Rushden Interactive Town Guide & Map 2022 - Magazine - Page 24
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Annual events and activities
taking place in Rushden
NN10 GET TOGETHER 5KM
A 5K Social Run starting and
finishing from Rushden Historical
Transport Museum in support of
local causes.
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CELEBRATE RUSHDEN
A week of events and activities in
and around Rushden taking place
in June, including Rushden’s very
own Soap Box Derby in Hall Park.
HERITAGE FAMILY FUN DAY
A fun filled family day with an
opportunity to learn more about
the town’s heritage in September
at Rushden Lakes. A mix of local
business and community stalls,
family entertainment and music.
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1 Party in the Park
2 Bark in the Park
3 Rushden Christmas
Lights switch-on event
ARMED FORCES DAY
An opportunity for local people
to come together and show their
support for the Armed Forces.
The June event has developed
into a full weekend of activity.
Rushden celebrates with a full
parade through the town, stalls,
displays, steam train rides and a
Service of Remembrance.
PARTY IN THE PARK
Party in the Park takes place on
the 2nd Saturday in July in Hall
Park. This event organised by
Rushden Town Council provides
an exciting opportunity for
families to enjoy a whole
range of free summer activities
including arena events,
community singing and dancing
and an evening concert.
MUSIC IN THE WALLED
GARDEN AT RUSHDEN HALL
Relaxation and music in the
Walled Garden at Hall Park
organised by Rushden Town
Council. These free events are held
throughout the summer months.
PROMS IN THE PARK
A mayoral event occurring on the
1st Saturday in September and
organised by Rushden Town Council.
Bring along a picnic and enjoy
patriotic favourites of the Proms.
BARK IN THE PARK
A fun dog show for one and all
taking place on the first Sunday
in September organised by
Rushden Town Council.
THE ‘RUSHDEN FEAST’
A fun fair on Rushden’s Spencer
Park in September. The custom
of Rushden Feast stretches back
over 100 years and traditionally
marked a week-long holiday for
the shoe factory workers.
RUSHDEN FIREWORKS NIGHT
Rushden’s largest firework
event taking place in Hall Park
in November organised by Nene
Valley District Scouts Association.
RUSHDEN CHRISTMAS
LIGHTS SWITCH-ON
A fun family event organised by
Rushden Town Council taking
place in November in the High
Street to celebrate the switching
on of Rushden’s Christmas lights.
Unfortunately in 2020 some of the usual events and activities were unable to take place.
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