The sun will be shining this weekend in Stoke-on-Trent and there is plenty to get involved in.

Here are our top picks brought to you by Titanic Brewery and Bros Distillery and Powerleague Stoke Trentham Lakes.

Star Bikers Charity Egg Run | Sun 6 April

The Star Bikers' Charity Easter motorbike egg run is back for 2025 and over 1000 riders are expected wind through the streets of the city collecting easter eggs.

Starting at the Bet365 Stadium at 11am, the riders will wind through Trentham, Blurton, Longton, Weston Coyney, Bentilee, Bucknall, Abbey Hulton, Badderley Green, before passing through Milton and finishing at King's Hall in Stoke for an after-party extravaganza.

Find out more here.

Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade | Sun 6 April

The Longton Pig Walk Parade and Carnival is returning for a third year on Sunday (6 April) and 2025 promises to be the biggest and brightest event yet.

Featuring performance stages, live music, a funfair, street food and an artisan market, the event will also include the spectacular Pig Walk Parade – complete with a giant pig puppet called Jolly.

The Pig Walk Parade will begin at 3pm on The Strand but there's plenty to enjoy before the main event takes to the streets - the full schedule for the day is here. 

All the information about what is happening on the day is here too.

The Longton Carnival and Pig Walk Parade returns on Sunday 6 April 2025. (Andrew Billington)

Repair Cafe | Biddulph Town Hall | Sat 5 April

Don't Ditch It Fix It! - Your local FREE Repair Café @ Community Hive is back 5th April at Biddulph Town Hall 10am to 2pm, and experience the joy of giving your belongings a second chance. Bring your unwanted wires and cables to recycle too!

Amelia's Café with sweet treats, hot and cold drinks is also available.

Find out more here.

Dane Trip | Middleport to Etruria Museum | Fri 4 April

Step aboard & join us for a relaxing trip on historic working narrowboat "Dane" from Middleport Pottery to Etruria Museum, where you can enjoy the peaceful waterways and a fascinating visit to the museum.

There are limited tickets left for this event, starting at £32.50 including museum admission.

Find out more here.

You can take a trip on working narrowboat

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Thank you to our partners Titanic Brewery and Bros Distillery and Powerleague Stoke Trentham Lakes.