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Things to do in Trafford

Discover what's on and where to go in Trafford, Greater Manchester's cultural borough.

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Highlights

Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

29 October

Theatre and Performance, Timperley

Halloween Half-Term Disco at Timperley Library

Calling all witches, wizards, ghosts, vampires and little monsters! Head to Timperley Library for a frightfully fun Halloween Disco. Better still, it's free!

Halloween Pink Pony Ceilidh Club in glowing neon Times Modern font, a spiderweb border on a black background and graphics of pink horsehoes, medieval buglers and a cameo wearing a pink cowboy hat

31 October

Theatre and Performance, Stretford

Pink Pony Ceilidh Club - Halloween!

'Pink Pony Ceilidh Club' is a fun and silly guided ceilidh (a series of choreographed group dances) to a bardcore (flutes and lutes covers) soundtrack of pop songs with a Medieval Cowboy Bridgerton Fantasy and this October, Halloween (optional) dress-code! Adults only

30 October

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Halloween Macaron decorating workshop

Join in on an evening of spooky fun and leave with your own box of frightfully sweet macarons!

What's on

31 July 2026 – 26 March 2027

Families, Stretford

Friday Rhymetime at Stretford Library

Sing, clap, wiggle and smile at Rhymetime! Join this fun and engaging session of songs, nursery rhymes, actions and movement for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.

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11 September 2026 – 27 August 2027

Workshops and Clubs, Sale

Feel Good Friday with Lifestyle Strides

Weekly wellbeing sessions combining gentle exercise, movement, breathing and relaxation techniques to support physical and mental health, with activities adapted for all abilities and access to ongoing online wellbeing support.

2 October 2026 – 26 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Friday Coffee Morning at Urmston Library

Good conversation, plenty of laughter and a warm welcome awaits you at Urmston Library's Coffee Morning. A friendly and lively social gathering where you can enjoy a hot drink, share a laugh, make new friends and connect with your local community.

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31 July 2026 – 26 March 2027

Families, Stretford

Rhymetime at Stretford Library

Join this fun and engaging session of songs, nursery rhymes, actions and movement for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.

Venues

Stretford Sports Village, Chester Centre

A leisure centre including a gym, studio classes, swimming pool and swimming lessons.

Two drivers on indoor karts at the TeamSport track

TeamSport Indoor Karting Trafford Park

Just fifteen minutes from Manchester city centre, our new Manchester Trafford Park track is the perfect opportunity to test your racing nerve.

The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Established in 1914, The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse aims to entertain, inspire and educate communities with a high quality creative arts experience that will enrich their lives.

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The Coronation Street Experience

Set foot on the iconic cobbles of the real Coronation Street filming location, and explore the set where Weatherfield lives and breathes. The Coronation Street Experience offers you a chance to join Weatherfield’s finest and experience the magic of the nation’s favourite street up close.

Join our expert tour guides for a captivating 90-minute exploration of the largest single TV production site in the world!