Things to do this weekend: The Craft & Flea Makers Market, The Bluebells School of Wizardry and a Sky Full of Drones!

Morning! The weekend’s shaping up nicely with the Craft & Flea Market leading the way, a full day of handmade pieces, local makers and shopping that actually feels good. Bluebell Dairy’s turning into a wizard school for the weekend, pumpkins are being picked by torchlight, and Elvaston Castle’s hosting a haunted trail that’ll test even the bravest. Add in Space Safari’s drone show lighting up the sky and you’ve got one brilliant weekend ahead.

📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🛍️ - Craft & Flea Makers Market - Handmade Finds and Feel-Good Shopping
📍 - Reach Conference Centre
📅 - Saturday 18th October
⏰ - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ - £2.50 Entry | Under 12s Free
📷 - @thecraftandflea

The Craft & Flea Market brings together some of the best local makers, collectors and creatives for a day of shopping that actually feels good. Browse ceramics, candles, art prints, jewellery and loads of little gems, all made or sourced by independent traders who love their craft. If you like backing small businesses and bagging one-offs, this is your kind of Saturday.

FRIDAY

SpookyTime - Elvaston Castle
4:30 PM | More Info

Pumpkins & Cocktails (Adults Only) - Brunswood Farm
6:00 PM | More Info

Taylor Swift Tribute with Rosie Nock - Derby Market Hall
7:00 PM | More Info

SATURDAY:

60 Years of Alpina - Great Northern Classics
10:00 AM | More Info

Yoga & Wellbeing Day - Elephant Rooms (Draycott)
10:00 AM | More Info

Little Children’s Market - Derby Arena
11:00 AM | More Info

Eco Pop Up Women’s Clothing Swish & Exchange - Dubrek Studios
12:00 PM | More Info

Littleover Park Walk - King George V Fields Car Park
2:00 PM | More Info

Show Me Love Presents Graeme Park - Electric Daisy
2:00 PM | More Info

Space Safari - The County Ground
4:00 PM | More Info

BYOB Night - Derby Computer Museum
6:00 PM | More Info

ABBA Sensation Tribute Act - Derby Conference Centre
7:00 PM | More Info

Celine Dion by Candlelight - Derby Cathedral
7:30 PM | More Info

SUNDAY: 

National Track Series - Derby Arena
9:00 AM | More Info

Sculpt & Strengthen Pilates Class - Humbleton Barn Fitness Mickleover
10:00 AM | More Info

Torque & Tea - Great Northern Classics
10:00 AM | More Info

KCW Wrestling Fight of The Living Dead - Hairy Dog
2:00 PM | More Info

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🍛 - Tamannas Restaurant - The Kind of Curry That Makes You Cancel Your Diet!
📍 - Pentagon Island, At The Travelodge
⏰ - Tuesday to Sunday: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
⏰ - Friday & Saturday: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📷 - @tamannas.restaurant

Tamanna’s is the new name everyone’s talking about, and their Diwali night is shaping up to be something special. A five-course feast packed with flavour, from Lucknowi Lamb Kebabs and Delhi Butter Chicken to Shahi Paneer and fresh naan straight off the tandoor. There’s Bhangra, Bollywood tunes, sweet plates of Gulab Jamun, and plenty of reasons to stay long after dessert.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🧙‍♀️ - Bluebells School of Witchcraft & Wizardry - The Only School Where Detention’s Actually Fun!
📍 - Bluebell Dairy
📅 - 18th & 19th Oct
⏰ - All Day | Book Online
🎟️ - Limited Slots | Under 2s Free
📷 - @bluebell_dairy

Grab your cloaks and wands, because Bluebell Dairy’s turning into Hogwarts with farm animals. Kids can fly broomsticks, race unicorns, get sorted by the Cat Hat, and hunt for potion ingredients across the fields. There’s pumpkin picking, carving, marshmallow toasting, and just enough magic to keep the grown-ups entertained too.

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🎃 - Scream Time - The One That’ll Have You Sleeping With the Lights On
📍 - Elvaston Castle Country Park
📅 - 17th October - 2nd November
⏰ - Evening Sessions (15+ Only)
🎟️ - Tickets Available Now
📷 - @elvastonestate @screamtimeuk

Scream Time isn’t for the easily rattled. It’s a full-on haunted trail through Elvaston’s grounds, filled with actors who take “committed to the role” a bit too seriously. You’ll jump, you’ll run, you’ll probably cling to whoever’s closest and pretend you weren’t scared. There’s a scare village halfway through with food, drinks and a place to recover your dignity before heading back into the dark.

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🏡 - Stunning Contemporary Home With Countryside Views
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📍 - Lawnswood Close, Etwall
🛏️ - 4 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms - 3 Reception Rooms
📞 - 01332 411050
📷 - @curranbirdsco
🌐 - www.curranbirds.co

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🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Friday

• John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett - Hairy Dog - 7:00 PM

• And Still I Rise - Baby People - 7:00 PM

• Whatnot - Dubrek Studios - 7:00 PM

• Little Black Book - Derby Jazz (Chapel Street Arts Centre) - 8:00 PM

• R&B Classics Night - Nunsfield House - 8:00 PM

• Friday Night Karaoke - Prince of Wales Spondon - 8:00 PM

• Strange Days - Needles Pub - 9:00 PM

• Love Distraction - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

• Indie Division - The Woodlands Allestree - 9:00 PM

Saturday

• Show Me Love - Electric Daisy - 2:00 PM

• Sam Scherdel - Dubrek Studios - 7:00 PM

• Sophie Sax Live - Derby Market Hall - 7:00 PM

• Diwali Bollywood Night - Fat Cat - 9:00 PM

• Nine Below Zero - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

• Parasite Eve Club - Hairy Dog - 11:00 PM

Sunday

• P.A.I.N Model of Truth - Victoria Inn - 2:00 PM

• DJ Andy Derby Practica - Spondon Village Hall - 3:30 PM

• Junction - Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Bootleg Weller - Needles Pub - 6:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
14°C 🌡️ 10°C | Overcast.

Saturday
15°C 🌡️ 10°C | Overcast changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime.

Sunday
16°C 🌡️ 10°C | Heavy rain changing to cloudy by early evening.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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