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Things to do in Trafford

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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

8 November

Festivals and Events, Trafford Park

Remembrance at IWM North

At 11am on Remembrance Sunday, IWM North will observe a two-minute silence to mark the end of the First World War and commemorate the lives lost in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts.

14 September 2026 – 8 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Monday Chatterbooks at Hale Library

Chatterbooks brings books to life for young readers aged 7-12 years, firing imaginations through stories, discussion, games and fun activities.

Cup of coffee and chalk slate reading 'What's your story'.

14 September 2026 – 8 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Monday Evening Readers' Group at Sale Library

Discover new stories, share your thoughts and unwind with fellow book lovers at Sale Library's Monday Evening Readers' Group.

A welcoming evening group for anyone who enjoys reading, offering the chance to discover new books, share opinions and connect with fellow readers.

Great books. Fresh perspectives. Friendly discussions!

8 September 2026 – 23 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Tuesday Afternoon Shared Reading Group at Altrincham Library

Relax, listen and enjoy the power of stories at Altrincham Library’s Tuesday Afternoon Shared Reading Group. At this welcoming group, stories and poems are read aloud and shared, bringing people together through reading, conversation and connection.