1. From Wu Tang Clan to Rudimental and Fatboy Slim (pictured below) to James Bay, get down to Heaton Park to enjoy this weekend’s stellar Parklife festival line-up.
Up to 70,000 revellers will descend on the Prestwich park each day to kick off festival season with great music and fun in the - hopefully - sun.
2. Ever fancied learning to play a stringed instrument? The friendly folks at Booth’s, Churchgate, are holding a special day on Saturday to celebrate all things string.
There will also be entertainment throughout the day on the pop-up Churchgate stage including The Riot Band (pictured below).
3. Go back in time this weekend at the 50th anniversary of Radcliffe Carnival.
Residents are being urged to embrace a retro theme for the fun-packed weekend, including a gala on Red Bank Field and street parade, on Saturday, and Tower FM roadshow, on Red Bank Field, on Sunday.
4. Get on your bike and join Olympic gold medallist Jason Kenny (pictured below) for a ride around the traffic-free streets of Bolton.
Sky Ride is returning to the town for the fourth time from 11am on Sunday, with more than 7,000 riders expected to take part. Visit goskyride.com/boltonSkyRide to register your free place.
5. Go back to the swinging sixties at a mod-themed cafe in Westhoughton.
The Retro Mod and Rock Lounge, Wood Street, is holding a special event on Sunday with more than 100 Vespa and Lambretta scooters expected to arrive at 11am.
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