Featured Events in Bolton in May, 2025 (August Updated)

You may have heard, but just in case you haven’t— we throw one hell of a Derby party ! This year, we’re bringing the fun up north to The Gem. Join us on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at 3:00 PM for the Kentucky Derby Spring Fling . We're kicking off the season with live music, delicious food, and, of course, plenty of Mint Juleps to go around. Put on your best Derby hat, dress to impress, and get ready for an afternoon full of excitement. The best part? We’re using this opportunity to support the incredible work of the Lake George Land Conservancy. Enjoy a silent auction packed with must-have prizes, learn more about their mission, and have a chance to contribute to preserving the beauty of the Lake George region. Space will be limited, ticket price includes adimttance , specialty food offerings by Chef Kirby Farmer and a welcome cocktail. For hotel discounts at The Sagamore please purchase your ticket as soon as possible and then reach out to us for the discount code. info@thegemlittlegem.com Information Source: The Gem with Little Gem Liquors | eventbrite

Welcome to the Manchester Red Hawks 2024 Banquet ! Join us for a day of celebration and camaraderie at A Villa Louisa . Get ready to enjoy delicious food, exciting entertainment, and memorable moments with your fellow Red Hawks. Let's come together to reminisce about the victories, the challenges, and the memories that made this season one for the books. Don't miss out on this special event to connect with teammates, coaches, and supporters! Information Source: Manchester Pop Warner Red Hawks | eventbrite

MASSIVE BLAST BEATS DETECTED!! BEHOLD THE 2025 EDITION OF GADF!! CYTOTOXIN Highly radiated Germans who have been pulverizing Death Metal world since 2010 THE BLEEDING Sonic oblivion with some of the most Violent & Virulent riffs you are ever likely to hear BARREN Furious HM2 Chainsaw Grind from Belgium Ft (Ex) members of Aborted & Agathocles VATICINAL RITES Visceral manifestation of Death Metal from London, harking back to the classic 90s era TRADINGxHANDS POWERVIOLENCE from Stevenage/Leeds/Reading/Gravesend Ft members of Chinned UNBURIER Killer UK 'Death Metal' coming all way to sunny Bolton to subject you to Extreme Savagery GRINDCORE CAKE MAKERS The Infamous Cake Makers make a much requested return to GADF, don't miss them again CORPSING Formed in 2000 by brothers Giuseppe and Mick Cutispoto. Prepare for 'Unrelenting Death' ACCELERATED MUTATION 'Grinding Thrash Punk Assault' coming from the Midlands / South West to Blast Alma apart ACID VAT Slithering from the darkest corners of Stockport to bring you real ghoulish 90's Death Metal CAT PARASITE Compering the whole 2025 event is a wild Catnip fuelled Drag Burlesque Grind Noise Artist This year the LEGENDARY CYTOTOXIN Headline! It will again be held on the outdoor stage at The Alma Inn, Bolton. In 2023 we Deafened you, in 2024 we Blasted you to Bits, in 2025 we shall iradiate you with Blast Beats! Only 200 Advance Tickets available, 50 tickets on the door, it will sell out, don't sleep, LFG!! Information Source: Grind After Death | eventbrite

Based within Bolton’s iconic Moss Bank Park, the Hive offers a unique space, made up of a series of gardens adorned with natural play equipment. Designed with pre-schoolers and the under seven’s in mind, the Hive encourages young people to make lasting connections with nature through creative play. Features such as our mud kitchen, colourful sensory garden, magical willow domes and our water play installation will inspire the imaginations of young minds. The Hive Family Day Pass ticket provides access to the site to a family of 6, which includes any combination of adults and children. The Hive is open Tuesday to Friday during May Half Term, from between 10am and 3pm (last entry at 2pm). All Family Day Pass Holders will receive a 10% discount in the Moss Bank Park Café on the day of their visit. Enjoy wild adventure and outdoor play and you have access to all our wonderful natural play features and equipment including: Mud kitchen Willow domes and tunnels Music station Mini-beast hunting area Water play Den building Natural Crafts* *subject to availability. Information Source: The Hive at Moss Bank Park | eventbrite

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Chess lessons and social on Thursdays. For lessons, schedule or drop-in: https://boltonchessfans.wordpress.com/weekly-lessons/ Information Source: Bolton Chess Fans | eventbrite

Join us for Half Term Crafts at Smithills Hall! Come on down to Smithills Hall for a fun themed craft session. This is a perfect way to keep the kids entertained and get them involved in something hands-on. Tickets are per child, their grown-ups come free! Event Details: Date: 30th May 2025 Time: 11.00am - 12.30pm Location: Smithills Hall Information Source: Bolton Library and Museum Services | eventbrite