Events Around Derby

CREATURES – THE LEGACY OF FRANKENSTEIN Book Launch with authors Rose Biggin, Paul Meloy, Tade Thompson and editor David Thomas Moore Thursday 25th October, 7pm-9pm QUAD, Market Place, Derby Tickets £7 including readings, panel and book signing from QUAD Box Office on 01332 290606 or online at

Join in with the festivities Don’t miss the Christmas Lights Switch-On sponsored by Smooth! Join a festive parade with your family and then enjoy a variety of entertainment on the Market Place stage, leading up to the big switch-on event around 6pm.

Experience 4 different Psychics, Mediums in 1 amazing psychic night. Book a ticket for yourself or come with friends, family etc for a great social psychic evening. Everyone is guaranteed a message. Bar open, over 18’s only.

Create your own Ghoul to live at Pickford’s House.

This autumn we will be exploring the beauty of leaves and how we can use them to make some.

Down at the Swamp 4 - Weekend Ticket Ft. The Jets, The Ricochets, Stampede, The Long Tall Texans, Coffin Nails + More!: Tickets avaiable.

Are you ready to travel back in time to a world of Retro Gaming? Come and take a wild ride down memory lane or create new memories of you own for one weekend only, at Derby Museum and Art Gallery! Join us for a weekend of 1980s arcade classics like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger and more.

Halloween Party Disco at The Brick & Tile Prizes For best Fancy dress... Halloween party games... Drinks promotions during the evening including draught beers and ciders from £2 a Pint... Join us for a Spooktakular eve... Hallows eve!!

Disco Night @ The Brick & Tile Music from all Genres and Era’s With our resident DJ... Dj Newt If You’ve not Been in for A while Come join us at The Brick & Tile Were just out of town down the old Mile

Join us for an evening of live entertainment from the amazing tribute band BON JOVI UK at Derby Rolls Royce Leisure, Moor Lane on Friday 10th August. Call Alexa on 0115 979 1720 to buy your tickets today!

Celebrate the season with some awesome autumn themed craft activities. This event takes place in an open fronted building in the Pleasure Grounds, so please dress for the weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Discover fungi this autumn in the Garden and Park at Kedleston Hall. Advance booking essential for these popular seasonal walks. Discover Kedleston’s parkland at its most colourful and learn about fascinating fungi that thrive in the park’s varied habitats.

Discover fungi this autumn in the garden and park at kedleston Hall. Advance booking essential for these popular seasonal walks. Discover Kedleston’s parkland at its most colourful and learn about fascinating fungi that thrive in the park’s varied habitats.

Try your hand at Tree-o-Caching - it is like geocaching but with tress. Borrow a GPS unit and enter the co-ordinates to take you to some special trees in the Parkland. Come wearing your walking boots, as you should expect to walk at least one mile all dependent on how many trees you decide to find.

Get stuck in with our Ranger Team and learn what skills are needed to become a National Trust Ranger. Get your hands dirty and muck in with our Rangers as they work hard to keep Kedleston a thriving habitat for wildlife and a beautiful natural parkland to be enjoyed today and long into the future.

Join us on the first Monday of the month for a practical outdoor work session aimed at families who home educate. Sessions will be suitable for a mix of ages, but children should be over 5 years old. Please get in touch if your child has any additional needs.

Become a volunteer and support your local Air Ambulance join the Belper & Matlock District Air Ambulance Volunteers Group We meet at 12.00 a.m. at The Railway Tea Rooms 3 Midland View, Belper DE56 1QB at 12.00 it will be upstairs in a private room.

Featuring works by Benjamin Britten-Rejoice in the Lamb, Edward Elgar-Give Unto the Lord, Jonathan Dove-Seek Him that maketh the seven stars as well as works by James MacMillan and Herbert Howells

Guildhall Fairs are thrilled to be the new hosts of this popular fair which will be crammed full of vintage clothing/homewares, antiques, collectables including stamps, coins, glass, silver, pottery, ceramics, shabby chic and upcycled, old barn finds and so very much more...it’s a buyers and sellers delight!

Christmas Market. We are selling turkey cobs and mled wine . This year we have over thirty stalls from all over Derbyshire selling Christmas food, gifts and much more.

Melbourne Tearooms are hosting a Creative Textile workshop delivered by Joy to Make. This fun workshop lasts three hours and is for those who want to make a wall hanging and to explore their creativity using a wide range of fabrics and techniques.

A weekly FREE timed 5K run that starts and finishes at Shipley Country Park car park. It is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. Registration with Parkrun is required before your first race.

Come along and follow the Halloween Trail and search for the spooky clues that will help you learn about the creepy side of nature! Return to claim your treat! Fancy dress welcome.

Experience 4 different Psychics, Mediums in 1 amazing psychic night. Book a ticket for yourself or come with friends, family etc for a great social psychic evening. Everyone is guaranteed a message. Bar open, over 18’s only.

Come along and join us at this FREE ENTRY Mind Body Spirit Fayre lots to see including: Tarot Readings, Mediumship, Crystals, Gemstone Jewellery. DoTerra, Body Shop, Pagan Goods, Handcrafted Gifts, Reiki, Massage, Shiatsu, Alternative Therapies and much more