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: 24 September
Paint-a-Cake Workshop
Unwind, sip, and get creative at this Cake Painting Workshop – where cake becomes your canvas. Guided step-by-step, you’ll decorate your own ready-made cake using vibrant buttercream paints, no experience needed.
Event date: 24 September
Paul Foot: The Future
Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling around, and solar-powered bidets.
Event date: 31 July 2026 – 26 March 2027
Friday Crime Time Readers' Group at Urmston Library
A friendly readers’ group for crime fiction fans, exploring mysteries, thrillers and detective stories through engaging discussion and shared discoveries.
Event date: 28 August 2026 – 12 March 2027
Friday Chatterbooks at Timperley Library
Chatterbooks brings books to life and fires imaginations through stories, discussion, games and fun activities for young readers aged 7-12 years.
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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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