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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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Highlights

Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

Large collection of crochet purple roses of various shades from violet to deep purple

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

3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027

Families, Timperley

Monday Rhymetime at Timperley 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.

Woman holding up balls of wool in front of her eyes

3 August 2026 – 30 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Partington

Tuesday Knit and Natter at Partington 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.

24 August – 14 December

Theatre and Performance, Altrincham

Stamford Music Circle

Come along and get involved. No experience necessary.

31 August 2026 – 23 August 2027

Arts and Culture, Stretford

ARTIVISTS

Are you interested in art and activism? Want to stand up for what you believe in and use your art to create change? Join Artivists at Gorse Hill Studios.