and he is set to perform massive hits from Uptown Funk and Treasure to Grenade, Locked Out of Heaven and That’s What I Like. Find out more here.

Manchester Duck Race 2017
The Manchester Duck Race, which is raising money for local children’s charity Brainwave, will see thousands of rubber ducks race down the river in the city centre. The event is expecting over 25,000 visitors, with the race spread across the River Irwell. There will also be family activities, a petting farm and fairground rides to enjoy in Spinningfields and New Bailey. The winner will be announced by surprise celebrity guests. Find out more here.

Star Trek: The Exhibition
Head along to Star Trek: The Exhibition on Blackpool’s central promenade this weekend. The gang can have fun getting behind the scenes of the cult TV and movie franchise, as well as reliving episodes and classic movie scenes. The exhibition will also give you the opportunity to see over 100 original props, costumes and photos. Find out more here.

Classic Bike Rally
Vintage bike owners from across the UK are set to descend on Bury on Sunday for a classic bike rally. Go along and check out a huge range of vintage bikes outside the Bury Transport Event. The event is taking place from 10am – 4pm. Find out more here.

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