My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week featuring a free Glow Ride
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Senior reporter Aimee Seddon with her entertainment guide to three best things to do next week in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble
Preston
First in Preston, an event called Glow Ride with Preston Pedals takes place on Thursday, October 22.
Kicking off at Moor Park ,this fun, glowing night ride promises lights, laughs and good vibes.
Participants should meet at 5:30pm and the ride takes place between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.
The event, which raises awareness of the need for safer streets, is free.
You just need to reserve a spot on Eventbrite.
Chorley
Next in Chorley, Rivington Terraced Gardens Festival of Light takes place between Thursday, October 22 and Sunday, October 25.
Visitors can wander through breathtaking illuminations, vibrant sculptures, and interactive experiences set around the Japanese Lake and woodlands.
You can also enjoy live music, dazzling laser displays, and delicious food and drink from local vendors—including treats from Northern Monkey Brewery.
Running between 6:00pm and 9:30pm each night,tickets cost £10 for children aged 5-16.
Adult tickets cost £18 on Thursday night but £22 on the other three nights.
South Ribble
Finally in South Ribble, Pumpkin Carving at Brockholes Nature Reserve kicks off on Saturday, October 24.
Running until Halloween (Saturday, October 31), visitors can choose their own pumpkin from the venue’s pumpkin patch and then get creative by carving their own designs.
Brockholes provides all the craving tools you’ll need and they’ll be serving hot drinks, squash and cookies.
Tickets cost £10.50 and time slots are available between 10am and 1pm.
ou can also take a look at all the live events on in your local area via sites such as Eventbrite, Ticketmaster and Eventim.