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There are plenty of eggcellent events happening in the Lake District this April. Expect lots of springtime events, such as Easter egg hunts, Easter trails, visits from the Easter Bunny, and more.

Whether you’re coming to admire the daffodils in the Lake District, enjoy a refreshing stroll through the fells, or simply take in the views in one of the many pubs, the month of March is a wonderful time to visit the Lake District. The events start to pick up a little, as well, with the Keswick Film Festival taking place, as well as Words on the Water at the Theatre by the Lake. Whatever you are doing, be sure to plan for all weathers as you will likely experience multiple seasons in one day!

The month of January is relatively quiet in the Lake District in terms of events taking place, but there are still plenty of things to do if you’re visiting.

The Lake District is filled with festive cheer this year with plenty of Christmas markets and appearances from Santa Claus all over the area.

November is a quieter month in the Lake District in terms of events but there is still plenty going on, including Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving (for our American readers), and the start of the Christmas festivities, such as Christmas Light Switch Ons. We've also listed some of the other events taking place in the Lake District in the month of November below.

October brings falling leaves, crisp cold air, pumpkin lattes, and a slew of Halloween-themed events. Here we round up all the events taking place this October with a dedicated section for those looking for a spooky Halloween event.

Summer may be winding down in the Lake District, but there certainly isn’t a lack of events in September with a handful of agricultural shows still to take place, as well as a beer festival, a harvest festival, and an apple show for those looking to get into the autumnal spirit.

August is a busy time in the Lake District with an influx of visitors during the peak summer months and some fantastic events planned, including 19 different agricultural shows and a fair few music festivals. Whilst we can only hope for dry weather, Cumbria often has other ideas, so be sure to come prepared for any weather even if the sun is shining at the start of the day!

July is a busy month in the Lake District in terms of events taking place with a variety of different agricultural shows, outdoor theatre performances, music festivals, and vintage cars.

Whilst it may not feel like spring weather-wise (much less summer), summer officially starts on the Thursday the 20th of June, so the Lake District is brimming with great summertime events for all the extra visitors flocking to the area on holidays. Most importantly, we have the first two agricultural shows of 2024 taking place, including Country Fest, Crooklands and the Cumberland Show with plenty more shows to follow later in the summer. There are also a couple of great beer festivals happening this month, along with the Grasmere Gallop, a classic car show, and plenty more!