Things to do this weekend including: vintage treasure hunts, whisky-fuelled nights & comedy that punches back

Morning, Derby! It’s Friday, It’s Easter break, which means your house is now 80% chocolate, 20% chaos. The kids are bouncing off the walls, and you’re one melted Mini Egg away from madness.

Lucky for you, this weekend isn’t messing about. We’ve got comedy that hits harder than your in-laws’ opinions, beer festivals with street food you’ll dream about, and enough kid-friendly chaos to burn off that Easter sugar high.

In today’s Local Scoop:
🥚 - A dozen ways to burn off the sugar crash
🎤 - Laughs, live music & lager
🛍️ - Derby's best-kept fashion secret

Let’s dive in before someone yells “I’m bored” again.

— Local Scoop Derby

📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

🕰️ - Derby Antiques & Vintage Fair - One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s Weekend Obsession
📍- Derby Conference Centre
📅 - Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th April
⏰ - Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ - Sun: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ - £5 early access | £4 general | Under 16s free
📷 - @jaguarfairs

From vintage fashion and weird old tools to antique furniture and oddities you didn’t know you needed, this place is wall-to-wall retro temptation. Whether you’re hunting for a gramophone, a leather suitcase, or just pretending you know what a chamber pot is, there’s gold in these stalls.

FRIDAY

🧊 - TMV Community Fridge
📍- Thrivemind Village
⏰ - 3:00 PM - More Info

🍷 - Wine Tasting
📍- Darley Abbey Village Hall
⏰ - 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - More Info

💘 - Singles Meet Up: 30s, 40s & 50s
📍- Carnero Lounge
⏰ - 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM - More Info

🎤 - Culture Comedy Open Mic
📍- Pride Park
⏰ - 7:30 PM - More Info

🌌 - Stargazing at Sunnydale Park
📍- Sunnydale Park Cricket Pitch
⏰ - 8:00 PM - More Info

SATURDAY

🥾 - Kinder Scout Walking Event
📍- Peak District
⏰ - 8:30 AM - More Info

🧘 - Slumber Sessions: Restorative Sound Bath
📍- Breathing Space Yoga Studio
⏰ - 12:00 PM - More Info

🐰 - RSPCA Easter Open Day – Pet a Bunny, Eat Cake, Wear the Kids Out
📍 - RSPCA Derby, Abbey Street
⏰ - 12:00 PM - More Info

🎺 - Friends of Derwent Brass Annual Concert
📍- Landau Forte College
⏰ - 3:30 PM - More Info

🥃 - Spring Time Malt Whisky Tasting
📍- Darley Abbey Scouts Hall
⏰ - 7:30 PM - More Info

🎤-  Rhod Gilbert: The Giant Grapefruit - Midlife Meltdowns Have Never Been Funnier
📍 - Derby Arena
⏰ - 8:00 PM - More Info

SUNDAY

🚴 - Derby Spring Cycle Sportive
📍- Markeaton Park
⏰ - 7:30 AM - More Info

🥁 - Women's Drumming Circle
📍- Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes
⏰ - 2:00 PM - More Info

🕯️ - Candle Light Yoga
📍- Hilton Village Hall
⏰ - 6:00 PM - More Info

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

🍻 - Little Darley In The Park – Booze, Brews, and a Cracking View
📍 - Darley Street, Darley Abbey, DE22 1DX
⏰ - Monday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
⏰ - Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📷 - @littledarleydbc

Right, listen up. If you like your pints with a view and your pubs without the faff, Little Darley In The Park is your new go-to. Sat right by Darley Park, this little beauty is slinging out six hand-pulled beers, 14 keg lines, Derby Brewing’s own award-winning brews, and enough craft cider, wine, and artisan spirits to keep your weekend interesting.

Fancy a snack? There’s deli bites and cakes to keep you from keeling over mid-session. It’s got all the good stuff – log burner, booze, and a setting that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together. Perfect for a pint after a bracing walk, or just a solid excuse to avoid doing anything remotely productive.

🍽️ - The Boot at Repton – No-Nonsense Pub Food Done Right
📍- 12 Boot Hill, Repton, DE65 6FT
⏰ - Monday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
⏰ - Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
📷 - @thebootrepton

If you like your pubs with a bit of history and your food with a bit of flavour, The Boot in Repton has got you sorted. A 17th-century coaching inn that’s mastered the art of awesome pub food, proper pints, and the kind of cosy atmosphere that makes you forget the outside world exists.

Menu Highlights:

• Derbyshire Beef Fillet – Braised shin, burnt onion purée, glazed shallot, and a rich beef jus.

• Boot Beer Battered Haddock – Chunky chips, crushed peas, tartare sauce, and a side of curry sauce. Because why not?

• Fried Chicken Burger – Kimchi, kewpie mayo, hot honey, all stacked in a pretzel bun.

• Braised Beef & Boot Beer Pie – Creamed potatoes, greens, and a bone marrow gravy you’ll want to drink.

• Sticky Toffee Pudding – Vanilla ice cream and toffee sauce. No need to explain why this is on the list.

If you like great food, a pint that actually tastes like beer, and a pub that’s got character without trying too hard—this is where you want to be.

💼 BIZ BITE OF THE WEEK

👗- Front Row Fashion Boutique - Darley Abbey’s Style Secret (That’s Not So Secret Anymore)
📍- The Old Gas House, Darley Abbey Mills
⏰ - Tues – Wed: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ - Thurs: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ - Fri: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ - Sat: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📷 - @frontrowfashionboutique

Based inside Darley Abbey Mills and run by a Derby mum-and-daughter duo, Front Row is where serious outfits meet zero nonsense. It’s all about tailored pieces, statement looks, and feeling like a boss without blowing your rent money.

We’re talking sequin minis, bold blazers, and that ooh where did you get that? energy. The vibe is luxe, the service is personal, and the clothes actually fit real humans.

Pop in and support local — or browse online in your pyjamas while pretending to be productive. No judgement here.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🧸 - Mega Baby and Children's Market – Thousands of Toys. None of the Tantrums (Hopefully)
📍- Reach Conference Centre, Pride Park
⏰ - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 - Saturday 12th April
🎟️ - Free entry for buyers
📷 - @ruthbabymarkets

This is where smart parents go to dodge retail prices and still kit out their kid like a rockstar. We’re talking 60+ stalls loaded with nearly-new gold — toys, clothes, prams, stair gates, Moses baskets, the lot.

Perfect if your toddler’s growth spurts are bankrupting you or you just want to score five bags of stuff for the price of one trip to Mothercare (RIP).

🎤 - Culture Comedy Open Mic – Big Laughs. Bigger Cause.
📍 - Pride Park Stadium
📅 - Friday 11th April
⏰ - Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:00 PM
🎟️ - £40 Standard | £50 VIP

It’s not just a comedy night — it’s a full-powered laugh riot with purpose. Expect sharp sets, Black comedy greatness, and a proper crowd, all while raising awareness for prostate cancer.

VIPs get the best seats. Everyone gets the giggles. This one’s doing good while absolutely tearing the roof off.

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🎉 - Bustler Beer Festival – Drink Like a Legend. Eat Like a King.
📍- The Chocolate Factory
📅 - 11th - 12th April
⏰ - Fri: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
⏰ - Sat: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ - £8 (includes a glass)
📷 - @bustler_derby

This isn’t your nan’s idea of a beer fest. Bustler’s rolling out the barrels again with the UK’s finest craft breweries, proper street food (we're talking Kebab Cartel, Broken Bone BBQ, and Samosa Wallah levels of goodness), and drinks that’ll make your tastebuds do backflips.

Over 18s only. No kids, just pints and party.

🧶 - Weaving with Waste – Turn Old Junk Into Something Surprisingly Cool
📍 - Museum of Making
📅 - Saturday 12th April
⏰ - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ - £65 (10% off for Members & Friends)
📷 - @derbymuseums

Weaving with wool? Cute. Weaving with old cables, crisp packets, and jewellery you forgot you owned? Now we’re talking.

Join artist Sarah Cooke for a full-day workshop where you’ll learn to warp up a loom, plain weave like a pro, and transform rubbish into wall hangings, bags, table mats, or notebook covers with serious personality.

All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own colourful chaos. You’ll even get the chance to buy the loom and tools for £18 if you catch the bug.

Leave with a creation, a new skill, and a weird urge to raid your recycling bin.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Friday

• Rock Weekend - Hairy Dog - 7:00 PM

• The Illegal Eagles - Derby Arena - 7:30 PM

• Kings of Lyon - Flowerpot - 8:30 PM

Saturday

• Driven - Spondon Liberal Club - 4:30 PM

• Forgotten Sins - The Smithfield - 8:00 PM

• Memories of Elvis - Derby Irish Centre - 8:45 PM

• The Incredible Skank Brothers - Needles Pub - 9:00 PM

• Roxy Magic - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Sunday

• Threaded - Dubrek Studios - 3:00 PM

• Tick Tick Boom - Rising Sun - 4:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
20°C 🌡️ 5°C | Sunny.

Saturday
20°C 🌡️ 8°C | Sunny changing to partly cloudy by early evening.

Sunday
16°C 🌡️ 6°C | Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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