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.
Highlights
Our pick of what's on in Trafford.
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.
Event date: 10 July – 6 September
Summer of Play at Dunham Massey
Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Dunham Massey from 10 July to 6 September.
What's on
Event date: 2 June – 1 November
The Botanical World of Mary Delany
Discover the pioneering technique of this eighteenth-century artist, whose ‘paper mosaicks’ were celebrated as scientifically accurate botanical specimens.
Event date: 10 July – 6 September
Summer of Play at Dunham Massey
Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Dunham Massey from 10 July to 6 September.
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.
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.
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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