🆓 Free Events in Bolton

89 free events happening in Bolton — no entry fee required. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops, markets and more.

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Talking Walk-in Appointment at Alexandra Best Start Family Hub

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Fri 2 Oct

Talking Walk-in Appointment

📍 Alexandra Best Start Family Hub

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Bolton Gate Arts Autumn Market at Bolton Gate Farm, Weston Coyney, Staffordshire

FREE

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Sat 3 Oct

Bolton Gate Arts Autumn Market

📍 Bolton Gate Farm, Weston Coyney, Staffordshire

Awards Ceremony African Congolese Healthcare Professionals at 37 Knowsley St

FREE

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Sat 3 Oct

Awards Ceremony African Congolese Healthcare Professionals

📍 37 Knowsley St

Nightwalk with Dave Winnard UV Fungi & Bats at Beesley Green Community Centre

FREE

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Sat 3 Oct

Nightwalk with Dave Winnard UV Fungi & Bats

📍 Beesley Green Community Centre

The Great Northern Record Convention at Toughsheet Community Stadium

FREE

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Sun 4 Oct

The Great Northern Record Convention

📍 Toughsheet Community Stadium

Build A Business: Marketing - the Essentials at Eccles Library

FREE

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Mon 5 Oct

Build A Business: Marketing - the Essentials

📍 Eccles Library

Talking Walk-in Appointment at Oldhams Best Start Family Hub

FREE

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Mon 5 Oct

Talking Walk-in Appointment

📍 Oldhams Best Start Family Hub

Learn To Draw And Paint! Beginners' Art Classes at Hobbycraft Bolton

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Learn To Draw And Paint! Beginners' Art Classes

📍 Hobbycraft Bolton

Photography for Wellbeing Workshops at The Wellsprings

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Photography for Wellbeing Workshops

📍 The Wellsprings

October Singing Club at Bolton Central Library at Bolton Central Library

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

October Singing Club at Bolton Central Library

📍 Bolton Central Library

Worsley College Open Event at Worsley College

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Worsley College Open Event

📍 Worsley College

Digital and Information Governance Health Checks - Bolton

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Digital and Information Governance Health Checks - Bolton

Step out at Smithills - Community Walk (October) at Woodland Trust Walker Fold Car Park

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Step out at Smithills - Community Walk (October)

📍 Woodland Trust Walker Fold Car Park

Cycling with Infants and Toddlers: Family cycling equipment group session at Haslam Park

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Cycling with Infants and Toddlers: Family cycling equipment group session

📍 Haslam Park

FND NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HUB COFFEE MORNING

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

FND NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HUB COFFEE MORNING

Study Circle - Endodontics & Rubber Dam Masterclass at SynTrain International Academy

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Study Circle - Endodontics & Rubber Dam Masterclass

📍 SynTrain International Academy

Talking Walk-in Appointment at Great Lever Best Start Family Hub

FREE

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Thu 8 Oct

Talking Walk-in Appointment

📍 Great Lever Best Start Family Hub

World Mental Health Day at Chancellor's Mall

FREE

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Thu 8 Oct

World Mental Health Day

📍 Chancellor's Mall

FREE

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Thu 8 Oct

UCS Open Evening

Go North West Recruitment Event at One Stop Shop Bolton Council

FREE

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Thu 8 Oct

Go North West Recruitment Event

📍 One Stop Shop Bolton Council

FREE

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Thu 8 Oct

Common Ground: Free Community Wellbeing Groups — Sign Up (Bolton)

📍 Octagon Theatre Bolton

Mayor’s Question Time - 8 October @ 7PM at 37 Knowsley St

FREE

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Thu 8 Oct

Mayor’s Question Time - 8 October @ 7PM

📍 37 Knowsley St

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Fri 9 Oct — Sat 31 Oct

Halloween Events

📍 Bolton Castle

Purple Mash Roadshow: Northwest (Bolton) at Bolton SICT Unit,

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Fri 9 Oct

Purple Mash Roadshow: Northwest (Bolton)

📍 Bolton SICT Unit,

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many free events are happening in Bolton?

There are currently 89 free events listed in Bolton. New free events are added daily — check back often for the latest listings.

What types of free events can I find in Bolton?

Free events in Bolton include art exhibitions, community workshops, outdoor activities, markets, live music sessions, talks, guided walks and family-friendly activities.

Do I need to book free events in Bolton?

Some free events require advance booking while others are drop-in. Check individual event listings for booking details — we include direct links to register where available.

Free Things to Do in Bolton

Bolton offers a wealth of free events and activities throughout the year. From free gallery exhibitions and museum open days to outdoor concerts, community workshops, and seasonal markets — there's always something to enjoy without spending a penny. EventsList.co.uk updates free event listings daily with Full event descriptions, venue details, and direct booking links so you never miss out on the best free things to do in Bolton.