Event date: 20 September
Oil Painting Taster Workshop
Join artist Tehima for a relaxed Sunday afternoon workshop offering you the opportunity to learn about oil painting. All materials are provided and beginners are absolutely welcome.
Highlights
Our pick of what's on in Trafford.
Event date: 15 September
Forge: Artists & Craftmakers Development Day
Forge is a development day for craftmakers, designer-makers and contemporary visual artists - you can book individual sessions or join for the full day.
Event date: 19 September
England v Sri Lanka, Vitality IT20
T20 Cricket brings the perfect mix of fast-paced action, local heroes, and a buzzing atmosphere. See England vs Sri Lanka in this international fixture.
What's on
Event date: 1 September 2026 – 17 August 2027
Church Explorers!
A free adventure trail around St George's Church for younger children - just pick up a trail sheet and start exploring!
Event date: 17 August – 3 October
What Is Precious?
What Is Precious comes to Waterside, bringing a curated selection of Design Nation members, whose practices challenge our perceptions of material value through the lens of sustainability and contemporary craft.
Event date: 5 May – 15 December
Creative Connections
A weekly group on Tuesday mornings focussing on embroidery, gem art, needle felting and more.
Event date: 17 August – 3 October
ADORN
As part of the inaugural Manchester Jewellery Week, this exhibition brings together a collection of selected contemporary jewellers who create statement pieces of art jewellery, covering a range of disciplines, from precious metals to glass.
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.
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.
Cheshire Yoga Altrincham
A welcoming yoga studios with classes for all levels.
Coppice Library
A community wellbeing library in Sale, run by BlueSci, providing books, digital resources, study space, activities, computers, free Wi-Fi and access to health and wellbeing support.
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.
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