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 Storytime at Timperley Library
Join this fun and interactive session for under-fives featuring stories, rhymes and songs that inspire a love of reading and learning in a bright, warm library space.
Event date: 6 August 2026 – 25 March 2027
Thursday Beginners Knitting Group at Coppice Library
Stitch, chat and create at this Beginners’ Knitting Group! A friendly and supportive group for complete beginners to learn knitting, build confidence, improve wellbeing and make new friends.
Event date: 7 May – 5 November
OT creatives night
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a relaxed evening for creatives to gather, socialise, connect, share your practice , opportunities and events. Every couple of months we host it as an Artist Crit night. All creatives welcome! Drop in
Event date: 3 September – 11 December
Friday Social Club
A warm and welcoming social club. Come and meet people and play games such as bingo and board games.
Venues
St George's Church Altrincham
Welcome to St George’s, Altrincham, a local Church of England parish church since 1799 and a busy community hub in the heart of the town.
St Mary's Church, Partington
A welcoming church and church room in the heart of Partington.
Stretford Library
Stretford Library opened in 1940 and has been providing books and services to the public ever since.
Stretford Public Hall
Stretford Public Hall is a community‑owned, multi‑purpose venue run by Friends of Stretford Public Hall, providing accessible spaces and a vibrant programme of arts, music, cinema, and wellbeing activities.
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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