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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 party decorations and sweets
Event date: 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
Event date: 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
Halloween themed macarons
Event date: 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!

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Hands holding a pen and sheet music, seen from above
Event date: 14 October 2026 – 13 October 2027

Theatre and Performance, Old Trafford

The Orchard Songwriting Workshops

A welcoming songwriting and recording workshop where people of all experience levels can develop original musical ideas in a relaxed and supportive environment. Explore creativity, learn new skills, collaborate with others, and see your songs grow from inspiration to creation.
A man kneeling next to a small fire placing sticks on it
Event date: 14 October 2026 – 13 October 2027

Workshops and Clubs, Old Trafford

Cooking and Winter Survival Workshops

Free Cooking and Winter Survival Workshops for people aged 50+, where you can learn practical cooking and winter wellbeing skills, share experiences, and connect with others in a friendly and supportive environment. A great opportunity to build confidence, stay informed, and thrive during the colder months.
The film poster for The Choral
Event date: 4 November

Arts and Culture, Sale

FILM: The Choral

A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers.
Woman jewellery making with beads.
Event date: 14 October 2026 – 31 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Wednesday Afternoon Jewellery-Making Group at Urmston Library

Get creative, learn new skills and make something beautiful at our Jewellery-Making Group.

A creative and friendly group where you can learn new skills, boost wellbeing, express your creativity and enjoy good company.

Create, craft and connect

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Free things to do in Trafford

Trafford has an astonishing amount of cultural activity that you can do for free - from workshops and clubs, to exhibitions and museums.
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Libraries in Trafford

Discover the full list of libraries in Trafford - friendly, welcoming spaces across the borough that are free to read, study or visit, with plenty of events for all ages on their programme.
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