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Things to do in Trafford

Discover what's on and where to go in Trafford, Greater Manchester's cultural borough.

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Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

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7 September 2026 – 8 March 2027

Workshops and Clubs, Altrincham

Trafford Roses Against Violence

Help to create 10,000 handmade purple roses as part of Trafford’s Roses Against Violence campaign for International Women’s Day. The roses will form a powerful public installation for International Women’s Day 2027, helping to shine a light on violence against women and girls and inspire collective action across Trafford.

What's on

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14 September 2026 – 30 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Small Words Creative Writing

Join this small group learning creative writing skills together in a relaxed environment.

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20 July 2026 – 29 March 2027

Families, Altrincham

Monday Storytime at Altrincham Library

Join our free, weekly Storytime for under-fives to learn, laugh and have fun in a warm, welcoming space.

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3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027

Families, Urmston

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.

3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Monday Knitting Group at Urmston Library

Stitch, chat and create at this library Knitting Group! A friendly and welcoming group where knitters of all abilities can share skills, make friends and enjoy knitting together in a relaxed library setting.