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!
13. Take it to the limit with Eagles
A busy few days at Mansfield's Palace Theatre concludes next Wednesday night with a highly-praised 150-minute tribute show to iconic rock band, the Eagles. The world-class seven-piece band, Talon, perform tracks from the 'Hotel California' album from beginning to end, including 'Take It To The Limit', 'One Of These Nights', 'Desperado' and 'Lyin' Eyes'. Photo: Submitted
14. Event for students eyeing A-levels
Young students thinking of taking A-levels are invited to a special event being hosted by West Nottinghamshire College tomorrow (Thursday) evening (5.30 to 7.30). It's taking place at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College at West Notts's Chesterfield Road South campus and invites teenagers to look round. meet teachers and explore their options. Photo: Submitted
15. Ghost hunt at exclusive country house
With sweeping staircases, elegant rooms and gorgeous grounds, Norwood Park Estate and Norwood House in Southwell have been restored to their original grandeur. But rumour has it that things still go bump in the night at the house, home and one-time hospital, so a ghost hunt is being held there on Friday and Saturday this weekend (8 pm to 1 am). Staff have reported seeing ghostly shadows and hearing footsteps, so it's time for a paranormal investigation! Photo: Submitted
16. Willow hen workshop
Emma Parkins is an artist based in Belper whose work specialises in willow sculpture, creating animals with contemporary organic shapes. If that interests you, pop along to a workshop at Creswell Crags on Saturday (10 am to 3.30 pm) when she will share her skills and teach you how to create a willow hen, using the random weave technique. Photo: Submitted