But there’s lots more going on — and plenty of it is in the Mansfield, Ashfield and wider Nottinghamshire area over the next few days.
We have compiled our usual guide to things to do and places to go this weekend – and come up with no fewer than 17 ideas.
No doubt many of you will be making your annual pilgrimage to Goose Fair in Nottingham, which kicks off on Friday. But closer to home, there is a packed programme of events at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre, featuring tributes to rock bands Queen and Eagles, and legendary comedian Tony Hancock, plus a spectacular drag queen show.
You can meet Dr Who’s Daleks and Doc Brown’s DeLorean time machine in a science fiction day at Papplewick Pumping Station, while the start of Black History Month is celebrated at Mansfield Museum.
There are events to help the local charities, Hetty’s and North Notts Cat Rescue, while the annual Nottinghamshire Book Fair takes place at the Patchings Art Centre in Calverton.
A busy time is expected in Welbeck, where the DropWorks Distillery hosts a rum tour, Creswell Crags hosts a willow hen workshop and the Welbeck Estate’s walled garden hosts a seasonal walk and talk.
And returning to the sporting theme, why not take part in or watch 5k and 10k forest runs through Sherwood Pines on Sunday?
It’s all happening! But before you set off, please make sure you check the websites of the individual venues for admission prices and opening times. Have a great weekend!
9. Tour of rum distillery
The DropWorks Distillery at Welbeck is on a mission to make high-quality rum accessible to all, and show the world that there is a rum out there for everyone to enjoy. So it is hosting tours of what is the largest rum distillery in Europe every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday when you can find out how its unique rum is made -- and possibly sample a drop or two! Photo: Submitted
10. Drag-tastic divas in show with balls!
Direct from its smash-hit run in London's West End, 'Queenz: The Show With Balls!' comes to Mansfield's Palace Theatre on Friday night. With the moves of Britney and voices like Whitney, drag-tastic divas serve up a list of remixed and re-imagined pop anthems, such as 'Raining Men', 'I Will Survive' and 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'. One critic described the show as "highly camp comic silliness with genuine heart". Photo: Submitted
11. Help raise money for Hetty's charity
This is Burnaby House, a grade II listed building on Church Street in Mansfield Woodhouse that is the new home of the charity, Hetty's, which offers support to people with drug and alcohol addictions. On Saturday, between 10 am and 4 pm, it hosts a car-boot sale, fun day and craft fair to raise valuable funds. There will also be a 24-hour spin-a-thon taking place. Photo: Submitted
12. Forest runs at Sherwood Pines
A nationwide series of runs across the country's forests this autumn reaches Sherwood Pines on Sunday (8 am to 3 pm). So why not become a forest runner to take part in 5k or 10k events, or go along to cheer on the competitors as they tackle routes through a mixture of pine and broadleaf trees and beautiful surroundings? Profits from the series will help to care for the forests. Photo: Submitted