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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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Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

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

A group of young people and adults gathered around tables in a colourful creative studio space, surrounded by artwork, painted chairs and art materials.

26 August 2026 – 25 August 2027

Theatre and Performance, Stretford

Treble Makers

Designed for young people aged 16+ with SEND, Treble Makers is ready to rock your world with an incredible opportunity to dive into the realm of music.

Book cover in pastel colours titled The Best Ex Of My Life by Emmy Hart

4 November

Festivals and Events, Sale

Emmy Hart AKA Suzanne Ewart in Conversation with Carolyn O'Brien

Hear Emmy Hart, aka Suzanne Ewart, chat about her new book from Harper North, The Best Ex of My Life, with Carolyn O'Brien, author of Rose and Renzo, and The Song of Peterloo.

A selection of work created during the creative conversation classes along with a feedback poster

30 April – 17 December

Festivals and Events, Old Trafford

Creative Conversations

An opportunity to practice your English while getting crafty with clay, decoupage, jewellery making, up-cycling, collage, mosaic art and many other activities. All levels of English and creativity welcome!

A woman crouching near a fire on snow covered ground with trees in the background

15 October 2026 – 14 October 2027

Workshops and Clubs, Old Trafford

Bushcraft and Winter Survival Workshops

Learn practical winter survival and bushcraft skills, including shelter building, fire lighting, water purification, outdoor cooking, and hypothermia awareness in a friendly and hands-on environment. Suitable for all experience levels, these workshops offer a fun and engaging way to build confidence and connect with nature.