21 & 22
November2026
Illuminate 2026: Looking Up Lantern Preview at Merry Makers’ MarketSee spectacular lanterns, puppets and parade artwork at Merry Makers’ Market and discover what’s coming to Illuminate 2026 in Boston.
10am-4pmSpringfields Event Centre
A large illuminated stag lantern glows against a dusk sky
Two costumed dancers wearing wolf masks growl at the camera
A giant illuminated lion head lantern is paraded through busy evening streets of Boston
A midshot of the shoulders and head of Transported's illuminated giant mermaid lantern made by Lumo Workshop
11th
July2026
Seed Portraits with Dovile Sakalauskaite at Feed Your Face-tivalMake imaginative portraits using seeds and dried foods with Dovile Sakalauskaite. Free Art Road Trip activity in Spalding.
10am-5pmSpringfields Event Centre
A printed historical portrait is displayed beside a creative interpretation made using coffee grounds and coffee beans. Spilled coffee beans from a small decorative cup help recreate the sitter’s hairstyle and facial features.
A printed portrait is paired with a seed artwork made from red lentils arranged on canvas to form the sitter’s hair and facial features. A glass container filled with lentils sits beside the finished portrait.
12th
July2026
Food-Inspired Art with Laura Mabbutt at Feed Your Face-tivalCreate food-inspired artwork with Laura Mabbutt at Feed Your Face-tival. Free Art Road Trip activity for all ages in Spalding.
10am-5pmSpringfields Event Centre
A completed creative worksheet and a stitched textile artwork are displayed side by side on a table. The textile piece depicts a seated figure beside a fireplace against a striped background, inspired by a historical portrait.
Artwork created during a workshop is displayed on a table, including a black card featuring a “snack pack” concept inspired by a portrait and a colourful floral design. Printed portrait references and activity sheets are visible alongside the artwork.