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Things to do in Trafford

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Highlights

Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

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

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 table with craft paper, paints and glitter on it

14 October 2026 – 13 October 2027

Festivals and Events, Timperley

Crafternoons

Join this friendly Crafternoons group for creative activities, conversation and companionship in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you're an experienced crafter or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet others and enjoy being creative together.

Hands holding a pen and sheet music, seen from above

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

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.

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

Venues

Imperial War Museum North (IWM North)

Purpose-built to tell the powerful stories of over a century of war, IWM North showcases over 2,000 objects in its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver an award-winning immersive experience.

John Leigh Park

Step into this much-loved park and be surrounded by green slopes, gardens, and mature trees. John Leigh Park is a Green Flag award winning park in Altrincham.

Kelder Wines

Urmston's neighbourhood wine bar - host to regular events including wine tastings, an artisanal market and opportunities to meet local artists.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre

The ultimate, indoor LEGO® playground. Surround yourself with millions of LEGO bricks and get creative amongst awesome rides, a 4D LEGO Cinema, MINILAND, soft play, build zones and more fun.