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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.

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

Lots of people looking at the camera and smiling in a studio space.

30 October – 1 November

Arts and Culture, Old Trafford

Belonging Open Exhibition

Belonging can mean many things – this exhibition celebrates all these things with over 50 artworks presented and judged by a panel.

30 October

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Halloween Macaron decorating workshop

Join in on an evening of spooky fun and leave with your own box of frightfully sweet macarons!

30 October

Families, Urmston

Halloween Macaron Decorating Workshop

Fun Halloween themed macaron decorating workshop.
Delicious, fun, creative and spooky.

31 October

Families, Sale

Dayglo of the Dead Family Rave with Our Kids Social

Get ready for a Halloween celebration unlike any other! Come dressed to glow, bring the whole family and your best dance moves for a neon Day of the Dead inspired family rave hosted by Our Kids Social.