Colne Town Council’s popular Easter event is BACK! Join us on Saturday, 4th April 2026, between 11am and 4pm, as Easter in Colne is returning to Colne Town centre with a cracking day filled with lots of family friendly fun, from crazy golf to brass band performances, we have something for everyone to enjoy!
The event will feature a fantastic array of free entertainment and activities including face painting, an Easter egg hunt, a mobile farm yard, crazy golf, Punch & Judy shows, comedy magic shows, balloon modelling, donkey rides, a surf simulator, pillow wars, circus workshops and performances, an ice cream making workshop, craft activities and special appearances from Alice and the Mad Hatter. Visitors will also be able to enjoy live performances from the Barnoldswick Brass Band throughout the day.
Colne Town Council’s Events Officer, Mr. Nathan Cutler, said: “We are so excited to hold our first event of 2026. We delivered some fantastic events throughout 2025 and we are looking forward to bringing even more brilliant events to Colne this year. Easter is the perfect way to start our busy events calendar, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Colne for a day full of fun. We’ve worked hard to ensure there is a wide range of activities for families to enjoy without worrying about the usual associated costs.”
Alongside the entertainment, the event will also feature a large Easter market with over 45 traders, offering a variety of handmade goods, gifts, street food and sweet treats. Visitors can also enjoy a selection of funfair rides and live music performances throughout the day from the brilliant Ally & Joe and Soul Gravy.
Mrs. Gill McIvor, CEO of Farmhouse Biscuits said: “We are delighted to support Easter in Colne once again. It’s a fantastic event that brings families together and creates a brilliant atmosphere in the town.”
The event has become a firm favourite in Colne’s annual events calendar, attracting thousands of visitors to the town centre each year. Colne Town Council hopes the celebration will once again bring the town together while encouraging visitors to explore and support local businesses. Make sure you put the date in your diary and join us for an unmissable day here in Colne!
For updates, event announcements and information, follow Colne Town Council Events on social media in the lead up to the event.
Colne Town Council is proud to deliver a varied programme of events throughout the year, helping to bring the town together and attract visitors to Colne. Easter in Colne is the first event in the council’s 2026 calendar and promises to be a fantastic day out for families and visitors alike.
This event is very kindly sponsored by Farmhouse Biscuits and Pennine Fire & Safety!
