What's on in Stoke this weekend - Lantern Parade, 80s Night and Ceramic Makers Market

By Sarah Garner

23rd Feb 2023 | Local News

Gladstone Pottery Museum, Longton (Kevin Raftery).
Gladstone Pottery Museum, Longton (Kevin Raftery).

There are plenty of events happening this weekend across Stoke if you are looking for something to do. 

February is also National Library Lovers Month, so don't forget to pay a visit to your local library! 

Check out our What's On section for upcoming events taking place in Stoke.

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Friday 24 February - Stoke Lantern Parade

The parade starts at 6pm (B-Arts).

B-Arts are really excited to announce our first ever lantern parade in Stoke, celebrating the long history of Stoke-Upon-Trent.

The parade will take place on Friday 24th February (meeting outside Stoke Library at 5.30pm ready for a 6pm parade start and finishing at Stoke Minster).

The lanterns we create are hung on a bamboo pole, do not get let loose and do not harm wildlife.

Friday 24 February - Family Fun Wrestling

Image: United Wrestling Live.

United Wrestling live presents Turning Point, a two hour action, packed family, fun, night of wrestling.

Tickets available on our website or on the door on the night.

Friday 24 February - 80s Night at Vale Park

Image: Port Vale FC.

Join us for a night of pure nostalgia, with a Tropicana 80s Band performing all your favourite hits from 8pm until 10pm, followed by a DJ from 10pm until the early morning hours.

Upon arrival, all visitors will also be greeted with a cocktail reception and receive a complimentary 80s-inspired cocktail.

Don't miss out on this chance to relive the glory days of the 80s! Get your tickets here for just £27.50 each and prepare to dance the night away.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Saturday 25 February - Family Pizza Night

Image: The Teapot at Milton.

The Teapot is Milton's brand-new autism-friendly cafe. 

They are hosting a Pizza Night if you are looking for something different to do in half term. 

Pre booking is essential.

Call The Teapot on 07930615863 or email [email protected]

Saturday 25 February - Ceramic Makers Market

Ceramics enthusiasts are being invited to attend the first-ever Makers Market at Gladstone Pottery Museum.

This brand-new free event will take place on Saturday 25 February between 11am-4pm.

Visitors will have the chance to see hand-produced ceramic pieces within the Victorian Pottery site.

Works on display for sale will include previous contestants from the hit television series, The Great Pottery Throw Down, which is filmed at Gladstone.

Confirmed ceramic makers attending include Burslem Pottery, Six Towns Gin plus former Throw Down contestants Tom Demeranville, Jennifer Cobb, Henry Moore, Jacob Chan and Lucinda Lovesey.

Entry to the Makers Market will be free, plus the Museum will also be open to the general public from Wednesday 22 February until Sunday 26 February for half term, with regular admission prices applying.

Sunday 26 February - Potteries Artisan Market

Image: Potteries Artisan Market.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce we will be working alongside Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID in 2023 to bring the very best local #makersbakerscreators to the heart of Hanley Town Centre, even more thrilled to let you know we are expanding slightly too! 

We have very limited space available for new traders so if you would like to be considered to join us pop your details on the following form: https://forms.gle/hdLHiyyXGhw1SweGA.

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