Preston's iconic Victorian market canopy will set the backdrop to a series of free family events in August.
The events include scientific exploration of the senses and a fantastic bubble show. Dance with the Funguys, see the world from a different perspective and pick up free gifts being handed out by some interesting characters. Saturday 3 August – Scientific Exploration Two plucky, young, aspiring scientists mix real science with historical tales about the development of scientific study using their walkabout, much-talked-about, spectacular, scientific discovery machine. Anne and Lottie invite the curious to take part in their experiments, one for each sense . This science-meets-Victoriana show looks at technology and science being used to understand the world around us.
Saturday 17 August – The Funguys The Funguys are sure to provide great entertainment beneath Preston Markets’ Victorian canopy. The colourful characters will be bringing plenty of smiles and laughter through a combination of dance, music, and toys. Get ready to have a blast! Saturday 31 August – Paris Bubbles Paris Bubbles are returning to Preston Markets for a third year with giant bubbles, tiny bubbles, smoke filled bubbles and more. Bubble entertainment is a stunning spectacle to watch, versatile and astonishingly entertaining all at once, everyone loves bubbles.