What's On
Event date: 2 May – 5 December
THE BACK gALLErY art club
On the first Saturday of each month we host a family friendly explorative creative workshop focussed on process, recycling, messy play and community. Everyone is welcome, drop in, dress to get messy and join us to have some outdoor creative fun.
Event date: 6 September
Wellbeing Day
Don't miss this gentle, uplifting Wellbeing Day filled with movement, mindfulness and community connection.
Event date: 20 July 2026 – 29 March 2027
Monday Storytime at Altrincham Library
Join our free, weekly Storytime for under-fives to learn, laugh and have fun in a warm, welcoming space.
Event date: 3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027
Monday Sensory Play at Urmston Library
Join this fun, hands-on session where young children and their grown-ups can explore, create and learn together through sensory play activities that support early development.
Venues
The English Rose Bakery
A small bakery in Urmston where you can pop in to collect a box of macarons or take part in a workshop
Urmston Books and Board Games
This independent, family-run bookshop and board game cafe celebrates stories through a carefully curated selection of books and events.
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Guides
Great things to do in Trafford for families
Looking for places to take the family over the summer holidays? Trafford has your back.
Standout places to visit in Trafford
Trafford is home to international sporting venues, award-winning museums and exceptional green spaces. Discover them here.
Great green spaces in Trafford
Discover the best parks and green spaces in Trafford - featuring a historic deer park and an epic disc golf course.
