Festivals and events

What's On

1 January 2026 – 31 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Trafford Park

Volunteer Insights: 10 Minute Talks at IWM North

Join IWM North's volunteers for free, daily, ten minute talks on an item or key figure linked to the museum's collection or subject matter. Find them all in the Main Exhibition Space, subject to volunteer availability.

21 October

Festivals and Events, Stretford

Life Drawing

Whether you’re honing your craft or trying life drawing for the very first time, you’ll find a welcoming, relaxed space to get creative.

A selection of work created during the creative conversation classes along with a feedback poster

30 April – 17 December

Festivals and Events, Old Trafford

Creative Conversations

An opportunity to practice your English while getting crafty with clay, decoupage, jewellery making, up-cycling, collage, mosaic art and many other activities. All levels of English and creativity welcome!

Laughing toddlers lying down in a circle

21 May 2026 – 25 March 2027

Families, Altrincham

Thursday Rhymetime at Altrincham Library

Sing, clap, wiggle and smile at Rhymetime! Join this fun and engaging session of songs, nursery rhymes, actions and movement for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.

Venues

B For Butterfly Books

Sale's independent bookshop based at Brooklands tram stop stocks a range of adult and children's titles as well as hosting regular events.

A man standing at a coffee machine in a cafe

Cafe in the Park

Café in the Park is nestled in Stamford Park in Altrincham, close to the children's playground and is at the heart of the Counselling and Family Centre.

Flourish Hub Platform 4 Altrincham Interchange

Flourish Hub Altrincham

A non-profit community hub where you can run your own workshops, retreats and pop-up events, with meeting rooms, co-working spaces, and enterprise and wellbeing support services.