My 3 best things to do next week in & around Preston including Preston Caribbean Carnival

Preston

First in Preston, it’s the first week of the Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival next week.

Across the three weeks it’s on, Preston will come alive with music as 50 events will take place across 25 locations.

There are 19 different events on between Tuesday, May 19 and Sunday, May 24 next week, all of which are free.

You can find out about all the events on the Preston Jazz Festival website.

Also in Preston, the Preston Caribbean Carnival returns on Sunday, May 24.

Taking place at Moor Park between 1pm and 7:30pm, expect all the vibrant sights, sounds and flavours of the Caribbean.

The day starts off with a parade which begins and ends at Moor Park Avenue, featuring participants wearing large Caribbean costume pieces who will dance, drum and wind their way along the route.

There’s then a family fun day at the park, featuring live performances, food, drink and children’s activities.

The festival is free to attend, just turn up.

South Ribble

Finally, in South Ribble, a Wild West Weekend is being held at Ribble Steam Railway between Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25.

Running between 10.00am and 5:00pm each day, expect fun-filled family adventure with steam trains, treasure hunts, a shooting range, arts and crafts, games and a photo booth.

Attendees are also invited to dress in their best Western outfit for the daily costume competition featuring some fantastic prizes.

Tickets are £12.50 for adults, £17.50 for children and £10 for concessions.

You can also take a look at all the shows on across Preston and Chorley in May here.