Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this weekend

Santa Dash or Dawdle, Middleton’s Christmas Float Tours The Streets, Treasure Island, Christmas Pantomimes, Christmas Wine Tasting, Launch of Bamford & Norden Dementia Friendly Café, Xmas Factor, Wheatsheaf Winter Wonderland, Breakfast with Santa and Live Music - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Christmas Events - Whether you fancy a festive shopping trip to a Christmas Fair or Market, a night out with friends, taking the kids to a panto or to see Santa, singing along to your favourite carols, or making something crafty for Christmas - we have something listed for you:

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/events-in-rochdale/type/christmas

Treasure Island – The Curtain Theatre, running until Saturday 15 December

There’s digging, sailing and singing going down at Rochdale’s Curtain Theatre this December with a 19-strong cast of pirates, grandmas, cabin boys and parrots.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58372/

MAD Theatre Company presents CinderAlf! – Butterworth Hall, Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 2.30pm – 4.35pm & 7.30pm – 9.45pm

A twist on the traditional tale of Cinderella, as Cinderella is now CinderAlfred.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58119/

Christmas Pantomime: Aladdin – Middleton Arena from Fri 7 to Sun 30 Dec, shows at various times

Join Shone Productions this Christmas for their biggest, brightest and most magical Pantomime yet... Aladdin!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53588/

• Friday 7 December

Launch of Bamford & Norden Dementia Friendly Café – Bamford Chapel & Norden United Reformed Church, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

A new welcoming venue for people living with dementia and their carers, family & friends.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58228/

Diabetes Awareness – Castlemere Community Centre, 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Helping the community to take preventative measures and learn more on diabetes.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58369/

Christmas Wine Tasting – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 6.30pm – 8pm

Come and find out from the experts how to choose the perfect seasonal tipple.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56415/

The Rotary Club of Middleton Christmas Float – Alkrington, 6.40pm – 9pm

Friday sees the float in Alkrington = Worcester Road, Malvern Road, Boardman Fold Road, Evesham Rd, Walsingham Avenue, Tenbury Avenue, Brackley Drive, Banbury Rd.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58375/

Family Quiz Night – Syke Methodist Church, 7pm

Come along to our festive Quiz Night with refreshments. All good fun.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58390/

Live Music: The Oasis Experience - Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

A tribute to Oasis, this band were born from a mutual high regard for the Mancunian mayhem makers.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57704/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=07-12-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 8 December

Breakfast with Santa – Queen’s Park Café, 10.30am

Children can enjoy breakfast, make tree decorations and meet and greet santa himself. Running every Saturday in December.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58161/

The Wheatsheaf Winter Wonderland – The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre, 11am – 3pm

See Father Christmas storytelling 'The Night Before Christmas' as well as slime workshops, elf trail, face painting and live performances.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58551/

Cabin of Curiosity’s Xmas Factor – Touchstones Rochdale, 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm

Icelandic Ogres, Greek Goblins, German Witches and French Scarecrows compete for the crown of the Xmas Factor – all judged by you!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58710/

Skylight Circus Arts Grand Exhibition – Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre, 1.30pm

Live exhibition with special guests from our Mr Kite cast, followed by a free circus workshop.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58330/

Ladies Festive Afternoon Tea – Clock Tower Restaurant, 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Featuring a raffle and tombola, this is a fundraising event for The Gem Appeal charity.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58311/

Christmas Dinner Dance in aid of Rochdale & District MS Society – Rochdale Golf Club, 7pm

Organised by Rochdale MS Society, for £25 a ticket you can join the Christmas dinner and a splendid evening of fabulous food and entertainment.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57952/

Seasonal Concert – All Saints and Martyrs Church, 7.30pm

A concert of seasonal and other songs given by Rochdale Retirement Choir.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57832/

Live Music: Tribute to Adam and the Ants – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

ANTMUSIC is the ultimate tribute show to the music of Adam and the Ants.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57766/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=08-12-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 9 December

Santa Dash or Dawdle – Hollingworth Lake, registration from 10am, 11am start

Start your festive celebrations by becoming a Springhill Santa and dressing to impress at this year's Dash or Dawdle.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58293/

Middleton Craft & Food Market Christmas event – Middleton Masonic Hall, 10am – 3pm

We will have over 45 incredible talented crafters just for you, with amazing Christmas ideas & presents for your loved ones.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58324/

Christmas Concert – Hallfold United Reformed Church, 2.30pm

Sunday afternoon concert by Katarina Sirotnakova Wilson (accordianist) and St Thomas Moorside Handbell Ringers. Traditional Slovakian & British Christmas music.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58553/

Civic Carol Service – Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad’s, 3pm

Join the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale for a festive celebration at St Chad's. All are welcome.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58373/

Frozen in the Snow Children’s Party – Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa

Bring the children along to our much loved Anna and Elsa live show with a delicious family buffet, entertainment and face painting.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56542/

Queen’s Park Christmas Market – Queen’s Park Café, 11.30am

Looking for those Christmas gifts? We will have a large variety of stalls for you to browse.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57682/

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop – St James Church, Heywood, 6pm

Make a professional looking wreath to your own design and colour scheme for your home.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58367/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=09-12-2018&searchtype=date

Submit an Event

If your group or organisation would like to publicise an event then you can complete and submit the Event Submission Form 

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit