We have come up with our usual package of things to do and places to go within the Mansfield, Ashfield and wider Nottinghamshire area.
And top of the list this week is The Full Shebang, a free one-day arts festival being held in Mansfield town centre.
Mansfield Museum saddles up with a special event as we all look forward to the Tour Of Britain cycle race hitting Mansfield again next Thursday.
And Eastwood gets in on the act too with its annual D.H.Lawrence Festival, which starts on Friday, to remember the town’s most famous son.
Outdoor cinema and open-air theatre vie for your attention with superb shows at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre to celebrate the music of ELO and The Beautiful South.
Before you set off, please check with the websites of the individual venues for opening times and admission prices.
Have a great weekend!
9. Peter Pan flies into Newstead
Thanks to the glorious weather, it's been a memorable summer of open-air theatre at Newstead Abbey, and it concludes on Sunday evening (from 5 pm) with a production of that family favourite, 'Peter Pan', by the widely respected production company, Illyria. Take a rug and a chair and relax among the manicured gardens and beautiful ruins of Lord Byron's ancestral home. Photo: Submitted
10. Festival of art and culture
It's always worth trying something different, so here's your chance to support Nottingham's Mela Festival, which runs from Friday to Sunday at the New Art Exchange on Gregory Boulevard. It's a south Asian festival of arts and culture, featuring music, dance, poetry, family-friendly events, storytelling, workshops, art, giant puppets and more. The event prides itself on showcasing local talent in a party atmosphere. Photo: Submitted