Events Diary

Local businesses, of any size, are invited to attend the Lincolnshire Business Showcase from 10am to 3pm at the EPIC Centre on the Lincolnshire Showground. Did you know what Lincolnshire is home to 28,000 companies? Inspiration, innovation and connection are offered as well as the chance to meet exhibitors; enjoy speaker sessions and discover opportunities to grow. Admission is free but registration can be made at lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

Enjoy a Lecture & Supper at the International Bomber Command Centre with Dr Dan Ellin, on the topic of RAF Bomber Command in 1945 Dr Dan Ellin is the archivist for the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive housed at the University of Lincoln. A Social and Cultural historian, his research examines the lives and emotions of the men and women who served with Bomber Command during the Second World War. In 1945, Bomber Command's operations created a firestorm in Dresden, fed thousands of starving people in Operation Manna, returned liberated prisoners of war to the UK, and undertook sightseeing 'Cook's tours' for aircrew and ground personnel to view damaged German cities. Dan Ellin considers how Bomber Command's final operations in 1945 have had an impact on the way Bomber Command is remembered today. The evening starts with a delicious hot supper in The Hub Café at 6.30pm. For more information, call 01522‍ 514755.

Easter Weekend from Good Friday 3 April to Bank Holiday Monday 6 April
Take your little ones to Rand Farm Park for their Easter celebration! Includes a fully immersive 45-minute Easter show; Easter characters; Meet the Easter Bunny amongst other attractions. Open 10am to 5pm. For more information visit www.randfarmpark.com

Enjoy a fun family event at The Venue, Navenby for their annual Easter fete and egg hunt! Booking is essential for the children’s egg hunt with a chocolate prize and craft, costing £4.50. There’ll be tea and cakes, stalls, food vans, a bouncy castle and a super Easter egg hunt. Open 11am to 2.30pm. To book visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-venuenavenby

Saturday 4th April & Easter Sunday 5th April
Lincoln Makers Market in St Paul in the Bail, Bailgate 10am to 4pm. Meet miniaturist potter Lea, who organises this popular event, and many local crafters and artists selling their own work. Outdoor event, free to enter. (St Paul in the Bail was the site of St Paul’s Church and is in between Gregg’s and Elite Chippy.)

From Saturday 4 April at 12noon to Sunday 19 April at 3pm
Your younger family members are invited to enjoy an afternoon of colouring, cut-and-stick, and creating at Mrs Smith’s Cottage! Situated in the Cottage’s modern learning centre. There will also be a spring-themed trail throughout the cottage… can you find everything which is hidden? Activities included in admission. For details on how to book, visit https://www.mrssmithscottage.com/event/easter-holiday-crafts/

Lincoln Rock N Roll Club at the Brant Road Social Club, The Chargers from 7pm until late. A live band every month and a record hop. Playing the original classics and retro Rock N Roll; a haven for dancers of all abilities and a great social evening for all! Entry £10 on the door.

Easter Fayre in aid of St Barnabas Hospice form 11am to 4pm with food and drink, stalls, bouncy castle and much more! At The Bracebridge Heath Pavillion.

The following services are taking place in Lincoln Cathedral on Easter Sunday: 7.45am – Litany; 8am – Holy Communion; 10.30am – Sung Eucharist with Orchestra; 12.30pm – Holy Communion; 3.45pm – Festal Evensong with Procession For other Easter services at the Cathedral visit: https://lincolncathedral.com/

Metheringham Car Boot will open for 2026 on Easter Sunday! Pop along for a browse amd see what you find or fill your car with everything you no longer need and earn a few bob. Sellers arrive 7am, £3 pitch fee. Buyers from 7.30am, 50p admission. Sorry, dogs not allowed on site

Pop along to the Epic Centre at the Lincolnshire Showground to support carefully-chosen and talented crafters, makers and artists whilst discovering beautiful items to give or enjoy yourself. No bought-in or vintage, just inspirational & beautiful traditional and contemporary skills. Discover textiles, knitting, wool, glass, leather, jewellery, wood, art and much more. Try your hand at English Paper Piecing and lacemaking. £3 admission per person, under 16s free. Free parking. Café on site. 10am to 4pm. For more information visit: https://bigcraftevent.com/

Wellbeing Walk from St Oswald's Church High Street, Walcott. 9.30am to 10.30am. Join a free and friendly short walk and gain friendship, fresh air and fitness! Enjoy at your own pace, and suitable for all abilities. To find out more call 01522‍ 544632

Have a go at some activities and crafts to celebrate spring at Whisby Education Centre, 10am to 12noon. Drop in to Whisby Education Centre to learn about how birds and animals. This free event takes place at Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe-on-the-Hill.

Put your best foot forward with the Skellingthorpe Ramblers! You’re invited to join them for a friendly village walk. Experience a multitude of scenic walks in open countryside and ancient woodlands as well as WWII RAF Skellingthorpe. Then, if desired, join them for refreshments and a chat, a great way to meet new people. Starts 11am and lasts for around one hour. More information on ramblers.org.uk

Join the Lincolnshire Co-op’s Ramblers Wellbeing Walks in Branston from 10am for a one hour walk. They are a friendly group which welcomes new members; walks are easy, including across fields, through woods and some following alongside the local beck. You will learn all about Branston and local history! After the walk there is the chance to join the group at a local coffee shop for a chat and catch up. More information on ramblers.org.uk

Artisan Craft Market at Fulbeck Craft Centre, 10am to 3pm. Discover cakes, fresh fish, leather, glass, willow, cheese, wine, hot food, gifts, crafts and much more. More info on fulbeckcraftcentre.co.uk

Enjoy a good browse and perhaps find something you’ve always wanted at the Vintage Flea Market at the Lincolnshire Showground, opens 8.30am. Discover bric-a-brac, vintage, antique and retro furniture, silverware, jewellery, memorabilia, and more. Admission applies. For more info, visit lincolsnhireshowground.com

‘Dance free’ and ‘move in nature’ at Hartsholme Country Park, at 11am. Enjoy free-movement dance with uplifting through to calm beats. More info on wedancefree.com

Find a good spot to cheer on those running the City of Lincoln 10k! The run starts at 10am on Riseholme Road with the whole route available to view on runforall.com. More than 4000 people have already signed up for this year’s event which includes a Mini and Junior run. Good luck to you if you’re taking part!

Discover a Traditional Milling Day at Cogglesford Watermill, on East Road, Sleaford from 12noon to 3.30pm. See the whole mill in action as staff and volunteers work the machinery to grind flour. Free entry but donations appreciated. Phone the watermill on 01529‍ 413671 for more information.

Would you like to meet other parents while allowing your child the opportunity to explore through sensory play? Bring your little one to join the fun, every Friday from 10.30am-11.30am at Lincoln Central Library (term-time only). Suitable for babies from birth up to pre-walkers.