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: 30 July 2026 – 25 March 2027
Thursday Stay and Play at Old Trafford Library
Join this fun-filled session where children and their grown-ups can play, learn and grow together through the power of play!
Event date: 30 July 2026 – 25 March 2027
Thursday Storytime at Urmston Library
Join this free, weekly Storytime session for under-fives to learn, laugh and have fun at Urmston Library.
Event date: 30 July 2026 – 25 March 2027
Thursday Rhymetime at Urmston 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.
Event date: 27 August 2026 – 19 August 2027
Knit & Natter
Whether you love to knit, want to learn or are just up for a natter, Knit and Natter is open to all ages and stages.
Venues
Sale Water Park and Chorlton Ees
This man made lake and nature reserve is home to walking trails and a water sports centre.
SEA LIFE Manchester
Take a trip beneath the waves to discover an amazing underwater world at SEA LIFE Manchester. With over 2,000 sea creatures, you’ll encounter everything from colourful fins to majestic sea turtles.
Sew Creative Studios
Sew Creative is an independent sewing school and fabric shop based in Altrincham.
Share Your Story
Share Your Story at 85 George Street in Altrincham is a vibrant creative hub and shop founded by former teacher Simon Hepburn, offering photography and videography gear, workshops and photo gifts.
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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