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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

22 October 2026 – 25 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Davyhulme Quilters at Urmston Library

A friendly quilting group where you can get creative, share skills, boost your wellbeing and make friends while crafting together – newcomers welcome.

10 September 2026 – 11 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Thursday Afternoon Readers' Group at Hale Library

Looking for your next great read and some friendly conversation? Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and join Hale Library's Thursday Afternoon Readers' Group. A friendly and relaxed readers' group where book lovers can discover new authors, share their views and enjoy great conversations over great books.

8 October 2026 – 11 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Stretford

Thursday Afternoon Children’s Creative Writing Club at Stretford Library

A fun and imaginative writing group where children can create amazing stories, make friends and build literacy, communication and confidence while having a lot of fun.

A painting of flamingos on top of a square cake

12 November

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Paint-a-Cake Workshop

Unwind, sip, and get creative at this Cake Painting Workshop – where cake becomes your canvas. Guided step-by-step, you’ll decorate your own ready-made cake using vibrant buttercream paints, no experience needed.