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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

A family of four standing under a fairy lights archway

20 November 2026 – 2 January 2027

Families, Altrincham

Christmas at Dunham Massey

Step into a world of festive magic as Christmas at Dunham Massey returns for 2026! This unmissable after-dark illuminated trail promises a breathtaking experience for all ages.

17 October 2026 – 20 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Saturday Afternoon 'Scribblers' Writers' Group at Urmston Library

Got a story to tell, a poem taking shape, or a brilliant idea that just won’t leave you alone? Join this 'Scribblers' Writers' Group at Urmston Library!

19 September 2026 – 20 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Stretford

Saturday Chatterbooks at Stretford Library

Love reading? Join the adventure at Chatterbooks!

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

A woman standing over her set up table , arranging silver jewellery

31 May – 22 November

Outdoors and Nature, Stretford

Stretford Arts and Crafts Fair

Join us for the Stretford Arts & Crafts Market at the beautiful Stretford Public Hall. Set in the historic Victorian Ballroom, this market celebrates handmade creativity, local makers and independent traders.